SSN Sports Leadership Development - AM Session 1
2025-03-14 09:30 - 12:00 UTC | University of Cumbria Sports Complex, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3DY
Booking for: Friday 14th March 2025 9:45-11:45 (Session 1- Morning slot)

We would like to invite your school to our
LHSSN Sports Leadership Development Session- year 4/5/6
University of Cumbria Sports Complex
on Friday 14th March
Choose your slot AM or PM.

LHSSN are delivering a sports leadership development session for your yr 4/5/6 pupils with support from the sports students from the University of Cumbria. It is an opportunity for pupils to work on leadership, communication, teamwork, problem-solving and resilience type games and develop those all-important life skills. Hopefully, they can also then support your school’s sport and activity offer.
They will move around a series of stations with other schools and have a go at each area. Please ensure you let us know how many pupils, approximately, you plan on bringing so we can allocate groups, between 2-6 pupils from yr 4/5/6 (1 team per school)These may be your current, or prospective, sports leaders, or a different group of pupils that you simply think would benefit from this type of activity.

Summary:

Pupils need appropriate PE kit, trainers and a drink. Some of the sessions will be outside and it may well be raining!
Schools should bring their own first aid kits.
Please arrive as close to your slot time as possible. Any problems please let us know.
Minibuses can drop off at the sports centre entrance. Parking on campus for minibuses or
coaches needs to be made in advance via mark.christie@cumbria.ac.uk & Adrienne Waldie:
adrienne.waldie@cumbria.ac.uk. There is other parking on Wyresdale Road and at
Williamson Park.

The deadline entry date is: Thursday 6th March
We look forward to hearing from you!

Info here:
Leadership Conference- Primary March 25 UoC

SSN Sports Leadership Development- Session 2 (PM)
2025-03-14 12:30 - 15:00 | University of Cumbria Sports Complex, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3DY
Booking for: Friday 14th March 2025 12:45-2:45 (Session 2)

We would like to invite your school to our
LHSSN Sports Leadership Development Session- year 4/5/6
University of Cumbria Sports Complex
on Friday 14th March

LHSSN are delivering a sports leadership development session for your yr 4/5/6 pupils with support from the sports students from the University of Cumbria. It is an opportunity for pupils to work on leadership, communication, teamwork, problem-solving and resilience type games and develop those all-important life skills. Hopefully, they can also then support your school’s sport and activity offer.
They will move around a series of stations with other schools and have a go at each area. Please ensure you let us know how many pupils, approximately, you plan on bringing so we can allocate groups, between 2-6 pupils from year 4/5/6 (1 team per school). These may be your current, or prospective, sports leaders, or a different group of pupils that you simply think would benefit from this type of activity.

Summary:

Pupils need appropriate PE kit, trainers and a drink. Some of the sessions will be outside and it may well be raining!
Schools should bring their own first aid kits.
Please arrive as close to your slot time as possible. Any problems please let us know.
Minibuses can drop off at the sports centre entrance. Parking on campus for minibuses or
coaches needs to be made in advance via mark.christie@cumbria.ac.uk & Adrienne Waldie:
adrienne.waldie@cumbria.ac.uk. There is other parking on Wyresdale Road and at
Williamson Park.

The deadline entry date is: Thursday 6th March
We look forward to hearing from you!
Invite here:
Leadership Conference- Primary March 25 UoC

SSN Mental Health & Wellbeing Leaders year 4/5/6 Pupils
2025-03-21 12:00 - 15:00 | University of Cumbria Sports Complex, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3DY
Booking for SSN Mental Wellbeing Leaders: Friday 21st March 11.45-2:45

We will be hosting a mental health & wellbeing session for your yr 5/6 pupils with support from the sports students from the University of Cumbria, Sports Complex. It is an opportunity for pupils to work on growth mind-set, communication, teamwork, defining mental health & wellbeing and developing those all-important life skills. Hopefully, they can also then support your school’s sport and activity offer.
They will move around a series of stations with other schools and have a go at each area. Please ensure you let us know how many pupils, approximately, you plan on bringing so we can allocate groups, between 2-6 pupils from year 5/6 (1 team per school). These may be a different group to your sports leaders. Ideally, think about pupils with a
good level of maturity and empathy, or who are good communicators with staff and pupils alike.
Mental Health & Wellbeing Day- Stations would look something like:
Everyone will move around together as 1 bigger group.
11.45-12.15 Pupils are able to have their packed lunch together and start developing those social skills!
1) Sportshall- Barry/Dan – Working together: Resilience, Communication, Growth Mind-set
2) Sportshall 2- UoC students & Steven/Dan- Theory & Discussion Area- What is mental health & wellbeing, what to look for, how can we help?
3) Astro 3 & outdoor- Whatever the weather; Dan- Being a friend & making the most of the outdoors
4) Sportshall- Millie & UoC- Having fun- Smile, Move & Dance!

