EVENT SPECIFICATION 2010 Secondary School Competitions CONTENTS Welcome and Introduction 2 Background 3 Principles of the Kent School Games 4 Entry Process 5 General Information 6 . Presentation ceremonies . Team clothing . Transport . Monitoring and Evaluation . Funding for School Sport Partnerships . Team Managers . Sports . Adjudication of Disputes . Awards . Communication . Events Eligibility 9 Welfare Plan 10 Roles and Responsibilities 11 Code of Ethics and Conduct 12 The Spirit of the Games 14 Sport Specific Rules & Regulations 15 1. Athletics 2. Badminton 3. Basketball 4. Futsal 5. Golf 6. Mini Hockey 7. Hockey 8. Swimming 9. Table Tennis 10. Tennis 11. Trampolining 12. Beach Volleyball 13. Volleyball Demonstration Sports 28 Welcome & Introduction Welcome to the 2010 Kent School Games SECONDARY SCHOOLS Entry Pack. This pack has been designed to support Schools and School Sport Partnerships with the entry of Secondary School teams and individuals into the Finals of the 2010 Games. If you have any queries regarding rules and regulations for individual events/ sports, please contact the relevant Competition/ Sport Manager whose details can be found at the bottom of each event/ sport specification (pages 15 – 27). For details of how to enter local heats and trials, please contact the Competition Manager or Director of Sport for your area. Background to the Kent School Games 2010 The organisation of a Kent School Games in 2010 is a key objective for Kent County Council within its four year plan “Towards 2010”. The organisation of the Games is led by the Children, Families and Education and the Communities Directorates, who have worked closely with primary and secondary school representatives and sports in the county. After successful implementation in 2008, there is great enthusiasm for the establishment of the Games, mirroring the County’s commitment to building a long-term legacy for young people from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. . The School Games will be based on the School Sport Partnership and Sports College networks, with local leadership from the Sports College Directors of Specialism, Heads of PE, Partnership Development Managers and Competition Managers. There are 15 School Sport Partnerships in Kent (including 2 in Medway). Medway Schools will be involved in only badged events and the Disability Games. . Heats and trials will run at school sport partnership level between September 2009 and June 2010 with winning school teams and individuals progressing to Finals events. The Finals events will run in June/ July 2010. . The Finals events will be clustered together to create a festival atmosphere and for 2010 the east of the county, primarily the Canterbury area, will host the majority of the finals. . The sports involved have been identified by Primary and Secondary Schools represented by Partnership Development Managers (Primary) and Directors of Specialism at Sports Colleges (Secondary). . In 2010 the Disability School Games will become an integral part of the overall Games. Efforts will be made with sports in the Schools Games to ensure they run inclusive or parallel opportunities to facilitate disabled young people. The sports included in the Disability Games will continue to reflect Paralympic sports. . There is recognition that some National Governing Bodies/ organisations already organise competitions and these have been worked with to avoid duplication and additional events being added to an already crowded programme for some sports. Existing events, which have been included in the Kent School Games are recognised as Kent School Games ‘badged events’. For involvement in badged events, Directors of Sport, PDMs and schools must contact the NGB or sport specific officer identified within the relevant sport specification. Principles of the Kent School Games 2010 The Kent School Games programme has been developed around core principles. These principles have been established for both the young sports people and the organisers who participate in the programme to ensure quality and consistency over all events. The Kent School Games run on the principles that the Games should: . Be exciting, enjoyable and rewarding for the individual . Be a showcase for future sporting talent . Be accessible and equitable . Promote fair play and the spirit of friendly competition . Provide and enhance competitive opportunities for young people, including those with a disability . Link with emerging school sport competition frameworks where appropriate . Facilitate information exchange and the sharing of good practice between those working in sport . Encourage the development of new working partnerships . Be sustainable . Encourage the personal development of young people in Kent . Promote physical activity, healthy lifestyles and lifelong participation in sport. Entry Process Guidance on the entry process for the 2010 Kent School Games will be available from October 2009. Every organiser/ team manager must hold appropriate player information and ensure that all squad members complete the appropriate contact and medical information form. Please note that all adults responsible for the young people are required to hold a current Enhanced CRB certificate. General Team Clothing Team colours have been identified for each partnership as follows: Partnership: Colour: Canterbury Red Shepway Maroon East Kent Coastal Purple Thanet Royal Blue Dover Sky Blue Mid Kent and Ashford Navy Blue Sheppey/ Sittingbourne Yellow Tunbridge Wells Orange Malling and Sevenoaks White Gravesham Silver/ Grey Dartford Dark Green Maidstone Light Green Tonbridge and West Kent Beige/ Fawn T-shirts will be provided for all teams for the finals events. Transport Transport to the Finals will be arranged locally between schools, Directors of Sport and Partnership Development Managers. All School Sport Partnerships will be allocated an allowance to assist with transportation costs to the finals. These costs will be allocated in relation to distance from the finals venues in Canterbury. Those School Sports