Information for youth leaders in Oxfordshire

Dates for school year 2006-2007:

All ‘Night of Champions’ events take place at Magdalen College School sports hall. The target age group is school year 7-9. You will receive further information roughly 2 months prior to each event.  

1. Saturday December 16^th
2. Sunday February 18^th
3. Saturday May 12^th

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Below are some questions and answers about the evening that should provide you with an understanding of what goes on. If you require any further information there is also a link on the Christians in Sport web site from which you can download a ‘Night of Champions’ manual.

http://www.christiansinsport.org.uk/downloads/files/night-of-champions.pdf

What happens at a ‘Night of Champions’? 

‘Night of Champions’ is an evening in which sporty young people enjoy and compete in various sports, while giving them an insight into the Christian faith with a half time team talk. They will be involved in 3-4 sports and over the course of the evening will play a total of 8-9 games against the other competing teams.

What is the purpose of ‘Night of Champions’?

 The focus of the night is evangelistic and the purpose is to support the young sporty Christian in their own personal evangelism. It provides a great opportunity for the young sporty people within your youth group to invite their sporty friends, to a natural environment, where they will be presented with the good news of Jesus in a clear and relevant way.

How does ‘Night of Champions’ fit in with my ongoing youth work? 

The ideal situation is for the church / school worker to bring a team from their own location as this will be far more effective in terms of follow up and ongoing discipleship. The focus, remember is evangelistic so we would really encourage you to use this event as a support for the Christian to bring their non Christian friend to. A great blend therefore in a team would be to have 3-4 young people that you are investing in on a regular basis plus 2-3 of their friends.

 
More Information?

Contact Colin Wells at the Christians in Sport office on 01869 255630
 

Pictures and feedback from April Night of Champions

Also Oxfordshire Pray Play Say Group - further information

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