School Games County Finals Handbook 2018-2019

County Final Dates 2018 – 2019 

AUTUMN TERM 

SPORT AGE GROUP DATE START TIME END TIME VENUE 

Table Tennis Yrs 9-11 boys & girls 16 th Nov 9:30 12:30 Lincroft 

Yr 7/8 boys & girls 13:45 16:00 

Dodgeball Yr 5/6 mixed 28 th Nov 9:30 12:00 Bunyan Centre 

Yr 7/8 mixed 9:30 12:00 

U16 boys 12:30 15:00 

U19 boys 12:30 15:00 

U19 girls 12:30 15:00 

Table Tennis Yr 5/6 boys & girls 30 th Nov 15:45 17:30 Lincroft 

SPRING TERM 

Basketball Yr 9 girls 14 th Jan 9:30 12:30 Bunyan Centre 

Yr 9 boys 13:00 16:00 

Yr 7 girls 15 th Jan 9:30 15:30 Bunyan Centre 

Yr 8 Boys 16 th Jan 9:30 15:30 Bunyan Centre 

Yr8 girls 17 th Jan 9:30 15:30 TBC 

Yr 7 boys 18 th Jan 9:30 15:30 Cranfield 

Yr 10/11 girls 21 st Jan 15:30 17:30 Bunyan Centre 

Yr 10/11 boys 23 rd Jan 15:30 17:30 Bunyan Centre 

SHA Yr7/8 boys & girls 25 th Jan 9:30 12:00 Bunyan Centre 

Yr 3/4 mixed 12:30 16:00 

Yr 5/6 mixed 12:30 16:00 

Badminton Yr7/8 boys & girls 8 th Feb 9:30 12:00 Bunyan Centre 

Yr9 boys & girls 13:30 16:30 

Yr10/11 boys & girls 13:30 16:30 

Handball Yr7/8 boys 27 th Feb 12:30 15:00 Bunyan Centre 

Yr 9/10 boys 15:30 17:30 

Gymnastics Year 1&2 mixed 12 th Mar 13:00 15:30 Harlequin Gym 

Year 3&4 mixed 

Club 

Boccia Open mixed 27 th Mar 10:30 13:00 Inspire 

SUMMER TERM 

Football Yr 5/6 girls 21 st May 9:30 12:30 TBC 

Yr 7/8 girls 13:00 16:00 

Kwik Cricket Yr 5/6 boys & girls 19 th June 10:00 15:00 Dunstable 

Yr 3/4 mixed 

Cricket Club 

Tennis Yr 5/6 mixed 5 th July 9:30 14:30 Bedford School 

Yr 7/8 boys & girls 

Cricket hardball Yr 8 boys 8 th July 10:00 14:30 TBC 

Yr 7 boys 9 th July 10:00 14:30 TBC 

QuadKids Yr 3/4 mixed 

Yr 5/6 mixed 11 th July 10:00 15:00 BIAS 

Tri Golf 

Yr 5/6 mixed

Rounders 

Cycling 

Kurling 

Kwik Cricket 

Tennis 

Yr 6 mixed 

Yr 7 girls 

Yr 8 girls 

Yr 6 mixed 

Yr 6 SEND mixed 

Open mixed 

Yr 7/8 mixed 

Yr 3/4 mixed 

Yr 9?10 boys & girls 

11 th July 10:00 15:00 BIAS 

County Finals – Open Entry Competitions 

SPRING TERM 

SPORT AGE GROUP DATE START TIME END TIME VENUE 

Handball Yr 9&10 girls 28 th January 16:00 18:00 Bunyan 

Yr 7&8 girls 

29 th January 

Centre 

Table Cricket KS 2&3 mixed 27 th March 10:30 13:30 Inspire 

Inclusive 

KS2&3 mixed 5 th July 10:00 14:00 Bedford 

Tennis 

School 

Softball Yr 9&10 mixed 11 th July 10:00 15:00 BIAS 

Inclusive 

Athletics 

Inclusive 

Rowing 

Secondary mixed 11 th July 10:00 14:15 BIAS 

KS 3 mixed 11 th July 10:00 14:15 BIAS 

KS4&5 mixed 

Yr 8 Boys & girls 

Cheerleading Yr 3&4 pom & stunt 11 th July 10:00 15:00 UoB 

Yr 5,6,7,8 pom & stunt 

Yr 9,10,11,12 pom & stunt

Beds and Luton School Games 

Code of Conduct 

Participants 

Each participant should: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Show respect to players, officials, event staff, volunteers and spectators 

Support the spirit and ethos of the School Games competitions through the values 

Co-operate fully at all times with other staff and participants involved in the event. 

Participate fully in all activities during the event. 

Encourage others to be the best they can be and celebrate the achievements of 

others 

Not leave the group without permission. 

If in doubt on any matter, consult with your Schools' Staff member. 

Abide by the Fair Play charter. 

Staff and Volunteers 

Rights: 

Staff and volunteers at the Beds and Luton School Games must respect the rights of children 

and young people, promoting their welfare and their needs in relation to their participation 

in their chosen sport. 

Relationship: 

Staff should promote relationships with participants that are based on openness, honesty, 

trust and respect. They must not engage in behaviour with a participant that is abusive or 

inappropriate. They must respond to any concerns about a child's welfare and work in 

partnership with their organisation, in the child's best interests. 

Responsibilities: 

Staff must demonstrate professional behaviour at all times to promote a positive role model 

for the children and young people they are working with. Staff must ensure that the children 

and young people are provided with a safe environment, which minimises risk to them. 

Equality: 

All staff must demonstrate commitment to respecting differences between both staff and 

participants in terms of their gender, race, ethnicity, disability, culture, and religious belief 

system. 

Any school (staff, parents or participants) who do not abide by the Code of Conduct and 

Fair Play Charter will in the 1 st instance have 3 points deducted AND if they persist with 

un-sportsmanship behaviour will be disqualified from the competition

Fair Play Charter 

As a participant within the Beds & Luton School Games I will: 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy the experience and have fun! 

Play to the best of my ability 

Act fairly and honestly at all times 

Accept and respect all decisions made by officials 

Praise and encourage others 

As a Team Manager within the Beds & Luton School Games I will: 

 

 

 

 

Ensure that the safety, welfare and enjoyment of young people is my priority 

Teach players to play by the rules and to value their performances, not the results 

Promote fair play 

Show respect for the opponents, and for the officials and their decisions 

As a parent, guardian or spectator within the Beds & Luton School Games I will: 

 

 

 

 

Remember the main aim is for the participants to enjoy the experience and have 

fun! 

Encourage fair play by supporting all players with suitable and appropriate 

communication (verbal and non verbal) 

Respect the officials and the decisions they make 

Acknowledge effort and good performance 

As an official, volunteer or leader within the Beds & Luton School Games I will: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Promote and encourage fair play 

Ensure that the rules are fairly and consistently enforced 

Treat all participants the same 

Be confident in all of my decisions 

Always consider the health, safety and welfare of the players, staff and spectators 

Be polite, acting responsibly and appropriately at all times

Safeguarding Information 

Team Managers and school staff are responsible for their team members at all times during 

the Bedfordshire & Luton School Games events – including supervision, health and safety, 

welfare, behaviour and conduct. 

There must be one designated ‘Team Manager’ for each individual sports team 

For the Summer School Games Team managers are to wear an ID badge distributed at 

registration 

Prior to events 

School Team Managers are required to collect ALL relevant personal information for ALL their 

team’s participants prior to the event, including additional staff members. This will initially 

be directed by your own individual school trip policy. Team Managers MUST have the 

following information with them on the day of the event: 

‣ Individual emergency contact details for parents – including mobile phone contacts. 

‣ Information about the specific care needs of any disabled participant 

‣ Information about any medical condition/allergies their child may have. Consent has 

also been requested for any treatment to be administered (such as anaesthetics) to 

the participant in the event of any illness/accident. 

‣ Photographic and video consent for their team members. Photo and videos will be 

taken at the Bedfordshire & Luton School Games. Any Child not able to be 

photographed must be notified to the organisers at the registration desk. They will 

be given a wristband which MUST BE WORN throughout the day. 

As a team manager you will 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remember that children participate for FUN 

Applaud effort as well as success 

Respect the official’s decision even if you don’t agree with them 

Appreciate good play or effort from whatever team or school it comes from 

Encourage the children to respect the opposition and officials 

Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour 

Ensure the parents of your students abide by the spectator code of conduct 

FIRST AID – schools must bring with them a first aid kit to cover minor accidents – if an 

accident occurs that requires further treatment please speak to the event manager. 

Should there be any safeguarding concerns please follow the procedures 

– notify the Specific Sport Organiser who will contact the Event Manager 

Or call to speak to the designated Welfare Officer 

Graham Simpson 07977 433153

School Games Value and 

Team Colour 

Partnership School Games Value Team Colour 

Luton 1 Teamwork Navy 

Luton 2 Teamwork Royal Blue 

Dunstable and Houghton Regis Honesty Orange 

Leighton & Linslade Passion Purple 

Redborne Determination Red 

East Beds Self-Belief Lime Green 

Bedford & Kempston Respect Bright Pink 

North Beds Respect Light Pink 

Passion Giving it 100%, putting your heart and soul into whatever you are doing and never 

giving up. Care about what you do and the people around you, and approach each opportunity with 

enthusiasm and positivity. 

Self-Belief You’ve got to believe to achieve. Have the self-belief and confidence to succeed and 

reach your personal best. 

Honesty With others and with yourself. Have the courage to do the right thing. Be truthful 

and promote fairness in every situation. 

Respect for the referee, for the opposition, for your team mates, for yourself and for The 

Game. Accepting victory and defeat with grace, treating others politely and with understanding. 

Respect every day, in everything you do and for everyone around you. 

Teamwork Treat everyone equally, support each other and work together to have fun and 

achieve. Celebrate each other’s success. Be a good friend and a positive team player in school, sport 

and life. 

Determination Keep going no matter what. Determination is about the journey you go on to push 

yourself and achieve your dreams. Have the mental strength and the self-discipline to overcome 

obstacles, commit to your goals and keep working every day to become the very best you can be. 

Don’t hold back!

Beds and Luton School Games Team 

Gill Morrow 

County Finals Event Manager 

schoolgames@teambedsandluton.co.uk 

Paul Blunt 

Vicki Dockerill 

Kelly Rolfe 

Stewart Seymour 

TBC 

TBC 

SGO East Beds 

Paul.blunt@renhold.beds.sch.uk 

SGO Luton 

vdockerill@denbighhigh.co.uk 

SGO Bedford & North Beds 

Kelly.rolfe@mybiddenham.com 

SGO Leighton Linslade 

seymours@vandyke.cbeds.co.uk 

SGO Dunstable & Houghton Regis 

SGO Redborne

General Rules and Format for Competitions 

 

 

 

 

For all School Games competitions students may not play in 2 age groups in one 

sport (eg they cannot play in the year 7 rounders team and the year 8 rounders team) 

OR in both genders in a sport 

Once you have qualified through to the county finals you will receive a confirmation 

email 2 weeks before the event. Information can also be found on the CSP website 

(www.teambedsandluton.co.uk/level-3-school-games-county-fina) where you will find 

a reminder of all of the following information 

o Confirmation letter with times and venue 

o Rules and format 

o Risk Assessment 

o Safeguarding Information 

o Team sheet – please bring this with you on the day to hand in as part of the 

registration process on arrival 

Where a Level 2 qualifying competition takes place less than 2 weeks before the 

county final your SGO will provide you with all the details 

Please confirm you attendance for the county finals at least 48 hours before the day 

We will try to use young leaders where possible to officiate at the competitions – 

however it may not always be possible and teachers may be asked to officiate

DATE 

Team Sheet 

SPORT 

Name of School: ______________________________________________ 

Name of Team Manager:________________________________________ 

Name 

Year Group 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

*Please indicate the number of children who are on the SEND register ______________ 

*Please indicate the number of children who are BAME__________________________ 

I have read and made my pupils aware of the code of conduct for the day 

Signed:______________________________________________________ 

I give permission for my pupils to have their photo and / or video taken during the event 

and for it to be used on the team Beds&Luton website and twitter account. 

Signed: ________________________________________________________________ 

THIS SHEET IS TO BE HANDED IN COMPLETED ON ARRIVAL ON DATE

ATHLETICS (INCLUSIVE) 

Squad Information 

Teams consist of 8 children all of whom are on the SEND register 

Year groups 

Secondary (year 7 -11) 

Gender 

Mixed 

COMPETITION FORMAT 

The Inclusive Athletics competition format allows each team to rotate around a set of 5 

standard Sportshall Field events with each athlete completing each event. There are 

appropriate adaptations provided for each of England Athletics 4 specified Disability Groups. 

- Chest Push 

- Soft Javelin 

- Speed Bounce 

- Standing Long Jump 

- Hi-Stepper 

There will be a team relay to finish.

ATHLETICS (QUADKIDS) 


Teams consist of 8 children (4 boys & 4 girls) 

Year groups 

Year 3&4 and Year 5&6 

Gender 

Mixed 


QuadKids is a team based competition where each child completes four events. 

The four events for Years 3&4 teams are as follows: 

 

 

 

 

50m sprint 

400m run 

Standing long jump 

Mini vortex howler throw (run ups are allowed) 

The four events for Years 5&6 teams are as follows: 

 

 

 

 

75m sprint 

600m run 

Standing long jump 

Mini vortex howler throw (run ups are allowed) 

Teams for all age groups are to consist of 4 boys and 4 girls. They will compete as a team 

with the scores over the four events added together to give the team score. 

SCORING 

Each athlete competes in all 4 events. The time or distance for each event is measured against 

a standard points scoring table and the better the performance the higher the points scored. 

The points from each event are added together to give the aggregate points or QuadKids 

score for that athlete. If an athlete misses an event or in the case of a race does not finish 

they score zero points. 

If an athlete completes an event but records a time or distance below the lower end of the 

points scale, they receive the minimum 10 point score for that event. If an athlete records a 

time or distance above the upper end of the points scale, they will be given the maximum 100 

points.

ATHLETICS (SPORTSHALL) 

Squad Information Year 3&4 

Teams will ideally have 15 boys and 15 girls, but a minimum of 9 boys and 9 girls is essential 

Gender 

Mixed 


Each athlete may compete in a maximum of two track and two field events. 

Track Events: 

1 + 1 Lap Relay - Each team requiring two boys and two girls 


1 + 1 Lap Hurdles Relay - Each team requiring two boys and two girls 

Obstacle Relay - Each team requiring four boys and four girls 

Over / Under Relay - Each team requiring four boys and four girls 

4 x 1 Lap Relay - Each team requiring four boys and four girls 

Field Events: 

Chest Push - Each team requiring three boys and three girls 

Soft Javelin - Each team requiring three boys and three girls 

Speed Bounce - Each team requiring three boys and three girls 

Standing Long Jump - Each team requiring three boys and three girls 

Five Strides - Each team requiring three boys and three girls 

Vertical Jump - Each team requiring three boys and three girls 


Teams will ideally have 15 boys and 15 girls, but a minimum of 9 boys and 9 girls is essential. 

Gender 

Mixed 


Each athlete may compete in a maximum of two track and two field events. 

Track Events: 



6 Lap Paarlauf - Each team requiring two boys and two girls 

Obstacle Relay - Each team requiring four boys and four girls 

Over / Under Relay - Each team requiring four boys and four girls 

4 x 1 Lap Relay - Each team requiring four boys and four girls

Field Events: 

Chest Push - Each team requiring three boys and three girls 

Soft Javelin - Each team requiring three boys and three girls 

Speed Bounce - Each team requiring three boys and three girls 

Standing Long Jump - Each team requiring three boys and three girls 

Standing Triple Jump - Each team requiring three boys and three girls 

Vertical Jump - Each team requiring three boys and three girls 


Teams should consist of a minimum of 5 athletes and a maximum of 8 

Gender 

Girls and Boys 


Each athlete may compete in a maximum of three track* and two field events. 

(*NB track includes relays) 

Track Events: 

2 Lap Individual Race - Each team requiring two athletes 

4 Lap Individual Race - Each team requiring two athletes 

8 Lap Paarlauf - Each team requiring two athletes 

6 Lap Individual Race - Each team requiring one athlete 

Obstacle Relay - Each team requiring four athletes 

4 x 2 Lap Relay - Each team requiring four athletes 

Field Events: 

Shot - Each team requiring two athletes 

Speed Bounce - Each team requiring two athletes 

Standing Long Jump - Each team requiring two athletes 

Standing Triple Jump - Each team requiring two athletes 

Vertical Jump - Each team requiring two athletes 

A full detailed description and explanation of the events can be found in the Aviva Sportshall 

handbook or by visiting www.sportshall.org. 

SCORING 

Each athlete will be allowed two attempts at each field event and track events will be run 

once. The best throw, jump and track time will be scored as the winner. 

Competitions are scored based on points awarded for places in each event. Points may vary 

depending on SSP competitions but a general scoring card will be 30pts – 1 st , 28pts – 2 nd , 

26pts – 3 rd , 24pts – 4 th , 22pts – 5 th , 20pts – 6 th etc. 

In the Years 3&4 and 5&6 competitions, schools will compete together as one team. In the 

Year 7 and Year 8 competitions, there will be separate competitions for year groups and 

genders.