Partnerships situated further from Canterbury will receive a greater transportation allocation. Monitoring and Evaluation Will be through the Directors of Sport, Partnership Development Managers and Competition Managers and fed through to the Kent School Games Co-ordinator. Funding for School Sport Partnerships A contribution will be made to School Sports Partnerships towards costs related to the Games. The amount allocated will be determined by the Kent School Games Executive Group. This will include a contribution to transport costs as mentioned above. Team Managers All Team Managers at the Finals must be at least 18 years of age and have an appropriate qualification (e.g. teacher, qualified coach). Each Team Organiser is responsible for ensuring that every Team Manager completes a self- declaration form that must be submitted with the team entry. Sports Each sport has its own specific rules, age categories and programmes. [See Appendices 1-14] These rules and event formats should be followed for all local competitions leading to the Finals. Adjudication of Disputes At the finals events Sports Managers have total responsibility for the interpretation and enforcement of their own Governing Body's rules and regulations. Complaints regarding specific Games rules i.e. competitor eligibility should be reported to the Local Team Organiser who should report the complaint to the appropriate Sports Manager before the end of the competition. In the case of the Disability School Games, the Local Team Organiser should refer issues concerning eligibility to the Kent Sports Development Manager for Disabled People. Awards Awards will be made to Teams and Individuals finishing in 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each sport. Certificates will be awarded to all competitors and volunteers. Communication All communication regarding the Games should be through the Directors of Sport, Partnership Development Managers and Competition Managers who will then liaise with either the schools or Kent School Games Co- Ordinator where appropriate. Updates and information will be available via the Kent School Games web pages: http://www.kentsport.org/schoolgames/. ELIGIBILITY All competitors must be on the role of a Kent County Council educational establishment within the School Sport Partnership/District that they wish to compete for. All competitors must meet the sports age and eligibility criteria - see individual Sport Rules. A school/ individual will be selected to represent the School Sport Partnership following local selection/tournaments. A school can represent their partnership in every final that they qualify for. However, an individual may only compete in one Kent School Games Final event plus any number of badged events. The age categories are specific to each sport. Exact categories will be shown on the individual rules. Please note that individuals can only also compete in the age group they are eligible for. In all cases it is the duty of Team Manager submitting the entry form to satisfy themselves of a competitor’s eligibility. Welfare Plan A Welfare Plan will be produced for the Finals and will include the following: . Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved . Minimum operating standards . Reporting structure . Security . Registration guidelines – medical/parental consent . Insurance . Risk Assessment . Health & Safety Policy . Photography/media guidelines . Codes of conduct for staff, participants, team managers and parents/spectators [examples follow] . Disciplinary procedures . Site plans . Travel plan . Volunteer and staff management Roles and Responsibilities Kent School Games Executive Committee: The Committee comprises representatives from KCCs’ Communities and Children, Families and Education Directorates, along with representatives of Directors of Specialism, Partnership Development Managers and Competition Managers. Roles and responsibilities: . Overall strategic direction and management for the Games . Monitoring, evaluating the Games and planning for future events . Directing the work of the Kent School Games Co-ordinator Kent School Games Co-ordinator: Roles and responsibilities: . Overseeing organisation of School Games Finals . Strategic liaison with partners involved in organisation and delivery of the Games . Working with the management contractor to assign health and safety, and welfare responsibilities regarding the Finals events . Co-ordinating marketing and PR opportunities for the Finals Sport Specific Development Officers Responsible for: . Communicating rules and regulations . Ensuring that the facility has been passed as ‘fit for use’ – i.e. have carried out facility risk assessment - on the day(s) of competition . Providing a centralised ‘command post’ and information point, and where applicable, suitable and appropriate communications . Providing sufficient and suitable Coaches, Officials, and Volunteers – this includes ensuring that the necessary personnel have been CRB’d etc . Resolving all disputes regarding the events at the Finals School Sport Partnerships Roles and responsibilities: . Submitting entries within the stipulated deadlines (failure to do so will lead to schools not being entered to finals events). . Complying with the event rules and regulations . Ensuring that on the day(s) of competition – including trials – that all emergency procedures and any other facility protocols are adhered to . Ensuring that contact and medical information is brought on the day(s) of competition for all competitors . Ensuring that all adults supporting the team(s) on the day(s) of competition have completed proof of ID and self declaration paperwork . Supporting monitoring and evaluation of the Kent School Games through supplying information to the Kent School Games Co-ordinator on request. Code of Ethics & Conduct Sport can have a powerful and positive influence on people – especially young people. Not only can it provide opportunities for enjoyment and achievement, it can also develop valuable qualities such as self-esteem, leadership