Organisers of the River Hamble Games have been delighted with the initial response to their event. There are currently 14 out of a maximum 20 teams having registered interest and they are rapidly confirming their places. There are still spaces for teams to enter as well as individual competitors to enter to join a team where some teams are not quite fully subscribed.

Hamble River Games

The countdown is now on and training has started for those teams registered. Registration is online at www.riverhamblegames.com. The cost is £10 per competitor and just £5 for Under 16s which includes a team T-shirt.

The organisers are also looking for anyone who wants to be involved in a non-sporting way and help with the event on the day. There are also opportunities for local businesses to be involved too. Any individual or business interested should contact us via our website.
About River Hamble Games 2012
River Hamble Games is a one day sporting extravaganza to be held on July 21, 2012 organised by a committee of enthusiastic local residents. It is intended for the wider local community to enjoy and draws its inspiration from the 2012 Olympics. The River Hamble Games is supported by Hampshire County Council and the River Hamble Harbour Authority and will involve Swimming, Rowing, Kayaking, Sailing and Running.

All events will be run to a strict timetable on the day and it promises to be an occasion which involves some serious sporting competition and a large element of fun for the River Hamble and the wider community to enjoy. There will be maximum of 20 Teams competing on the day and Teams are NOW invited to register via River Hamble Games. Each Team will be made up of up to 26 competitors and age ranges from 12 upwards can take part.

If not already part of a Team individual competitors can enter a single event or more than one event and the organisers will assign them to a Team. Events are as follow:

Sailing
Racing will be just outside the River at Cat Head and the event base will be split between Warsash Sailing Club and Hamble River Sailing Club.

Rowing
Rowing will be in the River based at Bursledon Gigs. Each team can enter a maximum of two boats and races will be run in heats culminating in a grand final.

Kayaking
Also on the river and Kayaks will be available for loan on the day. Racing will be organized from Hamble side of the river, launching off the foreshore over a slalom course. Heats will culminate in a grand final.

Swimming
Swimming will be based along Warsash shore of the River, Distances will be 1,500m or 500m (under-16s are eligible for 500m only).

Running
Running will start from Hamble foreshore. Distances will be 5k and 10k over on and offroad terrain.

The day will culminate in a medal ceremony at the end of the event, for competitors and spectators alike to enjoy. The event is supported by Hampshire County Council and already has numerous local organisations and businesses supporting it including:

River Hamble Harbour Authority, MDL Marinas, Hamble River Rowing Club, Hamble Sea Scouts, Hamble River Sailing Club, Warsash Sailing Club, Itseeze website, Now Marketing, Coast Graphics, Grapefruit Graphics

The event plans to raise money for charitable causes such as the Hamble Lifeboat, John Merricks Sailing Trust and other local causes and is looking for sponsors to give support in any way they can. Please contact [email protected] if you want to get involved.