The Arena - Sunday Line Up

Olympic Sport Zone
Sunday 4th July 2010 12noon - 5pm


Are you up for a challenge?

Are you inspired by London 2012?

Are you keen totry a new Olympic sport?

With only two years to go until the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Coventry and Warwickshire 2012 Partnership are inviting festival goers to come and test your skills in a fun and exciting way across a selection of Olympic sports, including:

Arena Image 1 Cycling – (Rollapaluza Roller Racing) Two cyclist's battle it out head to head on a pair of vintage rollers connected to a huge dial over a simulated 500m distance at speeds in excess of 50mph!

Fencing – (Salle Ursa Fencing Club)
“En Garde!”– draw your foil and become a master of the sword.

Gymnastics – (Synergy Gymnastics)
Test flexibility and core strength in some floor routines and watch demonstrations on Synergy’s amazing Air Track!
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Judo – (Coventry Judo Club)
Grapple, hold and throw yourself into this Judo experience.

Rowing – (Stratford Upon Avon Boat Club)
Go head to head with a friend over 500m where race progress can be followed in real time on TV screen.

Rugby – (Rugby Football Union)
Inflatable’s and mini skill games will be available to test every aspect of your game.

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Taekwondo – (Coventry TKD)
Receive expert tuition on the ancient martial art of Taekwondo.

Local clubs, sports organisations and National Governing Bodies will all be present to give you expert advice and information about how to get involved in these sports locally. You can also find out information on the benefits of participating in sport and physical activity related programmes.

Taster sessions will be available throughout the duration of the Olympic Sport Zone event and will be free of charge with all equipment provided.

So what are you waiting for, come and have a go!

For more information on the Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership 2012 Games please visit our website at: www.cswp.org.uk/london2012