LSG /SSN- Year 5/6 Netball; Lancaster/South Lakes Schools
2026-06-17 09:30 - 13:00 UTC | Our Lady’s Catholic College, LA1 2RX, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2RX
These county finals (& sportshall, dance and more) are funded by LHSSN, and similar models across Lancashire, we pay and run them for LHSSN members only.
For Lancaster based schools or South Lakes SSN schools. Top 1 school qualifies for Lancashire finals on 7th July at UCLAN.
There were issues with other courts in the area so we have moved to Our Lady’s.

Dear Teacher
I would like to invite your school to enter the LHSSN Lancaster High5 Netball/Bee Stingers at :
Our Lady’s Catholic College, LA1 2RX. Wednesday 17th June (Reserve date; 24th June).

Lancaster Schools Netball Qualifier: 9.30 for 10.00-12.45 Year 5/6
Defending Champions- Bowerham (Please bring the trophy)

This is a competitive tournament that will act as a feeder for the Lancashire Games County Finals, and as such are now funded by LHSSN so open to SSN members only. The top placed School will represent Lancaster at the County finals on 7th 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 students and buses will be arriving.
If you are late you may forfeit your first match 2-0.
Date- 17th June @ OLCC
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- Our Lady’s Catholic College Netball Courts (Outdoor). Please bring suitable clothing and park/drop off/collect at the rear of the college (Lune Street). Parking is very limited, particularly at the front of school, so please use the rear of the sportshall next to Skerton Liberal Club; some of Lune Street’s parking is also 4 hours.
No spectators allowed. There is very limited space on the edges of the courts.
High 5 (Bee stingers) Rotation sheets 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.

Netball Rotation Sheets (please print & use on the day): Rotation-Sheets-Stingers
Rules: Rule-Adaption-sheet (2)

The deadline entry date for this tournament is 2nd June. Please can you inform me either way if you will be entering a team.
I look forward to hearing from you.

Steven Jamieson

Lancaster Schools Tree-mendous Transition Survival day, year 5/6/7, 2026!
2026-06-23 09:30 - 14:30 | Lancaster University Bailrigg
Full info here: Transition Day June 26 INVITE

For Lancaster Schools only as part of the School Games.

Transition Day @ The Health Innovation Campus, Lancaster University!

Dear Colleague,
We would like to invite your school to the new and exciting… Climate Action Transition Day 23rd June 2026 taking place at Health Innovation One, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4AT. This event will see children from across Lancaster come together to build confidence and self-esteem as they transition to high school. We would like schools to bring 6-8 children from KS2 and KS3, specifically years 5, year 6 and year 7 to take part in a ‘Climate Challenge Survival Transition Day’ Venue specific information will follow upon registering for the event. Pupils will step into a real life computer game type event!
09:00 arrive for a 10:00 start and the event should finish no later than 14:30. The Transition Day will run in the midst of a post-apocalyptic climate crisis! Children must work together to solve puzzles, learning about our local flora and fauna, learning what plants and animals need to survive and thrive, seeing things from different perspectives and working together to earn time in the mass group game at the end of the day. Think Crystal Maze meets Krypton Factor meets Mad Max!
Schools are encouraged to bring a targeted group of year 5/6/7 who perhaps don’t enjoy ‘traditional’ sports but may enjoy something different, or those could struggle socially and emotionally. We want to give children an experience that they may never have had before or again and build their confidence in order to aid transition to high school.
If you’d like to be involved, please book via our website & see below for further details. For any more information please contact:
Lancaster Schools:
Dan Morris- danmorrislhssn@gmail.com or Steven Jamieson- jamieson.sm@gmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you!

The activity is taking place at Health Innovation One, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4AT

– Coaches; On arrival, don’t park in the front car park, please drive down the right hand side of the building, at the top of the hill there is a hatched area for a drop off point.
– Parking for coaches will be confirmed closer to the time. Please let us know if your minibus or coach will be staying for the duration of the event.
– There are water fountains, vending machines and a vending coffee machine at the HIC for staff refreshments
– Although there are first aiders on site, schools should bring their own first aid kits and school staff should be the first port of call.
– Please wear outdoor clothes and footwear
Venue Map- Enter via steps shown by the star:

Girls 5/6 District Cricket Qualifier- now using this reserve date
2026-06-29 09:30 - 14:30
Qualifier for Lancashire’s Cricket competitions. Girls only date. NOW USING THE RESERVE DATE 29th June –Deadline to enter 21st June
Full invite attached here: Primary Cricket Lanc & Heysham 2026
Dynamos format here: Dynamos Schools 2026 – Rules & Regs
Open to all schools – Free to SSN, non-SSN will be charged £35 per team. None Lancashire schools may enter but will not be able to progress unfortunately.
In partnership with Lancashire Cricket Board.
Following the Dynamos format and using the Countdown Cricket app- staff will be required, per team, to score but training will be given at the start and you’ll be supported throughout. It’s incredibly straightforward when using the app. We have used this model for many years so please speak to previous staff if required.
App:
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/countdown-cricket/id1505679707
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.ecb.ccs&hl=en_GB

NEW Boys/Mixed 5/6 District Cricket Qualifier
2026-06-30 09:30 - 14:30
Now using this reserve date, please rebook if you wish to attend.
Qualifier for Lancashire’s Cricket competitions. Boys/Mixed date- please note there are no minimum ratios of boys/girls for 2026- it can be all boys, or all girls etc. Deadline to enter 21st June.
Full invite attached here: Primary Cricket Lanc & Heysham 2026
Dynamos format here: Dynamos Schools 2026 – Rules & Regs
Open to all schools – Free to SSN, non-SSN will be charged £35 per team. None Lancashire schools may enter but will not be able to progress unfortunately.
In partnership with Lancashire Cricket Board.
Following the Dynamos format and using the Countdown Cricket app- staff will be required, per team, to score but training will be given at the start and you’ll be supported throughout. It’s incredibly straightforward when using the app. We have used this model for many years so please speak to previous staff if required.
App:
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/countdown-cricket/id1505679707
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.ecb.ccs&hl=en_GB

Royal Ballet National Mass Dance Day
2026-07-07 08:00 - 17:00
An online video and mass dance in your own schools in support of children’s rights as part of our wider work with The Royal Ballet. For info and to register…

https://www.rbo.org.uk/schools/resource/danceforrights?utm_source=database&utm_medium=email&utm_term=25_26_create_day_26_edco&utm_content=dance_for_rights_launch_feb&dm_t=0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0

When?
Tuesday 7th July 2026

Where?
Join from your classroom or book your school hall so your children have lots of space to dance.

Why take part?
This is more than a dance — it’s a powerful shared experience that helps children:

Understand children’s rights in an active, memorable way
Feel part of something bigger, dancing alongside schools nationwide
Build confidence and teamwork through learning and dancing together
Experience world-class arts education, led by professional artists from the Royal Ballet

For teachers, it’s a simple, high-impact way to:

Bring the UNCRC to life through creative learning
Deliver high-quality dance with expert guidance and support
Take part in a national event with minimal preparation
Inspire pupils through a unique, joyful, and inclusive experience

How it works?

Once signed up, schools receive two hours of ready-to-use prep lessons ahead of the event
Teachers are invited to a live online introductory session on Wednesday 11th March 4-4:45 to support prep lessons delivery and logistics for joining (available online on demand)
Pupils learn accessible, inclusive movement linked to key UNCRC themes
On the day, classes come together live, dancing simultaneously with schools across the country
The main event is hosted and streamed live from the Royal Opera House, creating a truly unforgettable moment for pupils and teachers alike

Schedule:

Starting at: 9:15am – 10:15
Break: 10:15 – 10:30
Finishing: 10:30 – 11:30

No travel. No cost. Just sign up, clear a space to dance together.

