PARALYMPIC HOPEFULS SLIDE A MILE

The National Volleyball Centre in Kettering will be hosting one of the more unusual Sport Relief Mile attempts this year when the GB Sitting Volleyball team takes on the “Slide a Mile” challenge.

A Sitting Volleyball court measures 10m x 6m, meaning that the players involved will have to cover over 160 court lengths, going under the net each time. Players will be attempting the challenge in groups of six, with at least four groups achieving the full mile.

As well as a fundraising target of £2000 for the worthy Sport Relief cause, the “Slide a Mile” challenge is an opportunity to draw attention to the growing sport of Sitting Volleyball with the view to attract new players.

Sitting Volleyball is another version of Volleyball that has been adapted to allow anyone to participate, including those with a disability, and has been part of the Paralympic Games since 1980. London 2012 is set to be the first Paralympic Games that Great Britain will put forward both men’s and women’s Sitting Volleyball squads.

To help the “Slide a Mile” challenge reach its fundraising target, please visit

www.justgiving.com/Team-GB-Slide-a-mile-for-Sport-Relief

For more information on getting involved with Sitting Volleyball, regional centres and much more, please visit

www.volleyballengland.org/sitting