Summary:

Pupils need appropriate PE kit, trainers and a drink. Some of the sessions will be outside and it may well be raining!
Schools should bring their own first aid kits.
Please arrive as close to your slot time as possible. Any problems please let us know.
Minibuses can drop off at the sports centre entrance. Parking on campus for minibuses or
coaches needs to be made in advance via jonathan.lowes@cumbria.ac.uk & Adrienne Waldie:
adrienne.waldie@cumbria.ac.uk. There is other parking on Wyresdale Road and at
Williamson Park.

The deadline entry date is: Thursday 6th March
We look forward to hearing from you!

More info here: Leadership Conference- Primary March 25 UoC

SSN Kurling SEND Pupils (AM Session) Lancashire Qualifier
2025-03-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Lancaster & Morecambe College, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2TY, United Kingdom
MORNING SESSION Booking page –
AM IS ALMOST FULL 12 TEAMS ENTERED.
Dear School Colleague;

We, The Panathlon Foundation, www.panathlon.com are working with Active Lancashire and your School Games Organisers to deliver our Pathway events across the County for pupils with SEND.
The next event we would like to invite you to participate in is New Age Kurling:

Date: Monday 24th March 2025
MORNING EVENT – Primary Kurling Competition
Registration: 9.45am
Event Times: 10.00am – 12noon

AFTERNOON EVENT – Secondary Kurling Competition (and any primaries that really can’t make the morning)
Registration: 12.45pm
Event Times: 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Venue: Lancaster and Morecambe College
Eligibility: Any child on the SEN Register
Team Size: Teams should consist of 4 children.
Depending on the uptake, you may be able to enter more than 1 Team.
Maximum of 16 teams per session.

Other Info: The Event is Free to enter
All students (regardless of final placings) will receive a Panathlon medal and certificate.
Please ensure one member of staff who attends with the team is first aid trained
Please find attached a Risk Assessment and our Media Policy
Ramps/Pushers will be provided should you have any children that require these

Pathway: The winning team on the day will be invited to represent Lancaster, Morecambe & Heysham in the Lancashire County Kurling Finals. This will take place in Blackpool on Monday 19th May 2025

Please book on via the website & complete the attached Entry Form and return to Steven on jamieson.sm@gmail.com before Friday 14th March.
ENTRY FORM:
LMH Kurling Competition Invitation LMH Kurling Entry Form
LMH Kurling Competition Invitation

Many Thanks!

SSN Kurling SEND Pupils (PM Session) Lancashire Qualifier
2025-03-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Lancaster & Morecambe College, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2TY, United Kingdom
AFTERNOON SESSION Booking page- (for secondary and those that really can’t make the morning session)
Dear School Colleague;

We, The Panathlon Foundation, www.panathlon.com are working with Active Lancashire and your School Games Organisers to deliver our Pathway events across the County for pupils with SEND.
The next event we would like to invite you to participate in is New Age Kurling:

Date: Monday 24th March 2025
MORNING EVENT – Primary Kurling Competition
Registration: 9.45am
Event Times: 10.00am – 12noon

AFTERNOON EVENT – Secondary Kurling Competition
Registration: 12.45pm
Event Times: 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Venue: Lancaster and Morecambe College
Eligibility: Any child on the SEN Register
Team Size: Teams should consist of 4 children.
Depending on the uptake, you may be able to enter more than 1 Team.
Maximum of 16 teams per session.

Other Info: The Event is Free to enter
All students (regardless of final placings) will receive a Panathlon medal and certificate.
Please ensure one member of staff who attends with the team is first aid trained
Please find attached a Risk Assessment and our Media Policy
Ramps/Pushers will be provided should you have any children that require these

Pathway: The winning team on the day will be invited to represent Lancaster, Morecambe & Heysham in the Lancashire County Kurling Finals. This will take place in Blackpool on Monday 19th May 2025

Please book on via the website & complete the attached Entry Form and return to Steven on jamieson.sm@gmail.com before Friday 14th March.
ENTRY FORM:
LMH Kurling Competition Invitation LMH Kurling Entry Form
LMH Kurling Competition Invitation

Many Thanks!

