"Kick Off" October half term sports activities

Kick Off

the holidays with sport in your community in association with State Street

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“Only £5.00 to take part in all three activities!

I thought I had misread the booklet. That’s amazing!”

A parent from the State Street KICK OFF summer holiday activities referring to the trampoline, badminton and table tennis sessions.

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Introduction to the Community & School Sports Department The Community and School Sports department is based at Fort Regent and was introduced in 2006.

The department is funded by Education, Sport & Culture and Home Affairs and has the responsibility to ensure that sport is inclusive to all children on Jersey.

Through our partnership with State Street we are able to provide a programme of sport activities for anyone aged 8-15 years old during the October half term at a significantly low cost to parents & guardians.

The activities on offer and cost are listed in this booklet.

How to Book

By Post: Please complete the application form in full and return together with the correct payment to Community & School Sports Department (Holiday Course), Fort Regent, St Helier, JE2 4UX. Payment is required at the time of booking (cash or cheques accepted). All applications are processed on a first come, first served basis. All activities based at Fort Regent have limited availability. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Notes for Parents/Guardians All activities will start and finish at the times stipulated. Please ensure that the young people participating arrive and are collected at the correct times. Instructors cannot take responsibility for children outside session times.

• Please ensure participants bring plenty to drink (non fizzy) and a small snack if needed. • All equipment will be provided except when indicated. • Please ensure appropriate footwear and clothing is worn (refusal may be given if

inappropriate clothing is worn).

The department of Education Sport & Culture reserve the right to cancel or amalgamate courses/ sessions should there be insufficient demand.

In order to ensure safety and enjoyment of all youngsters the department for Education Sport & Culture reserves the right to refuse applications or withdraw youngsters from activities. Parents/ guardians will be informed should the situation arise by the Community Sports Development Officer or a member of the department.

Please note that requests for refunds must be made in writing to the Community Sports Development Officer at least one week before the course start date.

The organisers will not be responsible for any expense, consequential loss, legal liability, loss or damage to any property or person arising from any matters, acts and/or defaults outside its control. Please note that Education Sport & Culture accepts no liability in relation to any loss/damage arising out of any service/course included in this programme provided by a third party. For Insurance purposes all participants must be within the age bands stipulated at the time of the course.

For further information please call: Paul Brannan - Community Sports Development Officer David Kennedy - Community & School Sports Manager

T: 449790 T: 449787

p.brannan@gov.je d.kennedy@gov.je

Trampoline, Table Tennis and Badminton These fun sessions are suitable for all ability levels Venue: Gloucester Hall – Fort Regent.

Course fee £5.00 for 3 days

Tuesday 25th – Thursday 27th October

12.00pm – 3.30pm

Booking code: TTB

These fun sessions are suitable for all levels of ability. Taking part in these sessions allows you the opportunity to try out all three activities as well as receive coaching from qualified British Gymnastics trampoline coaches.

(Trampoline from 12.00pm-2.00pm each day - Please wear thick socks, long sleeved top and tracksuit bottoms or similar).

5 a-side Football These fun sessions are suitable for all ability levels Venue: Gloucester Hall – Fort Regent.

Course fee £5.00 for 3 days

Tuesday 25th – Thursday 27th October

12.30pm – 4.00pm

Booking code: 5FB

During half term you will have the opportunity to be coached and take part in 5 a-side football games at Fort to improve passing, control, Regent. Our qualified coaches will take you through sessions and fun games heading, shooting as well as playing matches. Participants are asked to wear trainers and appropriate clothing.

Fighting Fit These fun sessions are suitable for all ability levels Venue: Queens Hall, East Gallery – Fort Regent.

Course fee £3.00 for 3 days

Tuesday 25th – Thursday 27th October

1.00pm-3.00pm

Booking code: FF

Participants can expect to learn basic martial arts (kickboxing) techniques.

Sessions will include various martial arts circuit training. No previous experience is necessary. Participants are asked to wear appropriate sports clothing e.g. tracksuits/shorts/t-shirts etc, no jeans. Please bring plenty to drink.

Dance Fit These fun sessions are suitable for all ability levels Venue: Piazza Dance Area (above the café) – Fort Regent.

Course fee £2.00 for 3 days

Tuesday 25th – Thursday 27th October

2.30pm – 3.30pm

Booking code: DF

An aerobic dance and fitness class which incorporates elements of hip-hop, samba, salsa, mambo, martial arts and belly dance. Participants are asked to wear appropriate sports/dance clothing. Please bring plenty to drink.

COMMUNITY & SCHOOL SPORTS HOLIDAY COURSE APPLICATION FORM Child’s Name:

Date of Birth/Age:

Home Address: Which school do you attend: Tel. Day:

Post Code:

Tel. Eve:

E.mail:

Emergency Contact Name & Tel. Number: Parents Place of Work & Contact Number: Please list any allergies or special requirements (inc. any allergies, statement of special needs, etc.)

I consent to the applicant’s participation in the activities. I will undertake to see that they are provided with the required clothing/equipment where appropriate. To the best of my knowledge, the applicant is medically fit to participate in the activities involved and I undertake to inform you in advance of any alteration to this position. I give my consent for emergency medical treatment to be administered if required.

Please tick the box if you give permission for the attendee to have their photograph taken. I am aware that photographs taken may be used in future promotions by Community & School Sports and the sponsors State Street.

Please notify us in writing if the applicant is being collected from an activity by another adult or if they are to make their own way home. All courses have limited availability and are offered on a first come, first served basis. Early booking is advised. Community Sports Development reserves the right to cancel or amalgamate classes where necessary. Please note that requests for refunds must be made in writing to the Community Sports Development Officer at least one week before the course start date. Please list your course requests below:

Course Code

Activity Description

Amount

Method of payment: Cash or cheques made payable to “Treasurer of the States”.

Return to: Community & School Sports (Holiday Course), Fort Regent, Mount Bingham, St. Helier, JE2 4UX Data Protection Law (Jersey) 2005 The information provided by you on this form is required by the Sport & Leisure Division for the purpose of course enrolment and coaching requirements. Children’s information supplied by you may be disclosed to sports coaches. Financial details provided will be securely disposed of at the end of each course.

It is important that we report on all projects we deliver. To ensure that our work is meeting the needs of the community please take a moment to complete this brief questionnaire.

How old is your child?

What Parish do you live in (also list area)?

What school does your child attend?

How did you hear about the October half term activities?

What would your child be doing if they were not taking part in the activities?

Will your child be going to any other paid holiday clubs this half term?

Are you going off island this half term?

Does your child play sports for a team/club outside of school?

If yes, what sports club do they attend?