SSN Small Schools Football Qualifier
2026-09-22 12:00 - 14:30 | Lancaster & Morecambe College, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2TY, United Kingdom
Dear PE Co-ordinator
We would like to invite your school to enter the Lancaster & Heysham Small Schools County Qualifying Football Tournament. This event is scheduled at LM College’s 3G astro pitch, on Tuesday 22nd September. The first games will kick off 12.30pm and will finish approx. 2.30pm, dependant on entries. Please arrive from 12.00 so we can brief everyone and start on time. Hopefully holding it early will mean better weather but please bring appropriate clothing/umbrellas for between games if there is any bad weather.
This tournament will act as a feeder for a Lancashire County Finals, meaning the top Heysham area school and top Lancaster area school compete at the Lancashire County Finals, scheduled for 21st January 2027 at Fleetwood Town’s impressive training complex, Poolefoot Farm.

Competition details are as follows:

Strictly for schools who have up to 100 pupils enrolled in all KS2 this year. Schools can only qualify from the ‘small’ OR ‘large’ schools events- not both.
No spectators during College open times
Teams of 7, squads of upto 10 (Year 4/5/6 boys &/or girls, no minimum ratios).
Date: Tuesday 22ndSeptember
Venue: LM College 3G Astro pitch
Parking/drop off/collection at LMC is always at the rear of College from Torrisholme Road.
Arrival from 12.00 with first match kicking off at 12.30pm
Finish time will depend on the number of entries but will be 2.30pm. Exact timings and format will be sent out to the competing schools soon after the deadline date.
1 Team permitted per school, you may request a second, but they’ll only be allowed if there is space & will be first come-first served. When enrolling add your second team then I will confirm if you have it on deadline entry day.
Top Heysham area school and top Lancaster area school compete at the Lancashire Finals.
Schools should bring their own 1st Aid kits
PLEASE MAKE SURE PARTICIPANTS WEAR SHIN PADS & RUBBER STUDS/ASTRO TRAINERS. This is the teacher’s responsibility to check. No metal or plastic studs.

The deadline entry date for this tournament is 15th September. Enter via the website – www.lhssn.co.uk – Any problems just let us know.
As we have a partnership we have accessed the Barclays Girls Football Partnerships scheme. So any schools looking for ideas for FREE drills, teacher training or for active literacy can access training and resources should visit: https://girlsfootballinschools.org/
We look forward to hearing from you.
Tim Fletcher, Steven Jamieson, Barry Robson

SSN Girls Football Qualifier
2026-09-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Lancaster & Morecambe College, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2TY, United Kingdom
Dear PE Co-ordinator
We would like to invite your school to enter the Lancaster & Heysham Year 5/6 GIRLS County Qualifying Football Tournament. This event is scheduled at LM College’s 3G astro pitch, on 24th September. The event will kick off 10.30 and will finish approx. 2.45 dependant on entries. Please arrive from 10.00 so we can start on time.
This tournament will act as a feeder for a Lancashire County Finals, meaning the top Heysham area school and top Lancaster area school compete at the Lancashire County Finals, scheduled for 15th January 2027 at Fleetwood Town’s impressive training complex, Poolefoot Farm.

Competition details are as follows:

No spectators during College open times
Teams of 7, squads of up to 10 (Choose team from years 5 and 6 girls).
Date: Thursday 24th September
Venue: LM College 3G Astro pitch
Parking/drop off/collection at LMC is always at the rear of College from Torrisholme Road.
Arrival from 10.00 with first match kicking off at 10.30
Finish time will depend on the number of entries but will be 2.45 Exact timings and format will be sent out to the competing schools straight after the deadline date
1 Team permitted per school, you may request a second, but they’ll only be allowed if there is space & will be first come-first served. When enrolling book on twice to add your second team then we will confirm if you have it on deadline entry day.
Top Heysham area school and top Lancaster area school compete at the Lancashire Finals.
Schools should bring their own 1st Aid kits
PLEASE MAKE SURE PARTICIPANTS WEAR SHIN PADS & RUBBER STUDS/ASTRO TRAINERS. This is the teacher’s responsibility to check. No metal or plastic studs.

