Virtual Challenges
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6. Virtual Challenges


Great start but we need to do more. If anyone would like to organise a virtual challenge, just for fun, then please contact our Chairman or General Manager via the Contacts tab.

Background history:
During the Coronavirus pandemic, we introduced a number of virtual challenges using the fitness app, Strava and sponsored by Community Group.

Starting in July 2020 with a challenge against Powerhouse Performance Club to see who could make it the furthest around the world, we have since completed two weekend competitions with Banbury RUFC and our own intra-club challenge.

We now have just under 400 members on our Chinnor RFC Thame Strava club, with more than 35,000km logged.

The primary reason for the challenges was to encourage people to remain active in compliance with the lockdown regulations, recognising the physical and mental benefits of exercise while still being able to compete for their club (albeit away from the rugby field).