BLA SSCO TAG RUGBY
2025-02-06 15:45 - 18:30 UTC | Bay Leadership Academy, Bay Leadership Academy, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1AB, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS FOR BLA SSCO MEMBERS ONLY
2024-25 SSCO Tag Rugby Invite
Competition Details:

Spectators will be allowed at this event but will need to stay outside the astro fence.

Date: Thursday 6th February 2025

Venue: Bay Leadership Academy (Astro Pitch)
PLEASE WEAR APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR, NO METAL STUDS
3.45pm start time
We will finish at approx. 6.30pm
Squads selected from years 5 and 6
7 a side, mixed squads of 11, minimum 3 of one gender on the pitch at one time
Maximum 2 teams per school
No Contact
2 Tags on your belt at all times
Please can schools bring their own tag belts
No Kicking
Unlimited number of tags to score a try (unless you forward pass, knock on etc)
Full rules in the invitation above

BLA SSCO HANDBALL EVENT 'A'
2025-02-12 15:45 - 18:15 | Bay Leadership Academy, Bay Leadership Academy, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1AB, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS FOR BLA SSCO MEMBERS ONLY
2024-25 SSCO Handball Invite
Competition Details:

No spectators sorry, as there is limited room
Year 3/4, Mixed teams of 7 (3 boys and 3 girls + another), squads up to 10
Limited to 1 team per school (let me know if you want more)
At BLA tentile sports hall
Two separate events – Wednesday 12th February OR Thursday 13th February 2025
3.45pm start time
6.15pm finish time
Rules in the invitation
This event is linked to the Handball CPD delivered on 8th Jan

SSN Tag Rugby with Wigan Warriors Year 4/5/6
2025-02-13 12:30 - 15:30 | Lancaster & Morecambe College, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2TY, United Kingdom
Dear PE Co-ordinator
We are excited to invite you to the return of Tag Rugby (League!), for SSN members only, with our new partners Wigan Warriors!!
Competition details are as follows:

Thursday 13th February 12.30 arrival for 12.45 ko-3.30 (Please note slightly earlier start time!)
Teams of 7, squads of up to 14 (Choose team from year 4/5/6). Mixed, no ratio of boys: girls.
LM College: On the astro so please bring appropriate clothing and boots or trainers but no metal studs.
Drop off and pick up from LMC events is off Torrisholme Road at the rear of College.
No spectators.
Exact timings and format will be sent out to the competing schools after the deadline date.
1-2 Teams permitted per school, you may request a third 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.
Schools should bring their own 1st Aid kits.
We will supply all tags.
Please park at the back of College off Torrisholme Road and walk your teams around to the Sports hall. If you are bringing a minibus please email barryrobson07@gmail.com

(Tag Rugby will also feature at our SSN Olympics on 22nd May)
The deadline entry date for this tournament is end of the day on 5th February. Enter via the website www.lhssn.co.uk

More info: 24 25 KS2 Tag Rugby Invite
Don’t forget, if you’d like to book Wigan for coaching in your school please book via Tim: Timothy.Fletcher@bay.staracademies.org

BLA SSCO HANDBALL EVENT 'B'
2025-02-13 15:45 - 18:15 | Bay Leadership Academy, Bay Leadership Academy, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1AB, United Kingdom

SSN Lancashire Dance Qualifier Deadline
2025-02-27 08:00 - 17:00
Please ensure you have submitted your school’s dance performance to be judged…. and have the chance to represent our area and perform at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens!
All details including theme and scoring criteria are attached here: LHSSN primary dance rules new template

SSN Reception & year 1 Fine & Gross Multi-skills event AM
2025-02-27 10:00 - 12:30 | University of Cumbria Sports Complex, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3DY
Now full (7/2/25)- please email Millie if you’d like to express an interest in an additional afternoon session 1.00-2.30 millielhssn@gmail.com

Booking for: Thursday 27th February 10:15-12:15
SSN schools only.
We would like to invite your school to our
Reception/yr 1 Gross & Fine Motorskills event
University of Cumbria Sports Complex
on Thursday 27th February 2025

We thank you for your continued support and feedback, we noted that you would like more events for younger pupils! So, in addition to our Christmas Multiskills, we have now booked in a Multiskills event focusing on Gross & Fine
Motorskills… and obviously getting the children active and having fun!
The event will be supported by University of Cumbria sports students with delivering a Reception & Year 1
multiskills event. Something a little different! This is purely a fun event with no overall winners but is a chance
to give new children a chance to represent your school, perhaps those that struggle sitting upright or holding a
pen, or even just have some active fun!
Mixed teams of 1-8 pupils from year R&1. 1 team per school. Please specify the numbers expected on your
booking. No minimum numbers/ratio of boys/girls.
Summary:

Date: Thursday 27th February
Arrival from 10.00 for 10.15 start until 12.15
Venue- University of Cumbria Sports Complex, sportshall. Parking on site or on Wyresdale Road and
Williamson Park car park.
Pupils need trainers and appropriate clothing and a drink.
Schools must bring their own first aid kits.