The deadline entry date for this tournament is 17th September. Enter via the website – www.lhssn.co.uk – Any problems just let us know. Barry will be the main contact and lead the event on the day.
As we have a partnership we have accessed the Barclays Girls Football Partnerships scheme. So any schools looking for ideas for FREE drills, teacher training or for active literacy can access training and resources should visit: https://girlsfootballinschools.org/
We look forward to hearing from you.
Tim Fletcher, Steven Jamieson, Barry Robson

SSN Boys/Mixed Football Qualifier
2026-10-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Lancaster & Morecambe College, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2TY, United Kingdom
Dear PE Co-ordinator
We would like to invite your school to enter the Lancaster & Heysham Year 5/6 Boys/Mixed County Qualifying Football Tournament. This event is scheduled at LM College’s 3G astro pitch, on Thursday 1st October. The first games will kick off 10.30 and will finish approx. 2.45 dependant on entries. Please arrive from 10.00 so we can brief everyone and start on time. Please bring appropriate clothing/umbrellas for between games if there is any bad weather.
This tournament will act as a feeder for a Lancashire County Finals, meaning the top Heysham area school and top Lancaster area school compete at the Lancashire County Finals, scheduled for 15th January 2027 at Fleetwood Town’s impressive training complex, Poolefoot Farm. Schools can only qualify from the ‘small’ OR ‘large’ schools events- not both.

Competition details are as follows:

No spectators during College open times
Teams of 7, squads of upto 10 (Year 5/6 boys &/or girls, no minimum ratios).
Date: 1st October
Venue: LM College 3G Astro pitch
Parking/drop off/collection at LMC is always at the rear of College from Torrisholme Road.
Arrival from 10.00 with first match kicking off around 10.35
Finish time will depend on the number of entries but will be 2.45. Exact timings and format will be sent out to the competing schools straight after the deadline date
1 Team permitted per school, you may request a second, but they’ll only be allowed if there is space & will be first come-first served. When enrolling add your second team then I will confirm if you have it on deadline entry day.
Top Heysham area school and top Lancaster area school compete at the Lancashire Finals.
Schools should bring their own 1st Aid kits
PLEASE MAKE SURE PARTICIPANTS WEAR SHIN PADS & RUBBER STUDS/ASTRO TRAINERS. This is the teacher’s responsibility to check. No metal or plastic studs.

The deadline entry date for this tournament is 20th September. Enter via the website – www.lhssn.co.uk – Any problems just let us know.
As we have a partnership we have accessed the Barclays Girls Football Partnerships scheme. So any schools looking for ideas for FREE drills, teacher training or for active literacy can access training and resources should visit: https://girlsfootballinschools.org/
We look forward to hearing from you.
Tim Fletcher, Steven Jamieson, Barry Robson

Royal Ballet Create & Dance Teacher Training
2026-10-22 09:00 - 15:00
SSN: We are excited to again partner with The Royal Ballet to bring local teachers training and resources for a series of lessons based around creativity and dance! Lesson plans and resources such as those on the links below will be shared and innovative ways of getting pupils into creative arts and how best to implement the sessions into your schools!

Our big Dance session will also be on 10th December at Lancaster University

Create and Dance
Create & Dance (KS1&2) offers an inclusive approach to leading dance and storytelling that helps pupils develop creative collaboration, physical learning, spatial awareness and general health and well-being . It is designed for schools to embed into existing PE curricula, or can be applied for high quality active learning across other subjects.
Teacher CPD – Dance: Watch our dance trailer here – Dance CPD
Course Flyer: Royal Ballet CPD Flyer
https://www.rbo.org.uk/schools/course/alices-adventures-in-wonderland-ks2
https://www.rbo.org.uk/schools/course/the-nutcracker-ks2

BOOKING LINK PLEASE ALSO COMPLETE ON THIS WEBSITE & THE LINK:
https://www.rbo.org.uk/schools/resource/dance-lancaster-heysham-autumn-26

Just a quick reminder: each attendee must create their own free RBO account and register individually for the CPD event in order to appear on our register. Unfortunately, registrations can’t be made on behalf of others.
Further Information: RBO Schools Lancaster Dance CPD

Arkholme Village Hall
9.00-3.00

From RBO:

RBO Schools award-winning Teacher CPD offers practical training to help KS1-3 teachers confidently teach singing, dance and design – wherever you are and whatever your experience.