and teamwork. These positive effects can only take place if sport is in the right hands – in the hands of those who place the welfare of all young people first and adopt practices that support, protect and empower them. The reality is that abuse does take place in sport and in some cases coaches and other trusted adults in sport have been convicted. Every adult has a legal and moral responsibility to protect the young people and disabled adults in sport from abuse. Adopting best practice will help to safeguard young people and disabled adults from potential abuse as well as protecting coaches and other adults in positions of responsibility from potential false allegations of abuse. We all have a duty of care towards young and vulnerable performers and can help to protect them from abuse. As a member of the School Games team you will be a vital part of the development of individuals through improving their enjoyment and performance in sport. This is achieved by: . Identifying and meeting the needs of individuals . Improving performance through a progressive programme of safe, guided practice, measured performance and/or competition . Creating an environment in which individuals are motivated to maintain participation and improve performance. You should comply with the principles of good ethical practice listed below: 1. You must respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person and treat everyone equally within the context of their sport, regardless of age, culture, gender, disability, language, racial origin, religious belief or sexual identity. 2. You must place the well-being and safety of the performer above the development of performance. You must follow all guidelines laid down by the sports governing body and must hold appropriate insurance cover. 3. You must develop an appropriate working relationship with performers (especially children), based on mutual trust and respect. You must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward. 4. You must encourage and guide performers to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance. 5. You must hold up-to-date and nationally recognised qualifications as appropriate for the level of responsibility of tasks you are allocated to undertake. 6. You must ensure the activities you direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the individual. 7. You should, at the outset, clarify with performers (and where appropriate with their parents) exactly what is expected of them and what performers are entitled to expect from their coach/teacher. 8. You should cooperate fully with other specialists (e.g. coaches, officials, sports scientists, child welfare professionals, doctors, and physiotherapists) in the best interests of the performer. 9. You should always promote the positive aspects of their sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone rule violations or the use of prohibited substances. 10. You must consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance. The Spirit of the Games Team Managers, Competitors and Spectators are reminded that: . The emphasis is on the enjoyment of competing fairly. Team Managers should emphasise to team members that they are representing their schools and should behave accordingly. . Team Managers are responsible for the behaviour of their team during the Games. . No competitor should be entered who is known not to be eligible and the onus is on team managers and Local Organisers to ensure that all competitors are eligible to participate in the School Games. . The emphasis is on enjoyment, competing fairly, and displaying a good standard of behaviour at all times. . Winning at all costs is not encouraged and teams must play within the rules of the competition and the sport. . No intimidation of referees or officials will be tolerated and competitors should accept all decisions, at all times, without argument. . Foul and abusive language will not be tolerated. Offenders will be dealt with by the Organisers who have the power to stop the event in progress. . Actively supporting all teams and exemplifying sporting fairness is encouraged. . They should display good sporting behaviour at all times – No other standard of behaviour will be tolerated. 2010 Secondary Sports: File:Athletics pictogram.svg File:Badminton pictogram.svg File:Olympic pictogram Basketball.png File:Futsal pictogram.svg ATHLETICS U12 *Yr 7 – 11 badged event BADMINTON U14/ U16 BASKETBALL U13/U15 FUTSAL U13/U15 File:Olympic pictogram Golf.png File:Field hockey pictogram.svg File:Field hockey pictogram.svg File:Swimming pictogram.svg GOLF U15 MINI-HOCKEY U13 HOCKEY U15 SWIMMING U13/U15 File:Olympic pictogram Table tennis.png File:Tennis pictogram.svg File:Olympic pictogram Gymnastics (trampoline).png File:Olympic pictogram Volleyball (beach).png TABLE TENNIS U13/ U15 TENNIS U13/ U15 TRAMPOLINING U13/ U15 BEACH VOLLEYBALL U15 File:Volleyball (indoor) pictogram.svg File:Olympic pictogram Cricket.png VOLLEYBALL U13 CRICKET* U12 CLIMBING* CHEERLEADING* . Denotes new demonstration events where there will be no regional qualifying competitions and selected schools will be invited to attend the Kent School Games Finals File:Athletics pictogram.svg *ATHLETICS (badged event) Boys (Year 7 - 11) Girls (Year 7 - 11) Kent Schools’ AA Track and Field Athletics Championships. More information, rules, and timescales available from Kent Schools Athletics Association. (www.ksaa.org.uk) Team Requirements Selected Athletes will represent the District in which their school is located. Selection of athletes and choice of Team management is solely at the discretion of district Team Managers/Secretaries and is not a decision for KSAA or the Kent Schools Games. Events include: 100m, 200m, 300 & 400m, 800m,1500m, 3000m, 1500m Steeplechase; High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault, Discus, Javelin, Shot and Hammer. Team Eligibility This will vary between Districts – though schools will have had to nominate individuals through District Secretaries to compete in either a District championships or for nomination to become part of the team. Junior athletes must be in years 8 and 9, Intermediate athletes in years 10 and 11. Each athlete can only compete in ONE event. Entry standards are available at www.esaa.net and at www.ksaa.org.uk Deadline for Entries will be in early May 2010 Event Format There will be Heats and Finals in all Track and Field disciplines for Junior (8&9) and Intermediate (10&11) Boys and Girls Athletes. There will also be a “Minors” championships for year 7 in a small number of track and field events. For full details see www.ksaa.org.uk Athletes finishing in the top three will receive a medal. Some athletes will be selected to represent the Kent Schools’ Athletic Association at the Schools Inter Counties Championships and/or the English Schools Track and Field Championships, in Gateshead in July 2008. Contact: Ken Burkett - Kent Schools’ AA Secretary Email: ken.burkett@cgsb.co.uk Phone: 01634 830083 KSGFINALS DETAILS: VENUE: Julie Rose Stadium DATE: Saturday 12th June 2010 TIME: From 10am File:Athletics pictogram.svg ATHLETICS U12 Boys (Year 7) U12 Girls (Year 7) Team Requirements o 8 x Boys and 8 x Girls per team o 13 x SSP Combined teams Team Eligibility . All competitors must be attending secondary school and may only compete for the SSP Team their school is in . All competitors for the under 12’s event should be in Year 7 Qualifying o CMs will host SSP Year 7 Athletics Competitions in the new format (below) in each SSP during May/ June 2010 o The best scorers from all Schools in each Partnership will be combined to make a joint SSP Team o All 13 SSPs will enter a team at the Kent Schools Games Finals Event Format . Each athlete should compete in 1 Individual track event and 1 field event plus a relay. . NO ATHLETE CAN COMPETE IN MORE THAN 1 EVENT FROM EACH EVENT GROUP . Events are: Run Jump Throw 100m (2 athletes) Long Jump (2) Shot Putt (2) 200m (2) High Jump (1) Javelin (2) 800m (2) Discus (1) 1500m (2) (B) 1200m (G) (2) Team Relay Events 4 x 100m Medley (200m, 200m, 600m, 600m) . All field events will consist of 3 attempts with the best performance of the 3 being used for scoring. . Teams must enter 2 athletes per event (except High Jump and Discus where only 1 athlete competes). All 8 team members must run one leg of either the 4x100m or the medley relay. In the medley relay each team should provide a runner to complete the following distances 200m, 200m, 600m and 600m. . All events except the High Jump and Discus will be scored by combining the top 2 performances from each team and then ranking these against each other with points being allocated to each team on their combined place within each event. The final overall scores will be a combined total of each team event points. . In the High Jump event each athletes has a total of 7 attempts, they must decide on their opening height and work out a strategy to get the highest height possible. If an athlete fails 3 times at the same height they are eliminated from the competition (even if they have not used up their 7 attempts) and the highest recorded height before this will registered on the score sheet. . Each team has to nominate one event as their ‘Joker’. All points scored in this event will be doubled. Teams can only nominate one event as their ‘Joker’ and this must be done before the competition starts. . Medals will be awarded to the best individual performers in each event as well as to the winning team CM Contact: Peter Le Rossignol NGB Contact: Mark Dayson Email: plr@bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk Email: mark.dayson@kent.gov.uk Mobile: 07868455586 Phone: 07795540039 KSG FINALS DETAILS: VENUE: Canterbury High School (track) DATE: Saturday 3rd July 2010 TIME: 10am – 4pm File:Badminton pictogram.svg BADMINTON U14 Boys and Girls (Years 7- 9) U16 Boys and Girls (Years 10-11) Team requirements . The competition is divided into two age groups; under 14’s (Yr. 7, 8, 9) and under 16’s (Yr. 10/11). . The competition comprises teams of 4 players in each category playing doubles and singles matches Team eligibility . All competitors must be attending secondary schools and are to only compete for the School Sport Partnership their school is in. . All competitors for the under 14’s event should be in Years 7, 8 or 9; and competitors for the under 16’s event should be in years 10 or 11 Qualifying . CMs will run a competition in each SSP during Term 2. (Deadline December 12th 2009) . The Badminton England Schools county final will take place in January and is run by the NGB . The KSG Finals will comprise the top 8 teams in each category from the Badminton England County Final . For further details about the Badminton England schools competition, go to: http://www.badmintonengland.co.uk/text.asp?section=222§ionTitle=Center+Parcs+National+Schools+Championships+ 2008%2F09 Event format . This competition will be linked to the Badminton England National Schools Competition . At the SSP events, the principle of a round robin format or appropriately sized pools leading to a knockout in the later stages will be followed, depending on the number of individuals entered . At the KSG Finals the 8 finalists will be split into 2 Pools of 4 Teams who will play each other in a Round Robin Format. . The Top 2 teams from the Pool Stages will go qualify for the semi Finals Match Format . Each match will consist of 5 games: 2 x singles and 3 x doubles, with each player playing 2 games. . Any 2 of the 4 players may be chosen to play singles: . 1st Game - Singles (higher ranked player chosen to play singles) . 2nd Game - Doubles (2 players not selected for a singles) . 3rd Game - Singles (second player chosen for singles) . 4th Game - Doubles (1st singles player + one non-singles player) . 