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SPORTS PLUS 2008

 

What is Sports Plus?

Who is it for?

What age is it for?

When and where is it?

Who runs Sports Plus?

What will I be part of?

What sports are on offer?

How much will it cost?

Jennie Marsh Cup

Important details for parents and guardians

How to book

Further questions

 

What is Sports Plus?

An intensive week of specialist sports coaching,

 games and team competitions.

Loads of young people, all like–minded and mad keen on sport — it’s a chance for you to make some great friends. Combine all this with an opportunity of finding out about Jesus, and what it means to live for him.

 

Who is Sports Plus for?

Keen to get better at your sport?

Want some quality coaching and an action packed week?

                                                                                              

What age is Sports Plus for?

Age 11-17

 

Age 16-18 why not look at the CSLA course or coming as an Assistant Leader?

 

When and where is it?

 

Dates for Sports Plus 2008:

 

Scotland: 6-11 July, Loretto School, Musselburgh

N Ireland: 13-18 July, Royal School, Armagh

Wales 1: 3-8 August, Christ College, Brecon

Wales 2: 17-22 August, Christ College, Brecon

England: 17-22 August, Bromsgrove School, Bromsgrove

 

Latest availability

 

 

Who runs Sports Plus?

Sports Plus is run by Christians in Sport staff and a team of volunteers - all of whom are committed Christians. High quality coaches lead sports sessions. Experienced leaders lead teams.

 

What will I be part of?

There will be training programmes in your main sport while team competitions, games and challenges run throughout Sports Plus. You will be put into teams for sports coaching and group activities according to your age.

There’s also a chance to try other sports in the afternoon programme and compete in Team Challenge.

 

The programme is packed with small group discussions, fast moving main meetings, optional seminars on pressing issues and ‘coaches talks’ — all addressing questions like:  

Who is Jesus and what does it mean to follow him? How can I be a Christian in sport?

 

                

What sports are on offer?*

 

Scotland: Football, Rugby, Hockey, Basketball, Tennis

N Ireland: Football, Rugby, Hockey, Tennis

Wales 1: Football, Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Tennis, Cricket, Squash

Wales 2: Football**, Basketball, Rugby, Tennis, Hockey, Cricket

England: Football, Tennis, Cricket, Hockey, Netball, Athletics, Golf, Swimming

 

*limited places are available for some sports, on a first come first served basis. If your first choice sport isn't available we will contact you and ask you to choose a different sport and your name will be put on a waiting list should a place for your first choice become available. Sports highlighted in red above are now full.

** separate girls' football coaching will be offered at Wales 2, at other venues football will be mixed.

 

How a  typical day might look

 

 

How much will it cost?

Scotland and N Ireland Sports Plus £200

England and Wales Sports Plus £230

 

Please note a non-refundable deposit of £60 per young person needs to be paid on booking.

 

 

Jennie Marsh Cup

The Jennie Marsh Cup is awarded to the young person who displayed the best attitude at the Sports Plus in Wales.  Jennie was very involved with Christians in Sport through both the university groups and Sports Plus in Wales.  This award remembers Jennie and celebrates the work that she has done for Christians in Sport and her commitment and love for Jesus. 

 

 

Important Details for parents/guardians

• Places always go fast! We would advise you to get your application in quickly to avoid disappointment. Latest availability

• The price includes accommodation, allocated rooms in school boarding houses, and 3 generous meals a day.

• Young people are divided into junior (year 7-9 / 1st-3rd) and senior (year 10-13 / 4th-6th) leagues, and teams for group activities and accommodation.

• If your young person wishes to be in the same team as a friend please notify us on your application form and we will try to put them together.

• Sports Plus runs from 4pm on Sunday of the week in question, to 4pm on the following Friday.

• Please note that Christians in Sport is not able to provide transport, including pick ups from stations, for young people to the Sports Plus venue.

• A fully qualified medical team will be onsite throughout the week.

• Sports Plus runs according to Health and Safety guidelines. However, by the nature of sporting activity, injuries may occur.

• The sports program will generally continue in wet weather under the discretion of the Head Coach, and we cannot be held responsible for injury where sufficient precautions have been taken.

• Christians in Sport is covered by public liability and employer's liability insurance.

• Some sports may involve off-site travel. All drivers and vehicles are fully insured for this purpose.

• Sports Plus is run according to Child Protection guidelines. Click here to view.

• Further information and a more detailed outline of our policies will be sent closer to Sports Plus.

• It is our policy not to exclude any young person through a disability. The needs of each young person varies, so decisions are made on an individual basis depending on the level of support required to enable the young person to fully participate in and enjoy activities at Sports Plus. Please contact the office to discuss further.

• Christians in Sport reserves the right to change any programme elements in the unlikely event of unforeseen circumstances.

• Your details will be added to our mailing list sp that we can send you information about Christians in Sport and future Sports Plus activities. If you would like to opt out of the mailing list please inform us when booking.

• Cancellation Policy: If for whatever reason you have to cancel, please inform the Christians in Sport in writing immediately. The deposit is non-refundable. Other cancellation charges are (date taken from the start of Sports Plus on receipt of cancellation) : Less than 1 week - No refund. Less than 3 week - 25% of total fees. Less than 6 weeks - 50% of total fees. More than 6 weeks - full refund minus deposit.

• You will receive acknowledgement of your booking by email or post within 2 weeks. If you do not hear from us, please contact us as soon as possible.

 

How to Book

Download print friendly booking form, print out and return by post to the Christians in Sport office.

To request a booking form by post click here and fill in the online form.

 

Further questions

Please email sportspluscamp@christiansinsport.org.uk or call 01869 255644