Our CPD is hands‑on and classroom‑ready, designed for busy teachers with no prior arts experience with sessions led by expert practitioners from the Royal Ballet and Opera.

Teachers leave with clear, ready‑to‑use ideas, simple lesson plans and practical approaches they can use straight away, helping reduce planning time while building confidence, creativity and inclusive practice.

Our CPD supports skills development, creativity and whole‑school improvement – helping teachers strengthen school standards, wellbeing and engagement.

RBO Schools Dance programme brings world‑class ballet into schools through free Teacher CPD, classroom resources and Live Dance Lessons – with no prior dance experience needed.

The programme helps teachers and pupils explore story, character and emotion through movement, inspired by iconic ballets such as Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Nutcracker and Romeo & Juliet.

Through certified CPD and ready‑to‑use resources, teachers build confidence teaching the building blocks of dance, while pupils develop physical literacy, creativity and collaboration, with clear links to PE, literacy and the wider curriculum.

Dance Live Lessons connect classrooms with Royal Ballet dancers and artists, offering inclusive, highly participatory experiences with minimal setup.

Together, the programme supports creativity, wellbeing and engagement, delivering proven benefits for whole‑school improvement.

Royal Ballet Create & Dance Teacher Training (2026/27)
2026-10-22 09:00 - 15:00
SSN: We are excited to again partner with The Royal Ballet to bring local teachers training and resources for a series of lessons based around creativity and dance! Lesson plans and resources such as those on the links below will be shared and innovative ways of getting pupils into creative arts and how best to implement the sessions into your schools!

Our big Dance session will also be on 10th December at Lancaster University

The day is open to teachers of all key ages and SEND, as well as those facilitating Dance in education in any way. If teachers attended last year, though you could get a refresher, the training will be largely the same so we’d love new schools, or at least new staff to attend where possible.

https://www.rbo.org.uk/schools/resource/dance-lancaster-heysham-autumn-26

Just a quick reminder: each attendee must create their own free RBO account and register individually for the CPD event in order to appear on our register. Unfortunately, registrations can’t be made on behalf of others.

Create and Dance
Create & Dance (KS1&2) offers an inclusive approach to leading dance and storytelling that helps pupils develop creative collaboration, physical learning, spatial awareness and general health and well-being . It is designed for schools to embed into existing PE curricula, or can be applied for high quality active learning across other subjects.
Teacher CPD – Dance: Watch our dance trailer here – Dance CPD
Course Flyer: Royal Ballet CPD Flyer
https://www.rbo.org.uk/schools/course/alices-adventures-in-wonderland-ks2
https://www.rbo.org.uk/schools/course/the-nutcracker-ks2

BOOKING LINK PLEASE ALSO COMPLETE ON THIS WEBSITE & THE LINK:
https://www.rbo.org.uk/schools/resource/dance-lancaster-heysham-autumn-26

Just a quick reminder: each attendee must create their own free RBO account and register individually for the CPD event in order to appear on our register. Unfortunately, registrations can’t be made on behalf of others.
Further Information: RBO Schools Lancaster Dance CPD

Arkholme Village Hall
9.00-3.00

From RBO:

Core messaging – RBO CPD

RBO Schools award-winning Teacher CPD offers FREE practical training to help KS1-3 teachers confidently teach singing, dance and design – wherever you are and whatever your experience.

Our CPD is hands‑on and classroom‑ready, designed for busy teachers with no prior arts experience with sessions led by expert practitioners from the Royal Ballet and Opera.

Teachers leave with clear, ready‑to‑use ideas, simple lesson plans and practical approaches they can use straight away, helping reduce planning time while building confidence, creativity and inclusive practice.

