Lancaster & Heysham School Sports Network

SSN Heysham area -Sportshall Atheltics County Qualifier - Year 5/6
2026-01-26 10:00 - 14:30 UTC | Lancaster & Morecambe College, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2TY, United Kingdom
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Heysham area-
We would like to invite your school to enter the Heysham Year 5/6 Sportshall Athletics Qualifier competition at Lancaster and Morecambe College on Monday 26th January, prompt arrival from 10.15 for 10.45 start and approx. 2.30 finish. For info; Lancaster Schools are 20th January.
The event will be delivered by the fantastic LMC staff and leaders who already organise the year 5 and 6 Sports hall Athletics League. School teams should consist of a minimum of 9 girls and 9 boys, with a maximum of 15 girls and 15 boys being permitted. They may compete in a maximum of two track and two field events.
This event will act as a feeder for the Lancashire School Games County Finals, meaning the highest placed Lancaster area school AND the highest placed Heysham area school will have the opportunity of representing our areas at the Level 3 County event which is on 18th March 2026 at Blackpool Stanley Park, invites to follow to winning schools.
Barry ‘Mr Sportshall’ Robson will again be leading on our local event as part of his work with us and your LHSSN memberships- thanks for your support.
 5/6 Sportshall Athletics County Qualifier
 26 th January 10.15 start-2.30pm – Deadline to enter is 11 th January.
 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.
 Team of 9-15 boys and 9-15 girls
 Choose team from years 5 and 6
 A team sheet is attached with this letter, please fill in and bring with you on the day.
 Highest placed Lancaster area & Heysham area schools compete at the Lancashire County Finals 18th March.
The deadline entry date for this event is 11 th January. Please can you book via www.lhssn.co.uk as soon as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you.

INVITE AND TEAMSHEETS HERE:
2026 Jan Heysham 5-6 SG Sportshall Invite

CSSCO Cross Country
2026-01-29 13:00 - 15:30 | Archbishop Warton Primary School, Back Lane, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9QU, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS FOR CSSCO MEMBER SCHOOLS ONLY.
2025-26 CSSCO Cross Country Invite
Event details:

10 separate races from year 1/2 to year 6, medals for top 3 in each race. Team score = accumulated points from Year 3 – year 6 races.
Cross Country, with participants running on a, approx. 1-mile course (Year 1/2 adapted route & year 3/4 one lap less)
Venue: Warton Primary School
Thursday 29th January 2026
Arrive at 12.50pm, so we can discuss the course, with a 1.10pm race start
3.30pm finish time
Schools can bring as many participants as you want, but please confirm how many in each race, just so I have an idea of numbers. I will send out a form after you have entered via the website. Please fill out and send back to me.
Please make sure participants are in suitable clothing a footwear.

Please download the full invitation from the link above.

SSN 5-6 Mixed/Boys Handball wk2 LMC
2026-01-29 15:30 - 17:00 | Lancaster & Morecambe College, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2TY, United Kingdom
I would like to invite your school to enter the LHSSN Year 5-6 Handball & mini competitions at Lancaster and Morecambe College on
Thursdays January 8th and 22nd- 2026 Girls only
Thursdays January 15th and 29th 2026 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 with some mini games.
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.
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.
Booking on the LHSSN Website by Friday December 19th 2025
Please confirm which dates you are wishing to attend.

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

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

SSN Tag Rugby League
2026-02-05 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 Tag Rugby (League, not Union!), for SSN members only, with our new partners Wigan Warriors!
Competition details are as follows:

Thursday 5th February 12.45 arrival for 1.00-3.30
Teams of 7 on a pitch, squads of up to 14 (Choose team from 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, but it will be first come-first served. When enrolling book the number of teams requested, twice for 2 teams etc…
Schools must bring their own 1st Aid kits.
Schools should bring their own tags where possible-though we will have plenty of tags available should you need them.
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

Defending Champions- St Peter’s, please remember the trophy.

The deadline entry date for this tournament is end of the day on 28th January. Enter via this page.

