Dear Colleagues
I know that Dave Walker at Upton has recently sent out an email to schools about the Cross Country events at Upton, but in case you missed it here it is again, including the attached template letter for parents. Please note that the Waterloo Cup Cross Country Relay event on 18th June 2022 will not be taking place:-
Hello everyone!
I hope things are going well for you all and that you've had a well-deserved rest across the last week.
Unfortunately, due to a clash of dates this year we've not been able to host our usual cross-country relays event but the Upton cross-Country (25th June) is still scheduled to go ahead and I hope you'll all send pupils. It's been a couple of covid-hit years since we were last able to run the event but it's always exciting.
On the morning of Saturday 25th June Upton Junior School are running the Upton Cross-Country event for children as part of our ‘Sport in the Community’ programme. The event is in its seventh year and is very similar to the excellent Thanet Cross-Country at Quex, just not as big. All local schools are invited and races are all 1km long to ensure no-one is put off by the distance. All runners receive medals regardless of where they finish and the ethos is focused on getting involved.
There is an entry fee that covers the cost of medals and event organisation of £2 per pupil. Schools collect their own entry, ensure they let me know how many are coming by Fri 17th so I can order in your medals and then we invoice you for the amount (no refunds). It's that simple
At Upton we put the onus back on parents by making them responsible for their child at the event -it's up to you if you do the same -but we do need a member of staff from each school to attend as a central point of contact
On the morning of Saturday 25th June races start at the following times:
9.00am - Fun infants race (300m) (Pay £2 entry on the day only – medals for all)
9.20 – Year 3 Girls 9.40 – Year 3 Boys
10.00 - Year 4 Girls 10.20 – Year 4 Boys
10.40 – Year 5 Girls 11.00 – Year 5 boys
11.20 - Year 6 Girls 11.40 -Year 6 Boys
I attach a letter template you can use (filling in your own details, obviously)
Kind regards
Dave
The Rapid Fire Cricket competition will be held at St George's Primary School on Wednesday 22nd June, 1.00-2.45pm. A maximum of 6 schools can enter and an entry form and a copy of the rules are attached.
Entries will NOT be accepted until 7.30am on THURSDAY 9th JUNE 2022, AFTER which time places will be allocated on a first-come, first served basis. Entries should be sent to me, garybcrees@gmail.com , with the closing date for entries being midnight on Monday 13th June 2022.
This fun event will take place at Dane Court on Wednesday 29th June, 12.45-3pm. There is no limit on numbers, you can bring a group, a class or even the whole of Year 2 if you wish!
The 4 events are 50m sprint, 300m run, mini vortex howler throw and standing long jump, which will be completed by everyone in rotation. Each event will be explained to the children, but pages 5-8 of the attached Quadkids Manual may help you to prepare them in advance. As usual we are not recording individual performances (hence no numbers needed). Although every child takes part, only the best 4 boys’ and best 4 girls’ performances from each school in each event will count. Every child will receive a participation medal. There are 2 trophies which will go to the schools with the best overall boys’ and girls’ performances from all 4 events added together.
If you wish to enter please email me, garybcrees@gmail.com , with the following information by Friday 17th June 2022.
Please note that parents are not allowed to attend this event.
1.The name of your school.
2. Your name and contact details.
3. The approximate number of children you will be bringing.
Attending schools will be responsible for their own first aid.
Attached is an entry form for the Y4-6 Passport Cup Girls Football Tournament, which will take place at Margate FC on Friday 1st July 2022, 1-4pm. There is no limit on the number of schools that can enter and schools may also enter up to 2 teams. Entries can be sent to me now, garybcrees@gmail.com , but certainly no later than Friday 17th June. Please note the change of date from the Passport Calendar, as previously notified. Also the change of venue, as Upton is unavailable.
Also attached is an entry form for the Y3-6 Rounders Festival which will be held at Upton Junior School on Wednesday 6th July, 4-5.30pm. There is no limit on the number of schools that can enter and entries can be sent to me now, garybcrees@gmail.com , but certainly no later than Friday 24th June 2022. A copy of the rules is also attached and please note that parents will not be allowed to attend this event.
This inclusive event will take place at Garlinge Primary School on Tuesday 12th July, 10.00-11.00am (not after school as stated on the Passport Calendar). There are 5 players in a team and no previous experience is necessary. Indeed, you are asked to bring a mixed gender team of players who may not have represented the school before and who may have additional needs.
There are spaces for 2 KS1 teams and 2 KS2 teams and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis by emailing Lisa Sparkes, sparkesl@garlinge.kent.sch.uk , no earlier than 7.30am on Monday 13th June 2022. The closing date for entries is midnight on Friday 24th June. Parents are not allowed to attend this event.
To finish the year we always have a couple of Kwik Cricket Festivals arranged, at Margate CC on Friday 8th July and at Broadstairs CC on Friday 15th July, both 4-5.20pm. This is an opportunity to play a couple of friendly matches. There are no medals or trophies, just turn up, play and have fun. Kwik cricket rules apply EXCEPT that players must all face 6 balls when batting and underarm bowling is permitted throughout (See attached rules).
Schools may enter one or both events. Please let me know which venue(s) you wish to attend no later than Friday 24th June 2022.
I am delighted to announce that Thanet Wanderers will become one of our Official Partners from September and as such will be hosting several of our events in 2023. Attached is a flyer which details how SEND children of all ages can access free training at the club every Tuesday from now until the end of term. Please pass the information on to the parents of any child in your school who you think would benefit.
Thank you to those schools who have nominated players to attend the forthcoming District Football Trials for both our Main Squad and our Girls Squad. If you have not already done so, please return the nomination forms to me by the end of this week, bearing in mind that anyone you nominate must be both exceptional at football and well behaved in school!
Best Wishes
Gary Rees
Chairman & Administrator
Thanet Primary Association for School Sport
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