School sport and sports leaders news

Girls Judo progress

On the last day of term our year 7/8 girls’ PE groups were treated to a masterclass from coach Andy Parton and GB development squad player 13 year old Ruby during their Friday PE lessons. Ruby was on Rotherham half term holidays so was able to join us.

The girls have made massive progress in Judo throughout this year. R2 and R3 rewards have been awarded throughout the six week spring term block. The girls have really enjoyed these sessions and coach Andy is looking to invite any student to train in Judo at the Arc Leisure Centre on Thursday evenings from 5-6pm - start date to be announced.

Primary School Sports

On Wednesday our primary school sports evenings started for South Darley Primary School.

Highfields sports leaders were coaching under the guidance of Mr Shirtcliffe. Well done to Maia, Sophie, Emily, Hanna and Isla.

Sports leaders activities

Today our Y13 level 3 sports leaders were leading nursery age children at Busy Bees nursery as a part of their community leading tasks – more in next week’s newsletter.

Our Y9-11 leaders were also involved in a lunchtime session with SSP manager, Chris Bethell, today as a part of the Derbyshire Sports Leadership training.

See next week’s newsletter for more details.

Youth Sport Trust National Conference

Mrs Allen attended the YST national conference in Coventry over two days this week. The conference focussed on Inspiring Changemakers. This was the networking opportunity of the year for anyone working in school sport, PE and physical activity.

Keynote speeches were heard from Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, Professor Barry Carpenter, John Amaechi OBE, Alex Lewis and Dr Cath Bishop. A virtual address was also given from Government Minister for Children and Families, Will Quince MP.

World Gymnastics Championships – Liverpool 2022 Volunteering opportunities

Liverpool will host the World Gymnastics Championships this autumn and they need people like you to help make the event a success.

The championships will take place at M&S Bank Arena between 29 October and 6 November and the organisers are looking for up to 600 volunteers to help welcome the world to the city.

The world’s greatest gymnasts will showcase their top skills over nine days of full-packed competition, and you can now sign up to be part of this elite team.

This is a great opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic group of people, learn new skills, meet people from all over the planet and witness the skills of some of the best athletes in the world.

For more information and to sign up follow the link below: https://www.2022worldgymnastics.com/volunteer-hub/

Community News

Cricket scorers needed

Matlock and Cromford Cricket Club require a Scorer for the 2022 season. The ideal candidate must have an interest in cricket, and ideally have taken the ECB introductory online Scorer's Course.

Matches start on 23 April, a twenty two match season, until 17 September, mostly on Saturday's but with an occasional Sunday. Attendance is expected from 12.15pm at the venue of the match (eleven home, eleven away).

A new electronic scoreboard will be operational for home matches, but that is unlikely at away grounds throughout North Derbyshire and one visit into South Yorkshire.

Duties will include agreeing totals with the opposing team's scorer, liaising with Umpires, and presenting a completed scorebook to the Captain at the game's end, which will be around 7pm, though sometimes earlier.

A fee of £30 per game is offered, paid by transfer on the day of the game, or by cash if agreed. Please contact Ray Mullaney at 53raymull@gmail.com for further details.