Event Description
This festival forms part of our work within the Barclays Girls’ Football in Schools programme, a national initiative aimed at increasing opportunities for girls to play football and doubling participation across schools.
The event is open to all primary schools. Schools may enter:
- One squad of up to 8 girls from Years 3 and/or 4
- One squad of up to 8 girls from Years 5 and/or 6
Matches will be played in a 5-a-side format, with squads of up to 8 players. Teams will compete in age-group competitions (Years 3/4 and Years 5/6), providing pupils with the opportunity to represent their school in a fun and competitive environment.
As part of the Norfolk School Games, the top two teams from each age group will qualify to represent the SSP at the Norfolk School Games Finals, taking place on Thursday 15th April at GOALS Norwich.
Event Theme
Compete – This event is designed for pupils who enjoy challenging themselves, performing under pressure and testing their skills against other schools in a competitive environment.
Intent
Which schools is the event open to?
The event is open to pupils from all schools in the Norwich School Sport Partnership network. All Schools
If your school is not part of our Partnership but would like to attend the event please contact Lisa using the details below.
Clothing & Footwear
As the event will take place outdoors on all-weather pitches, pupils should come prepared for the conditions.
Players must wear:
- Appropriate outdoor PE kit suitable for the weather
- Trainers, astro turf trainers or football boots with moulded studs (no metal studs or blades)
- Shin pads (compulsory)
Goalkeepers should also wear:
- Goalkeeping gloves (compulsory)
💧 Pupils should bring a packed lunch, snacks and plenty of water.
Spectators
Parents and carers are welcome to attend and support participants.
⚠️ Please note: The Sportspark charges spectators an entry fee of 70p per person.
Transport
Schools are responsible for arranging their own transport to and from the event.
Photo & Video Consent
We would like to capture photographs and videos of the event to celebrate the achievements of the pupils and schools taking part.
- Photos and videos may be taken by City Academy Norwich (NSSP) staff or an official photographer for use in promotional materials, including websites, social media, newspapers and newsletters.
- It is the responsibility of each school to ensure that appropriate parental or guardian consent has been obtained for all participating pupils.
- Pupils without consent for photography or filming must wear a yellow snap band so they can be easily identified.
Safeguarding & Risk Assessment
- A risk assessment will be emailed to all schools prior to the event.
- Schools are reminded to familarise themselves with their safeguarding responsibilities when attending SSP events. safeguarding responsibilities
How to Enter
- If you are logged in, please complete the booking form below.
- If you are not logged in, please log in to your account before completing the booking form.
- Entry deadline: Wednesday 10th February
Support
For any questions about the event or support with preparing pupils, please contact: