SPORTS DEPARTMENT HANDBOOK - The Cedars · PDF fileLESSONS 9am - 2pm HANDBALL ... Country, Orienteering, Vortex, ... 8 THE CEDARS SCHOOL SPORTS DEPARTMENT HANDBOOK HOUSE SPORT

THE CEDARS SCHOOL SPORTS DEPARTMENT HANDBOOK 1

SPORTS DEPARTMENT HANDBOOK

2016 - 2017

2 THE CEDARS SCHOOL SPORTS DEPARTMENT HANDBOOK

This handbook has been produced for parents, pupils and teachers, in order to give a detailed overview of the provision for sport at The Cedars School.

At The Cedars School we have highly qualified, motivated and thoroughly enthusiastic teachers and coaches with outstanding expertise in the core sports of Rugby, Football and Cricket.

WELCOME TO CEDARS SPORT


2 Staff Contact 3 Sports Provision and Yearly Programme 4 Physical Education, Games and Training 5 Sports Kit 6 Rewards and Sports Tours 7 Team Selection, Location of Matches, Fixtures 8 House Sport 9 Roles, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct

CONTENTS


STAFF CONTACT

Mr Johan Thisanayagam Director of Sport [email protected] U16 Rugby / U12 Cricket / U12 Football

Mr Dan Brown Head of Rugby [email protected] U12 Rugby / U14 Football / U15 Cricket Mr Geoff Richards Rugby Professional [email protected] U15 Rugby / U13 Cricket Mr Matthew Codrington Physical Education [email protected] U13 Rugby / U16 Football / U14 Cricket

Mr Robert Teague Headmaster [email protected] U12 Cricket Mr Charlie Strinati Director of Formation [email protected] U15 Football

Mr Stephen Davis Head of Upper School [email protected] U14 Rugby

Mr Ben Rix Head of Biology [email protected] U12 Rugby

Mr Barney Woodward Mathematics [email protected] U13 Football

Mr Andrew Tucker Football Coach [email protected] U12 Football

Mr Ricky Hammond Football Coach [email protected] All Years Football


YEARLY SPORTS PROGRAMME (PER WEEK)YEAR GROUP PHYSICAL EDUCATION GAMES TRAININGYEAR 7 1 HOUR 30 MINS 3 HOURS 30 MINS 3 HOURS

YEAR 8 1 HOUR 30 MINS 3 HOURS 30 MINS 3 HOURS

YEAR 9 1 HOUR 30 MINS 3 HOURS 30 MINS 3 HOURS

YEAR 10 45 MINS 1 HOUR 45 MINS 3 HOURS

YEAR 11 N/A 1 HOUR 45 MINS 1 HOUR 30 MINS

TERMLY SPORTS PROGRAMME MICHAELMAS TERM

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

PE LESSONS

9am - 2pm

HANDBALL (Ist HT) GAELIC (2nd HT)





FIXTURES

GAMES LESSONS

2pm - 3.45pm

U12 / U13 RUGBY

U14 RUGBY

U16 RUGBY

U14 / U15 RUGBY

U12 / U13 RUGBY

FIXTURES

TRAINING SESSIONS

4pm - 5.30pm

U14 / U15 RUGBY

U12 / U13 RUGBY

U14 / U15 RUGBY

U12 / U13 RUGBY

U16 RUGBY

FIXTURES

TERMLY SPORTS PROGRAMME HILARY TERM

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

PE LESSONS

9am - 2pm

XC & ORIENT. (Ist HT)VORTEX (2nd HT)





FIXTURES

GAMES LESSONS

2pm - 3.45pm

U12 / U13 FOOTBALL

U14 FOOTBALL

U16 FOOTBALL

U14 / U15 FOOTBALL

U12 / U13 FOOTBALL

FIXTURES

TRAINING SESSIONS

4pm - 5.30pm

U14 / U15 SEVENS

U12 / U13 SEVENS

U14 / U15 SEVENS

U12 / U13 SEVENS

U16 SEVENS

FIXTURES

TERMLY SPORTS PROGRAMME TRINITY TERMTIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

PE LESSONS

9am - 2pm

ULT. FRISBEE (Ist HT)BASEBALL (2nd HT)





FIXTURES

GAMES LESSONS

2pm - 3.45pm

U12 / U13 CRICKET

U14 CRICKET

U16 CRICKET

U14 / U15 CRICKET

U12 / U13 CRICKET

FIXTURES

TRAINING SESSIONS

4pm - 5.30pm

14 / U15 CRICKET

U12 / U13 CRICKET

U14 / U15 CRICKET

U12 / U13 CRICKET

U16 CRICKET

FIXTURES

SPORTS PROVISION AND YEARLY PROGRAMME


PHYSICAL EDUCATIONThe Physical Education Department aims to maintain and stimulate pupils’ interest and enjoyment in PE whilst promoting health, fitness and a lifelong involvement in sport.

