Yr 7-9 This Girl Can Festival

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Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/07/2023
11:00 am - 2:45 pm

Location
Sportspark
University of East Anglia
Norwich
NR4 7TQ

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Description

At the festival, girls will have the opportunity to take part in a range of activities that they may have not experienced before within their schools. The activities offered will be provided by coaches/instructors from local community clubs/organisations. It is hoped that by trying the activities that the pupils will be inspired to participate in the activity following the event.

The aims of this event is to give more teenage girls the opportunity to represent their school in school sport event alongside girls from other local schools.

Who is the Event Open to?

The event is open to all schools. Schools are invited to bring up to 16 girls from Years 7-9 to take part in the festival.

It is suggested that schools select girls to take part in this festival who wouldnt traditionally participate in school sport.

Event Theme

This is a Engage themed event which is non competitive and target pupils who would benefit from being more physically active.

Intent

The Intent of the event is “to engage new audiences (girls)”.

Clothing & Footwear

The event will be held indoors so pupils will need to wear suitable footwear and clothing.

Spectators

Parents are invited to come along and spectate during the event. PLEASE NOTE – There is a 60p entrance fee to the Sportspark for spectators.

Transport

We are pleased to be able to offer SSP member schools with free transport to this event if needed. In the below booking form please indicate whether you require transport and the total number of seats required (pupils+adults). A transport summary will be circulated prior to the event confirming pick up/drop of times.

Photo & Video Consent

We aim to use photos and videos to promote our events using a variety of media including on the internet, social media, newspapers and newsletters. It is the responsibility of the participating school to ensure that they have asked parents/guardian for permission for photos and videos of all participants to be taken by SSP staff or official event photographers.

To view our full Photo and Video Consent Policy please follow link.

Risk Assessment & Transport Summary

A risk assessment for the event will be emailed to schools approximately 2 weeks prior to the event.

Safeguarding

Schools are reminded of the following safeguarding responsibilities at SSP events.

How to Enter

To enter to bring pupils to the event please complete the below booking form and press “submit”.

Entry Deadline

The deadline for entering is Wednesday 20th June (2 weeks prior to the event).

Support Available

If you have any questions about the event or would like some support to help prepare your pupils please email info@norwichssp.co.uk.

Bookings

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