Don’t forget, if you’d like to book Wigan for coaching in your school please book via Tim: Timothy.Fletcher@bay.staracademies.org

We look forward to hearing from you.
Tim Fletcher, Steven Jamieson, Barry Robson

SSN yr 4/5/6 Volleyball (first night & booking link)
2026-02-05 16:00 - 17:00
Dear PE Co-ordinator
We would like to offer something new as part of this year’s LHSSN offer.
We are introducing mini volleyball for the first time. This will be a 2 week slot held at Lancaster and Morecambe College on February 5th and 12th from 4.00 p.m. and 5.15 p.m.
This is open to all year 5/6 children with 2 complimentary sessions.
Week 1 will be an introduction to the core skills with drills and practices to develop and understanding of how the game looks. There may be opportunity to test these skills in conditioned mini games.
Week 2 will develop these skills further and look at tactics and movement with again some games to conclude.
At introductory level, the activity will use soft balls and badminton courts with teams of 4 (ideally)
Event details are as follows:

No spectators as per LMC Policy- though as it’s after 4pm parents helping with transport can stay in the hall.
Teams of 4 (school numbers will be determined by the number of entries and it may be possible for schools to bring more players
Dates: Thursdays, February 5th and 12th
Venue: LM College Sports hall
Arrival from 3.50pm with activities starting at 4.00pm
Drop off and pick up from LMC events is off Torrisholme Road at the rear of College.
Finish time will be 5.15 to 5.30pm. Exact timings and format will be sent out to the interested 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. And I will confirm if you have the opportunity to bring more children on deadline entry day.
Schools should bring their own 1st Aid kits
Please can staff/parents park at the back of College off Torrisholme Road and walk your teams around to the Sports hall.

The deadline entry date for this tournament is 2nd February – Enter via www.lhssn.co.uk &/or email Barry with any questions.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Barry Robson
barryrobson07@gmail.com
Phone: 07849380032 (BR)
Barry Robson LHSSN Events Team;
Email: barryrobson07@gmail.com

BLA SSCO Handball 1
2026-02-11 15:45 - 18:15 | Bay Leadership Academy, Bay Leadership Academy, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1AB, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS FOR BLA SSCO MEMBER SCHOOLS ONLY
2025-26 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 11th February OR Thursday 12th February 2026
3.45pm start time
6.15pm finish time

Please download the full invitation and rules from link above.

ALL- Disney SEND Active Literacy & Multiskills online
2026-02-12 15:30 - 16:30
Bring Marvel magic to your extra-curricular activities with exciting, adaptable missions that inspire pupils to get active and have fun.
SEND Disney inspired Shooting Stars is an inclusive, extra-curricular programme designed to motivate primary school pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to develop their physical literacy. Created by The FA, it integrates movement with storytelling to enhance agility, balance and coordination, while fostering confidence and positive self-image.

Click links to book:

Disney inspired Shooting Stars SEND – 12/02/2026
Thursday 12th February (3:30-4:30pm)
https://youthsporttrust.my.site.com/YST_EventRedirectUpdate?id=a4ON2000001suhN
Disney inspired Shooting Stars SEND – 11/03/26
Wednesday 11th March (3:30-4:30pm)
https://youthsporttrust.my.site.com/YST_EventRedirectUpdate?id=a4ON2000001sufl

BLA SSCO Handball 2
2026-02-12 15:45 - 18:15 | Bay Leadership Academy, Bay Leadership Academy, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1AB, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS FOR BLA SSCO MEMBER SCHOOLS ONLY.
2025-26 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 11th February OR Thursday 12th February 2026
3.45pm start time
6.15pm finish time

Please download the full invitation and rules from the link above.

SSN CPD Behaviour Management @ UoC
2026-02-24 09:30 - 11:30 | University of Cumbria Sports Complex, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3DY
Free to all LHSSN Schools as part of your membership at University of Cumbria Sports Complex on 24th February.
Starts at 09:30 and finishes at 11:30
The course is to introduce staff and children to some behaviour management techniques from group set up and expectations to voice, tone and reflection. With some practical examples of when to address issues and how to resolve.
The course has a focus on Behaviour Management during PE lessons but also discusses applications for the classroom.
The course also looks at learners motivations, positive re-enforcement and using reflection to bring meaning to learning.
Schools can send upto two staff members each and this course would be well suited to ECT’s, TA’s and support staff.