The pupils are taught in their form groups and receive a broad and balanced range of sporting activities. The PE programme consists of eight sports: Handball, Gaelic Football, Cross-Country, Orienteering, Vortex, Ultimate Frisbee, Baseball and Table Tennis.

GAMESThe core sports at The Cedars School are Rugby, Football and Cricket within their respective terms. Pupils play matches against other schools both midweek and on Saturdays. The school takes part in tournaments, at both regional and national levels and these may occur on any day of the week including Sunday.

All our boys have the opportunity to represent the school throughout the year as well as taking part in House Sport in core sports and other activities.

Pupils selected for school fixtures are expected to play and attend the match tea with the opposition after the game.

TRAININGA vital part of learning is practising what has been taught as a team. To aid this process every team squad is expected to train after school, twice a week. Sessions start at 4.00pm and finish at 5.30pm.

Those pupils who have not been selected for team squads are still very welcome to attend training. If they are willing to work hard and can reach the required standard for the team they will have an excellent chance of representing the school.


SPORTS KIT LISTACTIVITY TERM ITEM AVAILABLE FROM SCHOOL

PE ALL YEAR

PE SHIRT YES

PE SHORTS YES

PE SOCKS YES

RUGBY / FOOTBALL BOOTS NO

DRILL TOP YES

WATER BOTTLE NO

RUGBY MICHAELMAS

RUGBY / FOOTBALL SHIRT YES

RUGBY / FOOTBALL SHORTS YES

RUGBY / FOOTBALL SOCKS YES


BASE LAYER YES

DRILL TOP YES

MOUTH GUARD YES

WATER BOTTLE NO

FOOTBALL HILARY

RUGBY / FOOTBALL SHIRT YES

RUGBY / FOOTBALL SHORTS YES

RUGBY / FOOTBALL SOCKS YES


SHIN PADS NO

BASE LAYER YES

DRILL TOP YES

WATER BOTTLE NO

CRICKET TRINITY

CRICKET SHIRT YES

CRICKET TROUSERS YES

CRICKET SLIPOVER YES

CRICKET SPIKES NO

CRICKET BAT NO

CRICKET GLOVES NO

CRICKET PADS NO

CRICKET HELMET NO

CRICKET BAG NO

TRAVEL & COLD WEATHER

ALL YEAR

SPORTS COAT YES

TRACKSUIT BOTTOMS YES

SPORTS BAG YES

SPORTS KIT LIST


REWARDSFor pupils in all year groups, merits are awarded for effort in relation to the individual’s previous standards and/or sustained effort or performance over a prolonged period of time. The reason for merits being awarded will be explained to the pupil at the time of them being awarded. In addition, significant performances may be posted on the sports notice board, announced in assemblies and praised via certificates posted home.

COLOURSAt the end of every term the teacher responsible for each competitive team will nominate:1. The player who has been the most committed and hard-working through training and matches.2. The player that has improved the most.The two boys from each team will then receive a colour badge that can be worn on the lapel of their blazers.

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEARThe highest award that a boy can receive for sport is the Sports Personality of the Year award or Victor Ludorum/Junior Victor Ludorum Cup. These awards are only given to those boys who have made an outstanding contribution to school sport across the year. They epitomize what school sport is all about and pupils aspiring to receive these awards should be completely dedicated to the teams they represent. They should be a pleasure to teach and set their personal standards extremely high. They should respond well to constructive feedback and take a lead in inspiring their peers and other members of the school community, especially those in younger age groups.

SPORTS TOURSIn addition to the weekly fixture card and entry into regional and national tournaments, further challenge is provided by international tours. There are two Rugby tours available to the boys. The first in Year 8 during the October half-term and the second just before the start of Year 10 during the summer holidays. Touring destinations are based on appropriate playing venue and level as well as the overall cultural benefits offered to the boys. Such destinations include Ireland, Italy, Spain, Portugal and France. 1st team tours will be further afield.

Sports tours are a truly magical and amazing experience for all t hose involved. They give the boys an opportunity to develop spiritually, culturally and socially. Tourists return with a new sense of independence and are better equipped to structure their day-to-day lives as well as interact better with their team mates, peers and staff, thus enhancing their character development.


TEAM SELECTIONWe are very proud of our inclusive attitude to fixtures here at The Cedars School and as a result all our boys have the opportunity to represent the school over the course of the year.At the start of the year all the boys are assessed and given the opportunity to demonstrate their sporting prowess and what they are capable of, with initial team squads then being chosen. Then as the season commences and the boys undergo the necessary training, good dialogue is maintained among all the teaching and coaching staff to ensure that the most appropriate team is chosen to represent the school.Whilst all pupils have the opportunity to represent the school, the teams are based on ability in order to allow fixtures against other schools to be arranged at the right level. We are committed to sport for all, inclusion and character development. These are important factors in encouraging all our boys to have positive sporting experiences that support our mission of developing character and a lifelong participation in sport.We encourage as much dialogue as possible between players, teachers and coaches and we would very much appreciate your support by asking your son to speak to the relevant member of staff if they are not sure as to why they have / have not been selected in a given position or team. Here at The Cedars School we take great pride in spending time with our boys to ensure they not only understand the reasoning behind decisions, but also what they can do to address the situation.Team sheets are posted on the sports noticeboard and emailed to parents.For all fixtures chaperones are also selected to aid in hosting the opposition team to the appropriate standard. In representing the school, they play no less a significant role than the players on the pitch.

LOCATION OF MATCHESAll home matches will take place on the school playing fields located on the school site. Away match locations are posted on the each individual team sheet which are then emailed to parents.

FIXTURESWe have a great balance of training, fixtures and tournaments for our boys, all based on the principles of Long-Term Athletic Development. All fixture information is published on the school’s sports website (accessible through the sports page on the main school website) as well as in the termly diary. Notification of any additional fixtures will be emailed to parents.

If selected for a fixture, all pupils are expected to attend. School fixtures are part of the school day and must take priority over any other commitments. Only in truly exceptional circumstances, crisis or emergency can permission be sought in writing from the Headmaster for a match to be missed. In such cases, a ‘Leave of Absence’ form (available from the school office) should be filled out.


HOUSE SPORTAlongside sporting fixtures, Physical Education lessons, games afternoons, and training sessions we also run a range of House Sport activities where every boy takes part. Major tournaments are in the core sports of Rugby, Football and Cricket, but we also have competitions in Tennis, Table Tennis, Cross-Country, Vortex and Ultimate Frisbee.

The culmination of the sporting calendar is Sports Day which is held on site. Every boy is expected to take part in a minimum of two athletic disciplines over the course of the day, helping their house to win the coveted Sports Day Cup. The Victor Ludorum and Junior Victor Ludorum Cups are also presented on this day. It is a wonderful occasion for boys, parents and teachers alike.


ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CODE OF CONDUCT

Sport is an essential part of life at The Cedars and we aim to play it in the right spirit, with the support of parents. This is something that we value greatly and want to enhance for the future.

PARENTS• Please ensure your sons have all the necessary attire and equipment to take part in their school sporting life, taking full advantage of all the opportunities available to them. • Attend as many matches as possible: your presence will not only boost the team’s confidence but will help to engender a ‘family spirit’ within the school.• If your son is not able to participate in Physical Education lessons, Games afternoons or training sessions, a written letter or email must be sent to the Director of Sport explaining the reason.

PUPILS• Please ensure you are punctual, have the right attire and equipment to take part in sport fully and that you always give the absolute best you can give. • Always strive to achieve more than you did previously, being supportive to your team mates and staff. • Maintain the highest standards of behaviour and ensure that the reputation of The Cedars School is only enhanced by your actions.

STAFF• Provide a safe and positive learning environment that challenges the boys and enables them to achieve their full potential in the sporting arena. • Use a range of teaching styles and variety of skills, drills and game-play to keep sessions constructive and enjoyable without de-valuing the content to be learned. • Praise as much as possible, but do not shy away from criticising constructively when appropriate, and following up with praise once changes have been made and the desired level reached. • Inform parents and pupils of team selection and fixture dates in good time.

Our parents, pupils and staff are expected to maintain the highest standards of conduct and in order to help maintain our good reputation we would appreciate your support in upholding our core values:• Show respect to officials, opposition players and parents• Support through plenty of encouragement and positive comments only• Applaud good play from both sides• Keep in mind the process and way we play is more important than the final result• Enjoy the spectacle and show your enthusiasm to the players


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SPORTS DEPARTMENT HANDBOOK - The Cedars · PDF fileLESSONS 9am - 2pm HANDBALL ... Country, Orienteering, Vortex, ... 8 THE CEDARS SCHOOL SPORTS DEPARTMENT HANDBOOK HOUSE SPORT