The deadline entry date is: Wednesday 12th February
We look forward to hearing from you!
Further info is here:
UoC Multiskills 27th Feb

In addition:
Millie has also developed a programme of support for EYFS pupils to support the development of fine & gross
motor skills that can be delivered in your own school. Should you want that booking in please contact Millie. A flyer for which is here:

SSN Reception & year 1 Fine & Gross Multi-skills event PM
2025-02-27 13:00 - 15:30 | University of Cumbria Sports Complex, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3DY
Booking for: Thursday 27th February 1:15-3:15
SSN schools only.
We would like to invite your school to our
Reception/yr 1 Gross & Fine Motorskills event
University of Cumbria Sports Complex
on Thursday 27th February 2025

We thank you for your continued support and feedback, we noted that you would like more events for younger pupils! So, in addition to our Christmas Multiskills, we have now booked in a Multiskills event focusing on Gross & Fine
Motorskills… and obviously getting the children active and having fun!
The event will be supported by University of Cumbria sports students with delivering a Reception & Year 1
multiskills event. Something a little different! This is purely a fun event with no overall winners but is a chance
to give new children a chance to represent your school, perhaps those that struggle sitting upright or holding a
pen, or even just have some active fun!
Mixed teams of 1-8 pupils from year R&1. 1 team per school. Please specify the numbers expected on your
booking. No minimum numbers/ratio of boys/girls.
Summary:

Date: Thursday 27th February
Arrival from 1.00 for 1.15 start until 3.15
Venue- University of Cumbria Sports Complex, sportshall. Parking on site or on Wyresdale Road and
Williamson Park car park.
Pupils need trainers and appropriate clothing and a drink.
Schools must bring their own first aid kits.

The deadline entry date is: Wednesday 12th February
We look forward to hearing from you!
Further info is here:
UoC Multiskills 27th Feb

In addition:
Millie has also developed a programme of support for EYFS pupils to support the development of fine & gross
motor skills that can be delivered in your own school. Should you want that booking in please contact Millie. A flyer for which is here:

CSSCO HANDBALL
2025-02-27 15:45 - 18:15 | Bay Leadership Academy, Bay Leadership Academy, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1AB, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS FOR CSSCO MEMBERS ONLY
2024-25 CSSCO Handball Invite
Competition Details:

No spectators sorry, as there is limited room
Year 3/4, can be mixed teams of 7, squads up to 10
Limited to 1 team per school (let me know if you want more)
At BLA tentile sports hall
Thursday 27th February
3.45pm start time
6.15pm finish time
Rules on the next page
Event linked to the handball cpd scheduled for 8th January

BLA SSCO KORFBALL
2025-03-06 15:45 - 17:50 | Bay Leadership Academy, Bay Leadership Academy, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1AB, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS FOR BLA SSCO MEMBER SCHOOLS ONLY.
2024-25 SSCO Korfball & Basketball Invite
Two event details:

Year 3/4 event, no experience needed, players will only do one sport, not both. School can enter both.
Basketball & Korfball
At BLA tentile sports hall and 3G pitch
Thursday 6th March
3.45pm start time
5.50pm finish time
Mixed Squads of 6 for Basketball (3 boys & 3 girls where possible)
Mixed Squads of 4 for Korfball (2 boys & 2 girls)
IF YOU WANT TO ENTER BOTH, PLEASE ENROL OF BOTH EVENTS SEPERTELY AS USUAL
Limited to ONE squad per school, per sport (let me know if you would like more)
Training then some friendly matches

BLA SSCO BASKETBALL
2025-03-06 15:45 - 17:50 | Bay Leadership Academy, Bay Leadership Academy, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1AB, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS FOR BLA SSCO MEMBERS ONLY.
2024-25 SSCO Korfball & Basketball Invite
Two event details:

Year 3/4 event, no experience needed, players will only do one sport, not both. School can enter both.
Basketball & Korfball
At BLA tentile sports hall and 3G pitch
Thursday 6th March
3.45pm start time
5.50pm finish time
Mixed Squads of 6 for basketball (3 boys & 3 girls where possible)
Mixed Squads of 4 for Korfball (2 boys & 2 girls)
IF YOU WANT TO ENTER BOTH, PLEASE ENROL OF BOTH EVENTS SEPERATELY AS USUAL
Limited to ONE squad per school, per sport (let me know if you would like more)
Training then some friendly matches