BADMINTON 


Minimum of 4, maximum of 5 

Year groups 

Year 7/8, Year 9, Year 10/11 

Gender 

Girls and Boys 

Equipment (schools need to bring to the competition) 

Badminton rackets and practice shuttlecocks 

Team sheets 


Teams consist of five players (single sex) with any four taking part in each match. The fifth 

player can be used in any match and not just as a reserve in case of injury. Each of the players 

needs to be seeded 1 – 4. These seeds will determine the games and order of playing. 

Match Structure – Each match between schools will consist of five games: 2 x singles and 

3 x doubles games as shown below, with each player playing two games; 

Game 1 - Singles (Ranked 1 player) 

Game 2 - Doubles (Ranked 3 & 4 players) 

Game 3 - Singles (Ranked 2 player) 

Game 4 - Doubles (Ranked 1 & 3 players) 

Game 5 - Double (Ranked 2 & 4 players) 

At the end of the match both team managers must confirm and sign the score sheet before 

submitting this to the results table. 

SCORING 

Each game will be scored to a maximum of 21 points. There is no extended scoring – games 

do not have to be won by 2 clear points. (a game can be won 21-20) 

The winning team will be the team with the most matches won, if a draw the winner will be 

the team with the most games won.

BASKETBALL 


Maximum of 10 in a squad (5 in a team) 

Year groups 

Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10/11 

Gender 

Boys and Girls 


Basketballs and bibs 


Teams will be single sex and made up of up to ten players, of which only five are permitted 

on court at one time. 

Games shall consist of 2 halves against a running clock (time dependent on number of teams 

and facility available). If two courts are being used, a single running clock may simultaneously 

coordinate both courts to start and finish at the same time. 

Timeouts will be 1 min in duration where the running clock is stopped. Referee to utilise 

discretion and allow player to complete free throws if central timeout is called during the foul 

shot process. Otherwise each team is permitted to have one time out of one minute per half 

although this may be removed if time does not allow. 

Games will be started with a jump ball in the centre circle and time begins when the ball has 

been tipped by a jumping player. Possession arrow to be noted by referee and table official 

to determine subsequent possessions i.e. beginning of 2 nd half and possible overtime. Second 

half will commence with a side line ball on the half way line. 

After a basket, the opponents will be given the ball to make a throw in from any point behind 

the baseline. 

Once a team gains possession of the basketball they have 24 seconds to attempt a shot. 

Subsequently, if they fail to do so possession will be awarded to the opposition. 

Within the 24 second shot clock a team must advance the ball over the halfway line within 8 

seconds. 

On a side line or end line situation, once handed the ball by the referee a team has 5 seconds 

to inbound the ball. 

Players may be substituted at any time on a dead ball. 

The three second rule applies; Offensive players are not permitted to spend more than 3 

seconds in the ‘key’ at any one time. Players get another 3 seconds every time they re-enter 

the lane after exiting or when a shot is attempted.

Half court man to man defences only at Year 7. Zone defence is not permitted in any U13 or 

U14 games. Any defence style is allowed at the U16 age group. 

If any violation is committed, the non offending team will gain possession of the ball and re 

start the game from a throw-in from the side line. 

Violations include: 

 

 

 

 

 

Deliberately kicking the ball or striking it with a fist 

Knocking the ball out of court 

‘Over and back’ halfway line violation. 

Dribbling with two hands on the ball at once or letting the ball come to rest then 

continuing to dribble (Double Dribble). 

Running with the ball (Travelling). 

A personal foul involves personal contact with an opponent, if this occurs in the act of 

shooting, two free throws are allowed - otherwise it is sideline ball to the opposing team. 

Each team is allowed 5 team fouls in each period, i.e. a penalty will apply on the 6 th team foul. 

Once a player has 5 personal fouls he/she takes no further part in the game. 

If the score is tied at the end of regulation time a free throw ‘shootout’ will decide the result 

of the game 

Year 10&11 boys games will be played with a size 7 ball, year 10&11 girls, Year 9 and Year 8 

boys games will be played with a size 6 basketball and Year 7 (boys & girls) and year 8 and 

year 9 girls games need to be played with a size 5 ball. 

SCORING 

A basket scored from the field, outside of the arc is 3 points and everything scored inside the 

arc is 2 points. 

Any baskets scored from a free throw after a foul are 1 point each. 

CLOTHING 

All players need to wear numbered shirts and numbers need to be visible to the referees to 

call fouls.

BOCCIA 


Maximum of 5 in a squad (3 in a team). All team members must be on the SEND register. 

Year groups 

Open 

Gender 

Mixed 


The game will be played in teams of three, although schools may bring squads of five, which 

can be rotated between games. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The side playing red throws the first jack. The captain chooses the player on their 

side to play the jack. The jack must cross the ‘V’ line to be in play. 

The player who propels the jack ball also plays their team’s first coloured ball. A player 

from the opposing side then propels their first coloured ball. 

The side furthest from the jack must play until they either manage to get closer to the 

jack, or run out of balls. The side with remaining balls then propels them. 

The end is completed when all balls from both sides have been played (all 13 balls). 

If the ball rolls out of bounds, that ball is no longer included in that end. 

The blue side starts the second end. 

Balls can be propelled in any manner providing the player has direct contact on 

releasing the ball – players can throw, roll or kick the ball or send it down a ramp. 

Pupils can be seated or standing to propel the balls as long as they are behind the 

delivery line. 

Eventually each player throws two balls corresponding to their team colour, red or 

blue. 

The number of ends played is determined by the amount of time available. 

After all ends have been completed, the winning side is the team with the higher 

accumulative score from all ends. 

SCORING 

 

 

An end is scored by awarding one point for every ball of the same colour closer to the 

jack than the nearest opposing coloured ball. 

After both ends have been completed, the winning side is the team with the higher 

accumulative score from all ends.

CHEERLEADING 


No limit on squad size 

Year groups 

Year 1 – Year 13 

Gender 

Mixed 


There will be two competitions – a pom dance and a stunt competition. 

Pom Dance Competition 

The competition will be a Pom Dance Competition and each team will be required to perform: 

 

 

A chant or cheer before the routine 

Followed by dance routine to music of your choice (this may encompass a variety of 

styles from Jazz, Funk, Pop, Hip-hop etc) - all squads must provide their own CD with 

backup, which must be clearly labelled. 

Compulsory Elements 

 

 

 

1 cheer or 1 chant and a dance routine with Cheer Arm Motions. 

Poms must be used by participants at some point during the routine (optional for 

males). 

Stunts, Pyramids, Tumbling and Acrobatics are prohibited. 

Acrobatics 

PROHIBITED: Forward or back rolls, handstands, cartwheels. Any move where the weight of 

the performer is on their hands and the hips rotate/come up straight over the head without 

the support of one or both feet. 

ALLOWED: Side rolls, back bends, modified hand-stand (hips are momentarily less than 

vertical with the shoulders), break dance moves such as "the worm", neck stand (candle). 

Stunting 

PROHIBITED: Any move where the body weight is supported by another person, without the 

performers foot/feet touching the ground. (i.e. Thigh stand, all lifts, leap frog etc). 

ALLOWED: Pulling the Cheerleader up from a sitting/crouching position on the ground. 

Assisted jumps, leaning on another Cheerleader with at least one foot on the ground. 

There is no limit on the number of participants and teams can be boys, girls or mixed teams. 

School entries however are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Stunt Competition 

This competition is open to schools that have experience of performing stunts in their 

cheerleading routines. 

Mats will be provided for schools to perform their routines. Clean indoor trainers may be 

worn on the mats. 

SCORING 

Pom Dance Competition 

The team performance will be marked out of 80 points (up to 10 in each category) and will 

be awarded in the following areas: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cheer/Chant/Sideline 

Arm motions 

Choreography 

Jumps 

Transitions 

Timing and Synchronisation 

Execution 

Entertainment Value 

Stunt Competition 

Scoring will be out of 100 points, (up to 10 in each category) and will be awarded in the 

following areas: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cheer/Chant/Sideline 

Stunts 

Pyramids 

Jumps 

Tumbling 

Dance 

Arm Motions 

Formations 

Expression 

Transitions, speed 

Timing & Synchronisation 

Difficulty 

CLOTHING 

Schools do not have to wear specific uniform although teams are encouraged to all dress the 

same, whether this is in PE kit or similar sporting attire. Any shoes worn must be clean indoor 

trainers.

CRICKET 


Maximum squad size of 10 (8 in a team) 

Year groups 

Year 3&4 

Gender 

Mixed (4 boys and 4 girls in a team) 



Year groups 

Year 5&6 

Gender 




Year groups 

Year 7&8 

Gender 

Mixed (4 boys and 4 girls in a team) (2 SEND students in the team) 


Kwik Cricket (Years 3&4) - Teams will consist of 8 players who will all be actively involved 

in the game although squads of 10 can be brought to competitions. The 8 players must be 4 

boys and 4 girls as set by the ECB. 

Each player will bat one at a time and will face 6 bowls from the same bowler. 

