Frequently Asked Questions
What events will the celebrities compete in?
The two teams of men and women have been training separately in order to compete in a total of 14 different sporting disciplines. The women will compete in Swimming 50m Freestyle, Hurdles, Hammer Throwing, 100m Sprint, Cycling, trampolining and Floor Gymnastics. The men will compete in Javelin, Vault, Diving, Weightlifting, 100m Sprint, Sumo Wrestling and Speed Skating.
How is the money raised for each charity?
All profits from viewers' calls and texts, money from ticket revenues and any other commercial contributions will be placed in the charity pot.To determine the amount raised for an athlete's individual charity, the sum in the charity pot is divided by the total number of points scored during The Games. This figure is then multiplied by the individual athlete's score to give the amount raised.
How is the competition scored?
Competitors receive five points for finishing first in an event, three points for second, two for third, one for fourth and zero for coming in last. In addition, each celebrity picks up a bonus point if they beat their personal best during the live evening show. In the event of a tie, each tied athlete will be awarded the points for coming in that position. (eg. A dead heat for first place between two athletes will result in them receiving 5 points each).
What happens if an athlete is injured?
If an athlete is injured then they will be examined and treated by the doctor and medical staff. If the doctor decides that the injury is too serious for the athlete to continue then that athlete will be withdrawn from the competition and may be replaced by an available substitute. The injured athlete's points and charity money will be capped and the substitute athlete will gain points for him or herself and therefore begin to accumulate money for their own charity.
Where will the athletes be staying?
The athletes will be staying in a purpose-built village at the Don Valley Stadium.
How do I get tickets?
Tickets can be purchased from the Hallam Arena Box Office on 0114 256 5656. Tickets cost £3 (under 5s go free), proceeds go to charity.
What money will be donated to the charities?
40p per £1 premium rate telephone call made to enter the Win a Car Competition and 40p per £1.50 text message sent to enter the Win a Car competition.
Plus, all income from the sale of tickets to the “Games 2005” sporting events which are recorded and transmitted live taking place at the Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield (after deduction of the cost of running the live event box office and marketing the tickets).
How will the money raised be apportioned between the nominated charities?
The money raised shall be distributed between the charities as follows:-
Competitors taking part in the live events will be awarded points depending upon their position in each particular event, as follows:
•1st place - 5 points
•2nd place - 3 points
•3rd place - 2 points
•4th place - 1 point
•5th place - 0 points
Competitors will be awarded a bonus point for beating their personal best in any event.
Each competitor will win, for their nominated charity, a percentage of the total monies raised in accordance with "What money will be donated to the charities?" above. This percentage is calculated by the total number of points which each competitor wins divided by the total number of points won by all competitors in the Games 2005 competition, multiplied by 100.
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