5th Game - Doubles (2nd singles player + the other non-singles player) SSDO/NGB Contact: James Woodland Badminton England Email: jameswoodland@badmintonengland.co.uk Mobile: 07802459019 CM Contact: Jo Heath Email: HeathJ@astor-of-hever.kent.sch.uk Mobile: 07868 457230 KSG FINALS DETAILS: VENUE: Barton Court Grammar School (tbc) DATE: Under 16s - Thursday 1st July 2010 Under 14s – Saturday 3rd July 2010 TIME:10am –4pm File:Olympic pictogram Basketball.png BASKETBALL U13Boys and Girls (Years 7& 8) U15 Boys and Girls (Years 9 & 10) Team requirements . The competition is divided into two age groups; under 13’s (Yr. 7 & 8) and under 15’s (Yr. 9 & 10) . There are separate competitions for Girls and Boys teams Team eligibility . All competitors for the under 13’s event should be in Years 7or 8; and competitors for the under 15’s event should be in years 9 or 10 Qualifying . Existing SSP leagues will create first tier of competition . Winner(s) of SSP leagues will then compete in local cross Partnership Play-Offs to create 8 qualifiers for KSG Finals . 8 KSG Finalists to be made up from the following Play -Offs: o 1 from Shepway v Dover o 2 from Thanet v Canterbury v Herne Bay o 1x Mid-Kent v Sheppey & Sittingbourne o 1x Dartford v Gravesham o 3x Malling v West Kent v Maidstone v Tunbridge Wells Event format (KSG Finals) . The finalists will be split into 2 Pools of 4 Teams who will play each other in a Round Robin Format. . The Top 2 teams from the Pool Stages will go qualify for the semi Finals . In the event of a joint position in a pool, the team that won the pool match between the two teams in question will be the team that will qualify as winners (head to head) . In the event of a joint position in a pool of three or more teams the team scoring the highest points difference overall will qualify as winners (point difference) . If games are drawn, no overtime will be played and points will be split Match Format (KSG Finals) . The matches will be played to the normal rules of basketball (www.englandbasketball.com) with the following modifications: 1. All games will be two halves of ten minutes each: running clock. 2. Two minute, half time intervals 3. Seven team fouls per quarter 4. Five player personal fouls per game SSDO/NGB Contact: Graham Wilson Email: graham_wilson_uk@yahoo.co.uk Phone: 01732 500600 CM Contact: Trevor Bumstead Email: tbumstead.competitions@hotmail.co.uk Mobile: 07868 267318 KSG FINALS DETAILS: VENUE: University of Kent, Canterbury (Sports Centre) DATE: Under 15s - Thursday 1st July 2010 Under 13s – Saturday 3rd July 2010 TIME:10am –4pm File:Futsal pictogram.svg FUTSAL U13Boys and Girls (Years 7& 8) U15 Boys and Girls (Years 9 & 10) Team requirements . The competition is divided into two age groups; under 13’s (Yr. 7 & 8) and under 15’s (Yr. 9 & 10). . There are separate competitions for Girls and Boys teams Team eligibility . All competitors for the under 13’s event should be in Years 7or 8; and competitors for the under 15’s event should be in years 9 or 10. . The U13 and U15 Boys Competitions are ‘Plate’ Competitions for players who have NOT started a match for their school team, (11-a-side) in that current Academic Year Qualifying U13 Level (Boys and Girls) . This competition will run in conjunction with the existing County Futsal Competitions . At the U13 Level individual SSP Competitions will be hosted by CMs in Terms 1 and 2. Winners will be invited to attend the County Futsal Finals (held Friday 5th February 2010 – TBC). . The 8x Boys and Girls Kent School Games Qualifiers will be the top 8 Schools in those brackets from those County Finals U15 Competitions (Boys and Girls) . At U15 Level, 4 x Regional Futsal Competitions will be held for Boys and Girls teams in November. Schools will be invited to attend the Regional Competition at the location closest to them. . The top 2 Teams at each Regional Event will be invited to the Kent School Games Finals Event format (KSG Finals) . The KSG Finalists will be split into 2 Pools of 4 Teams who will play each other in a Round Robin Format. . The Top 2 teams from the Pool Stages will go qualify for the semi Finals . In the event of a joint position in a pool, the team that won the pool match between the two teams in question will be the team that will qualify as winners. . In the event of a joint position in a pool of three or more teams the team scoring the highest points difference overall will qualify as winners. . If games are drawn, no overtime will be played and points will be split. . Matches at the Kent Schools Games Finals will take place outdoors at the University of Kent on 3G Astro fields Match Format . For Futsal rules and regulations please contact your local Competition Manager SSDO/NGB Contact: Darryl Haden Email: Darryl.Haden@kentfa.com Phone: 01634 812032 CM Contact: Jo Heath Email: HeathJ@astor-of-hever.kent.sch.uk Mobile: 07868 457230 KSG FINALS DETAILS: VENUE: University of Kent, Canterbury (Astro/ 3G pitches) DATE: Under 15s - Thursday 1st July 2010 Under 13s – Saturday 3rd July 2010 TIME:10am –4pm File:Olympic pictogram Golf.png GOLF U15 Mixed (Years 7, 8, 9 & 10) Team requirements . The competition is open to all pupils Aged 15 or under (Years 7 -10) . The event is for teams of 4 pupils (either same gender or mixed teams). Team Eligibility . Competition will be a Stableford 18-hole competition played off full handicap with the following criteria: . There will be 4 players per team split into the following categories: o Maximum of 2 players with a handicap of 9 or below. o Maximum of 2 players in the handicap range 10-19 boys, 10-23 girls. o Maximum of 2 players in the handicap range 20-28 boys, 24-36 girls. Qualifying . 4 x Regional Events open to all pupils (May 2010) . Top 4 Teams qualifying from each of the 4 Regional Competitions will qualify for the Kent Schools Games Finals Competition Format . The competition will be a Stableford 18-hole competition played off full handicap . Teams of 4 combine Stableford Points scores to generate an overall team results . The winning team will be the team with the highest combined scores SSDO/NGB Contact: Carol Macdonald South East Development Officer Email: carol@golf-foundation.org Tel: 07765 258110 CM Contact: Neil Castle Email: n.castle@harveygs.kent.sch.uk Mobile: 07868 535992 KSG FINALS DETAILS: VENUE: tbc DATE: Thursday 1st July 2010 TIME: 10am – 4pm File:Field hockey pictogram.svg MINI-HOCKEY U13 Boys and Girls (Years 7 & 8) Team requirements . A squad shall consist of up to 12 players with 7 playing at any one time . All teams must include a fully equipped goalkeeper. (Minimum goalkeeping equipment is detailed in the Mini Hockey Rules). Team Eligibility . All competitors must be attending secondary schools and are to only compete for the School Sport Partnership their school is in. . All competitors should be in years 7/8. Qualifying . 