LVSSCO KS1 Athletics & MS
2026-02-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Carnforth High School, Kellet Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LS
THIS EVENT IS FOR LVSSCO MEMBER SCHOOLS ONLY.
2025-26 LVSSCO Athletics Invitation
Event details:

KS1 Mixed Indoor athletics & multi-skills event
Venue: Carnforth High Sports hall
Date: Wednesday 25th February
Time: Prompt 10.00am start and approx. 12.30pm finish
Please select 4 boys and 4 girls from KS1 (if you are struggling to make a team of 4 boys and 4 girls, please let me know)
Event team sheets will be emailed out after the deadline entry date. Events will include running, jumping, throwing, etc.

Please download the full invitation from the link above.

CSSCO Handball
2026-02-25 15:45 - 18:00 | Bay Leadership Academy, Bay Leadership Academy, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1AB, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS FOR CSSCO MEMBER SCHOOLS ONLY.
2025-26 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
Wednesday 25th February 2026
3.45pm start time
6.00pm finish time

Please download the full invitation and rules from the link above.

SSN Primary Lancashire Dance Videos Deadline
2026-02-26
Non bookable event- However, if you want to book on here to remind us to chase you for your video, should you forget, please book.
For the event itself, simply perform in your own school and send in videos of your performances for our judging panel for your chance to perform at the legendary Winter Gardens in Blackpool!
Please send entry videos in. All details are attached here: LHSSN primary dance rules 2026

The theme for 2026 is “Rhythms of Unity”: Celebrating the spirit of major sporting events happening all over the world where sport, culture and imagination come together as one. Mascots, the playful symbols of unity and celebration, join dancers in weaving the rhythms, colours and heritage from across the globe. Each performance reflects the heartbeat of sport- from the power of a sprint, to the grace of gymnastics and the energy of a football match. We are all connected by shared energy, determination and the joy of moving together.

Scoring

Dancers will be scored by a panel of independent judges from the local area.

Group Category Scoring –
Each routine will be judged on the following four categories totalling 100
points:
1. Concept and soundtrack (10 points)
Appropriate and creative music choices are made and are fitting to the theme. Also, how the concept is being portrayed throughout the routine.
2. Choreography and Floor Use (30 marks)
Appropriate and creative choreography ideas that compliment the given theme. Also, the use of floor space and interesting patterns demonstrated by the performers.
3. Performance and Technical Skill (30 points)
Dancers’ expression and demonstration of appropriate feeling throughout the routine to deliver the concept. Dancers will also be marked on their technical dance ability.
4. Overall impact (30 points)
The overall impact of the routine taking in all factors and aspects covered.

Penalties will be used for the following:
· Obscenities or inappropriate language in music = L
· Inappropriate costume for age category = C
· Inappropriate movement for age category = M
· Music over stated time = T
One point per judge per penalty will be deducted for the above rule breaks. These will be monitored and allocated.

BLA SSCO Key Steps CLUB Competition
2026-02-26 15:45 - 18:00 | Bay Leadership Academy, Bay Leadership Academy, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1AB, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS FOR BLA SSCO MEMBERS SCHOOLS ONLY.
2025-26 SSCO Year 1-2 Key steps Invite
Key_Step_Gymnastics Resource Pack
Competition Details:

Two Key Steps Gymnastics events running simultaneously – 1 for club gymnasts and 1 for NON club gymnasts. Schools can enter both, just click on the ones you want to enter.
At BLA Old Sports Hall
Thursday 26th February 2026
3.45pm start time
Approx. 6.00pm finish time
Select a minimum of 4, maximum 5, from years 1 & 2
All gymnasts will be evaluated on the Year 1/2 Key steps Floor, Body management and Vault routines. Scans have been sent out.
Top 4 scores in each event count towards your team score

Please download the full invitation and routines from links above.

