Norwood will stage its first-ever High School Swimathon on 19 February where participants can take to the water with a splash, and swim 1.5km or 2.5km while raising funds for Norwood.
This event will be held for children between the ages of 11 and 16 during half-term at the Canons Sports Centre, at the North London Collegiate School, Canons Drive, Edgware, HA8 7RJ. Swim times are available between 10.30am and 4pm, and participants can register for as low as £10.
Each participicant has a target of at least £100 in sponsorship money. For further information about the High School Swimathon, or to register, call the Norwood Challenges Team on 020 8420 6834, email challenges@norwood.org.uk or visit www.norwood.org.uk/challenges.
“This is an exciting new event,” said Ian Tate. “Like all Norwood Challenges, the Swimathon caters to the needs of people with a wide range of abilities who want to get fit and have fun whilst raising money for a fantastic cause. There is something for everyone in 2009.”
| Asics Watford Half Marathon | 1 February |
| High School Swimathon* | 19 February |
| London Marathon | 26 April |
| Waterside Walk* | 10 May |
| Community Fun Run | 24 May |
| Junior Bike Ride* | 21 June |
| Capital to Coast Cycle Challenge* | 28 June |
| Asics British 10K London Run | 12 July |
| Men’s Olympic Open Triathlon | 2 August |
| Adidas Women’s 5K Challenge | 6 September |
| Provence Trek, France* | 6-11 September |
| Israel Bike Ride* | 17-25 October |
| Rajasthan Bike Ride, India* | 29 October – 8 November |
| New York Marathon | 1 November |
* Norwood Challenge event
For further information, photos and interviews, please contact Michael Siva, Public Relations Officer at Norwood, on 020 8420 6900 or email pressoffice@norwood.org.uk.
