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SUMMARY:YEARS 3/4 BENCHBALL TOURNAMENT (1/2)
DESCRIPTION:This is one out of two competitions that we will run this year:\n1st  October at Longford Park\n6th October at Grange Primary\nBoth will run from 9.30 – 11.30 \nTHE TEAMS\nThis competition is for boys and girls in Years 3 and 4.\nSquad of 10 with 8 players on the court and any one time.\nEVENT LEAD \nThe GSSN staff will be leading this event.\nPrimary Academy staff.\nEVENT FORMAT \nThe overall length of the event will be 2 hours\, with games of 5 minutes long.\nAll competitors will receive a certificate with medals being awarded to the top three placed schools.\nRULES\n Chest and overhead pass only with two hands.\n Players can cross the centre line once play starts.\n If the ball is caught by the person on the bench\, the player that threw it goes on the bench.\n First team to get all their players on the bench wins\, or the team with the most players on the bench at the end of the game wins. If\, when the ball is caught on the bench\, the player falls off – it doesn’t count.\n Players can’t move with the ball. \nTo register a team\, schools please email bh@gssn.co.uk
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/years-1-2-benchball-tournament/
LOCATION:Longford Park Primary Academy\, Clock Tower Road\, Longford\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL2 9FB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CPD,Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261006T093000
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SUMMARY:YEARS 3/4 BENCHBALL TOURNAMENT (2/2)
DESCRIPTION:This is one out of two competitions that we will run this year:\n1st  October at Longford Park\n6th October at Grange Primary\nBoth will run from 9.30 – 11.30 \nTHE TEAMS\nThis competition is for boys and girls in Years 3 and 4.\nSquad of 10 with 8 players on the court and any one time.\nEVENT LEAD \nThe GSSN staff will be leading this event.\nEVENT FORMAT \nThe overall length of the event will be 2 hours\, with games of 5 minutes long.\nAll competitors will receive a certificate with medals being awarded to the top three placed schools.\nRULES\n Chest and overhead pass only with two hands.\n Players can cross the centre line once play starts.\n If the ball is caught by the person on the bench\, the player that threw it goes on the bench.\n First team to get all their players on the bench wins\, or the team with the most players on the bench at the end of the game wins. If\, when the ball is caught on the bench\, the player falls off – it doesn’t count.\n Players can’t move with the ball. \nTo register a team\, schools please email bh@gssn.co.uk\nTHE TEAMS\nThis competition is for boys and girls in Years 3 and 4.\nSquad of 10 with 8 players on the court and any one time.\nEVENT LEAD \nThe GSSN staff will be leading this event with the support of Longford Park\nPrimary Academy staff.\nEVENT FORMAT \nThe overall length of the event will be 2 hours\, with games of 5 minutes long.\nAll competitors will receive a certificate with medals being awarded to the top three placed schools.\nRULES\n Chest and overhead pass only with two hands.\n Players can cross the centre line once play starts.\n If the ball is caught by the person on the bench\, the player that threw it goes on the bench.\n First team to get all their players on the bench wins\, or the team with the most players on the bench at the end of the game wins. If\, when the ball is caught on the bench\, the player falls off – it doesn’t count.\n Players can’t move with the ball. \nTo register a team\, schools please email bh@gssn.co.uk
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/year-3-4-benchball-competition/
LOCATION:Grange Primary Academy\, Holmleigh Road\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL4 0RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CPD,Primary,SEND
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SUMMARY:TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
DESCRIPTION:All GSSN schools are invited to our Table Tennis Competition. \nTHE TEAMS\nThis competition is for boys and girls in Key Stage 2.\n4 boys and 4 girls—any age and any ability. \nEVENT LEAD \nThe GSSN staff will be leading this event with the support of Upton St Leonards C of E Primary School staff. \nEVENT FORMAT \nPlayers will be seeded 1 \, 2\, 3 and 4 -this will be their playing order.\nAll competitors will receive a certificate with medals being awarded to the top three placed schools.\nRULES\n Each player will play an individual singles match against their opposite ranked player.\n Players will also play one doubles match. (1 and 2 verses 1 and 2\, and 3 and 4 verses 3 and 4)\n The boy’s and girls’ results will be totalled together\, and the team winning the most games will win overall.\n Each game will be played to 11 points with alternate serves every two points.\n A serve that touches the net is a ‘Let’.
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/table-tennis-competition/
LOCATION:Upton St Leonards Primary School\, Bond End Road\, Gloucester\, GL4 8ED
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261013T143000
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SUMMARY:KS1 & KS2 SEND TENPIN BOWLING FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:We would like to offer our schools the opportunity to attend our KS1 & KS2 Tenpin Bowling Festivals at Centre Severn in Barnwood\, GL4 3HR. \nTo accommodate more schools\, we will run a Key Stage 2 session in the morning\, and a Key Stage 1 in the afternoon. The timings will be as follows: \nAM KS2 – Schools arrive by 10.15 am (do not arrive earlier as premises do not open until 10) & Finish by 12.15 pm \nPM KS1 – Schools arrive by 12.30 pm (or earlier if they would like to have lunch before) & Finish by 2.15 pm\n  \nEvent Lead\nThe Panathlon Foundation working in partnership with the Gloucester School Sports Network will be running a Tenpin Bowling competition for SEND primary-aged children.\nPanathlon runs many of these days across the country and is trying to engage new children in a sporting activity.  \nThe Teams\nEntries are limited to a maximum of 6 students per school team. No fewer than 4 children per team.\nThe event is open to any child on the SEND register from KS1 or KS2.\nStudents will be able to play 1 game for competition points (the game lasts roughly an hour and 10- 15 minutes)\nAt the end of the competition\, there will be a presentation for the students with medals and certificates. \nSchools wishing to send a team\, email bh@gssn.co.uk indicating your preferred session.
