Walkovers 4 Island Challenge – Latest News

***Walkovers 4 Island Challenge will be previewed on Channel TV’s ‘Report Sport’ programme on 24th April between 6.15 and 6.30pm.There is footage of the team training as well as interviews with John Patterson and Kevin English – for who this event is all about. It is great publicity for the event, and the first visual media Walkovers have had for the challenge http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_sport/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=411551 ***

***The 4 Island Challenge had a major boost when it was announced that 8 of the team have been chosen to appear on a national TV show. Sky Sports ‘Cricket AM’ programme showcases famous cricketers, cricket clips and is based on the very popular Soccer AM show. As part of the show, there is a ‘pavilion’ where a selected team sits, is asked questions and then competes in a game at the end of the programme. Walkovers will be sending a large group to support the people on the show – and get to meet the celebrities afterwards. Cricket AM will be coming over to Jersey to film Walkovers before they go onto the programme – and then show the clips on the show. The coverage will take the 4 Island Cricket Challenge to a new level, and give Cystic Fibrosis the coverage that it deserves***

***A Sports Quiz in aid of the challenge was held at the Mayfair Hotel in Jersey on Saturday 18th April. 23 teams competed for the cash prizes in the quiz, with the Farmers Cricket Club eventually coming out winners. Farmers President Jimmy Perchard donated the winning monies straight back to Cystic Fibrosis which was a great gesture and enabled Walkovers to make £800 on the night. Overall it was a great evening, with over 130 people enjoying the food and the contest as well as raising money for CF***

***Bradley Vautier, Walkovers Captain was interviewed on Thursday 16th April live on BBC Radio Jersey. He spoke about the challenge, the difficulties we face – as well as the opportunities for sponsors to help us***

***Channel TV have confirmed that they will be sending a reporter to follow us round on the challenge day. This gives us a great base to sell to potential sponsors***

***Walkovers media rep Paul Michel and Kevin English were interviewed on Jersey’s Channel 103 FM on 14th March. Live on Simon Marshall’s Saturday show, they spoke about the challenge and the charity***

***Latest news will be displayed on this page as we receive it. Walkovers have embarked on their long journey to the 27th June by starting to gather what they need to organise the event. Games have been arranged in all 4 islands, and Blue Islands have kindly been able to help us with travel arrangements via Alderney. They have also agreed to change a flight time of a scheduled flight which is fantastic. TT Divers have also helped by offering a discounted rate for their RIB which we shall be using to travel to Sark and back to Jersey***