The Microgaming Superstars competition - based on the popular BBC TV sports show - will be raising funds for the Isle of Man’s Commonwealth Games team. The event will be held at the NSC on March 17 and, while the emphasis will be on fun, there will also be some tough competition in the battle to find out who is the Island’s best all-round sportsman and sportswoman. There’s also a team event and the organisers are keen for more people to sign up for both individual and team categories.
Microgaming, the world’s largest provider of online gaming software, is sponsoring the contest with all of the proceeds going to the Isle of Man Commonwealth Games Association which is the organisation responsible for the publicity, fundraising, travel and support for Team Isle of Man’s participation at the Commonwealth Games. It is a registered charity and relies upon fundraising activities and donations to fund Team Isle of Man’s participation in the Games which will next be held in Glasgow in 2014.
The Superstars competition will bring together the Island’s top sports people to compete in eight different disciplines including swimming, gym tests, a strength and agility challenge, table tennis tournament, basketball skills test and a bleep test which involves running a series of short sprints against the clock. There will also be two other events - likely to be mountain biking and a wall climbing challenge - but these have still to be confirmed.
Individuals will be asked to raise ?250 to enter, while teams will be required to raise ?500 in sponsorship. As the event is being entirely sponsored by Microgaming, all proceeds will go directly to the Isle of Man Commonwealth Games Association. Juliet Holt, President of the Association, commented:
“We are delighted to have Microgaming on board as the title sponsor once more. The Commonwealth Games Association does not receive any direct government funding, so events like this are crucial for us to be able to take the sports teams to compete in the Commonwealth Games. We are enormously grateful for Microgaming’s continued support.”
Roger Raatgever, CEO of Microgaming, said:
“After the success of the 2011 Microgaming Superstars event, we’re thrilled to be back as the title sponsors. As a company we are passionate about sport, so naturally we can’t wait to play our part in this year’s event.”
Entries are limited, so will operate on a first come, first served basis. For further information or to enter the event, please go to http://www.cga.im/news.asp?article=552 or email superstars@manx.net or contact Danni Mottram on 418971 or John Knight on 499762.
Big Fat Pub Quiz for charity at Outback this Sunday!
The Children’s Centre is challenging pub quiz teams across the Island to take part in its ‘Big Fat Pub Quiz’ event to raise funds for its charitable projects across the Island. The event is being held at the Outback Bar and Nightclub in Barrack Street, Douglas, on Sunday 10th February at 7pm. Tickets are ?5 per person with a maximum of six people per team. A half-time buffet is included in the ticket price. There will be a picture round, music round, general knowledge, film and TV questions, and a round to test the contestants’ sports knowledge. Teams can also win raffle prizes and there will be other games during the evening. The quiz master is His Worship the Mayor of Douglas Councillor David Ashford JP. Tickets are available from The Children’s Centre, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, and the Outback. All funds raised go to The Children’s Centre’s charitable projects including Out2Play, Philip Christian Centre in Peel, and Mobex. The Big Fat Pub Quiz is the latest quiz themed fundraiser organised by the Island’s leading charity for families and children. Michelle O’Malley, Fundraising Manager at The Children’s Centre, said:
“Everyone loves a good quiz and these type of events always prove to be popular so I would urge teams to sign up as soon as possible to be sure of booking a place. We held a Question of Sport themed event in October which was a fantastic success and raised ?4,000 for our charitable projects. It was a great night, and the Big Fat Pub Quiz will be a fun evening too, and all in a good cause.”
For more information about the Big Fat Pub Quiz call The Children’s Centre on 676076.