Easter Holiday Activities
2025-04-07 09:00 - 15:00
Details to be confirmed. Please share with your pupils.
(Poster)

SSN Girls Handball Festival year 5/6 at LMC
2025-04-24 15:30 - 17:30 | Lancaster & Morecambe College, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2TY, United Kingdom
NOW FULL
Booking for LHSSN Schools only- Girls Handball Festival

Dear Colleague,
We would like to invite your school to a Lancaster & Heysham SSN
Handball Taster Festivals

I would like to invite your school to enter the LHSSN Year 5-6 Handball & mini competitions at Lancaster and Morecambe College on
Thursday 24th April- Girls only
Thursday 1st May- Mixed (no ratio requirements)

Limited to 6-8 schools at each event. 1 team per school.

Arrival for 15.30 start and approx. 17.30 finish.

There will be an introductory practice for familiarisation with the sport prior to a competition.
The event will be delivered by Barry for LHSSN.

Teams can be up to 10 children with 7 being on court at any one time.
Rotating substitutions will be permitted throughout the tournament.
Each session will be an introduction and friendly competitions/festival style to allow more schools to be involved. Please enter 1 or both events. Each school should have a minimum of 3 matches per session.
24th April 15.30 start 17.30 approx finish – Deadline to enter is Thursday April 2nd (due to Easter)
1st May 15.30 start 17.30 approx finish – Deadline to enter is Thursday April 2nd
Parking and drop off/collection for all Lancaster and Morecambe College events MUST be accessed from the rear of the college off Torrisholme Road- please inform any parents.
Any minibuses that are staying MUST be booked in via Barry at least 1 week in advance.
No spectators allowed.
This is an LHSSN event- please can social media posts reflect that.

**Could schools ensure that parents wait outside the sports centre until the relevant staff are on site.

Please can you book via www.lhssn.co.uk as soon as possible. Any questions to Barry please.

We look forward to hearing from you & good luck!

Many Thanks,

Barry Robson LHSSN Events Team; Email: barryrobson07@gmail.com

Steven Jamieson Tim Fletcher
LHSSN; Email: jamieson.sm@gmail.com & Timothy.Fletcher@bay.staracademies.org

SSN Lancaster Schools Netball Qualifier
2025-04-29 09:30 - 13:00 | Lancaster & Morecambe College, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2TY, United Kingdom
For Lancaster Schools Only- South Lakes Schools may enter but can not qualify.

Dear Teacher
I would like to invite your school to enter the LHSSN Lancaster High5 Netball/Bee Stingers at Lancaster & Morecambe College. Tuesday 29th April (Reserve date; Monday 5th May).

Due to phenomenal demand in previous years Heysham and Lancaster will each have their own competition.

Lancaster Schools Netball Qualifier: 9.30 for 9.45-12.45 Year 5/6
Defending Champions- Skerton St Luke’s (Please bring the trophy)

This is a competitive tournament that will act as a feeder for the Lancashire School Games County Finals, and as such are now funded by LHSSN so open to SSN members only. The top placed Lancaster School will represent Lancaster at the County finals on 8th July at UCLAN, Preston.

Competition details are as follows:

Time- 9.30-12.45: Hopefully allow parents to drop off children (using the rear entrance only please!) and help with transport costs. Do not arrive before 9.15 as college students and buses will be arriving.
If you are late you may forfeit your first match 2-0.
Date- Tuesday 29th April
7-9 players within a squad, consisting of a maximum of 3 boys, with maximum of 2 boys on the court at any one time. Though teams don’t have to contain any boys.
1 team per school. Though you may request a 2nd and if there’s space after the deadline we’ll let you know. Please book on twice on the website to request 2 teams.
Schools are requested to bring their own High 5 bibs where possible to save time.
Venue- Lancaster and Morecambe College Netball Courts (Outdoor). Please bring suitable clothing and park/drop off/collect at the rear of the college (Torrisholme Road entrance) as with all LMC events- Please ensure any parents know the importance of this.
No spectators allowed.
High 5 (Bee stingers) info here: Rotation-Sheets-Stingers Stinger-rule-adaptions-full-explanation (3) will be used throughout, apart from any finals where schools can play their strongest team.
Officials will be from Our Lady’s Catholic College- please be respectful.
Formats will follow once we know the number of schools involved. Some knockout play may be required in later rounds so finish times may vary slightly.
Winners of the competitive event will go forward to represent Lancaster at the Lancashire County Finals at UCLAN.

The deadline entry date for this tournament is 22nd April. Please can you inform me either way if you will be entering a team.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Many Thanks,
Steven Jamieson & Barry Robson

SSN Mixed Handball Festival year 5/6 at LMC
2025-05-01 15:30 - 17:30 | Lancaster & Morecambe College, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2TY, United Kingdom
NOW FULL
Booking for LHSSN Schools only- Mixed Handball Festival 1st May

Dear Colleague,
We would like to invite your school to a Lancaster & Heysham SSN
Handball Taster Festivals

I would like to invite your school to enter the LHSSN Year 5-6 Handball & mini competitions at Lancaster and Morecambe College on
Thursday 24th April- Girls only
Thursday 1st May- Mixed (no ratio requirements)

Limited to 6-8 schools at each event. 1 team per school.

