As some of you know I have a great love of sport, Basketball in particular. This sport has kept me off the streets when I was a child. It also has given me support, focus and a sense of belonging in my darkest times. I have been privileged to officiate at some of the biggest Wheelchair Basketball tournaments held in the UK. In 2010 the World Wheelchair Basketball Championships were held in Birmingham and this is when I started knitting again.
At the end of August the European Wheelchair Basketball Championships will take place in Worcester. University Arena is the home of Great British Wheelchair Basketball & British Basketball. This is alongside the BBL team Worcester Wolves and age group academy teams.
So when I got the request to bring two of my greatest passions together I jumped at the chance to get involved. The organisers of this tournament would like to give the athletes and support staff a handmade gift and good luck message from the West Midlands and Worcestershire.
This project hopes to engage local groups and people from the area with European Wheelchair Basketball Championships.
Here is some information about the project
- How many gifts are required?
Each team will have 12 players and support staff i.e coaches and at present 19 teams are entered.....grand total of 228 players (You wouldn't need to make all of the gifts)
- What type of gifts?
- Cushions,
- Note books,
- Knitted scarves/cowls,
- Hats,
- Dolls,
- Key rings
- Cufflinks
- Brooches
All gifts will be greatly received but oversees players will need to get gifts home so it has been recommended them being smallish.
- What countries are taking part?
- Czech Republic
- Spain
- France
- Great Britain
- Germany
- Israel
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Turkey
Women’s Teams
- Spain
- France
- Great Britain
- Germany
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- What format do the good luck messages need to be in?
If possible would be a lovely touch to leave personal messages in nations native language but again I'm sure they would appreciate it just as much in English.
- Are makers able to share that they make other things by leaving business cards with their gifts (Not everyone has to sell the things they make)?
Yes more than happy to promote business and we will encourage players to promote through social media.
- How will gifts be collected?
They can be sent to me (Rebecca Orleans) and then they would be collected from myself.
- If gifts need to be sent will any costs for postage be covered?
Yes if cost is sensible as there is a small amount of money, or I can collect from Birmingham as I don’t drive. I just need to confirm how this will be paid.
- Is there any finance to cover the cost of materials?
There is a small budget but not enough to cover postage as well as materials.
- Can you confirm the deadline for completion?
20th August 2015, this is so the gifts can be placed in the accommodation before arrival.
This project is open to people, crafters and the handmade community in Worcestershire and West Midlands. So if you would like to get involved drop me a message at poppybead@gmail.com or via social media. Or Lee Lough l.lough@
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