Hartlepool dodgeball centre to host Guinness World Record attempt with Dodge Central
People are encouraged to watch and support a world record attempt taking place in Hartlepool this weekend.
The Dodgeball Centre, in Warren Road, and Hartlepool Mavericks Dodgeball Club are set to host a Dodge Central Marathon Match in the Guinness World Record Attempt.
Starting on Saturday, November 29, it will see a team of 24 players, including some internationals, take on an incredible challenge of a 48-hour non stop dodgeball marathon.
It will be in an effort to break the current Guinness World Record for the longest dodgeball match of 41 hours and three minutes.
Dodge Central are a broadcasting and media production company specialising in all things dodgeball and the event is being supported by Hartlepool Mavericks, the town’s first dodgeball club based at The Dodgeball Centre.
Mavericks coach Stephanie Robson said: “The 24 players and officials are not allowed to leave the venue for the duration of the attempt so we are hoping to be able to give them the best support and encouragement we possibly can.
"Come along, show your support, and be part of an incredible moment in dodgeball history.”
As well as hoping to set a new world record, the event aims to raise awareness and vital funds for the Movember and CoppaFeel! charities.
The centre’s Dodgy caff will be open serving cakes, coffees and refreshments and there also will be tombola and raffle stalls. People can follow the challenge throughout the weekend via Dodge Central on Instagram and there will be a livestream on their YouTube channel.