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Page 3 - Sports
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- September 02, 2020
Completing the Channel swim is one of the biggest challenges a swimmer can face, and for some, a life-long dream. The Channel stretches out, at its shortest, 21 miles between England and France yet the path the swimmers take can increase in distance depending on the current.
As one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, the Channel provides many challenges for those attempting the swim. And last week, a team took on the challenge in order to answer one question: Which ACME Whistle is the best or the English Channel Swim?
With many boats and ferries crossing the Channel as well as the swimmers, it’s important for any team to have a clear way of communicating with the swimmers. Not only keeping them safe, but allowing for the swimmers to keep to a rhythm until instructed to stop.
The swimmers’ ears were put under scrutiny to find the best methods and tools for the swimmer and support boat to communicate with during the challenge.
‘R’n’R’ endurance sports coach, Ryan Bowd, who led the
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- June 01, 2020
Netball World Cup 2019
Gary Burgess’ dedication and passion for sport has shown throughout the years. Starting as a PE teacher in Bedfordshire, Burgess has since gone on to umpire at some of the worlds greatest international Netball matches.
He left his teaching job with the dream of becoming the Head of Officiating at England Netball and is now one of the most recognised figures on the side-lines of Netball courts, thanks to his signature gold ACME whistle.
Iconic ACME Whistle
The golden whistle was awarded to him after his 50th international umpiring cap in 2013, and has since been at the forefront of his on-court identity.
With a career spanning 20 years, he has achieved multiple career defining milestones such as umpiring at 2 netball World Cup finals, 10 consecutive Vitality Netball Superleague finals and 2 Commonwealth Games gold medal matches.
Burgess continues to volunteer his spare time as an international umpire, with this dedication being the key to his success.
Dedication To
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- June 03, 2019
There are few sporting events in the world which inspire the levels of excitement and camaraderie that are stirred by the Amsterdam Sevens Tournament. It may not be the only rugby tournament which takes place every year but it a truly special one with plenty of international appeal - it holds a special place in the hearts of rugby players and fans alike.
Every year it allows rugby players and fans to meet, mingle, and enjoy an event that captures the true spirit of the sport. It only natural then, that the Amsterdam Sevens places a high importance on good sportsmanship and the social aspects of the game.
Taking place in June, more than 120 teams from the North and South hemispheres will compete in the men’s ‘Silver Pier’ ‘The Shield’ and ‘The Cup’ Tournaments, while the women’s teams will go head-to-head for the ‘Ladies Pier’ and ‘Shield’ Tournaments.
Veterans of the sport will compete in their own 10-a-side tournament which always guarantees an excellent game will be played. As well as
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- November 28, 2018
Writing a poem for ACME Whistles.
by Gabriella Gay (GKA Gay)
With one toot every cop and robber, runner, budding footballer, bulldog, plane and dancer stood still to attention. I learned very quickly in my year training to teach that my cheap plastic whistle, used for years at carnival, was not enough. Its half-heard whimper left the children that actually stopped quite confused, while the other half continued their games until they spotted the statues amongst them. The best teachers and teaching assistants invested in a good whistle and kept it hung around their necks. They were always ready for playtime duty, P.E, lunchtime and the rare occasion where a hand in the air, sharp ‘Are we ready?’ or the pure powerful presence of standing still was not enough.
In a voice care workshop we were told that the best way protect your voice but still be heard clearly from afar was to speak in a high pitched twangy politician style tone. I never tried it with the kids. I could just picture their laughter.
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- July 10, 2018
Here we are again - four years on from the last World Cup semi final - and the fans are in a frenzy as they worship their heroes and pillory their villains. We have made more appearances in the World Cup - and in the final - than any team or player.
Who are we?
We are the Acme Whistle.
We were there in 1966 when we did something really unusual and heart-warming. We blew an England victory. Before then, or indeed after then, all we have done is blow England out of the competition. What joy to, at last, have given a triumphant roll of the pea. These days they can’t do that with their airfast (no pea) Tornado whistles. The long drawl that you can only get from an Acme Thunderer is not like any other football referees’ call, so therefore unmistakeable, and was always what signalled the end of time. You listened for that sound as you knew it wasn’t a foul or a free kick, it was the final word.
World Cup Winners of '66
We never knew what had become of the whistle used 52 years ago until 2014
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- June 06, 2018
The 2018 Over-50s Masters Football World Cup in Spain
This year, ACME Whistles have enjoyed the privilege of sponsoring the England Team Over-50s Masters Football World Cup in Spain.
Founded in 2006, the Over-50s Masters is the brainchild of Dr Harry Hubball. Initially, it was part of a research project for the University of British Columbia and features teams of players falling into specific age ranges. In teams of 5, they compete against other teams from around the world to be the proud winners of the Masters Soccer World Cup.
What we found extremely appealing about this tournament is the fact that the competition brings together people from all over the world, with different backgrounds and cultures, for a thoroughly enjoyable sporting event.
ACME Whistles - Sponsors of the England Over-50s Masters Team
As sponsors to the England team, England Old Stars, it was exciting to be a part of this relatively new sporting tradition which supports and encourages people of all ages to pursue their