2 x Regional Events open to all pupils (East and West Kent) . Dates and locations for Regional Events to be confirmed (Term 3/4) . The top 4 Boys Teams and 4 Girls Teams at each of the Regional Competitions will qualify for the Kent Schools Games Finals Competition Format (KSG Finals) . The finalists will be split into 2 Pools of 4 Teams who will play each other in a Round Robin Format. . The Top 2 teams from the Pool Stages will go qualify for the semi Finals . In the event of a joint position in a pool, the team that won the pool match between the two teams in question will be the team that will qualify as winners. . In the event of a joint position in a pool of three or more teams the team scoring the highest points difference overall will qualify as winners. . If games are drawn, no overtime will be played and points will be split. . Each Game will comprise of two halves of 7 minutes each way. Match Format . The competition shall be played according to the Rules of Mini Hockey, unless otherwise stated. . Games will be played on synthetic turf pitches marked out for Mini Hockey . Points will be awarded as follows: . 3 points for a win, 2 point for a score draw 1 point for a no score draw and 0 points for a loss. . In the event of a tie, teams will be split on the basis of Goal Difference, followed by Goals For, and if still equal, the result of the game between the two teams and then penalty strokes if required . In the event of a draw in the knockout stage extra time of five minutes one way, golden goal will be played. In the event of no score the game will then be decided by a penalty stroke competition. The winning team shall be the team with the most goals after three players have had their turn. In the event of a tie then the same players will repeat the process on a sudden death basis . Local rules, interpretations and guidance on any rules associated with Hockey rules shall be provided by the Hockey Sports Coordinator. CM Contact: Laura Rookard Email: rookard@hayesbrook.kent.sch.uk Mobile: 07868 457230 KSG FINALS DETAILS: VENUE: Polo Farm DATE: Saturday 3rd July 2010 TIME: 10am – 4pm File:Field hockey pictogram.svg HOCKEY U15 Boys and Girls (Years 9 & 10) Team requirements . A squad shall consist of up to 16 players and 11 playing at any one time . All teams must include a fully equipped goalkeeper. (Minimum goalkeeping equipment is detailed in the Mini Hockey Rules). Team Eligibility . All competitors must be attending secondary schools and are to only compete for the School Sport Partnership their school is in. . All competitors should be in years 9/10. Qualifying . 2 x Regional Events open to all pupils (East and West Kent) . Dates and locations for Regional Events to be confirmed (Terms 3/ 4) . The top 4 Boys Teams and 4 Girls Teams at each of the Regional Competitions will qualify for the Kent Schools Games Finals Competition Format (KSG Finals) . The finalists will be split into 2 Pools of 4 Teams who will play each other in a Round Robin Format. . The Top 2 teams from the Pool Stages will go qualify for the semi Finals . In the event of a joint position in a pool, the team that won the pool match between the two teams in question will be the team that will qualify as winners. . In the event of a joint position in a pool of three or more teams the team scoring the highest points difference overall will qualify as winners. . If games are drawn, no overtime will be played and points will be split. . Each Game will comprise of two halves of 7 minutes each way. Match Format . The competition shall be played according to the Rules of Hockey, unless otherwise stated. . Games will be played on synthetic turf pitches . Points will be awarded as follows: . 3 points for a win, 2 point for a score draw 1 point for a no score draw and 0 points for a loss. . In the event of a tie, teams will be split on the basis of Goal Difference, followed by Goals For, and if still equal, the result of the game between the two teams and then penalty strokes if required . In the event of a draw in the knockout stage extra time of five minutes one way, golden goal will be played. In the event of no score the game will then be decided by a penalty stroke competition. The winning team shall be the team with the most goals after three players have had their turn. In the event of a tie then the same players will repeat the process on a sudden death basis . Local rules, interpretations and guidance on any rules associated with Hockey rules shall be provided by the Hockey Sports Coordinator. CM Contact: Laura Rookard Email: rookard@hayesbrook.kent.sch.uk Mobile: 07868 457230 KSG FINALS DETAILS: VENUE: Polo Farm DATE: Thursday 1st July 2010 TIME: 10am – 4pm File:Swimming pictogram.svg SWIMMING U13Boys and Girls (Years 7& 8) U15 Boys and Girls (Years 9 & 10) Team requirements . The competition is divided into two age groups; under 13’s (Yr. 7 & 8) and under 15’s (Yr. 9 & 10). . There are separate competitions for Girls and Boys teams Team Eligibility . All competitors must be attending secondary schools and are to only compete for the School Sport Partnership their school is in. . All competitors should be in years 9/10 Qualifying . CMs will host SSP Swimming Galas in each SSP . The best scorers from all schools in each Partnership will be combined to make a joint SSP Team . All 13 SSPs will enter a team at the Kent Schools Games Finals Competition Format . The Competition will run in accordance with the laws and technical swimming rules of the Amateur Swimming Association . A team may only enter 1 swimmer into each individual event . An swimmer may only compete in 1 Individual event, but may compete in 2 relays . If a competitor is found to be using a different stroke to the one permitted, then that individual will be disqualified Events . Individual Events - 50m Freestyle - 50m Backstroke - 50m Butterfly - 50m Breaststroke . Relay Events - 4 x 50m Medley Relay - 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay SSDO/NGB Contact: Emily Vigors Swimming Development Officer Email: Emily.Vigors.kent.gov.uk Phone: 07920585491 CM Contact: Laura Rookard Email: rookard@hayesbrook.kent.sch.uk Mobile: 07868 457230 KSG FINALS DETAILS: VENUE: Kingsmead Leisure Centre, Canterbury DATE: Under 15s - Thursday 1st July 2010 Under 13s – Saturday 3rd July 2010 TIME: 10am – 4pm File:Badminton pictogram.svg TABLE TENNIS U13Boys and Girls (Years 7& 8) U15 Boys and Girls (Years 9 & 10) Team requirements . Partnerships may enter teams of 4 players in each of the events. . The competition is divided into two age groups under 13’s (Yr. 7, 8) and under 15’s (Yr. 9, 10). . The competition will incorporate girls and boys singles matches Team eligibility . All competitors must be attending secondary schools and are to only compete for the School Sport Partnership their school is in Qualifying . CMs will host four regional team competitions (November 2009) . The top two teams in each category from the regional team competitions will qualify for the KSG final. Event format (KSG Finals) . The finalists will be split into 2 Pools of 4 Teams who will play each other in a Round Robin Format. . The Top 2 teams from the Pool Stages will go qualify for the semi Finals . In the event of a joint position in a pool, the team that won the pool match between the two teams in question will be the team that will qualify as winners. . In the event of a joint position in a pool of three or more teams the team scoring the highest points difference overall will qualify as winners. Match Format . Players will be ranked by playing ability 1 to 4 and will play singles matches as follows . Each match will consist of 8 singles games: COURT 1 COURT 2 Blue 1 v Red 2 Blue 2 v Red 1 Blue 3 v Red 4 Blue 4 v Red 3 Blue 1 v Red 1 Blue 4 v Red 4 Blue 2 v Blue 3 Blue 3 v Red 2 . Matches will consist of best of three legs, each leg being 11 up. (This may be reduced to one leg at the Regional Events, pending the number of entries . The competition will be run in accordance with the Laws of Table Tennis. . Each server has two services each. CM Contact: Peter Le Rossignol Email: plr@bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk Mobile: 07868455586 KSG FINALS DETAILS: VENUE: Kingsmead Leisure Centre, Canterbury DATE: Under 15s - Thursday 1st July 2010 Under 13s – Saturday 3rd July 2010 TIME:10am –4pm File:Tennis pictogram.svg TENNIS U13Boys and Girls (Years 7& 8) U15 Boys and Girls (Years 9 & 10) Team requirements . The competition is divided into two age groups under 13’s and under 15’s . Squad of 6 players, but only 4 may play in each match (a different 4 players can play in each new match, but the same players must play in the same play order for the entirety of each mach, except through injury) Team eligibility . This competition is NOT designed for elite players – club ranked players are excluded Qualifying . Local SSP Tournaments will create first tier of competition . Winner(s) of SSP Tournaments will then compete in local cross Partnership Play-Offs to create 8 qualifiers for KSG Finals . 8 KSG Finalists to be made up from the following Play -Offs: o 1 from Shepway v Dover o 2 from Thanet v Canterbury v Herne Bay o 1x Mid-Kent v Sheppey & Sittingbourne o 1x Dartford v Gravesham o 3x Malling v West Kent v Maidstone v Tunbridge Wells Event format (KSG Finals) . The finalists will be split into 2 Pools of 4 Teams who will play each other in a Round Robin Format. . The Top 2 teams from the Pool Stages will go qualify for the semi Finals Match Format . Players will be ranked by playing ability 1 to 4 and will play doubles matches as follows . Each match will consist of 6 doubles games: COURT 1 COURT 2 Blue 1&2 v Red 1&2 Blue 3&4 v Red 3&4 Blue 1&3 v Red 1&3 Blue 2&4 v Red 2&4 Blue 1&4 v Red 1&4 Blue 2&3 v Red 2&3 . Each round is timed – 12 minutes . Each player serves for 4 points (e.g. School 1, player 1; then School 2 player 1; and so on) . Change ends after each 6 points (e.g. 3-3, 9-3, 12-6) . Scoring one point to winning team per point played (e.g. 1-0, 2-0, 2-1, 2-2,etc) . At the end of 12 minutes the round ends and the team with most points wins. If the score is tied play a sudden death point to decide the winning pair . Schools win 1 point per rubber won . Green balls to be used (to reduce the bounce and speed of the ball). SSDO/NGB Contact: Tudor Rowe (Club Development Officer) Kent Tennis Email: tudor.rowe@LTA.org.uk Phone: (01689) 880755 Mobile: 07958304054 CM Contact : Laura Rookard Email: rookard@hayesbrook.kent.sch.uk Mobile: 07868 457230 KSG FINALS DETAILS: VENUE: University of Kent, Canterbury DATE: Under 15s - Thursday 1st July 2010 Under 13s – Saturday 3rd July 2010 TIME:10am –4pm File:Olympic pictogram Gymnastics (trampoline).png TRAMPOLINING U13Boys and Girls (Years 7 & 8) U15 Boys and Girls (Years 9 & 10) Team requirements . The competition is divided into two age groups under 13’s and under 15’s . Each team will comprise four gymnasts Team eligibility . All competitors must be attending secondary schools and are to only compete for the School Sport Partnership their school is in . Each team will comprise min 3– max 4 girls or boys. . Each competitor will be required to complete the three different ‘Next Step’ activities. . Schools may enter a maximum of 2 teams per age group in the regional hub events. . Participants must not be members of any competitive squads within a British Gymnastics trampoline or gymnastics club, and must not have been involved in British Schools trampoline competitions Qualifying . There will be four regional hub competitions and the top two teams in each category from these events will qualify for the KSG final . Dates and locations for Regional Events to be confirmed . The top 2 Boys Teams and 2 Girls Teams at each of the Regional Competitions will qualify for the Kent Schools Games Finals Event format . The ‘Next Step’ Level 2 Format will be used. This will incorporate Body Management routine, Trampoline Set Skills and Trampoline Set Routine . The three top scores for a team on each piece will count towards the team total. . Body Management (skill 7- splits) will be excluded from the routine. . The competition will be run in accordance with the English Gymnastics Next Step Programme. . Routines will be judged in accordance with the rules set out in the Next Step resource pack. . The Next Step Trampoline resource pack is available from British Gymnastics, or locally from Lynn Potter via the SSP PDM. SSDO/NGB Contact: Lynn Potter Email: lynn.potter@gymnasticsengland.org Phone: 07739 512206 CM Contact: Jo Heath Email: HeathJ@astor-of-hever.kent.sch.uk Mobile: 07868 457230 KSG FINALS DETAILS: VENUE: Canterbury High School DATE: Under 15s - Thursday 1st July 2010 Under 13s – Saturday 3rd July 2010 TIME:10am –4pm File:Olympic pictogram Volleyball (beach).png BEACH VOLLEYBALL U15 Boys and Girls (Years 9 & 10) Team requirements . This competition is for the under 15’s age group (Yr. 9 & 10). . There are separate competitions for Girls and Boys teams . A squad will consist of between six and 10 players. . Teams must have a minimum of six players at registration and will play 4 v 4 matches Team eligibility . All competitors for the under 15’s event should be in years 9 or 10. Qualifying . 4 x Regional Events open to all pupils . Dates and locations for Regional Events to be confirmed . The top 2 Boys Teams and 2 Girls Teams at each of the Regional Competitions will qualify for the Kent Schools Games Finals . Qualifying events may not take place on sand if suitable facilities are unavailable Event format (KSG Finals) . The finalists will be split into 2 Pools of 4 Teams who will play each other in a Round Robin Format. . The Top 2 teams from the Pool Stages will go qualify for the semi Finals . In the event of a joint position in a pool, the team that won the pool match between the two teams in question will be the team that will qualify as winners. . In the event of a joint position in a pool of three or more teams the team scoring the highest points difference overall will qualify as winners. Match Format . Matches will be played best of three sets, the first two to 25, and the deciding set if required to 15, both with standard tie break rules applying. (This may be adjusted at local venues based upon facilities and time available) . Teams will only be allowed to play with less than 4 players in exceptional circumstances (eg. injury) and at the discretion of the Sport Coordinator. . Net height will be 2.15 metres. . Court 14m x 7m . The competition will be run in accordance with the FIVB rules and the English Volleyball Association. SSDO/NGB Contact: Tom Middleton Email: thomas@middleton2012.freeserve.co.uk Mobile: 07710772533 CM Contact: Jo Heath Email: HeathJ@astor-of-hever.kent.sch.uk Mobile: 07868 457230 KSG FINALS DETAILS: VENUE: Canterbury High School DATE: Under 15s - Thursday 1st July 2010 TIME: 10am – 4pm File:Volleyball (indoor) pictogram.svg VOLLEYBALL U13 Boys and Girls (Years 7 & 8) Team requirements . This competition is for the under 13’s age group (Yr.7 & 8). . There are separate competitions for Girls and Boys teams . A squad will consist of between six and 10 players. . Teams must have a minimum of six players at registration and will play 4 v 4 matches Team eligibility . All competitors for the under 13’s event should be in years 7 or 8. Qualifying . 4 x Regional Events open to all pupils . Dates and locations for Regional Events to be confirmed . The top 2 Boys Teams and 2 Girls Teams at each of the Regional Competitions will qualify for the Kent Schools Games Finals . Qualifying events and Finals will take place on Indoor Courts - Net height will be 2.15 metres, court 14m x 7m Event format (KSG Format) . The finalists will be split into 2 Pools of 4 Teams who will play each other in a Round Robin Format. . The Top 2 teams from the Pool Stages will go qualify for the semi Finals . In the event of a joint position in a pool, the team that won the pool match between the two teams in question will be the team that will qualify as winners. . In the event of a joint position in a pool of three or more teams the team scoring the highest points difference overall will qualify as winners. Match Format . Matches will be played best of three sets, the first two to 25, and the deciding set if required to 15, both with standard tie break rules applying. . Teams will only be allowed to play with less than 4 players in exceptional circumstances (eg. injury) and at the discretion of the Sport Coordinator. . Net height will be 2.15 metres. . The competition will be run in accordance with the FIVB rules and the English Volleyball Association. SSDO/NGB Contact: Tom Middleton Email: thomas@middleton2012.freeserve.co.uk Mobile: 07710772533 CM Contact: Jo Heath Email: HeathJ@astor-of-hever.kent.sch.uk Mobile: 07868 457230 KSG FINALS DETAILS: VENUE: Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys (TBC) DATE: Under 13s – Saturday 3rd July 2010 TIME: 10am – 4pm DEMONSTRATION SPORTS: The 2010 Kent School Games will be introducing the following ‘Demonstration Sports’ within the program of events on the Finals Days: File:Olympic pictogram Cricket.png CRICKET* U12 CLIMBING* CHEERLEADING* In these examples specific schools will be invited to participate in the Demonstration Competitions based upon the extent and provision of localized coaching programs and existing competitions. In the case of Climbing and Cheerleading those schools attending will reflect the select School Sports Partnerships that have embraced these activities within their work plans. The Cricket competition will be based on the Inter-Cricket format of the game that will be piloted in parts of the county during the Summer Term of 2009.