Batting: 

 

 

 

 

Teams will start the competition with 100 runs which they can add to with runs or 

have runs deducted if players are out. 

2 runs will be deducted every time a player is out (bowled, caught or hit wicket). 

Players do not swap; they face all 6 bowls before they change over. 

A player will score a run by hitting the ball and sliding their bat between two cones set 

up 5 metres away from the stumps and returning to their wicket. To score two runs, 

a player must run to the other set of cones sliding their bat between them.

Players can run as many times as they wish after each shot. 

A player can run whether they hit the ball or not. 

Once a player has faced 6 bowls they swap with another player in their team and join 

the back of the queue. 

After the 6 th ball the fielding team needs to get the ball back to the bowler who lifts 

the ball above their head standing in the bowler’s box. Once the bowler has done this 

no more runs can be scored. 

If a player is half way through a run when the bowler lifts the ball that run will not be 

counted, only completed runs will score on the last ball. 

The number of balls bowled may vary depending on local rules and also time allocated 

for the competition. Some events may limit bowls to a maximum of 4 per bowler. 

Fielding / Bowling: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each player on the fielding team must bowl one over consisting of 6 balls. 

Players must bowl to players of the same gender. 

A marker cone square about 10 metres away from the stumps will be the bowlers area. 

Underarm bowls only and these can be as fast or as slow as the bowler wishes. 

Wicket keepers must be at least 2 metres behind the stumps. 

All fielders must return the ball to the bowler as soon as they can; the bowler is the 

only player allowed to stump the batter out. 

Fielders can catch out batters. 

The bowlers can bowl their next ball as soon as they have the ball in their hand - they 

do not have to wait for the batter to return from their runs. 

A no-ball and 2 runs will be awarded to the batting team if the bowlers bowl bounces 

more than twice or if a ball goes above the batsman’s waist height. 

A batter cannot be dismissed from a no ball. 

A no-ball will be an award of two runs to the batting team plus any additional runs but 

no extra balls will be bowled at the end of the over except in the last over of the 

innings. 

A ball passing outside of the batting crease and not struck by the batter shall be called 

wide 

The wide shall count as two runs plus any additional runs but no extra balls will be 

bowled at the end of the over except in the last over of the innings. 

Kwik Cricket (Years 5&6 and Years 7&8) - Teams will consist of 8 players who will all be 

actively involved in the game although squads of 10 can be brought to competitions. There 

will both a boys and girls competition for Years 5&6. 

Years 7&8 is mixed competition and teams will consist of 4 boys and 4 girls with a minimum 

of 2 SEND students. Any boys taking part in this competition cannot take part in the year 7 

and year 8 cricket hardball competition 

The boundaries will be 20 yards from the wicket where space is permitted and wickets 16 

yards apart. 

Batting: 

 

 

 

 

Each player is to be paired up and each pair will face 2 overs consisting of 6 bowls an 

over. A new pair come into bat after the second, fourth and sixth overs. 

Each team start with 200 runs. 

Each time a batter is out the team will be deducted 5 runs off of their score and the 

other player of the pair faces the next ball. 

Players can be bowled, caught, run out, stumped and hit wicket to be out. There is no 

LBW rule unless the umpire feels the player deliberately blocks the ball with a leg or 

foot.

Runs can be scored the normal way including byes which will be awarded with 2 runs 

per bye. Wide balls and no-balls are scored as byes and no extra ball will be bowled 

at the end of the over unless it is the final over. Any runs scored from a no-ball are 

additional to the byes. 

At the end of the two overs the pair of batters retire and a new pair of players come 

into bat. 


 

 

 

Each fielder must bowl one over which must be over-arm. 

All bowling will take place from one end only. 

Fielders do not need to rotate round fielding positions and no fielder is allowed within 

5 metres of the batters apart from the wicket keeper. 

For all kwik cricket competitions, full rules can be found at 

www.ecb.co.uk/development/kids/kwik-cricket/. 

Hardball Cricket (Year 7 & Year 8) – Teams consist of 11 players including a wicket keeper 

and nominated captain who are responsible for batting order and fielding positions. 

Matches will consist of one innings per team. 

Batting: 

 

 

 

 

Normal cricket scoring shots apply, including boundary 4’s and 6’s. 

A batter has to retire once they reach 25 runs, but their final scoring shot applies in 

full i.e. hitting a boundary 4 when on 24 gives a player a score of 28 retired. 

A retired player may resume when only one batter remains. 

There is no limit to the number of balls faced by one batsman. 


The team will bowl a maximum of 15 overs per innings / minimum of 8 overs depending 

on time and light available. 

At least 6 of the 11 fielders must bowl at least one over. 

No fielder in the competition shall be allowed to field closer than 11 yards (10 

metres) from the middle stump at the strikers end, except behind the wicket on the 

off side, until the batsman has played the ball. These distances apply even if the 

fielder is wearing a helmet. 

No bowler shall bowl more than 20% of the total number of overs in any innings. 

ECB Fast Bowling Guidelines shall apply in all matches. 

No bowler is permitted to bowl more than 3 over’s throughout the match. 

The wicket keeper is also not permitted to bowl an over. 

Batters can be bowled, caught, stumped, hit wicket and run out as normal cricket 

rules. 

Wides: 

 

 

If the ball passes either side of the wicket sufficiently wide to make it virtually 

impossible for the striker to play a normal cricket stroke from his/her normal stance 

the umpire should call and signal. 

The penalty for a wide shall be 2 runs plus any further runs accruing from the delivery. 

The ball shall not be re-bowled, except in the final over of each innings.

No Ball: 

 

 

The penalty for a no-ball shall be 2 runs plus any runs accruing from the delivery. 

The ball shall not be re-bowled, except in the final over of each innings. 

SCORING 

In each version of the game, the team with the most runs following the completion of both 

innings is the winner. In the event of the scores being level, the team to have lost fewer 

wickets will be the winner.

CYCLING 


6 in a team 

Year group 

Year 6 

Gender 

3 Boys and 3 Girls 


Cycle helmets if possible 

There will be an inclusive competition and mainstream competition 

PROGRAMME – 2 hours of racing including prize presentation 

1. Sprints – approx. 80 metres length 

3 girls waves then 3 boys waves. 

Fastest at the front. Finishers come back to start to hand over bikes. 

Each wave races once and riders gain points according to finish position 

Points for each school added towards overall team score. 

Skills required: starting, riding at speed in a straight line in close proximity to other 

riders, possibly changing gear, braking and exiting course to slow down and stop safely. 

2. Endurance – over a 3-minute entry level MTB course 

Heats – Half the girls race, then remaining girls race. 

Then, half the boys race then the remaining boys race. 

Top 6 in each heat go to final, remainder to minor final. 

Minor Final points for every rider –TOP TWO MOVE UP INTO FINAL 

Major Final points for every rider 

Points for each school added towards Team score. 

At the starts each team lines up in their lane with highest ranked rider at the front. 

Skills required: starting, riding at speed in a straight line in close proximity to other riders, 

changing gear, possibly brief climbing and descending, overtaking riders, cornering, braking 

and exiting course to stop safely.

DANCE 


No limit on squad size 

Year group 

Years 3-6 

Gender 

Mixed 

Competition Format 

The competition will be open to pupils in years 3 to 6. 

Teams will be required to perform a pre-planned dance routine. Please note, staff are 

permitted to prompt their team during the routine. 

The theme for the competition is Street Dance and teams can perform to any music that fits 

in with this theme. Music must be suitable for the age group. Profanities and referrals of a 

sexual, violent or racial nature are not allowed. 

The routine should last between 2 to 3 minutes. All schools must bring their own music on 

CD (clearly marked with the name of the school). 

Teams should consist of a maximum of 12 performers and teams can be boys, girls or mixed 

teams. 

Scoring 

All team performances will be marked out of 50 points (up to 10 in each category) will be 

awarded in the following areas: 

 

 

 

 

 

Choreography 

Timing & Synchronisation 

Transition/Flow of routine 

Execution 

Energy/Effort/Entertainment Value 

Clothing 

Schools do not have to wear specific uniforms although schools are encouraged to wear outfits 

or dress the same, whether this is in PE kit or similar sporting attire. Props can also be used 

to enhance the dances.

DODGEBALL 



Year groups 

Year 5/6, Year 7/8, U16 boys, U19 boys, U19 girls 

Gender 

5/6 & 7/8 mixed 


Dodgeballs 


Dodgeball has teams of six although schools can have squads up to eight. A minimum of 2 

girls must be on court at the start of each game. 

Matches to consist of 5 x 2 minute games (may vary depending on time available at local 

rounds). 

 

 

 

The game starts with a signal from the referee. There are three dodge balls in the 

central “Dead Zone” and three members of each team have to race from opposing 

sides to pick them up first. 

The balls are then passed to the back of the court before throwing commences. 