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/ks1-ks2-send-ten-pin-bowling-festival/
LOCATION:Tenpin Centre Severn\, Barnwood\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL4 3HR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261014T140000
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SUMMARY:TEAM BUILDING  GIRLS & BOYS-ONLY TARGET GROUPS
DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of last year’s event\, we are delighted to invite all affiliated schools to take part in our Boys-Only and Girls-Only Team-Building Events. \nEVENT OVERVIEW\nGirls Only: 30th September\nBoys Only: 14th October\nBoth 9.30 – 12.00\nHenley Bank High School \nTHE TEAMS\nThis event for pupils in years 4 to 6.\nEach school can bring along a squad of up to 10 pupils. \nEVENT LEAD\nHenley Bank School Staff and their Sport Leaders will be supporting the GSSN with the running of this event. \nEVENT FORMAT\nThese events are designed for small groups of pupils who would benefit from additional team-building opportunities in a supportive single-gender environment. The focus is on developing communication\, cooperation\, confidence and positive peer relationships through a range of engaging activities. Pupils who may find working with others challenging\, lack confidence in larger competitive settings\, or would benefit from quality time with peers in a positive environment are particularly encouraged to attend.\nEvents are led by trained young leaders and staff\, who deliver a selection of fun team-building challenges alongside small-sided multi-sport activities. The emphasis is on participation\, enjoyment and personal development rather than competition\, creating a welcoming and non-intimidating experience for all pupils. \n📧 How to book\nPlease confirm your school’s attendance by emailing bh@gssn.co.uk.
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/eal-low-confidence-target-groups-team-building-festival/
LOCATION:Henley Bank High School\, Mill Lane Brockworth\, Gloucester\, GL3 4QF
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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SUMMARY:KS2 GIRLS ONLY TAG RUGBY FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:NEW THIS YEAR!\nThis is a fun introduction to tag rugby in a girl’s only environment. There will be a range of activities set up for the girls to practise the core skills of catch\, pass\, run\, the introduction of tag as a tackle and learn what a game of Tag Rugby is.  A fun\, safe and inclusive environment\, allowing individual’s to enjoy the fundamentals of rugby whilst developing personal and social skills. Last year’s event saw over 200 girls taking part! A huge success! \nEVENTS OVERVIEW\nKS2: Wed 21st October\nKS1: Thurs 22nd October\n9.30 – 11.30 \nVENUE\nGordon League\nHempsted Lane\, Gloucester\nGL2 5JN \nTHE TEAMS\nAs this is a skills based event schools are welcome to bring up to 30 girls\nin each of the Festivals. \nEVENT LEAD\nThe GSSN Staff along with Gordon League and  Ribston Hall High School Sport Leaders will be leading this event. \nGordon League Rugby Club\, located in Hempsted\, is excited to host schools for a fun\, friendly\, and safe Girls’ Rugby Festival\, aimed at inspiring young girls to stay active\, build confidence\, and develop a passion for rugby. Beyond the festival\, the club supports schools by offering free rugby coaching\, access to facilities\, and free memberships for pupils entitled to Free School Meals. As the first and only club on the south side of the city to provide “Girls-only Rugby” for primary school-aged girls and soon introducing T1 Rugby—a non-contact format created with World Rugby—Gordon League Rugby Club is committed to inclusivity and fostering the next generation of female rugby enthusiasts. Contact Tom Nurse for more details on how Gordon League RFC can support your school:  Thomas.nurse@yahoo.co.uk \nSchools email bh@gssn.co.uk to register a team.
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/ks2-girls-only-tag-rugby-tournament/
LOCATION:Gordon League RFC\, Hempsted Lane\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL2 5JN\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:KS1 GIRLS TAG RUGBY FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:This is a fun introduction to tag rugby in a girl’s only environment. There will be a range of activities set up for the girls to practise the core skills of catch\, pass\, run\, the introduction of tag as a tackle and learn what a game of Tag Rugby is.  A fun\, safe and inclusive environment\, allowing individual’s to enjoy the fundamentals of rugby whilst developing personal and social skills. Last year’s event saw over 200 girls taking part! A huge success! \nEVENTS OVERVIEW\nKS2: Wed 21st October\nKS1: Thurs 22nd October\n9.30 – 11.30 \nVENUE\nGordon League\nHempsted Lane\, Gloucester\nGL2 5JN \nTHE TEAMS\nAs this is a skills based event schools are welcome to bring up to 30 girls\nin each of the Festivals. \nEVENT LEAD\nThe GSSN Staff along with Gordon League and  Ribston Hall High School Sport Leaders will be leading this event. \nGordon League Rugby Club\, located in Hempsted\, is excited to host schools for a fun\, friendly\, and safe Girls’ Rugby Festival\, aimed at inspiring young girls to stay active\, build confidence\, and develop a passion for rugby. Beyond the festival\, the club supports schools by offering free rugby coaching\, access to facilities\, and free memberships for pupils entitled to Free School Meals. As the first and only club on the south side of the city to provide “Girls-only Rugby” for primary school-aged girls and soon introducing T1 Rugby—a non-contact format created with World Rugby—Gordon League Rugby Club is committed to inclusivity and fostering the next generation of female rugby enthusiasts. Contact Tom Nurse for more details on how Gordon League RFC can support your school:  Thomas.nurse@yahoo.co.uk \nSchools email bh@gssn.co.uk to register a team.
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/ks1-girls-tag-rugby-festival/
LOCATION:Gordon League RFC\, Hempsted Lane\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL2 5JN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Primary
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