Ten of Ulster’s foremost GAA personalities will be on hand this weekend as the ‘Superstars Challenge’ is officially launched in Bellaghy, Co Derry.
With proceeds in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care, former Derry footballer and member of the organising committee explained what the next few months will involve:
“The key fundraising campaign centres around ten star GAA players from throughout Ulster participating in a series of events throughout the day. We feel this event will appeal to the wider community. To have ten high profile sporting stars competing against each other in a unique event will obtain the much needed funds as well as generate a vast awareness of the event and associated sponsors throughout.”
Ten local companies have already agreed sponsorship of the participants and it is hoped that the wider public will contribute further to what will be a unique event on 28th December 2013.
The 2013 event will also seek to raise awareness for another worthy cause, as Rocks explains:
“We have also decided that through this campaign we want to continue to raise awareness for the "Opt for Life" campaign and we are delighted to have Joe Brolly, who is a strong campaigner for this worthy cause, within our fundraising committee.”
Further information
Superstars is an all-around sports competition that pits elite athletes from different sports against one another in a series of athletic events resembling a decathlon.
Athletes can compete in up to eight of the ten events, with no-one generally allowed to take part in their own sport, although some handicapping rules do apply.
Competitors participate in a range of different sporting events, including a 100m sprint, 800 metres (0.50 mi) run, obstacle course or Steeplechase, weightlifting, football, rowing, tennis, basketball, bicycle racing, shooting and swimming. The sports used have varied over time and between the various international competitions.
Points are awarded for the position in which the competitor places in each event. The competitor with the most points at the end of all the events is declared the champion.
How would you like to see Ulster GAA’s Finest compete in such an event???
Could Ryan Bell beat Marty McGrath in a full length of the field sprint???
Could Aaron Kernan do more press ups than Michael McCann???
Could Owen Mulligan bench press more than Kieran Hughes???
Just some of the examples that only a Superstars challenge could bring!
Competitors:
(1) Ryan Bell (Derry) Nicholl Oils
(2) Owen Mulligan (Tyrone) O’Neills
(3) Michael McCann (Antrim) Creagh Concrete
(4) Eamon McGee (Donegal) H & A Mechanical
(5) Darren Hughes (Monaghan) Bannvale Credit Union
(6) Kevin McKernan (Down) Mac Trailers
(7) Marty McGrath (Fermanagh) DPD
(8) Marty Dunne (Cavan) Kingspan
(9) Aaron Kernan (Armagh) SDC
(10) Fergal Doherty (Bellaghy) Specialist Joinery Fittings
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