CSSCO GIRLS FOOTBALL
2025-03-11 15:45 - 18:00 | Bay Leadership Academy, Bay Leadership Academy, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1AB, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS FOR CSSCO MEMBER SCHOOLS ONLY.
2024-25 CSSCO Girls Football Invitation
Competition Details:

KS2 Girls Football Tournament
At Bay Leadership Academy 3G astro pitch (LA3 1AB)
Tuesday 11th March
3.45pm start time
Approx. 6.00pm finish time
7 a side, squads of 10
Select form girls in KS2
Normal FA rules apply
All players MUST wear shin pads, and rubber studs or trainers. NO BLADES OR METAL STUDS.
Format dependant on number of entries, but I will sent to you after the deadline date

LVSSCO Netball
2025-03-13 10:00 - 12:30 | Carnforth High School, Kellet Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LS
THIS EVENT IS FOR LVSSCO MEMBER SCHOOLS ONLY.
2024-25 LVSSCO Netball Invitation
Stinger-rule-adaptions-full-explanation
Rotation-Sheets-Stingers
Details of the competition are as follows:

Date: Thursday 13th March
Venue: Carnforth High (Netball courts)
9.45am arrival, for a 10.00am start.
Finish time will be dependent on how many participants we have but will be approx. 12.30pm
Squads selected from KS2. TRY TO PICK GIRLS, MIX THE TEAMS IF NEEDED, NO GENDER RATIO RULES THIS YEAR
Squads OF EITHER 7, 8 or 9 PLAYERS ONLY, with 5 on court
WHERE POSSIBLE, PLEASE CAN SCHOOLS BRING THEIR OWN HIGH 5 BIBS, I DO HAVE SOME
Match officials provided, but if you have anyone that wants to officiate, please bring them along
Attached to this email are the main rules, plus the squad rotations, which you fill in and bring with you on the day.

SSN Sports Leadership Development - AM Session 1
2025-03-14 09:30 - 12:00 | 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

BLA SSCO NETBALL
2025-03-20 15:45 - 17:45 | Morecambe Bay Academy, 13 Dallam Avenue, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5BG, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS FOR BLA SSCO MEMBERS ONLY.
2024-25 SSCO Bee Stinger Netball Invite
Stinger-rule-adaptions-full-explanation
Rotation-Sheets-Stingers
Details of the competition are as follows:

Date: Thursday 20th March
Venue: Morecambe Bay Academy (Netball courts)
3.45pm start time, finish time will be dependent on how many participants we have and will be confirmed after the competition closing date, approx. 5.45pm
Squads selected from years 5 and 6, can have boys, but don’t have to. Maximum 3 boys in squad, and 2 on court (not both in the shooting positions)

Squads OF EITHER 7, 8 or 9 PLAYERS ONLY, with 5 on court
PLEASE CAN SCHOOLS BRING THEIR OWN HIGH 5 BIBS
Match officials provided, but if you have anyone that wants to officiate please bring them along

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!

CSSCO TAG RUGBY LEAGUE
2025-03-27 13:00 - 15:15 | Carnforth High School, Kellet Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LS
THIS EVENT IS FOR CSSCO MEMBERS ONLY.
2024-25 CSSCO Tag Rugby League Invitation
Competition Details:

Spectators will not be allowed at this event

Date: Thursday 27th March

Venue: Carnforth High Grass pitches
PLEASE WEAR APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR, NO METAL STUDS
1.00pm start time, please arrive in good time
We will finish at approx. 3.15pm
Squads selected from KS2.
7 a side, mixed squads of 11, minimum 3 of one gender on the pitch at one time
Please can schools bring their own tag belts where possible to save time

LVSSCO ACRO
2025-04-03 10:00 - 12:30 | Bay Leadership Academy, Bay Leadership Academy, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1AB, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS FOR LVSSCO MEMBERS ONLY
2024-25 Lune Valley SSCO Acro invitation & moves grid
Details of the competition are as follows:

