SLIDESHOW: Calderdale does its bit for Sport Relief

Youngsters from across Calderdale did their bit for Sport Relief by running, walking and swimming to raise money for the charity.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Mar 2016, 15:06 BST
Swimathon for Sport Relief, at Rishworth Sports ClubSwimathon for Sport Relief, at Rishworth Sports Club
Swimathon for Sport Relief, at Rishworth Sports Club

New Road Primary School in Sowerby Bridge raised £102 from the children coming to school dressed in their sports wear. Every child and their teachers then ran 1km.

Longroyde Junior School had a fun run/walk around the local area and a sports-themed dress down day for students.

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Rishworth Sport Club took part in the Sport Relief Swimathon. There were swimmers of all ages, with the youngest Elicia Pollard, who is aged 10, swimming 219 lengths of the pool, the equivalent of three miles, in just two hours and eight minutes.

Swimathon for Sport Relief, at Rishworth Sports ClubSwimathon for Sport Relief, at Rishworth Sports Club
Swimathon for Sport Relief, at Rishworth Sports Club

Her swimming teacher, Judy Jackson said, “I was so proud to be there to witness her determination and sheer guts at completing this strenuous swim at her age.”

Elicia swam with her mum Jane Pollard, and between them they raised over £520.

A team of staff from Ravenscliffe School played football against a team from the St Augustine’s Centre.

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