IHAAC Gothenburg Youth Games Trip – 26th June – 1st July 2013
IHAAC Gothenburg Youth Games Trip – 26th June – 1st July 2013
42 athletes from Inverness Harriers are travelling to Gothenburg, Sweden this June to compete in the Gothenburg YouthGames where an estimated 3,500 participants from 350 different clubs and more than 20 countries are expected.
The majority of the athletes are under 15s, Under 17s and Under 20s with an equal mix of boys and girls participating.
This trip will give the clubs young athletes an amazing opportunity to compete at a European level however the trip is costing a significant amount of money and therefore fundraising and donations are essential.
The club has organised a number of fundraising activities which are detailed below and would also ask if anyone has a business or enterprise that may be willing to sponsor the club on their trip to contact Keith Geddes on 07789472626 or Duncan Flockhart on 07749880300
DATES FOR FUNDRAISING EVENTS
SATURDAY 4TH MAY – CAR BOOT SALE AND COFFEE MORNING
HIGHLAND RUGBY CLUB CAR PARK, CANAL PITCHES, INVERNESS
TIME TO BE CONFIRMED
Come along to the Canal Pitches and turn your trash into cash in support of the club trip.
CARS – £7 VANS and TRADE – £12
There will be various other stalls and also contributions of cakes and home baking to the coffee morning are gratefully received.
SATURDAY 11TH MAY – “PENNY MILE” RUN
EASTGATE CENTRE, 9AM – 5PM
The Penny Mile is an event where the target is to get enough money, that when placed end to end, will cover the distance of 1 mile. Club members will be running on a treadmill in the centre and donations will be collected on the day. All club members are urged to come along to support, participate and donate.
SATURDAY 25TH MAY – ADULTS CEILIDH DANCE
CROY HALL 7PM TILL LATE
This event is only £10 a ticket which includes hot food and entertainment. The function is “BYOB” (bring your own bottle) and is sure to be a brilliant night. Tickets are available from Keith Geddes or Duncan Flockhart. There will be a grand raffle and any donations of prizes are very welcome.
SUPERMARKET BAG PACKING – DATES TBC
The club will be assisting by doing bag packing at Tesco Stores and CO-OP Telford Street in the coming weeks – Details to follow
Please contact Keith Geddes on 07789472626 or Duncan Flockhart on 07749880300 for more information