BLA SSCO Key Steps NON CLUB Competition
2026-02-26 15:45 - 18:00 | Bay Leadership Academy, Bay Leadership Academy, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1AB, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS FOR BLA SSCO MEMBER SCHOOLS ONLY.
2025-26 SSCO Year 1-2 Key steps Invite
Key_Step_Gymnastics Resource Pack
Competition Details:

Two Key Steps Gymnastics events running simultaneously – 1 for club gymnasts and 1 for NON club gymnasts. Schools can enter both, just click on the ones you want to enter.
At BLA Old Sports Hall
Thursday 26th February 2026
3.45pm start time
Approx. 6.00pm finish time
Select a minimum of 4, maximum 5, from years 1 & 2
All gymnasts will be evaluated on the Year 1/2 Key steps Floor, Body management and Vault routines. Scans have been sent out.
Top 4 scores in each event count towards your team score

Please download the full invitation and routines from links above.

LSG Logo Competition Deadline 31/3
2026-03-01 08:00 - 17:00
School Games Logo Competition

BLA SSCO Girls Tag Rugby
2026-03-05 15:30 - 18:20 | Bay Leadership Academy, Bay Leadership Academy, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1AB, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS FOR BLA SSCO MEMBER SCHOOLS ONLY.
2025-26 SSCO Girls Tag Rugby Invite
Competition Details:

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

Date: Thursday 5th March 2026

Venue: Bay Leadership Academy (Astro Pitch)
PLEASE WEAR APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR, NO METAL STUDS
3.30pm start time
We will finish at approx. 6.20pm
Squads selected from years 5 and 6 girls
7 a side, squads of up to 10
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
NEW RULE: Teams have five tackles to score after receiving the ball

Please download the full invitation and rules from the link above.

SSN Yr 3/4 Sportshall League (first night option of 4 & booking page)
2026-03-05 16:00 - 17:30
NOW FULL, APOLOGIES!
Dear Colleague
I would like to invite your school to enter the LHSSN Year 3/4 Sportshall Athletics League at Lancaster and Morecambe College commencing on March 5th, prompt arrival for 16.00 start and approx. 17.15 finish each week. Each school would be involved in 2 of the 4 sessions.
Exact fixtures will be sent out once we know which schools are entering. The event will be delivered by Barry for LHSSN. School teams should consist of a minimum of 6 girls and 6 boys.
They may compete in a maximum of 1 track and 2 field events per night.

The definitive format will be dependent upon the number of entries. However, in order to maximise competition and reduce both transport needs and volunteer numbers, an event based programme is possible with teams participating in 5 events per week (with the likelihood of the full event programme being held over 2 weeks). All events will be team based with relay races and combined field event scores. Each week will combine 2 running events, 2 jumps and a throwing event.

The fixture programme will run over 4 weeks with the first block of events held over weeks 1 and 2 and the second series weeks 3 and 4. SCHOOLS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND 2 SESSIONS, ONE FROM EACH OF THE EVENT BLOCKS.
Please tick the boxes in the table below for which sessions you can/cannot attend and Barry will try to accommodate you in the fixtures; send to barryrobson07@gmail.com

School name:
Can attend (Please tick any you CAN attend & Barry will do fixtures)
5/3 12/3 19/3 26/3
School Contact:

3/4 Sportshall Athletics League
5th March 16.00 start 17.15 approx finish – Deadline to enter is 12 February 2026
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- unless parents are supporting transport, in which case they are welcome to stay as it is after College times.
Team of 6-12 boys and 6-12 girls (see Team sheet for events involved) from year 3&4.

The deadline entry date for this event is 12th February. Please can you book via
www.lhssn.co.uk as soon as possible and send the above dates to Barry barryrobson07@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you.
Many Thanks,
Barry Robson LHSSN Events Team; Email: barryrobson07@gmail.com

LVSSCO Netball
2026-03-11 09:45 - 12:30 | Carnforth High School, Kellet Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LS
THIS EVENT IS FOR LVSSCO MEMBER SCHOOLS ONLY.
2026-26 LVSSCO Netball Invitation
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Details of the competition are as follows:

Date: Wednesday 11th March 2026
Venue: Carnforth High (Netball courts)
9.30am arrival, for a 9.45am 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

Please find the full invitation/rules/rotation sheets via the links above.

