FUNDRAISING – Sporty fundraisers
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Get everybody active and take advantage of Olympics fever by planning a sporty fundraiser
W
hether they’re big team events that bring out everyone’s competitive side or less obvious ways
to get people out and about (treasure hunt, anyone?) there’s sure to be a perfect fit for your school. Here are just a few ideas…
Using what you have Making use of school and PTA resources means you can have a day that’s cheap to run and cheap to attend. It’s also likely to fit with the curriculum and help improve skills.
Run, swim and cycle: Three of the most popular sporty sponsorship events – a run, swim or cycle – can be held individually or grouped together for a triathlon event. A run (or walk) simply requires your school field, while a swim is ideal if you have a school pool, and pupils can bring in their bikes or scooters for a ride (see p29). Adapt the sponsorship
according to the activity and age of your pupils, and consider opening the event up to families. Boost profits with refreshments stalls.
Football match: Recruit a team of mums and dads (and staff members, if they’re willing) to represent each class or year. Charge players to enter the tournament and host pupil and parent matches at different times so they can all watch each other. Ask a PE teacher or a local sports coach to referee. Have stalls to keep people busy and active between games, such as penalty shoot-outs. Present medals and a trophy to the winners.
Family stoolball/rounders: You’re likely to already have the equipment for a family game of stoolball or rounders. Get classes to compete against each other and provide footballs and frisbees for those who are waiting to play. Serve food and drink throughout the event.
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What might work in
your local area? l Running a successful event relies on getting people enthusiastic and involved. When it comes to sporty events, think about what gets people excited in your local area. If there’s a popular local sports club, base an event around that sport and see if anyone from the club can
come along for a demonstration. l Do your surroundings lend themselves to an activity? You may be surrounded by signposted National Trust walking routes or national parks that allow cycling. If you’re in a city, is there a local park
where you can organise a run? l Consider what facilties there are around you. Roller-skating halls or ice rinks are a fun way to get people moving, or you could use a local swimming pool or trampolining club for a sponsored swim or bounce.
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