Could you be the “Police Sport UK Sporting Super Star of 2008”?

Police Sport UK are seeking to find a Super Star in sporting terms, the event will be based on the BBC TV Superstars competition. It is a national competition open to all forces. Police Sport UK is aware that a large number of its members do not participate in traditional team sports such as soccer and cricket but do have a active sporting lifestyle using local gymnasiums to keep fit. It is these members we hope to attract into this concept.

Each force will be invited to enter one male and one female competitor to the National Super cops event to be held over 2 days on the  7^th and 8^th  of May 2008. Participants will need to arrive at the venue Potters leisure resort, Hopton, near Great Yarmouth on the evening of the 6^th of May. Forces with strength over 7,000 will be allowed to enter two participants and the Metropolitan Police service up to four.

It is open to both Police officers and Police staff serving or retired is accordance to the constitution of Police Sport UK

The events that make up ‘Supercops’ are outlined below and will be added to.

An age related bonus points will also be added to participant’s scores.

The rules have been kept very simple so no training will be required only physical fitness.

Super Cops Events (Provisional)

• Golf: Chip nearest the hole.

• Running: Each sets own treadmill speed and can adjust it as they run. The challenge is to run as far as possible in 10 minutes. 

• Rowing: Using Concept II Rowers. Scoring as for Treadmill Run, how far can you row in 10 minutes.

• Archery: Total score from five shots at the target

• Netball: Five attempts each score 1 point for each successful shot

• Football: Five balls each. Each attempt starts on the centre spot. The player dribbles through ten cones each 2 metres apart before proceeding to the ‘D’ of the penalty area to shoot at a cone on the goal line.

• Bleep Test: As taken when you joined up

• 8 Gym Tests: ‘Maximums’ - There are four stations, Press Ups, High Knees, Abdominal Chinnies and Burpees. Every player attempts all four stations.

The council of Police Sport UK has approved the running of the annual 'Super Star' event again in 2008, can you please circulate and support the event by ensuring that your force is represented this year.  Please find as an attachment details of the event and an entry form.

The event is open to both serving and retired Police Officers and Police staff.

Entry Form

Contact: John E G Davies

Member of Police Sport UK Council

Direct Dial: 01745 535729

Fax: 01492 510768

E-mail: John Davies