All- Disney Girls Multi-skills & Football Festival
2026-03-12 09:30 - 12:30 | Lancaster & Morecambe College, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2TY, United Kingdom
Booking for 12th March 9.30-12.30

We would like to invite your school to a
Year 3/4 Disney Active Literacy & Multiskills & Girls Football Activity
Lancaster & Morecambe College
on 12th March

LHSSN deliver Barclays Girls Football Partnerships work to help Lancaster, Morecambe, Heysham & South Lakes schools access various aspects of teacher training and resources. One key area is ‘Shooting Stars’ which is based around Disney storytelling that becomes a multiskills and active literacy type activity. It includes booklets based on The Lion King, Aladdin, Frozen 2, Incredibles and Toy Story 4; that anyone can pick up and follow with teachers, support staff and even sports leaders!
Pupils will move around a series of stations- They will be delivered by College Students with taster sessions based on the resources & some fun girls football based drills!
Schools must also be registered on this free FA website please! It’s full of resources and the possibility of getting your own staff trained in the Disney activities and download the resource booklets, all free, all part of our work.

Summary:
Teams: Groups of 4-10, girls only.
A targeted group of pupils from year 3/4
12th March 9.30-12.30

Pupils need PE kit, trainers and a drink. If you have any Disney costumes, other related fancy dress, or face paints we absolutely encourage you to use them!
Activities will be multiskills based physical activity with a Disney Literacy Theme-Any local schools & South Lakes schools can now access resources and training because of work on this programme- more info on the Girl’s football and Disney schemes here: https://girlsfootballinschools.org/
Schools should bring their own first aid kits.
Please arrive as close to your slot time as possible. Any problems please let us know.
We have a limit of 60 and it’ll be first come first served- once it’s full we will close bookings.

The deadline entry date is 11th March
I look forward to hearing from you.

SSN KS1 Fine & Gross Multi-skills event AM
2026-03-16 09:30 - 11:30 | University of Cumbria Sports Complex, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3DY
Booking for: Monday 16th March (9:30-11:30)
SSN schools only.
We would like to invite your school to our
KS1 Gross & Fine Motorskills event
University of Cumbria Sports Complex
on Monday 16th March 2026

We thank you for your continued support and feedback, we noted that you would like more events for younger pupils! So, following on from the positive feedback we received last year, we are again hosting the KS1Multiskills 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 KS1
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 & 2 1 team per school. Please specify the numbers expected on your booking. No minimum numbers/ratio of boys/girls.
Summary:

Date: Monday 16th March
Arrival from 9.15 for 9:30 start until 11:30
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: Tuesday 10th March
We look forward to hearing from you!
Further info is here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17oRubVehYmo5SPfNmmJCU3eaA4ffugiL/edit

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 KS1 Fine & Gross Multi-skills event PM
2026-03-16 12:30 - 14:30 | University of Cumbria Sports Complex, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3DY
Booking for: Monday 16th March (12:30-2:30)
SSN schools only.
We would like to invite your school to our
KS1 Gross & Fine Motorskills event
University of Cumbria Sports Complex
on Monday 16th March 2026

We thank you for your continued support and feedback, we noted that you would like more events for younger pupils! So, following on from the positive feedback we received last year, we are again hosting the KS1Multiskills 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 KS1
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 & 2 1 team per school. Please specify the numbers expected on your booking. No minimum numbers/ratio of boys/girls.
Summary:

Date: Monday 16th March
Arrival from 12.15 for 12:30 start until 2:30
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: Tuesday 10th March
We look forward to hearing from you!
Further info is here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17oRubVehYmo5SPfNmmJCU3eaA4ffugiL/edit

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:

All- North Cumbria Dodgeball
2026-03-17 08:00 - 17:00
There are several local dodgeball qualifiers. We have picked out some of the more convenient ones… Please book on the links directly. Each one is administered by British Dodgeball so any questions/entries must go to them directly. Good luck!!!

8th December @ South Cumbria (QKS Kendal)
Cumbria (South) Primary County Championship

12th February @ North Lancashire @ Lancaster & Morecambe College
North Lancashire Primary County Championship

17th March @ Ullswater
North Cumbria Primary County Championship

SSN CPD- Using PE across the curriculum
2026-03-17 09:30 - 11:30 | University of Cumbria Sports Complex, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3DY
Free for SSN members as part of your membership. At The University of Cumbria Sports Complex, 09:30-11:45am
This course aims to arm staff with the knowledge of making the curriculum more active and working towards your Active 60 minutes. The course will be mainly practical with a focus on curriculum links with Maths, Literacy and Science, as well as useful engagement tools for students with lower levels of engagement and concentration.
It will be a mixture of theory & practical- so please dress appropriately. Nobody will be forced to join in the practical if you want/need to just observe that’s fine!
Schools may send up to 2 members of staff & there is the option to hold a version of the course as an INSET for your school for our Inset fee.
There is a cafe nearby & coffee and vending machine for refreshments on site. There is parking on the site or along Wyresdale Road.

