BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.3//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:49@woodenspoon.org.uk DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250617 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622 DTSTAMP:20250211T115235Z URL:https://woodenspoon.org.uk/events/longest-game/ SUMMARY:Longest Game 2025 DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nSimultaneous attempts to set the Guinness World Record fo r the longest games of both men's and women's \;rugby in Dublin\, meet on 17th\, match starts \;18th ends 19th June 2025.  \;20th June i s press and celebration day.\n\nAhead of the 2025 Lions Tour to Australia\ , in the days before the Pumas Test Match in Dublin\, British &\; Irish Lion Trust Charity Partners: \;Looseheadz and Wooden Spoon will attem pt to set the Guinness World Record for the Longest Games of Rugby by play ing for 36 hours and in doing so \;raising over £100\,000 through the power of rugby \;to tackle mental health and support children and you ng people who are disabled disadvantaged or vulnerable.\n\nThis once in a lifetime experience is open to just 92 players. Two women’s teams of 23 players and two men’s teams of 23 players\n\nPay the deposit now to make yourself available for selection - the selection process will include:\n\ n Providing information regarding \;general health\, rugby experience  \;and commitment \;to fundraising.\n\n\n Attending a trials day\ , where players will demonstrate basic rugby and fitness skills.\n\n\n Se lected players will need to provide a medical note from their doctor confi rming they are fit to play.\n\nHere’s the Game Plan:\n\nYou’ll arrive on Tuesday evening at the team hotel for a full briefing with kick off at 8am on Wednesday morning\, you’ll play in rotation\, so you’ll be able to get some rest\, with play continuing through Wednesday overnight on fl ood lit pitches with the games estimated to finish at 6pm on Thursday even ing. Stamina is more important than skill\, we’ll mix the teams to ensur e similar abilities.\n\nPost game - Well-earned sleep will follow a Champa gne celebration ahead of the big Lions vs. Pumas game on Friday evening an d your half time walk onto the pitch as a record-breaker.\n\nYou won’t b e alone – physios\, medics and our chefs will fuel you and keep you in s hape to keep you going until the end. Famous Ex-Lions will lead you as Tea m Managers\, Referees\, Touch-judges \;and Water Carriers for pep talk s and extra motivation. For today you are the stars.\n\n“Lions Week” i n Dublin will be the largest festival of rugby with the world’s media as sembled for a variety of events with The Longest Games being an integral p illar of the week.\n\nThe Package Includes:\n\n Lions Guinness World Reco rd challenger squad kit\n Pre-event training day\n 4 nights’ accommoda tion in Dublin\n Tickets to the Lions vs. Pumas \;\n Post game recep tion.\n Meals and game nutrition and physio support\n Celebration and aw ard presentation\n\nNote you will be expected to make your own way to Dubl in (and home again afterwards).\n\nDates: \;\nTuesday 17th \;June to Saturday 21st \;June 2025\n\nEntry Cost: \;\n£950pp (TBC) with an expectation to rise £1500 (TBC) sponsorship\; \;the experience PR ICELESS.\nThe entry cost is split into 5 payments:\n- Deposit £150 (retur nable if not selected)\n- 4 Payments of £200 payable over the period 28th February - 31st May.\n- note: entry cost (£950) is \;separate to the fundraising total (£1\,500)\n\n\n\n[tt-event url='https://www.tickettail or.com/checkout/new-session/id/5136673/chk/670d/' minimal='true' bg_fill=' false' show_logo='false' inherit_ref_from_url_param='' ref=''] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodenspoon.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/20 25/01/Website-Feature-6.png CATEGORIES:Rugby,Ultimate Challenge END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR