Schools Tournament Programme

Rationale

The tournament programme promotes the opportunities for young people to compete in a number of events in a team and individual basis. It is open to all young people whom have never participated in sport or at a competitive level.

Research has proven that regular exercise keeps the heart healthy and reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke, and risks associated with obesity. The schools tournament programme is aimed at encouraging young people away from their computers and television sets, into sports halls and onto sports fields.

Current Position

The annual schools tournament programme is coordinated by the Sports Development Team at a number of venues in the District. The tournament programme is open to all Primary & Secondary schools in the District.

The tournament programme is very popular. The specific sports competitions can be viewed by clicking on the links below. The tournaments are organised either in a round robin or knockout competition depending on the numbers of entries.

Key Partners

• Southern Area - School Sports Partnership
• Primary and Secondary schools in the District
• Sports Leisure Management (SLM)
• Sports Clubs

Key Activities

• Co-ordinate the Secondary schools competitions in Basketball, Athletics and Football (girls only).
• Co-ordinate the Primary schools competitions in Football, Swimming and Sports Hall Athletics.
• Developing teachers and assistants to help coach activity sessions. Work in partnership with School Sports partnership to produce development plan for schools.
• Work in partnership with Specialist Sports College in the District.

Performance Indicators

1. One competition for Secondary schools in the District (Basketball).
2. Three competitions for Primary schools in the District (Swimming, Football & athletics).
3. 700 total participants in all competitions.
4. 8 schools taking part in the Secondary Basketball competition.
5. 35 schools taking part in the Primary Swimming competition.
6. 25 schools taking part in the Primary Athletics competition.
7. 35 schools taking part in the Primary Football competition.