WIDNES Vikings, NHS Halton CCG and Halton Borough Council will join forces to stage an official Guinness World Record Attempt involving local businesses, school children and Halton residents.

The World Record Attempt at 11am on Thursday, 5 Febraury will launch the ‘Big Viking Health Kick-Off’, a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of knowing your blood pressure and will coincide with the kick-off to the Super League season at 8pm the same day.

Health professionals will be on hand at the Select Security Stadium from 10am on 5 February to provide free blood pressure checks and to offer information about health, wellbeing and how to book in for free NHS Health Checks.

From 10.30am local people will be invited onto the i-Pitch together with a number of Widnes Vikings players to try and break the World Record for 'Most people exercising to a fitness video.'

The club are encouraging as many local people as possible to register and take part in what could be a historic day for the Borough.

The World Record Attempt will begin at 11am prompt  and will take the form of a 10-minute light fitness programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Guinness World Record officials will moderate the World Record attempt.

The current World Record for the most people exercising to a fitness video is set at 2,958 participants. This was recorded in Beijing, China, on September 28 2013 and was achieved by the Organising Committee of the National Community Care Campaign (China).

On Thursday, February 5, the Vikings aim to beat this figure to put Halton in the record books!

Everyone that takes part in the World Record Attempt will not only be in with the chance of becoming a World Record holder, but will also be given a brilliant ‘thank you’ gift from Widnes Vikings.

Every adult and child that participates in the World Record Attempt exercise session on the morning of 5 February will be rewarded with free access to the First Utility Super League Season Opener when Widnes Vikings take on Wigan Warriors at the Select Security Stadium.

Each ‘Record Breaking’ adult will receive a free access pass (RRP £20-£23). Each ‘Record Breaking’ child (under 16) will receive a pass for themselves and one for an accompanying adult to bring them to the stadium for the fixture. (Adult & Junior RRP £30-£36).

Each participant will also receive a certificate on the day to acknowledge that they have taken part in an official World Record Attempt.

Brian O’Connor, Marketing Director of Widnes Vikings, commented on this initiative: “This is a really exciting project and the biggest group participation World Record Attempt that has ever taken place in Halton.

"The idea is to raise awareness of health issues and to showcase the strong relationship forged between the Club, NHS Halton CCG and the local authority. The World Record attempt will be a great way to launch our partnership and it should be a great spectacle for thousands of people to participate in and enjoy.

"This is the first of many Vikings Health events that we have planned for the coming season. February 5 is shaping up as a fantastic day for our community.”

James Rule, Widnes Vikings’ CEO added: "The Club has a very strong community focus so we are delighted to be working with the NHS CCG and local authority on this Guinness Book of Records attempt. We have a chance to create history and attract national and international media attention for our region as we place health and the importance of exercise at the forefront of everybody’s minds.

"Each World Record Attempt participant will be rewarded for their activity in the morning with free access to the First Utility Super League XX Season Opener on the evening of the World Record Attempt.

"It will be superb to gather thousands of local health-conscious people in our stadium to help create a fantastic atmosphere as Widnes Vikings and Wigan Warriors kick off a new era in Rugby League. We are proud to play our part in this unique initiative."

Dave Sweeney, Director of Transformation (NHS Halton CCG and Halton BC) commented: “As well as the World Record attempt this event will provide an opportunity for local people to find out more about how to make a positive difference to their health and wellbeing, and will act as a springboard for positive behaviour change across the Borough.

“This just goes to show what can be achieved when partners come together for a joint goal and I am extremely proud of what we have managed to achieve in staging the World Record Attempt. February 5 is shaping up to be the event of the year and I would urge the people of Halton not to miss out on the opportunity to take part in this exciting day and be part of our local history."

Individuals wishing to take part in the World Record Attempt must sign up online as soon as possible and before the registration deadline at 12pm on Wednesday, 4 February.

Register at www.widnesvikings.co.uk/recordbreaker