EVENT OPPORTUNITIES - June/July 2011

To volunteer for any of the events listed below please email Fid on fid@sportstherapyuk.com

Heroes Half (half marathon)

Sunday 12th June 2011 - Cambridgeshire

The RAF have invited us to send a team of therapists along to support their competitors in this half marathon. It will take place in Bassingbourn Cambridgeshire on Sunday 12th June and will start at 9.00am. The course combines a full loop of this historic airfield and several surrounding villages.

We have been asked to set up by 9.30am and as this is an early start, may appeal to students who live locally (although a small mileage allowance can be claimed). Please feel free to volunteer for both events being offered on the 12th June. If you are feeling really energetic you could travel onto the Bedford Games for the afternoon.

Further details can be found on http://www.endurorunning.com/The_Heroes_Half_Marathon/Home.html

Bedford International Games

Sunday 12th June 2011 - Bedfordshire

This prestigious all day athletics event will offer those taking part the chance to see and work with some famous international athletes. The day always promises to keep our team very busy and offers some great experience with many different areas of competition. We are asked to be set up and ready by 10.00, as the first event starts at 10.30. The Games are due to finish about 6.00pm.

Some of our team may wish to provide pre-event massage as well and will need to start at 9.00am; this might appeal to those therapists local to the area. Goodie bags, food and drink are available but we cannot claim travelling expenses. This event is open to all the public and can be a good family day out.

Further details about this event can be found on http://www.bedfordgames.net/index.html

Pathfiner March

Saturday 25th June 2011 - Cambridgeshire

The March is held to perpetuate the memory of the Famous RAF Pathfinder Force and their sacrifice in the defence of our Country during the Second World War. It is a 46-mile circular walk over public roads and rights of way linking the four historic Pathfinder airfields of Wyton, Graveley, Oakington and Warboys. It is an extremely arduous event as it begins at 4am, with a 20-hour time limit and is open to both military personnel and members of the public. Last year the RAF had around 300 participants.

The organisers have asked for volunteers who can provide sports massage to weary walkers at two of the checkpoints. One at Longstanton Sports Club and the other one at RAF Wyton which is the finish point.

The two teams of volunteers are needed at Longstanton from around 12.00noon until 4.00pm and then at Wyton from around 4.00pm until the end of the event, which can be anytime up to 11.00pm. Any amount of time you can spare within those two time brackets will be greatly appreciated.

Expenses will be reimbursed and bacon butties will be on sale.

Further details about this event can be found on http://www.pathfindermarch.co.uk/

British 10k Run

Sunday 10th July 2011 - London

Sports Therapy UK have been invited to support the runners of the Anthony Nolan Trust at the British 10K run in London on Sunday 10th July 2011.

The route starts at Hyde Park Corner and takes in many of London's historical sites, including St James's Palace, Trafalgar Square, St Paul's Cathedral, the London Eye, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey before finishing on Whitehall.

The Trust are expecting around 700 runners and our team has been asked to arrive by 9.30am in time to set up and be ready for the first runners.

This is a great opportunity to get some field experience and all therapists who attend will be able to claim expenses.

To volunteer for any of the above events please email Fid on fid@sportstherapyuk.com