Scheduled for Thursday 3rd April
Start at 10.00am, finish approx. 12.30pm
Venue: BLA Sports Hall
Select from relevant year groups.
Acro routine, lasting maximum of 2 minutes, use space available.
8 moves, pick one from each row A to I from the accompanying gymnastics document, pick based on your gymnasts ability. MOVES ARE HARDER FROM LEFT TO RIGHT COLOUMN
Movements are progressive, make up your own linking moves (slides, cat leap, chassis, step ball change, leaps, spins, dance motions & hops), with both partners doing the same moves at the same time
Each pair marked out of 10 – 8 points for 9 moves + 1 point for timing and linking actions + 1 point for general impression and fluidity
Pick your own music – no words, no Phantom of the Opera and no Cirque du Soleil & no Disney
Team Prizes (trophy & medals) AND Individual pair prizes (medals) including separate Boys Only/Girls Only/Mixed pairs
Squads of up to 10 (minimum 6), split off into pairs, top 3 pairs scores count towards team score. CAN BRING JUST INDIVIDUALS IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH FOR TEAM EVENT
Please let me know team names and your music, any questions please do not hesitate to ask. EACH SCHOOL PUT SONGS IN ORDER OF YOUR PERFORMANCES AND EMAIL ME THEM, SO I CAN MAKE SURE THEY PLAY FROM MY TECH.
You can use a website called WeTransfer. This site allows you to upload your music track and email it over to me to download for free. This might be helpful as I know sending large tracks can be difficult via email. WeTransfer | Send Large Files Fast
Confirmation of format will be sorted after deadline entry day.

BLA SSCO ACRO
2025-04-03 15:45 - 18:00 | Bay Leadership Academy, Bay Leadership Academy, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1AB, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS FOR BLA SSCO MEMBERS ONLY
2024-25 SSCO Acro Gymnastics Invitation & Move’s
Details of the competition are as follows:

Scheduled for Thursday 3rd April
Start at 3.45pm, finish approx. 6.00pm
Venue: BLA Sports Hall
Select from relevant year groups.
Acro routine, lasting maximum of 2 minutes, use space available.
8 moves, pick one from each row A to I from the accompanying gymnastics document, pick based on your gymnast’s ability. MOVES ARE HARDER FROM LEFT TO RIGHT COLOUMN
Movements are progressive, make up your own linking moves (slides, cat leap, chassis, step ball change, leaps, spins, dance motions & hops), with both partners doing the same moves at the same time
Each pair marked out of 10 – 8 points for 9 moves + 1 point for timing and linking actions + 1 point for general impression and fluidity
Pick your own music – no words, no Phantom of the Opera and no Cirque du Soleil & no Disney
Team Prizes (trophy & medals) AND Individual pair prizes (medals) including separate Boys Only/Girls Only/Mixed pairs
Squads of up to 10 (minimum 6), split off into pairs, top 3 pairs scores count towards team score. CAN BRING JUST INDIVIDUALS IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH FOR TEAM EVENT
Please let me know team names and your music, any questions please do not hesitate to ask. EACH SCHOOL PUT SONGS IN ORDER OF YOUR PERFORMANCES ON A MEMORY STICK AND BRING WITH YOU ON THE DAY.
You can use a website called WeTransfer. This site allows you to upload your music track and email it over to me to download for free. This might be helpful as I know sending large tracks can be difficult via email. WeTransfer | Send Large Files Fast
Confirmation of format will be sorted after deadline entry day.

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

LVSSCO Y3/4 FOOTBALL
2025-04-30 09:15 - 12:00 | Arkholme Primary School, Arkholme, Carnforth, LA6 1AU, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS FOR LVSSCO MEMBERS ONLY.
2024-25 Lune Valley Cluster SSCO Football at Arkholme

Separate Year 3/4 and 5/6 comps, sign up to each comp separately
Wednesday 30th April
9.15am start, lunchtime finish
Hosted at Arkholme football field

LVSSCO Y5/6 FOOTBALL
2025-04-30 09:15 - 12:00 | Arkholme Primary School, Arkholme, Carnforth, LA6 1AU, United Kingdom

CSSCO KS1 FOOTBALL
2025-05-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Carnforth High School, Kellet Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LS
THIS EVENT IS FOR CSSCO MEMBERS ONLY.
2024 25 CSSCO KS1 Football Invitation
Competition Details:

Spectators will not be allowed to watch this event
Mixed KS1 Football Tournament
Venue: Carnforth High Astro Pitch
Date: Thursday 1st May
1.00pm start time
Approx. 3.00pm finish time
5 a side, squads of up to 7
Select from pupils in years KS1
NEW FA rules apply – PLEASE SEE INVITATION
All players MUST wear shin pads, and rubber studs or trainers. NO BLADES OR METAL STUDS.
Format dependant on number of entries, but will sent to you after the deadline date
Schools can enter 1 team, but let me know of any additional, if we can fit them in, we will.

The deadline entry date for this tournament is Friday 4th April.

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 –