A player is out if: 

o 

o 

o 

o 

o 

o 

They get hit by the ball (without it bouncing) on the body (inc. clothes), but not 

the head. 

An opposing player catches a thrown ball 

They step into the “Dead Zone” 

If they touch a boundary line or anything beyond it 

A player tries to block a thrown ball with a ball in possession but that ball is 

knocked out of their hands 

If the referee says so (no form of arguing is allowed) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Players can use a ball in possession to block a thrown ball. 

A player can return to the game if a team mate catches an opponent’s throw. Players 

return in the order they were knocked out. 

If a player is out and gets brought back on, they have to enter from the back of the 

court, if not they are still out. 

If someone gets hit but then the ball is caught by a different team member before it 

hits any other surface the person who gets hit stays in and the thrower stays in. 

A game is won by knocking out all the opposition players or by having more players 

left at the end of the game. 

The ball return line is halfway up each half. 

Substitutions are allowed between games only.

SCORING 

The only scoring is to count the number of players left at the end of each game. This 

determines the winner. The team with the highest number of games at the end of 5 games 

wins the match.

FOOTBALL 



Year groups 

Year 5/6 and Year 7/8 

Gender 

Girls 


Footballs and a set of bibs 


Girls – Year 5&6 / 7&8 - Teams must consist of 7 players on the pitch at one time including 

a goal keeper. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the start of the game one team kicks off from the centre circle to begin the game. 

After half time the other team then kicks off to start the second half. Kickoff is also 

taken from the centre after a goal has been scored. 

Goal keepers have an area where they are able to handle the ball although any 

handling of a ball outside of their area will result in a free kick to the opposition. 

Players are not restricted to where they can go on the pitch. 

Pass back rules apply and if a keeper picks up a pass from their own player a free kick 

will be awarded from where they picked up the ball or on the edge of the area if inside 

the area. 

If a goal keeper saves the ball they can kick the ball out of their hands, goal kicks are 

from the edge of the keeper’s area. 

The football is allowed to travel above head height. 

Throw-ins from the touch line are to be over head throws. 

There are no off sides against attacking players. 

Corners will apply if a defending team kicks the ball over the goal line. 

Free kicks will be awarded for fouls, hand balls, obstructions and sliding tackles. 

Free kicks are all direct and should be at least five yards away. 

Substitutions can be made by a team at any stage of the game with the permission 

from the referee.

All games played to standard football rules. Rules can be found in the ESFA handbook or 

further information can be found at - http://www.esfa.co.uk. 

CLOTHING 

Each player must be in their school’s football kit and appropriate footwear depending on the 

surface. No studded boots or blades may be worn on astro-turf. 

Shin pads must be worn and goal keepers must wear padded shirts, shorts and gloves if 

available to them. If there is a colour clash, the second named team must wear bibs.

GOLF 


Teams of 10 (2 SEND in the team) 

Year groups 

Year 5/6 

Gender 

5 Boys and 5 Girls 


Tri Golf (Year 5&6) - Each team will consist of 10 students – 5 boys and 5 girls. Two 

members of the team must be SEND. 

Teams will be required to complete up to 8 golf skills based stations. The skill stations focus 

on putting and chipping skills. Stations may include: 

Bullseye – Chip the ball in the air aiming at the centre of the target. Balls should not be 

collected until all balls have been hit and a command has been given. 

Dominoes – Eight cones of different colours are laid out in a straight line away from the player. 

Players try to roll the ball with the putter to hit the cone nearest to them, if the player hits the 

cone they collect it. The team continues until all cones are hit.

Drive for Show, Putt for Dough – Chip the ball over the river and score by putting the ball into 

the hoop. 

Finders Keepers – Putt the ball towards the cones, the first cone the ball hits, the player 

collects with the ball and returns it to the team. If all cones are hit within the time limit scatter 

again and continue. 

Grand National – Chip the ball in the air over the ‘fences’ made from cones in turn to score 

points.

Tunnel Ball – Putt the ball down the tunnel towards the hoop without hitting any cones. 

Choose which tee you would like to play from – blue, yellow or white. The furthest tees will 

reward you with more points. 

Zone Ball – Try and roll the ball as straight as you can towards the yellow cone. The closer 

you get to it, the more points you will receive. 

Down the Middle – Players start from the white cones and try to strike the ball in between the 

lines of green cones (fairway) and over blue cones (river) in turn

SCORING 

Pupils / Schools accumulate points as they travel around different stations and the school with 

the highest accumulated points after all stations are completed is deemed the winner.

GYMNASTICS 


Teams of 6 

Year groups 


Gender 

Mixed (teams must have at least 1 boy and 1 girl) 


British Gymnastics suggest that all teams are made up of school gymnasts although any 

gymnasts taking part in the local competitions cannot attend a community club for more than 

2 hours per week. 

The routine stage of the competition will follow the below moves. Each team has to include 

all of the compulsory moves and 4 of the optional moves. 

Year 1 & 2 Event: 

Body Management / Floor Exercise 

 

 

 

 

Teams (all 6 pupils) will perform a joint floor routine to a piece of music of their 

choice that is between 1min-1.5mins long (music may contain vocals). 

The routine will comprise of 4 compulsory elements and 6 optional elements all 

taken from Key Steps, Step 1, Body Management & Floor Exercise. 

The elements should be performed in combination with linking movements. 

Every pupil within the team performs each of the same 10 elements. Each element 

that the pupils perform may be shown either, at the same time, in cannon, one half 

of the team and then the other etc, throughout the routine. 

 

A matted area approximately 6m x 6m will be used. 

Compulsory Body Management / Floor Elements (4 elements): 

Stretch Jump and Landing (Step 1-Floor exercise No.20-22) 

One foot Stand hold for 3seconds (Step 1-Floor exercise No.18-19) 

Rocking on back x 3 to Stand (Step 1-Floor exercise No.12-14) 

Straddle Sit hold for 3 seconds (Step 1-Body Management No.4) 

Optional Body Management / Floor Elements (6 elements): 

Group A (choose 2 from this group) 

Side to Side Rebound Jumps x 10 (Step 1-Body Management No.1)

Broad Jump (Step 1-Body Management No.9) 

Step Turn (Step 1-Floor exercise No.15-17) 

Group B (choose 2 from this group) 

Tucked Dish hold for 3 seconds (Step 1-Body Management No.2) 

Back Support hold for 3 seconds (Step 1-Body Management No.3) 

Arch hold for 3 seconds (Step 1-Body Management No.5) 

Front Support hold for 3 seconds (Step 1-Body Management No. 

Group C (choose 2 from this group) 

Vault 

Right Splits, Box Splits or Left Splits hold for 3 seconds 

(Step 1-Body Management No.7) 

Shoulder Flexibility hold for 3 seconds (Step 1-Body Management No.8) 

¾ Forward Roll (Step 1-Floor exercise No.1-5) 

Teddy Bear Roll (Step 1-Floor exercise No.6-8) 

 

 

All pupils will individually perform a vault taken from Key Steps, Step 1 (Vault B 

recommended). Pupils will only be allowed one attempt at Vault B. 

o Two or three step approach, squat onto bench. Walk along bench and 

with feet together at end of bench perform a straight jump off. (Step 1 

– Vault ‘B’) 

For the Vault a bench with a mat at the end will be used. 

ALL MOVES ARE SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING DIAGRAMS AND BOTH THE DIAGRAMS AND 

COACHING POINTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE KEYS STEPS GYMNASTICS RESOURCE PACK. 


Body Management / Floor Exercise 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 pupils from the team will perform individual body management exercises (no 

music) as shown in Key Steps, Step Two, Body Management. 

The remaining 3 pupils from the team will perform individual floor exercises (no 

music) as shown in Key Steps, Step Two, Floor Exercise. 

It is the team manager’s decision which pupils perform which of the two events 

(floor exercise and body management). 

A matted area approximately 1m x 6m will be used for both exercises. 

Pupils may be judged one at a time or may be asked to perform side by side the 

other two team members, however they will not be judged on their togetherness. 

The routines need to be learnt and must be performed in the correct order with 

no prompting. 

Compulsory Body Management Elements (to be performed in order): 

Single bounce skips with rope x 5 

Dish with one leg out at a time

Towards half lever 

Towards japana 

Arch 

Front support lower to floor 

Splits x 3 

Shoulder flexibility 

Broad ju 

Compulsory Floor Elements (to be performed in order): 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starting position & step forward 

Forward Roll 

Three travelling steps 

Arabesque 

½ Jump Turn 

Backward roll onto knees 

Front support & press up 

Turn through side support 

Shoulder stand, roll to stand 

Pivot and Cartwheel 

Ending position 

Vault 

 

All 6 pupils from the team will individually perform vault taken from Key Steps, Step 

2. There will be the option to compete Vault ‘A’ or Vault ‘B’. Pupils will perform 2 

attempts at their choice of vault with their best score to counting towards the team 

total. 

o A few short running steps to take off springboard and jump to squat on 

box placed lengthways. Stand, walk to end of apparatus and perform 

straight or tucked jump to land on floor mats. (Step 2 – Vault ‘A’) 

o A few short running steps to take off of floor and jump to squat on a 

movement table placed length ways. Stand, walk to end of apparatus 

and perform straight or tucked jump to land on floor mats. N.B. Do not 

use springboard to vault over movement table. (Step 2 – Vault ‘B’) 

 

For Vault ‘A’ approximately a 6m run-up to a 3 layer box placed lengthways with a 

spring board one end and a mat at the other end will be used. 

 

For Vault ‘B’ approximately a 6m run-up to medium height movement table placed 

lengthways with a mat one end will be used. 

ALL MOVES ARE SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING DIAGRAMS AND BOTH THE DIAGRAMS AND 

COACHING POINTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE KEYS STEPS GYMNASTICS RESOURCE PACK. 

CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT 

Suitable clothing is advised for this competition. Shorts and t shirts are ideal and all the events 

will take place with bare feet. Leotards can be worn if participants wish to.

SCORING 


 

Each team will receive a score out of a possible 60 points for their Body 

Management/ Floor Exercise. 10 points per 6-performance areas; the areas are as 

follows: 

o 

o 

o 

o 

o 

o 

Performance of Skills 

Use of Music 

Variation of Group Formations & Levels 

Team Synchronisation 

Use of Connecting Dance Movements 

Overall Presentation of Routine (stretch & ascetics) 

 

 

 

Each of the 6 team members will receive a score out of a possible 10 points for 

their vault, where two vaults are competed the best score will count.. All 6 scores 

will be added to the team total. A maximum of 60 points can be achieved by the 

team on this apparatus. 

Vaulting is judged in 4 phases: flight on, contact with the apparatus, flight off and 

landing. 

Each team will be awarded with a score out of a possible 120 points. 


 

 

 

 

 

 

Each of the 3 team members performing the Body Management routine will receive 

a score out of a possible 10 points. 

Each of the 3 team members performing the Floor Exercise routine will receive a 

score out of a possible 10 points. 

Pupils are judged as individuals so the team will receive a mark out of a possible 

30 points based on each performer being judged out of 10 points. This score is 

based on the performance of their skills e.g. ability to perform the skill, stretch 

before & after skills, straight legs & pointed toes, height in jumps, how long they 

hold the skill for etc. 

Each of the 6 team members will receive a score out of a possible 10 points for 

their vault, where two vaults are competed the best score will count.. All 6 scores 

will be added to the team total. A maximum of 60 points can be achieved by the 

team on this apparatus. 

Vaulting is judged in 4 phases: flight on, contact with the apparatus, flight off and 

landing. 

All the teams’ results from the three events will be added together and each team 

will be awarded a score out of a possible 120 points.

HANDBALL 



Year groups 


Gender 



Handballs and bibs 

COMPETITION FORMAT – U13 Boys & Girls, U15 Boys & Girls 

Teams consist of 7 players (six outfield plus one GK). Squads can consist of up to 14 

players. 

 

 

 

 

Players are interchangeable at any time during the game. 

Only the GK is allowed in the ‘D’ 

Once a goal is scored, play restarts with the conceding team from the centre line 

Contact is allowed 

Ball sizes: U13 girls – Size 0/1. U13 boys – Size 1. U15 girls – Size 1. U15 boys – 

Size 2. 

 

Team must defend in a minimum of 2 lines i.e - Teams are not allowed defend with all 

players standing around the 6m line. 

 

 

 

 

 

Matches should be 10 minutes, straight through with a 5 minute break between 

matches. 

Where more than one court are running; matches should be started at the same time 

but timed separately. 

One referee is required on court that will also be responsible for scoring – This can be 

a teacher/leader or qualified handball referee 

3 points will be awarded for a win, 1 point for a draw and 0 point for a loss. 

In the event of a tie, winners should be decided on goal difference, goals scored and 

then on the result of matches between tied teams

Basic Rules: 

Attacking players 

Allowed Not Allowed Consequence 

Throw and catch the ball 

using hands and arms 

Block or kick the ball 

using the feet 

Free throw to the 

defending team 

Pass the ball to a team 

mate 

Hold the ball for more 

than 3 seconds 



Bounce the ball with 

one hand and catch it 

again 

Take a maximum of 3 steps 

before having to dribble or pass 

Bounce the ball, catch 

it and bounce it again 

Take more than 3 

steps with the ball 





Move outside of the 

goal areas 

Enter the goal areas 

Goalkeeper throw 

Break through the 

defence 

Charge the opponent 

or run into a defender 



Pass the ball in order to 

create a scoring chance 

Keep possession of the ball 

without creating a scoring 

chance 



Defenders 

Use hands and arms to 

block the ball 

Pull or hit the ball out of the 

hands of the attacking player 


attacking team 

Make frontal body contact 

with the attacking player 

Hold the attacking player’s body/ 

shirt. Push, run or jump into them 

Free throw/progressive 

punishment 

Stay outside the goal 

area 

Use the goal area as a 

defensive position 

7m throw 

Stay at least 3m from attacking 

player at a restart throw 

Interfere with an attacking 

player during a restart thrown 

Free throw/progressive 

punishment 

Goalkeepers 

Touch the ball with any part of 

the body inside the goal area 

Take the ball into the goal area 

from outside the 6m line 


attacking team 

Leave the goal without the ball 

and play as an outfield player 

Leave the goal area with the 

ball 


attacking team

Minimum playing area/markings 

Minimum 30m 

6m 

7m 

9m 

Minimum 

16m 

 

Minimum 30m x 16m court with markings as above 

 

3m x 2m goal at each end: suggest igoals or samba goals 

 

Court can be temporarily marked using throw down markers or tape

KURLING 


Maximum of 5 in a squad (4 in a team). All team members must be on the SEND register. 

Year groups 

Open 

Gender 

Mixed 


The game will be played in teams of four (all of which should be SEND) with an optional 5 th 

substitute 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kurling is played on a badminton sized court with each player delivering stones 

corresponding to their team colour (red or blue) towards a target at the opposite end 

of the court 

The distance between the delivery line and the target can be adapted to suit the space 

available. 

Teams take it in turns to deliver the first stone of an end and then alternate between 

colours. An end is completed when all eight stones have been played. 

Stones can be propelled using any part of the body or using a pusher, providing that 

the player is behind the delivery line on releasing the stone. 

Pupils can be seated or standing to propel the stone as long as they are behind the 

delivery line. 

The number of ends played is determined by the amount of time available. 

After all ends have been completed, the winning side is the team with the higher 

accumulative score from all ends. 

SCORING 

 

 

Points are scored by awarding one point for every stone of the same colour which is 

on the target & closer to the centre than the nearest opposing coloured stone. 

At the completion of four/six ends, the points on each end are added together and the 

team with the highest total score wins.

ROUNDERS 



Year groups 

Year 6, Year 7, Year 8 

Gender 

Mixed (yr 6 – minimum of 1 boy and maximum of 5 boys per team) 

Girls (yr 7 & 8) 


Rounders bats and balls (Year 6 – approved softball and Year 7&8 – approved hardball) 


Teams consist of 9 players on the field at once although squads of up to 12 are allowed. 

The aim of rounders is to hit the ball as far as possible using the rounders bat and then run 

around all four posts to score a rounder without getting out. 

Batters 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wait in the backward area well away from fourth post. 

If out, wait in the backward area well away from first post. 

You will have one good ball bowled to you. 

You can take or run on a no ball, but once you reach first post you cannot return. 

You cannot be caught or stumped out at 1 st post on a no ball 

If a batter stops at a post, they must keep contact with that post, with hand or bat. If 

not, the fielding side can stump the following post to put them out. 

You can run on to a post even if it has been previously stumped (you do not score if 

the post immediately ahead has been stumped). e.g. If 3 rd is stumped when the batter 

is between 1 st and 2 nd , then the ball is misfielded going back to the bowler, the batter 

may continue onwards to 3 rd . 

You cannot have two batters at a post. The umpire will ask the first one to run on 

when the second one makes contact. 

At a post, batters do not have to move on for every ball bowled. 

A batter can move on as soon as the ball leaves the bowlers hand, this includes no 

balls. 

A batter must touch fourth post on getting home. 

A batter is out when: 

 

 

 

 

 

Caught (without ball bouncing). 

Foot over front/back line of batting square before missing or hitting a good ball. 

Running inside post (unless obstructed). 

The post a batter is running to is stumped (you cannot stump posts more than one 

ahead of the runner). 

A batter loses contact with post during bowler’s action when the bowler has possession 

in their square.

One batter overtakes another. 

A batter obstructs a fielder (you have right of way on track only). 

Bowlers 

 

When the bowler has the ball in the bowling square any batters on a post cannot move 

on (if you are between posts you can carry on to the next). 