Arrival for 15.30 start and approx. 17.30 finish.

There will be an introductory practice for familiarisation with the sport prior to a competition.
The event will be delivered by Barry for LHSSN.

Teams can be up to 10 children with 7 being on court at any one time.
Rotating substitutions will be permitted throughout the tournament.
Each session will be an introduction and friendly competitions/festival style to allow more schools to be involved. Please enter 1 or both events. Each school should have a minimum of 3 matches per session.
24th April 15.30 start 17.30 approx finish – Deadline to enter is Thursday April 2nd (due to Easter)
1st May 15.30 start 17.30 approx finish – Deadline to enter is Thursday April 2nd
Parking and drop off/collection for all Lancaster and Morecambe College events MUST be accessed from the rear of the college off Torrisholme Road- please inform any parents.
Any minibuses that are staying MUST be booked in via Barry at least 1 week in advance.
No spectators allowed.
This is an LHSSN event- please can social media posts reflect that.

**Could schools ensure that parents wait outside the sports centre until the relevant staff are on site.

Please can you book via www.lhssn.co.uk as soon as possible. Any questions to Barry please.

We look forward to hearing from you & good luck!

Many Thanks,

Barry Robson LHSSN Events Team; Email: barryrobson07@gmail.com

Steven Jamieson Tim Fletcher
LHSSN; Email: jamieson.sm@gmail.com & Timothy.Fletcher@bay.staracademies.org

SSN CPD- The Outdoor Curriculum
2025-05-06 09:30 - 14:30 | Over Wyresdale Parish Hall, Strait Lane, Abbeystead, Lancaster, Lancashire, lA2 9BQ, United Kingdom
Free to all SSN members as part of your membership. At Over Wyresdale Parish Hall, Abbeystead, 09:30-14:30
This course aims to show Teachers and support staff how lessons can be taken outside, made more active and to make the most of your outside space. With games, curriculum links and Outdoor Education activities, as well as lots of practical examples and ideas.
The course will be a mixture of theory and practice so please dress appropriately. Please bring walking boots and or wellies as some of the practical will be outside!
Schools can send 2 members of staff each and there is also an option to hold a version of the course at your school for our inset fee.
Teas and coffees will be provided. If you can bring your own cup with a lid, it will save on washing up and you can take it outside with you!!

Active Curriculum Day yr 4/5 PUPILS at UoC AM slot
2025-05-07 09:00 - 12:30 | University of Cumbria Sports Complex, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3DY
This is booking for the morning session only
ACTIVE CURRICULUM DAY – YEAR 4 & 5 PUPILS
Wednesday 7th May 2025 COST: £30
ENTRY FEE PAYABLE BY CHEQUE TO ‘UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA’.
THIS EVENT WILL HAVE A RUN AS 2 SESSIONS. SCHOOLS CAN CHOOSE TO ATTEND EITHER
SESSION 1 OR SESSION 2. WE ASK FOR NO MORE THAN 15 PUPILS PER SCHOOL AT THIS
TIME PLEASE.
SESSION 1: 09:00 – 11:30
NO SPECTATORS WILL BE PERMITTED AT THIS EVENT.
Event Details:
FOR YEAR 4 & 5 PUPILS.
A carousel-style event featuring 8 different activity stations, spread across the UOC Sports
Hall and Astroturf.
Stations will incorporate active learning linked to different curriculum subjects:
• Numeracy (2 stations) – One shape-based activity and one number-based activity.
• Literacy (2 stations) – One description word-based and one story-based activity.
• Geography Station – Interactive movement-based geography tasks.
• History Station – Engaging historical challenges through active play.
• Orienteering Station – Outdoor problem-solving and teamwork activities.
• Science Station – Focused on planets in the Solar System through active exploration.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!
More information can be found School Invite PDF
Any questions or queries please direct to Josh Casson S2211631@uni.cumbria.ac.uk –

