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	Blazers Make GB Sledge Hockey Programme We’re pleased to announce that 5, yes 5 (!) of our players have been named as players for the Great Britain Sldge Hockey Fast Track Development team. There are only 20 players named to date which means we take up a quarter of the potential squad for an international tournament in Russia this December! Well done to Rob, Mo, Martin, Simon, Dan and Oli! Josh Ginns Memorial Weekend 2010 This years event was a huge success and we’re already planning next years – for photos of the event click here Social Media Take a look at the left side of the page – 2 new ways tpo stay in touch with facebook and twitter More thanks Thanks to Neil and Paul who have both made very generous donations to the club after completing sponsored runs. The picture to the right is Paul after completing his run! Bonfire Donations The Blazers want to say a massive thank you to Phil Wright for throwing a Bonfire Bash and asking for donations for all those that turned up. They managed to raise a fantastic amount and thanks has to go to all that attended. Also at the party was Nigel Parker who made a separate donation on behalf of Crush Consumables Josh Ginns 09 Read about Josh Ginns Day 2009 in the Derby Evening Telegraph by clicking here Vodaphone – Cheques and Cheesy Photos Thanks to Derby Vodaphone for their generous donation which will contribute to the running of Wheelblazers and especially the Juniors!! Undertaker and The Myth were on hand to accept the cheque – sorry to Ibby and Judith for the smell – we’d just be playing a very sweaty exhibition match in Swadlincote with GB upcomer Daz Greenfield. Details released for this years Josh Ginns Memorial Event After the success of last years event this year will see two days of fund raising activities. Click here for more information. Wheelblazers join forces with sponsor The Wheelblazers have worked with their Main sponsor Nimbus to create a unique corporate training / team building session using wheelchair basketball. The session is designed to show businesses what their legal responsibilities are, the potential of disabled people and to be a really fun time spent away from the office. More information can be found on the Nimbus Website here Article in the Derby Telegraph Read an article in the Derby Telegraph about our need for new sports chairs by clicking here RAM FM: Team of the Week The Wheelblazers have just (13^th September) been announced as being RAM FM’s team of the week and are now the proud owners of a brand new Sat Nav courtesy of Garmin!! Fan Club If you’re one of the millions of people who use Facebook – make sure you search for the Derby Wheelblazers Fan Club and add yourself as a member!! Lord Taverners Donation Lord Taverners have generously donated 5 multipurpose sports chairs for the Juniors Josh Ginns Memorial Josh was an active member of our junior team who sadly passed away in Feb 07, aged 10, after a long struggle with a Brain Tumour. In his memory we held the first Josh Ginns Memorial Match with a number of local teams competing. The tournament was finally won by Sheffield Steelers.