Newsletter 21st April 2010
21st April 2010
Primary & Secondary
Website Update
School 2 Club Link
Over the next week schools will be receiving a letter and CD detailing the new programme and how it will support schools. We have also placed this information online, with all the relevant attachments. Please go to www.doncastersport.co.uk/s2c
Flying High Case Studies
As part of Flying High SSP's commitment to showcasing and celebrating the High Quality work within the partnership we have developed a case study section of the website.
Members of the SSP staff have written 5 Case Studies that discuss Leadership, Cross Curricular Links, Coaching and Competition. We are hoping to build up a bank of Case Studies that are written by Schools and Partners to look at these please go to www.doncastersport.co.uk/casestudies
afPE Conference
The Yorkshire afPE conferences for Primary (17th June) and Secondary (8th June) schools is being held at Aston Hall. Please see attached for the workshop choices that are available on the day.
Thousands sign up for London 2012 Tickets
LOCOG, the London 2012 organising committee, launched the first stage of its Olympic ticketing strategy on Monday 22 March at Trafalgar Square, with the help of Olympic and Paralympic gold medallists Christine Ohuruogu and Eleanor Simmons .
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Trans Pennine Trail Event
The Trans Pennine Trail is a long distance multi-user route linking the coastal towns of Southport in the west with Hornsea in the east. There are also route options linking Leeds, York and Chesterfield. On its route across the north of England the trail follows canal towpaths, disused railway lines, riverbanks, roads and paths, taking in the countryside and urban landscapes. Some 25 miles of the trail passes through Doncaster from it's northern boundary at Sykehouse to its western boundary at Bolton upon Dearne.
2010 marks the 21st Anniversary of the Trans Pennine Trail's inaugural ride which publicly launched the route.
To celebrate this milestone the 26 Local Authorities across the trail are organising, in conjunction with the Trans Pennine Trail central office, a baton relay. Five batons will set off from the end points of the trail, heading towards the mid point in Barnsley, where a celebration festival will take place on Sunday 20th June at Barnsley Football Ground.
The batons are due to pass through Doncaster on the afternoon of the 17th of June, where they will be received at the boundary at Topham, (Sykehouse) and then proceed along the trail to Bentley Pavilion. On the morning of the 18th of June they will set off on their journey along the trail from Bentley Pavilion towards our boundary with Rotherham, at Bolton on Dearne.
Here's where you come in - the aim is to have lots of community involvement (different user groups, schools, youth groups, Scots, Guides, Supermarkets, Mother and toddler groups, Emergency Services, Armed Forces, Friends, Volunteer Rangers... the limit is endless) to help carry the baton. We are also organising our own celebratory event at Bentley pavilion on the afternoon of the 17th.
If you are interested in helping us out and taking part in the relay or would like further information about the trail, then please get in touch wit Andy Carnall - 01302 734586
England Athletics
England Athletics are now running teacher education courses for individuals that may be of interest to your staff/contacts. These courses are aimed at qualified and trainee teachers and those supporting the delivery of sport and physical education in schools.
We are running a programme of courses at Universities throughout the country in both the Certificate in Teaching Primary Athletics and the Certificate in Teaching Secondary Athletics. The cost of each 6 hour certificated course is £90 per person which includes the Elevating Athletics resource (worth £25).
Course details, dates and venues can be found on the following link:
www.englandathletics.org/teachingathletics
The Rother Valley Triathlon Festival
This is a very successful Open Water event taking place on 12th and 13th June. This features 3 events for children (flyer attached) and currently in conjunction with this event I am providing free training sessions at the venue to all who have entered the event as a novice (this includes juniors). Flyers are attached for your information and distribution.
Corus Kids of Steel:
Corus are British Triathlon's corporate partner and together we provide 15 Corus Kids of Steel events in England. There is one taking place at John Charles Centre for Sport, Leeds on June 23rd (flyer attached). This is an excellent opportunity for children to have a go at a triathlon and be part of the Kids of Steel initiative.
Secondary
Doncaster secondary athletics Taster session
Please find attached information for the Doncaster Secondary School taster day on Thursday June 3rd from 10 – 2pm at the Keepmoat Stadium. Each school is allocated 10 places, with students able to access one or more discipline, which must be made clear on the attached form. There is a one off £2 charge, payable on the day, to each student, to cover insurance and administration costs.
Playground to Podium future events
- Athletics & Cricket ability day coming up in May.
- Football Ability day planned for June @ Keepmoat.
- Multi skills club to run in the summer term.
Please contact Matt Hershall-Smith for further information