A no-ball will be called if: 

 

 

 

 

 

Not smooth underarm action. 

Ball is above head or below knee. 

Ball bounces on route to batter. 

Is wide or straight at body. 

The bowler’s foot is outside the square during the bowling action. 

COMPETITION TIMINGS 

Games can consist of up to 27 good balls. 

SCORING 

1 rounder is scored if: 

 

 

 

Ball hit and fourth post reached and touched before next ball is bowled. 

Ball hit and fourth post reached on a no ball (you can’t be caught out). 

Backward hit if fourth post reached (batters must stay at first post whilst ball is in the 

backward area). 

½ rounder is scored if: 

 

 

 

 

Fourth post reached without hitting the ball. 

If the ball hit and second post reached and touched before next ball is bowled (if run 

is continued and the batter is out before reaching fourth post, the score doesn’t count). 

A fielder obstructs the batter. 

Two consecutive no-balls to the same batter. 

www.roundersengland.co.uk

ROWING 


4 in a team 

Year groups 

Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, 

Gender 



Each rower will compete in an individual and a team relay event. Each rower will compete the 

following individual times in line with their year group. 

INDIVIDUAL FORMAT 

School year Time National Boys Gold 

Medal target 

National Girls Gold 

Medal target 

7 2 mins 510m 490m 

8 3 mins 810m 750m 

9 4 mins 1,125m 1,020m 

10 5 mins 1,430m 1,275m 

11 6 mins 1,720m 1,540m 

12 & 13 2,000m 7 mins 7mins 45 secs 

Results will be recorded on Row Log – www.rowlog.org allowing all competitors the chance 

to see how they rank nationally. 

DISTANCE / TARGET X 100 = % RESULTS 

TEAM RELAY FORMAT 

Teams of 4 will race over 8 minutes on one rowing machine. All team members must row at 

least once on the machine for at least 500 meters, but can change over as often as they like. 

No outside help is allowed for the teams racing. 

Teams must be made up of the same gender. 

For example: Year 7 boys = 4 boys from year 7 racing for 8 minutes. 

Points will be given for individual races and the team event and an overall school prize will be 

awarded.

SOFTBALL 



Year groups 

Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10/11 

Gender 

6 Boys and 6 Girls per squad 


This competition is for year 9 and 10 pupils and the team must be mixed, with at least 4 

males and 4 females on a team. Teams should consist of 9 players with a maximum of 12 

players in a squad. 

Basic Rules: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are 9 players on a softball team. 

The playing field is divided into the infield and outfield 

The lines between the bases are 60’ apart and when joined they form a diamond 

inside the baseline is known as the infield 

Outside the baseline but inside the playing field is called the outfield. 

Any ball going outside the 1st or 3rd base line is a foul ball (runners cannot advance 

and the batter gets another try unless the ball was caught in the air, which translates 

to an out). 

Bowlers: 

 

 

 

The ball must be thrown underhand. 

Both hands must be on the ball at the start of the pitch. 

Ball must be thrown between knee and shoulder height of the batter if not this is 

called as a ball (4 balls in a row the batter gets a free walk) 

The batter is out if and when: 

 

 

 

three strikes have been called 

a fly ball is caught 

the batter does not stand in the batter’s box 

Base running: 

 

 

 

Runners must touch each base 

Runners cannot run off a base, they must be on base until the ball as left the 

Bowler’s hand 

One base runner cannot pass another base runner that is ahead of them.

TABLE TENNIS 


Teams of 4 

Year groups 

Year 5/6, Year 7/8, Years 9/10/11 

Gender 



Teams consist of four players (single sex) who need to be seeded 1 – 4. These seeds will 

determine the games and order of playing. 

Match Structure – Each match between schools will consist of eight single games. 

Team A v Team B 

1 st Match Player 1 v Player 2 

2 nd Match Player 2 v Player 1 

3 rd Match Player 3 v Player 4 

4 th Match Player 4 v Player 3 





Best of 3 games to 11 points 

Players have to win by 2 clear points 

Alternate serves every 2 points, unless both players have scored 10 points, in which case 

service changes every point 

Toss a coin to decide who serves first, or to start play at either end of the table 

The player serving first in a game receives first in the next game 

After serving for two points the serve swaps to the receiving player for two serves. A good 

serve is when a player rests the ball in the palm of their hand, throws the ball up and hits the 

ball on its way down. The ball then hits the server’s side of the table first then hits the 

opponents side of the table on the diagonal service box. The ball must be served behind the 

back of the table and can bounce anywhere on the receivers side of the table. 

Servers have to stand behind the end of the table when serving; serves cannot be from the 

side of the table. A good return is when the receiver hits the ball back over the net without 

the ball hitting their side of the table and hits anywhere on the opponent’s side of the table. 

White lines are in.

A let is called and the point played again if the serve hits the net after hitting the server’s side 

of the table first and continues to hit their opponent’s side of the table. 

A point is won/lost when a player misses the ball, the ball bounces twice or the ball does not 

land on the table or does not clear the net

TENNIS 


4 in a team 

Year groups 

Year 3/4, Year 5/6, Year 7/8, Year 9/10 

Gender 



Tennis Rackets and balls 


Players with an LTA rating of 8.2 or below are not entitled to compete in these competitions. 

Year 3&4 Tennis Red Structure – Teams are mixed are will consist of 2 boys and 2 girls. 

Each match will consist of four singles games with each player playing their equivalent ranked 

player from the other school. 

Game 1 - Singles (Boy Ranked 1) 


Game 3 - Singles (Girl Ranked 1) 

Game 4 - Singles (Girl Ranked 2) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The first serve is decided by a “toss”. The nominated player serves the first point, it 

then alternates every two points. 

The serve can be hit overarm or underarm and should be hit diagonally, landing in the 

diagonally opposite service box 

When serving, players should stand behind the baseline and the ball must not be 

bounced before being hit 

Players do not change ends. 

Mini tennis nets are used. 

Racquets of 43-58cm are recommended with mini red balls being used. 

Games will be timed and players will play until a whistle is blown. If players are playing 

a point when time is up, players must continue to play that point.

Mini tennis red uses simple numbered scoring (1-0, 2-0, 2-1 etc) rather than traditional 

tennis scoring 

The winning team will be the team which has won the most matches and will receive 

3 points. In the event of a tie, each team will receive 1 point. 

Year 5&6 Tennis Orange Structure – Teams are mixed are will consist of 2 boys and 2 

girls. 

Each match will consist of six games: four singles and two doubles games as shown below, 

with each player playing twice. 



Game 3 - Singles (Girls Ranked 1) 

Game 4 - Singles (Girls Ranked 2) 

Game 5 - Boys Doubles 

Game 6 - Girls Doubles 

 

Year 5&6 will play with Tennis Orange balls on a slightly smaller tennis court with the 

nets lowered. 

 

 

The first serve is decided by a “toss” at the start of the match. The nominated person 

serves for the 1 st point, it then alternates every 2 points. 

When serving, players should stand behind the baseline and the ball must not be 

bounced before being hit 

 

The serve can be hit overarm or underarm and should be hit diagonally, landing in the 

diagonally opposite service box 

 

 

 

Games will be timed and players will play until a whistle is blown. If players are playing 

a point when time is up, players must continue to play that point. 

Mini tennis orange uses simple numbered scoring (1-0, 2-0, 2-1 etc) rather than 

traditional tennis scoring 


3 points. In the event of a tie, each team will receive 1 point.

Year 7&8 Tennis Green Structure - Teams will be single sex with players ranked 1-4. 

Each match will consist of six games: four singles and two doubles games as shown below, 

with each player playing twice. 





Game 5 - Doubles (Boys Ranked 1/3) 

Game 6 - Doubles (Boys Ranked 2/4) 

*This example is for boys, but the girls will play the same format. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green tennis balls will be used. 

The first serve is decided by a “toss”. 

All serving must be over arm. 

Full court is used – lines are per singles and doubles standard matches 

Games will be timed and players will play until a whistle or time is up. If players are 

playing a point when time is up, players must continue to play that point. 

Tie break scoring will be used 


3 points. In the event of a tie, each team will receive 1 point. 

Year 9&10 – the format will be the same as Year 7&8 although standard tennis balls will be 

used.

RISK ASSESMENT FOR BEDS AND LUTON LEVEL 3 SCHOOL GAMES 

2018-2019 

PEOPLE 

ISSUES SAFE / LOW RISK UNSAFE / 

SIGNIFICANT RISK 

PUPILS (P), 

STAFF (S), 

OTHERS (V) 

AFFECTED 

PRECAUTIONS ALREADY TAKEN 

ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS / 

PROCEDURES NEEDED TO MAKE 

SAFE 

CHECKED BY: 

1.Participants: 

• Instructions clear re group/team sizes 

matching ability, size, age, demand of 

activity ? 

• additional supervision required? 

 

 

P 

P,S 

All schools have received 

information regarding the event 

All schools to provide the correct 

pupil : staff ratio. The LOC will also 

be providing staffing at each 

event 

•control/discipline/behaviour issues 

during event outlined and 

communicated? 

 

P,S 

Prior to event all schools to 

receive a code of conduct for 

the event 

• Clear directions communicated to 

schools to ensure: 

• clothing appropriate for activity and 

conditions 

• jewellery and other personal effects 

removed 

• safety equipment/personal 

protection adequate 

• students/performers know routines 

and procedures relevant to event 

• relevant medical conditions made 

known to event staff/officials? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P 

P 

All schools to receive a letter prior 

to the event highlighting what is 

expected in terms of clothing, 

jewellery, equipment and 

programme for the day. 

Schools to ensure that they inform 

the event leader in writing any 

pre-existing medical conditions. 

This will be put in event folder

• Disability Act requirements 

implemented re access and 

involvement in sport for those with 

cognitive, visual, hearing or motor 

impairment? 

 

P,S,V 

n/a 

2.Staffing 

• event staff identifiable to others? 

 

S 

All event staff will be in labelled 

blue polo shirts 

• event staff trained in whatever 

aspects thought necessary and 

briefing planned for day? (e.g. 

emergency evacuation) 

 

S 

All event staff will be briefed prior 

to the event starting and will have 

an event folder with safety 

information for reference 

• efficiency and effectiveness of event 

staff checked? 

 

S 

School Games Makes have all 

been chosen and trained prior to 

the event and all other volunteers 

have been briefed prior to the 

event 

• competence, CRB checks and 

qualifications(if required) of officials 

checked? 

 

S 

All officials have been trained 

prior to the event and either CRB 

/ DBS checked or have 

completed a self declaration 

form 

• all staff, including school staff and 

young leaders, know limits of 

role/responsibility? 

 

S 

This is displayed on the code of 

conduct 

• Measures taken to communicate 

and ensure effective involvement of 

school staff? 

 

 

S 

S 

Information provided to schools 

prior to the event and briefing at 

the start of the competition

• control and discipline adequate by 

all staff involved? 

• effective communication planned 

between event and school staff? 

• insurance cover where needed? 

 

 

S 

P,S,V 

All staff have been given and 

made aware of the code of 

conduct expected of them 

Event staff to introduce 

themselves and give briefing prior 

to competition starting 

Event is covered by Active 

Luton’s public liability insurance 

CONTEXT 

1. Venue 

• appropriate for the event and 

groups involved – parking, access, 

age-related activity areas, spectators, 

marshalling, supervision, security of 

boundaries, equipment etc? 

P,S,V Parking: - sufficient parking is 

available at venues 

Spectators: - this varies from event 

to event – details will be I the 

information letter that goes out to 

schools 

All children are to be informed 

that they must not leave the 

venue and all schools have been 

informed that they are 

responsible for the safety of their 

children 

All schools have the responsibility 

to supervise the whereabouts of 

their own children. During the 

activity event staff will ensure that 

all activity is taking place in a safe 

manner 

Equipment:- All equipment is to 

be checked by event staff to 

ensure safety prior to the start of 

competition 

Venue risk assessment states that 

all areas are fit for purpose and 

event staff to complete

• safe for the purpose it is being used – 

secure footing, protected lighting, runoff 

areas, equipment in good 

condition etc? 

• risk assessments seen/discussed and 

issues identified that are relevant to 

the event and the groups involved ? 

• first aid cover/fire 

regulations/emergency procedures 

and provision discussed and 

checked? 

 

 

 

S 

S 

assessment of area prior to start 

of competition 

Risk assessments seen by all event 

leaders prior to the day and 

discussed in team meeting 

Venue has provided information 

regarding what to do in case of 

fire or emergency. This is in each 

event folder. First Aid is covered 

by teachers. Event leaders to 

ensure that they are fully aware 

of procedures prior to the day 

and to brief school staff and 

pupils on the day in case of fire / 

emergency 

• contingency arrangements if 

outdoor venue/inclement weather? 

 

S 

N/A 

• registration point/s clear, signed and 

do not create bottlenecks? 

 

S 

This will be at the entrance to the 

venue 

• limits of pupil/staff movement within 

the venue identified and 

communicated particularly for any 

participants with disabilities? 

 

S,P 

At the start of each event pupils 

and staff will be briefed as to 

where they are allowed to go 

and school staff must ensure their 

pupils adhere to this. 

• school staff communication with 

event staff considered? 

 

S 

All event staff will be in blue 

labelled polo shirts to ensure that 

they are easily identified for 

school staff 

• re-hydration provision? 

 

P,S,V 

All involved are asked to bring a 

packed lunch and drink with

them. Venue has access to water 

to refill bottles. 

• temperature/weather conditions 

considered and information and 

advice given ? 

 

P,S,V 

All schools have been informed 

that pupils must bring appropriate 

clothing for the event. 

2. Equipment 

• to be used for purpose designed? 

• suitable for the activity/ age group/ 

ability? 

• any quality/quantity/ 

accessibility/storage/handling/retrieval 

issues set out and communicated to 

performers via the schools 

information? 

• checked before use by staff 

/deliverers and performers? 

• Strictly no improvisation? 

• safety/rescue equipment present? 

3.Transport 

• responsibility for organising 

transport clearly identified? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S 

S 

Event briefing to all involved will 

ask that equipment is treated with 

respect. 

Equipment will be checked prior 

to start of activity and safety 

reminders on use of equipment 

will be given as necessary by 

event staff 

All schools are responsible for 

transporting children to and from 

the event. 

ORGANISATION 

1. Purpose/demand of the event 

• purpose/demands appropriate to 

the groups involved? 

 

P,S 

All activities have been planned 

to ensure that pupils can cope 

with what is expected of them 

• age/ability/gender requirements 

discussed with NGBs and LOC, 

communicated to the schools? 

 

P,S 

NGB formats have been followed 

where appropriate and 

frameworks agreed. All schools

2. Approvals 

• local authority/ LOC partners/ 

Schools approved? 

• venue approval following RA? 

• parents/carers (via the schools)? 

 

 

 

P,S 

are aware of competition 

formats. 

All competition planned has 

been approved and agreed by 

the LOC 

Normal Operating Procedures 

have been seen for the venue 

Each school is responsible for 

attaining approval from parents 

to bring their pupils to the event 

3. Activity programme 

• programme matched to age/ability 

range as agreed through LOC and 

schools? 

 

P,S 

Programme has been designed 

to meet a range of ages and 

abilities and has been agreed by 

the LOC and schools 

• schedule provides appropriate 

activity and recovery periods? 

 

P,S 

Each events schedule has been 

planned to ensure that it is 

appropriate for the activity 

involved 

• roles and responsibilities of all staff 

including school staff clearly set out 

and communicated? 

 

S 

All staff involved have a copy of 

the code of conduct and are 

made aware of this prior to 

competition starting 

• Responsibility for supervision/ 

management of groups not active 

at particular times agreed? 

 

P,S 

School staff are aware that they 

are responsible for the supervision 

and safety of their pupils when 

not participating 

• contingency plan thought through – 

“what ifs” considered/covered? 

 

S 

Event leaders are experienced 

enough to make changes to the 

programme in the event that a 

team does not turn up 

If a venue is not fit for purpose (i.e 

a flood or fire the day before) we

would have to contact local 

schools in the area to try and 

secure sportshall space 

• emergency action procedures 

planned and communicated? 

• insurance provision researched and 

any additional insurance sought? 

 

 

S 

S 

Venue has an emergency action 

plan. This information is in each 

event folder and has been 

communicated to event leaders. 

All school staff and participants 

will be briefed as to what to do in 

the case of an emergency at the 

start of the day 

Insurance at the event is covered 

by Active Luton’s Public Liability 

Insurance 

4. Arrival at venue 

• supervision of parking arranged? 

 

 

P,S,V 

Schools are responsible for 

parking and escorting their 

children through the carpark 

• clear directions , and signage to 

registration/changing/ facility? 

P,S,V 

Signs will be up to show direction 

when needed 

 

• “no-go” areas identified? 

5. Post-event evaluation 

• safety issues addressed effectively? 

• legal requirements met? 

• venue considered suitable? 

quality, quantity and appropriateness 

of equipment to age group 

acceptable? 

P,S,V 

This will done via a briefing at the 

start of the event

• activity demands were matched to 

group abilities? 

• schedule and flow/duration of event 

satisfactory? 

• supervision/management of 

participants by event staff and school 

staff? 

• Effectiveness of emergency 

procedures? 

• effectiveness of risk assessment? 

Administration? 

• Communication? 

• first aid provision/emergency action? 

• effectiveness of contingency 

planning? 

• Any incidents and near misses? 

• any shared use issues? 

• insurance cover? 

• transport – if part of event 

responsibility?

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