CSSCO Tag Rugby
2026-03-17 13:30 - 15:30 | Carnforth High School, Kellet Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LS
THIS EVENT IS FOR CSSCO MEMBER SCHOOLS ONLY.
2025-26 CSSCO Tag Rugby League Invitation
Competition Details:

Spectators will not be allowed at this event

Date: Tuesday 17th March 2026

Venue: Carnforth High Grass pitches
PLEASE WEAR APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR, NO METAL STUDS
1.30pm start time, please arrive in good time
We will finish at approx. 3.30pm
Squads selected from KS2.
7 a side, mixed squads of 10, minimum 3 of one gender on the pitch at one time
Please can schools bring their own tag belts where possible to save time
No Contact
2 Tags on your belt at all times
No Kicking
5 tags to score a try (unless you forward pass, knock on etc)

Please download the full invitation and rules from the link above.

SSN Royal Ballet Big Dance AM SLOT
2026-03-20 09:30 - 14:30 | Lancaster University Bailrigg
NOW FULL PLEASE email Steven to be added to a waiting list incase we can expand numbers/drop outs; &/ OR book the PM slot which still has space.

(Booking page for morning 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 20th March 2026
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: 20th March 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 2nd March 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 PM SLOT
2026-03-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Lancaster University Bailrigg
(NOW FULL PLEASE EMAIL TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST – Booking page for afternoon 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 20th March 2026
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 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: 20th March 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 2nd March 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.

LVSSCO Year 5/6 FOOTBALL
2026-03-26 09:15 - 12:30 | Arkholme Primary School, Arkholme, Carnforth, LA6 1AU, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS FOR LVSSCO MEMBER SCHOOLS ONLY.
2025-26 Lune Valley Cluster SSCO Football at Arkholme

Two tournaments running simultaneously
Tuesday 2nd June
Arkholme Village Pitch
9.15am start, approx. 12.30pm finish.

· Normal FA Rules and next page
· year 3 and 4 – 5 a side (Squads of up to 8), Year 5 and 6 – 7 a side (squads of up to 10)
· Teams compete in a two-group league format, everyone plays everyone. If teams are on the same points, then a head-to-head is used to separate the teams, then goal difference, then goals scored then goals against.
· Top teams in each group qualifies for the Finals – 1st GRP 1 v 1st GRP 2
· Second placed teams play of in 3rd place play off
· Every player MUST wear shin pads, and RUBBER STUDS/TRAINERS/ASTRO BOOTS
Please download the full invitation from above.

All- North Lancashire qualifier Dodgeball
2026-03-26 10:00 - 15:00
There are several local dodgeball qualifiers. We have picked out some of the more convenient ones… Please book on the links directly. Each one is administered by British Dodgeball so any questions/entries must go to them directly. Good luck!!!

8th December @ South Cumbria (QKS Kendal)
Cumbria (South) Primary County Championship

12th February @ North Lancashire @ Lancaster & Morecambe College
NOW 26 TH MARCH
North Lancashire Primary County Championship

17th March @ Ullswater
North Cumbria Primary County Championship

LHSSN Easter Sports Camp- Arkholme
2026-03-30 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-31 09:00 - 15:00 | Arkholme Primary School, Arkholme, Carnforth, LA6 1AU, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun-filled Sports Easter Camp, packed with games, activities, and plenty of movement! Running from 9 am–3 pm, our camp is designed for children aged 4–11 and is suitable for all abilities. Kids will enjoy a variety of sports, team games, and Easter-themed fun in a safe, supportive environment- perfect for staying active, making friends, and having a great time during the holidays!
Booking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FTND
Monday 30th & Tuesday 31st March
9:00-3:00
Arkholme Primary School
Carnforth
LA6 1AU