Our CPD supports skills development, creativity and whole‑school improvement – helping teachers strengthen school standards, wellbeing and engagement.

Core messaging – RBO Dance

RBO Schools Dance programme brings world‑class ballet into schools through free Teacher CPD, classroom resources and Live Dance Lessons – with no prior dance experience needed.

The programme helps teachers and pupils explore story, character and emotion through movement, inspired by iconic ballets such as Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Nutcracker and Romeo & Juliet.

Through certified CPD and ready‑to‑use resources, teachers build confidence teaching the building blocks of dance, while pupils develop physical literacy, creativity and collaboration, with clear links to PE, literacy and the wider curriculum.

Dance Live Lessons connect classrooms with Royal Ballet dancers and artists, offering inclusive, highly participatory experiences with minimal setup.

Together, the programme supports creativity, wellbeing and engagement, delivering proven benefits for whole‑school improvement.

SSN Royal Ballet Big Dance Returns! AM Slot
2026-12-10 09:30 - 14:30 | Lancaster University Bailrigg
The date is correct but exact details/times will be sent out as soon as recieved! Please also look at the Royal Ballet Teacher CPD on 22/10/26 @ Arkholme Village Hall

We will be furthering our partnership with The Royal Ballet by getting them up to Lancaster to deliver a shared dance routine and skills to around 300 young people per session. Exact details to follow. 4 Professional Dancers will work with groups of pupils from year 4-7 on a rotation.
4/5/6 Royal Ballet Create & Dance FESTIVAL!
This event is scheduled at LANCASTER UNIVERSITY (not University of Cumbria),
on 10th December
Pick 1 of 2 sessions (not both);
9.30 until 11.30
OR
12.00-2.00
We have a capacity of 300 per event.

As part of our LHSSN partnership work we are very lucky to be able to offer our local schools an opportunity to learn from one of the world’s most renowned organisations… Royal Ballet & Opera! Following on from some of the Create Dance CPD we have also run (you do not have to have attended the CPD to come along!).

Teams: You may bring a maximum of 1 full class of 36 max. You may bring any number below that. We’d love to get as many ‘schools’ there as possible. Please just ensure you let us know when booking approximately how many you’re intending on bringing. Please note; There will obviously be loud music and lots of people.

Aim: This is a fun based event and we will be asking pupils to display School Games values of Determination and Passion. Your groups will learn different dance moves and routines with dancers from the Royal Ballet & Opera. There is no overall winner.

Requirements: Please wear clothing and shoes suitable for activity and dance, and bring a drink.

Where: Lancaster University Sports Centre, Bailrigg.

Parking: Coaches can drop off at the side of the sports centre and park on the hashed areas on that side road- please let us know how you plan to travel up prior. See the map below. There is also additional overflow car parking at the side of the sports centre- 2 hours of parking is free, if you arrive too early you may require £3 for the machine- we hope this is not the case.

Event details are as follows:

No spectators- though if you’re using parents to help transport the children they are welcome to come in and watch but, again, please let us know which parents are with your school on the day.
Teams of 4-36 (teams may be mixed but there are not set criteria/ratios).
Date: 10th December Pick 1 of the 2 sessions: AM 9.30-11.30 OR PM 12.00-2.00
Venue: Lancaster University Sports Centre
Please don’t arrive more than 10 minutes before the start.
Please specify your numbers expected; 1st come first served.
Please can schools bring their own 1st Aid kits
Please also tag us at @LHschoolsport https://www.facebook.com/LHschoolsport

It will fill up fast- The deadline entry date for this is 26th November Enter via the website – or email should you have any issues.

The Venue:
The activity is taking place in the new sportshall at Lancaster University’s Sports Centre.
– Lancaster University Sports Complex and Swimming Pool; Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA2 0PH
– On arrival, don’t park in the front car park, please drive down the right hand side of the building, at the top of the hill there is a hatched area for a drop off point.
– There is additional coach parking, after drop off, if they go back onto the main road, turn left (towards M6) & left again and use the car park half way up the hill on the left.
– Parking is available in the Car Park behind the Centre and/or in the lay by at the side.
– Entrance to the Centre can be made via the glass doors at the bottom of the steps (where the drop off point is and not via the front doors of the Sports Centre)
– There are water fountains, vending machines and a vending coffee machine at the Centre.
– Although there are first aiders on site, schools should bring their own first aid kits and school staff should be the first port of call.
– Please wear clean, non-marking, footwear.

SSN Royal Ballet Big Dance Returns! PM Slot
2026-12-10 09:30 - 14:30 | Lancaster University Bailrigg
The date is correct but exact details/times will be sent out as soon as recieved! Please also look at the Royal Ballet Teacher CPD on 22/10/26 @ Arkholme Village Hall

BOOKING FOR PM SLOT
We will be furthering our partnership with The Royal Ballet by getting them up to Lancaster to deliver a shared dance routine and skills to around 300 young people per session. Exact details to follow. 4 Professional Dancers will work with groups of pupils from year 4-7 on a rotation.
4/5/6 Royal Ballet Create & Dance FESTIVAL!
This event is scheduled at LANCASTER UNIVERSITY (not University of Cumbria),
on 10th December
Pick 1 of 2 sessions (not both);
9.30 until 11.30
OR
12.00-2.00
We have a capacity of 300 per event.

As part of our LHSSN partnership work we are very lucky to be able to offer our local schools an opportunity to learn from one of the world’s most renowned organisations… Royal Ballet & Opera! Following on from some of the Create Dance CPD we have also run (you do not have to have attended the CPD to come along!).

Teams: You may bring a maximum of 1 full class of 36 max. You may bring any number below that. We’d love to get as many ‘schools’ there as possible. Please just ensure you let us know when booking approximately how many you’re intending on bringing. Please note; There will obviously be loud music and lots of people.

Aim: This is a fun based event and we will be asking pupils to display School Games values of Determination and Passion. Your groups will learn different dance moves and routines with dancers from the Royal Ballet & Opera. There is no overall winner.

Requirements: Please wear clothing and shoes suitable for activity and dance, and bring a drink.

Where: Lancaster University Sports Centre, Bailrigg.

Parking: Coaches can drop off at the side of the sports centre and park on the hashed areas on that side road- please let us know how you plan to travel up prior. See the map below. There is also additional overflow car parking at the side of the sports centre- 2 hours of parking is free, if you arrive too early you may require £3 for the machine- we hope this is not the case.

Event details are as follows:

No spectators- though if you’re using parents to help transport the children they are welcome to come in and watch but, again, please let us know which parents are with your school on the day.
Teams of 4-36 (teams may be mixed but there are not set criteria/ratios).
Date: 10th December Pick 1 of the 2 sessions: AM 9.30-11.30 OR PM 12.00-2.00
Venue: Lancaster University Sports Centre
Please don’t arrive more than 10 minutes before the start.
Please specify your numbers expected; 1st come first served.
Please can schools bring their own 1st Aid kits
Please also tag us at @LHschoolsport https://www.facebook.com/LHschoolsport

It will fill up fast- The deadline entry date for this is 26th November Enter via the website – or email should you have any issues.

The Venue:
The activity is taking place in the new sportshall at Lancaster University’s Sports Centre.
– Lancaster University Sports Complex and Swimming Pool; Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA2 0PH
– On arrival, don’t park in the front car park, please drive down the right hand side of the building, at the top of the hill there is a hatched area for a drop off point.
– There is additional coach parking, after drop off, if they go back onto the main road, turn left (towards M6) & left again and use the car park half way up the hill on the left.
– Parking is available in the Car Park behind the Centre and/or in the lay by at the side.
– Entrance to the Centre can be made via the glass doors at the bottom of the steps (where the drop off point is and not via the front doors of the Sports Centre)
– There are water fountains, vending machines and a vending coffee machine at the Centre.
– Although there are first aiders on site, schools should bring their own first aid kits and school staff should be the first port of call.
– Please wear clean, non-marking, footwear.