Active Curriculum Day yr 4/5 PUPILS at UoC PM slot
2025-05-07 12:00 - 14:30 | University of Cumbria Sports Complex, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3DY
This is booking for the afternoon session only
ACTIVE CURRICULUM DAY – YEAR 4 & 5 PUPILS
Wednesday 7th May 2025 COST: £30
ENTRY FEE PAYABLE BY CHEQUE TO ‘UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA’.
THIS EVENT WILL HAVE A RUN AS 2 SESSIONS. SCHOOLS CAN CHOOSE TO ATTEND EITHER
SESSION 1 OR SESSION 2. WE ASK FOR NO MORE THAN 15 PUPILS PER SCHOOL AT THIS
TIME PLEASE.
SESSION 2: 12:00 – 14:30
NO SPECTATORS WILL BE PERMITTED AT THIS EVENT.
Event Details:
FOR YEAR 4 & 5 PUPILS.
A carousel-style event featuring 8 different activity stations, spread across the UOC Sports
Hall and Astroturf.
Stations will incorporate active learning linked to different curriculum subjects:
• Numeracy (2 stations) – One shape-based activity and one number-based activity.
• Literacy (2 stations) – One description word-based and one story-based activity.
• Geography Station – Interactive movement-based geography tasks.
• History Station – Engaging historical challenges through active play.
• Orienteering Station – Outdoor problem-solving and teamwork activities.
• Science Station – Focused on planets in the Solar System through active exploration.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!
More information can be found School Invite PDF
Any questions or queries please direct to Josh Casson S2211631@uni.cumbria.ac.uk –

SSN Mixed Benchball Festival year 2/3/4 at LMC
2025-05-08 15:30 - 17:30 | Lancaster & Morecambe College, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2TY, United Kingdom
NOW FULL- THANKS ALL!

Dear Colleague,
We would like to invite your school to a Lancaster & Heysham SSN Benchball Festival

I would like to invite your school to enter the LHSSN Year 2/3/4 Mixed Benchball Festival at Lancaster and Morecambe College on:
Thursday 8th May- Mixed (no ratio requirements)

Limited to 12 schools.
Arrival for 15.30 start and approx. 17.30 finish.
There will be an introductory practice for familiarisation with the event prior to starting.
The event will be delivered by Barry for LHSSN.

Teams can be up to 10 children with 7 being on court at any one time.
Rotating substitutions will be permitted throughout the tournament.
The competition will be limited to 12 teams.
8th May 1530-1730, Deadline to enter Thursday 24th April.
Parking and drop off/collection for all Lancaster and Morecambe College events MUST be accessed from the rear of the college off Torrisholme Road- please inform any parents.
Any minibuses that are staying MUST be booked in via Barry at least 1 week in advance.
No spectators allowed.
This is an LHSSN event- please can social media posts reflect that.

**Could schools ensure that parents wait outside the sports centre until the relevant staff are on site.

Please can you book via www.lhssn.co.uk as soon as possible. Any questions to Barry please.

We look forward to hearing from you & good luck!

Many Thanks,

Barry Robson LHSSN Events Team; Email: barryrobson07@gmail.com

Steven Jamieson Tim Fletcher
LHSSN; Email: jamieson.sm@gmail.com & Timothy.Fletcher@bay.staracademies.org

ALL Lancaster & Morecambe Girls Football Festival UoC
2025-05-14 10:00 - 12:30 | University of Cumbria Sports Complex, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3DY
Please enter or direct questions to Brandon as part of their course- info below…
These are always great events where the students pull out all the stops to put on a special event!

I am writing to invite your school to participate in an exciting Primary School Girls’ Football Festival, themed around the upcoming Women’s Euro 2025 tournament alongside other schools based in and around Lancaster, designed to celebrate and encourage girls’ participation in football, alongside raising money for a charitable cause!
The festival will take place on:
Date: 14/05/2025
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Venue: University of Cumbria- Bowerham Campus

Please arrive via the Sports Complex Car Park- LA1 3JD (off Wyresdale Road) and sign in via the Marquee on the astroturf a maximum of 15 minutes before the event is due to begin. Please do not use Bowerham Road entrance.

The event promises to be a fantastic opportunity for your pupils to enjoy the beautiful game in a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment. The festival is open to girls in Years 4-5 (max of 10 per team, please state if your school would like multiple teams), and we welcome players of all abilities, whether they are seasoned footballers or completely new to the sport.

The day will feature:

An opening ceremony parade of teams around the venue prior to the games.
An appearance from a member of the Derian House Charity.
A series of friendly, competitive or non-competitive 6-a-side matches. You choose your level of competition.
Fun activities to promote confidence and football skills!
A chance to meet other schools and share a love of football!
End ceremony with a VIP guest, celebrating a superstar from each team!

To ensure every child will have a fun and enjoyable experience we are offering you the chance to decide whether your school will enter the competitive or non-competitive side of the festival, or both, please state which aspect of this via the sign up form linked below.

Parents are allowed to spectate but we ask that you communicate our guidelines of spectating from the outside of the astro turf.

As we are committed to making this event a memorable experience for all involved, we ask that teams make a sign-up donation of £25 per school which will collectively be donated to Derian House Children’s Hospice.

