Tim Loughton MP (East Worthing and Shoreham) is delighted to be supporting I Am Team GB, the nation’s biggest ever sports day on Saturday 27thAugust. I Am Team GB is brought to you by ITV and The National Lottery, working with the British Olympic Association, UK Sport and supported by Join In, the London 2012 volunteer legacy charity.
British Olympians returning from Rio will be joined by famous faces from ITV, to celebrate Team GB's success.
The day will see thousands of sports clubs across the UK open their doors and in an unprecedented move, ITV, STV and UTV will switch off their channels for an hour to inspire the nation to take part in a wide range of sports, free of charge. The day will also celebrate the support the public gives Team GB’s athletes by playing The National Lottery. Over £80 million has been raised each year by National Lottery players to help fund elite athletes during the four-year build-up to Rio 2016.
It is a golden opportunity for every sports club and activity group to welcome new members and supporters and Tim is asking for local clubs in East Worthing and Shoreham to get involved.
Tim will be attending a boxing class organised by Shaun Brown Boxing Academy, which is based in Lancing. The session will include a demonstration from the academy’s junior boxers (aged 6 – 12yrs) and will be held at the Impulse Leisure Centre in Lancing between 12:00 and 14:00.
Tim said:
“Rio 2016 was an historic and record breaking year from Team GB. They have captivated the nation’s attention this summer and made us incredibly proud. They triumphed in so many different areas, even in the standing up sports!
“I know from speaking to constituents just how enthusiastic many were about the Olympics and I hope it will inspire more people to get involved in sports. It is crucial, not only for the continued success of Team GB, but also for the health of the nation.
“I am looking forward to visiting Shaun Brown Boxing Academy and finding out more about their work in the local area and how they are inspiring the next generation.”
You can find out more about the event here: http://iamteamgb.com/event/boxing-class-and-demonstration/ as well as about Shaun Brown Boxing Academy here: http://www.shaunbrownboxing.co.uk/.
If you are a local sports club and would like to take part, or a member of the public wanting a fun day out on Saturday 27th August, please go to http://iamteamgb.com/ to find out how you can be part of I Am Team GB.