Active Nation have joined forces with volunteer John Sennett to set a World Record for the ‘Most People In A Rounders Exhibition Match’ and we need YOU!

This brilliant event will be taking place on Sunday 30th August at Active Nation’s Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre, with registration at 12pm and the record attempt starting at 1pm.

This will be a huge celebration for the city with lots of activities happening across the venue – with the record attempt being the main highlight of the day. Not only are we all attempting to gain a world record, but it’s a great opportunity to bring the local community together and help raise funds to set-up a brand new Rounders club and programme.

The aim is to get 100 people taking part in the same Rounders match – at the same time – at the same venue.

This event has been the brainchild of 23-year-old John who has logged around 900 hours of volunteering over the last 2-and-a-half years, all through sport. Either through projects, events, coaching and anything he feels he can help with.

He was voted vinspired’s volunteer of the month in January 2015 and was also awarded a 100 hour award by the Mayor of Southampton at the Southampton Voluntary Services awards. He also helps inspired others to volunteer through his blog: www.johnsroadtovolunteering.weebly.com

He said: “This is a brilliant chance to make history with Active Nation, so don’t pass up your chance to be an official World Record Holder! We hope the impact of this event will be long lasting and help many more people enjoy this sport for years to come.”

John truly is an inspirational man who is determined to bring this record to Southampton – with our help and yours we know he can make it happen!

If you aged 14 years or older and would like to be apart of this World Record bid please get in touch! Places will be allocated  on a first come first served basis and once your place has been confirmed you will be asked for a minimum £2 donation to take part in the event.

Volunteers are also needed to make up the  Record Crew. This  will comprise of volunteers in various roles, including  registration, marshalling, officiating, filming and photography.

For more information or to express your interest in volunteering or setting the record please contact: Robert Pearce- robert.pearce@activenation.org.uk or call 023 8070 7802.

• Posted on: Monday, June 22nd, 2015 by zoe.leahy@activenation.org.uk