To enhance the excitement of children and staff alike, we are offering a 1-hour lunchtime/after school taster session in the run up to the festival. If your school is interested in one of those, please reply to this email with your preferred date and time.
There is the possibility of collecting a donation of £2 per pupil, for this taster session, though this is entirely optional, again proceeds will be donated to Derian House Children’s Hospice.

Please ensure your school has signed up via the sign-up form either on/before Wednesday 30th April 2025 to book a taster session.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfV3AcqHh1QQBgLAtMMwbfSEqE-8IIJXgn8ixN1EWxGGNQwBA/viewform?usp=dialog

What the children will need
Astro-Turf shoes or Trainers NO BOOTS!
A drink and snack if necessary
Your schools PE kit
A warm jacket
A responsible adult!
We would be delighted to have your school join us for what promises to be an inspiring day of football and fun!
Thank you for considering this opportunity to support and empower young girls through sport, please see the sign-up form below. We hope to see your school represented at the festival!
Please make all sign up cheques to the University of Cumbria PRIOR to May 14th 2025!
Yours sincerely,
Brandon Petre
Chairman/Secretary
University of Cumbria
brandonpetre07@gmail.com

Enter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfV3AcqHh1QQBgLAtMMwbfSEqE-8IIJXgn8ixN1EWxGGNQwBA/viewform?usp=dialog

Girls Football Festival yr 4/5 South Lakes
2025-05-14 13:30 - 16:00 | University of Cumbria Sports Complex, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3DY
Please enter or direct questions to Brandon as part of their course- info below…
These are always great events where the students pull out all the stops to put on a special event!
If Lancaster/Morecambe/Heysham schools need to attend PM instead of AM please contact Brandon.

I am writing to invite your school to participate in an exciting Primary School Girls’ Football Festival, themed around the upcoming Women’s Euro 2025 tournament alongside other schools based in and around South Lakes, designed to celebrate and encourage girls’ participation in football, alongside raising money for a charitable cause!
The festival will take place on:
Date: 14/05/2025
Time: 1:30pm-4pm
Venue: University of Cumbria- Bowerham Campus

Please arrive via the Sports Complex Car Park- LA1 3JD (off Wyresdale Road) and sign in via the Marquee on the astro turf a maximum of 15 minutes before the event is due to begin. Please do not use Bowerham Road entrance.

The event promises to be a fantastic opportunity for your pupils to enjoy the beautiful game in a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment. The festival is open to girls in Years 4-5 (max of 10 per team, please state if your school would like multiple teams), and we welcome players of all abilities, whether they are seasoned footballers or completely new to the sport.

The day will feature:

An opening ceremony parade of teams around the venue prior to the games.
An appearance from a member of the Derian House Charity.
A series of friendly, competitive or non-competitive 6-a-side matches.
Fun activities to promote confidence and football skills!
A chance to meet other schools and share a love of football!
End ceremony with a VIP guest, celebrating a superstar from each team!

To ensure every child will have a fun and enjoyable experience we are offering you the chance to decide whether your school will enter the competitive or non-competitive side of the festival, please state which aspect of this via the sign-up form linked below.

Parents are allowed to spectate but we ask that you communicate our guidelines of spectating from the outside of the astro turf.

As we are committed to making this event a memorable experience for all involved, we ask that teams make a sign-up donation of £25 per school which will collectively be donated to Derian House Children’s Hospice upon the conclusion of the festival.

To enhance the excitement of children and staff alike, we are offering a 1-hour lunchtime/after school taster session in the run up to the festival. If your school is interested in one of those, please reply to this email with your preferred date and time.
There is the possibility of collecting a donation of £2 per pupil, for this taster session, though this is entirely optional, again proceeds will be donated to Derian House Children’s Hospice.

Please ensure your school has signed up via the sign-up form either on/before Wednesday 30th April 2025 to book a taster session.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfV3AcqHh1QQBgLAtMMwbfSEqE-8IIJXgn8ixN1EWxGGNQwBA/viewform?usp=dialog
What the children will need
Astro-Turf shoes or Trainers NO BOOTS!
A drink and snack if necessary
Your schools PE kit
A warm jacket
A responsible adult!

We would be delighted to have your school join us for what promises to be an inspiring day of football and fun!
Thank you for considering this opportunity to support and empower young girls through sport, please see the sign-up form below. We hope to see your school represented at the festival!

Please make all sign up cheques to the University of Cumbria PRIOR to May 14th 2025!

