Key sporting events occur throughout the year, and you will represent your House at them. In Games lessons, you will experience inter-house events as well as the two big sporting events of the year.
Senior Swimming Gala
A range of swimming events from serious 50m sprint races to fun woggle relays for you to gain points for your house.
Senior Sports Day
A real day of sport. Athletics, rounders, tennis, archery, tug of war and Ultimate Frisbee to name but a few. Some competitive, others are an opportunity to have a go at something new.
Representing the School
We have a good programme of inter-school matches throughout the year in the major games:
Girls: Hockey, Netball, Rounders, Athletics
Boys: Rugby, Football, Cricket, Athletics
We also look to schedule matches to support activities we consider minor games:
These include, Basketball, Boys Hockey, Indoor Athletics, Cross Country and Badminton
It is an honor and a privilege to represent the School, and being selected carries certain responsibilities. Remember, at Sidcot, sport should be a pleasure. Regardless of the result, you should focus on the enjoyment of playing alongside your teammates and what you can learn from the match to improve next time. If selected, you are expected to play.
When a student is selected to represent the School they need to:
• Check the fixture list on sport.sidcot.org.uk and the notice boards in the Sports Centre.
• Check the team sheet on sport.sidcot.org.uk and the notice boards in the Sports Centre.
• Check the meet time and details on sport.sidcot.org.uk and the notice boards in the Sports Centre.
• Ensure your match kit is clean.
• Ask your teacher any questions about the match and the team selection.
• Bring or wear tracksuit bottoms and your Training Jacket (no leggings).
• Arrive on time.
• Enjoy the game, play hard, do your best, and remember that your best is good enough.
• Respect the opposition, the officials and your team – be positive.
• Invite your parents to come and watch.
• Stay for match tea.
• ‘Check-out’ with your teacher before you leave.
If you are the Captain - you need to:
• Be brilliant at all of the above.
• Make sure your team are all playing and know the details.
• Help with kit and equipment.
• Make sure you help with match teas and ensure the opposition get their snacks first.
How we communicate with students and families regarding our sports fixtures:
Face-to-face is by far the best form of communication, which is why it is essential you come to practice sessions after school.
Fixtures
Check:
• The notice boards in the Sports Centre
• The sports fixtures website: sport.sidcot.org.uk - if you are new to SOCS, please find a handy guide here.
• The School calendar: https://www.sidcot.org.uk/calendar/weekly
Match cancelled
• Team Captain is made aware and helps to pass the message to the team.
• Sports Fixtures Webpage sport.sidcot.org.uk will be amended.
• Notice will be placed on the notice board in the Sports Centre.
• A note in the daily School bulletin if appropriate.
If we are late back from a match
If students have a mobile phone, they can text parents with the approximate new arrival time.
The teacher in charge will try to inform the school and the Teacher on Duty.