Yours sincerely,
Brandon Petre
Chairman/Secretary
University of Cumbria
brandonpetre07@gmail.com

Enter:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfV3AcqHh1QQBgLAtMMwbfSEqE-8IIJXgn8ixN1EWxGGNQwBA/viewform?usp=dialog

The BIG SSN Olympics!!
2025-05-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Salt Ayre
Our flagship multisport event with 2500 children, 14 sports, 1 venue, 1 day!
Salt Ayre, 10.00-3.00
Details to follow… Get the date in your diaries!

ORIENTEERING- Competitive
2025-05-22 10:00 - 14:30 | Salt Ayre
BOOKING FOR ORIENTEERING (competition- various levels)

Information:

Teams split into pairs, run the courses, and all teams’ scores combined (competitive)
Years 5 & 6
Cycle track and Football fields
Delivered by: Orienteering Club
MAXIMUM 40 teams (teams of 6- 3 boys, 3 girls)
Pupils can join other sports squads AFTER completing Orienteering if required, please allow for numbers in your other squads if so

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ATHLETICS (Quad kids) - Competitive
2025-05-22 10:00 - 14:30 | Salt Ayre
BOOKING FOR ATHLETICS (competition- various levels)

Information:

Rotate around 4 events (50m sprint, 400m run, vortex throw, standing long jump)
Team scores count (competitive)
Years 3 & 4
Athletics Track and Throwing Area
Delivered by: Nathan Bibby (SGO)
MAXIMUM 16 teams (8-12 squads of 4-6 boys & 4-6 girls)

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TRI-GOLF - Competitive
2025-05-22 10:00 - 14:30 | Salt Ayre
BOOKING FOR TRI GOLF (competition- various levels)

Information:

Tri Golf activities, with team scores (competitive)
Years 3 & 4
Top end of track
Delivered by: Heysham Golf Club
MAXIMUM 12 teams (teams of 10)

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GIRLS FOOTBALL - FULL SORRY
2025-05-22 10:00 - 14:30 | Salt Ayre
BOOKING FOR GIRLS FOOTBALL (competition- various levels)

Information:

Group games & knockout with team scores (competitive)
Years 4, 5 & 6
Football Field 2 (grass, end of car park)
Delivered by: Jeremy, Morecambe FC
MAXIMUM 16 teams (Teams of 6, squads of up to 10)

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TAG RUGBY- FULL SORRY
2025-05-22 10:00 - 14:30 | Salt Ayre
BOOKING FOR TAG RUGBY (competition- various levels)

Information:

Tournament/festival (skills & competitive)
Years 5 & 6
Centre of Athletics Track (grass)
Delivered by: Wigan Warriors & Heysham Atoms
MAXIMUM 12 teams (Teams of 7, squads of up to 12)

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QUICKSTICKS HOCKEY- Competitive
2025-05-22 10:00 - 14:30 | Salt Ayre
BOOKING FOR QUICKSTICKS HOCKEY (competition- various levels)

Information:

Tournament/festival (Skills & festival feel)
ALL pupils MUST wear gum sheilds
Years 4, 5 & 6
Bottom end of astro
Delivered by: Mike Sambell (MS Sports)
MAXIMUM 10 teams (Squads of 6, 3 boys & 3 girls/ teams of 4)

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KWIK CRICKET SKILLS- Participatory
2025-05-22 10:00 - 14:30 | Salt Ayre
BOOKING FOR KWIK CRICKET SKILLS (Participatory- fun events)

Information:

Developmental
Kwik Cricket
Skills based games and activities
Skill based Participation
Years 3/4
Delivered by Lauren Burrow (LCF)
Top end of the Astro
Max 8 teams of 10 participants (80 in total)
Mixed teams no boy/girl ratio

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DODGEBALL- FULL SORRY
2025-05-22 10:00 - 14:30 | Salt Ayre
BOOKING FOR DODGEBALL (competition- various levels)

Information:

Tournament/fun activities (competitive)
Years 4, 5 & 6
Sportshall & Balcony
Delivered by: Scott Wilcock
MAXIMUM 16 teams (Squads of up to 9, teams of 6)

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KORFBALL- FULL SORRY
2025-05-22 10:00 - 14:30 | Salt Ayre
BOOKING FOR KORFBALL (competition- various levels)

Information:

Coaching, participation, Tournament(friendly competition)
Years 5 & 6
Grass (Centre of athletics track, near astro)
Delivered by: Andrew Barnes (LCH)
MAXIMUM 16 teams (Teams of 4, squads of 6, 3 boys & 3 girls)

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DANCE AND CHEERLEADING- FULL SORRY
2025-05-22 10:00 - 14:30 | Salt Ayre
BOOKING FOR DANCE AND CHEERLEADING (Participatory- fun events)

Information:

Active participatory
Years 3/4/5/6
Delivered by Kerry (OLCC PE)
Conference room & parade around site
Max 40 participants (1-8 per school)
Please specify the number of expected children (no boy:girl ratio stipulated)

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CLIMBING WALL & SOFT PLAY- Participatory
2025-05-22 10:00 - 14:30 | Salt Ayre
BOOKING FOR CLIMBING WALL & SOFT PLAY (Participatory- fun events)

Information:

Friendly activities, utilising fantastic new facilities
3 groups rotate and do all activities(Participation)
Years 2/3/4
Delivered by Salt Ayre staff
Indoor Climbing wall & Soft Play
36 participants (3x 12) 6 Participants per school maximum.

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PLAYGROUND GAMES- Participatory
2025-05-22 10:00 - 14:30 | Salt Ayre
BOOKING FOR PLAYGROUND GAMES (Participatory- fun events)

Information:

Fun playground style active games & skills challenges
Years 3/4
Delivered by Millie (LHSSN)
Back Grass Pitch (behind girls football)
10 stations (plus 2x rest) 12 teams of 8 pupils per school
(NOTE: Adult may have move around &
read Instruction card to your group)

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Girls Euros Fixtures- At your schools!
2025-06-01 08:00 - 17:00
Schools are invited to be involved in a series of girls football matches that will take place at your own primary school, or you can choose to simply do away matches if you do not wish to host.
Please list n your booking if you’d like to be involved and if you prefer matches home, or away, or either.
We will then organise a series of fixtures, ideally with 3-4 schools per night during summer term. Exact formats will depend on entries and will be confirmed after the deadline of 9th June
We will aim for 7-a-side, squads of any size from year 4/5. You may choose female or male pupils from year 6 to then referee.
We may also get the opportunity (should you wish) of playing an international match, over the border in South Lakes, or vice-versa!
This will be an opportunity to promote the upcoming Women’s Euros – School resources and presentations available here: https://www.girlsfootballinschools.org/weuro2025.php
Please also remember to complete your Equal Access Survey to support the Lionesses campaign for equal access for girls- it only takes 2 minutes. Links available here: GFSP-039 Survey Links (3)

Mixed District Cricket Qualifiers LCB
2025-06-09 09:30 - 16:00
LHSSN Schools enter free, non SSN schools £35 per team.
At Westgate & Torrisholme CC. Full day of Dynamos cricket in partnership with LCB to qualify for the County Finals 8th July at Ormskirk CC.
Staff will be required to umpire and use the ‘Countdown Cricket’ app as in previous years. Please download the app to your phones prior. We will have support available on the day for any staff that are unsure.
Deadline 1st June. Full details are as follows:
Primary Cricket Lanc & Heysham 2025:
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Dear PE Co-ordinator,
You are invited to a Cricket Competition and qualifier for the Lancashire finals. The events will be delivered in partnership with Lauren from the LCB and Lancaster & Heysham SSN. It will follow the new Dynamos cricket format and the rules are attached.
Where: Westgate and Torrisholme Cricket Clubs (park at either venue)
When:
10th June- Year 5/6 Girls only (8 players, squads of up to 10)
9th June- Year 5/6 Mixed (6 boys, 2 girls, squads of up to 10)
(Reserve dates currently scheduled for 18th & 19th June)
Both 9.15/30 arrival for a 10.00 start. With an approximate finish time of 2.30.
It is free entry to SSN member schools but non-members will be invoiced for £35 per team as a contribution to venue, staffing, equipment, and prizes. Max of 2 teams per event per school, a member of staff or adult volunteer is required per team to help umpire and will need a mobile phone. Please enter via our website www.lhssn.co.uk, once for 1 team, twice for 2.
If you have any questions on the new format or would like to book some sessions in preparation, please contact Lauren at: lburrow@lancashirecricket.co.uk Lauren will be leading the events on the day with support from LHSSN staff.
Schools may bring their own equipment if they wish, though we will have our equipment there for any that need that (Plastic bats only, no wooden bats allowed). No pads required. Spikes are allowed.
School staff will be asked to umpire their games so will need 1 per team. We will provide some training and support at the start of the day and will try to pair up ‘inexperienced and experienced’ staff. The rules are very similar to kwik cricket, Scoring is really easy and everything is done for you via the Countdown Cricket app which you’ll need on the day (please download to staff/school phones prior): https://apps.apple.com/in/app/countdown-cricket/id1505679707
We have used it the last 2 years to great feedback!
County Final Dates, for your information, should you be successful are: Mixed – 8th July: Girls – 9th July: Both at Northern Cricket Club, Elm Avenue, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 2SX.
Many Thanks,
Steven Jamieson & Tim Fletcher
