Last Man Stands is a new take on Twenty20 cricket and is aimed at all levels, from seasoned cricketers to those who have never played before. In Warwickshire, we have leagues to suit everyone, club, social and corporate, allowing you to play cricket, keep fit and be healthy in a fun and exciting environment, without any extra worry. The 8-a-side game lasts just 2 1/4 hours, so is perfect for a summers evening entertainment and exercise.

The innovative new rules ensure that every player takes part in the game. And as proof of that, each player and team get a career profile. With statistics uploaded within 24 hours of the game.

Last Man Stands is incredibly easy to join, as we take care of everything for you. The umpires, balls, ground and pre-match reminders are all included, making everything as hassle free as possible.

Included in the registration fee, every player will get a coloured playing shirt, insurance and worry free games of cricket!

For more information and to register a team, contact Matt on 07846 510139 or via warwickshire@lastmanstands.co.uk

The winners of this competition go on to represent Central Warwickshire in the county finals held at the AEGON Classic Women’s International Tennis Tournament held at the Priory Club, Edgbaston. Not only do the students get to experience playing at this great venue but they will also receive free ground passed to watch their Tennis heroes in action.

Although an annual event this year had a special feel to it being the Olympic year. Students from Aylesford, Myton, North Leamington, Southam and Kenilworth School all attended. Warwickshire LTA supported the event providing a coach to help run the competition. Tony Pillinger, from Leamington Tennis Club ensured that the tournament ran smoothly and also helped to organise the club hosting the event. With 8 courts being made available the students were able to play more matches than if the event had been hosted by a school.

Both the boys and girls competitions were closely fought. In the girl’s competition Kenilworth had to play a sudden death match against one of the Myton teams to decide who would go through to the finals as the scores were equal. In the end it was a Myton final with their year 7 teams taking on their year 8 team. With almost nothing between the two teams it was the year 7’s that came out on top and will now go on to represent Central Warwickshire in the County finals at the AEGON Classic.

Jenny Bayley, PE teacher from Myton School said, ‘The students really enjoyed the opportunity to take part in this competition and the girls are very exciting about playing in the finals and experience such a high profile competition.’

Next week will see the primary school tennis competitions for year 3 to year 6 students. Who knows we may even discover a future Wimbledon star of the future!

This year’s winners and runners-up – Myton School

Click here for entry form.

The trip involved a number of Partnership Plus schools; these are school that have invested financially into the Sports Partnership to ensure they get extra opportunities for their students.  Children from Whitnash, All Saint’s Junior, St Patrick’s, St Margaret’s, Campion and Round Oak School took part in the trip.  The children ranged from year 2 right up to 6th formers.

The day involved setting off early from Leamington, but the 6am meet time seem well worth it once the coach reached the Olympic Park.  As the children headed to the stadium they passed the Velodrome, Hockey Stadium, Basketball Arena and Aquatic Centre.  The morning was spent in the Olympic Stadium watching some outstanding Athletes who were taking part in the Sainsbury’s UK School Games.  The School Games consists of 4 levels, this event being the highest level, level 4 competition.  Level 1 competitions involve intra school competitions for example, house events and sports day, Level 2 competitions involve events between local schools with the winners of these competitions going through to the Level 3 finals to be held at Warwick University in July.

After being inspired in the stadium the children could then take part in range of interactive experiences in the Olympic Park.  The students took part in a select of different sports, saw healthy eating cooking demonstrations, learnt the Mascot dance that will be sweeping the National and generally had a great day.

Ali Knight, the local School Games Organiser said, ‘It was a pleasure taking the students to the Olympic Park.  They behaved extremely well and really appreciated the level of competition they were watching.  Just being in the Olympic Stadium itself is inspirational and we really hope this was a day the children will never forget.’

What about equipment? Starter packs are available. Please visit our brand new on-line Flying Disc Shop

Quarry Park is hosting the 32nd British Disc Golf Open on Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th May.

Disc Golf is a great spectator sport (and it?s free visit) so come on down to watch the best of the best battle it out!
You can find lots of information about Disc Golf on their website. www.CatchTheSpirit.co.uk

The schools involved included St Peter’s Primary School, All Saints Primary School, Leek Wooton, Brookhurst Primary School and St Peter’s Primary School. The competition was closely fought with two schools finishing on the same points and the school in third place just one point behind. In the end St Peter’s were beaten to the post on goal difference by All Saints Primary School, Leek Wooton.

All Saint’s will now go on to represent Central Warwickshire in the Level 3 School Games finals at Warwick University in July.

The event details are as follows;

Date: Wednesday 9th May
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Venue: University of Warwick, Westwood Campus Sports Facilities, CV4 7AL

This event provides an opportunity for participants with disabilities to find out more and be assessed for the FA’s specific disability squads.  The FA is currently able to offer opportunities for the following impairments;
-          Cerebral Palsy
-          Learning Difficulties
-          Amputee
-          Hearing Impairments
-          Blind/Partially Sighted

This day is open to Boys and Girls years 7-11 from mainstream and special schools.

Please promote this opportunity as widely as possible and especially within your mainstream schools because this is particularly the target market that the FA are hoping to cater for.

The forums run from 10am to 3.30pm and include:
· A Chance to discuss interests
· Q&A Session
· Anti-Doping Workshop
· Practical session with England U18 Head Coach, John Fletcher

The twilight session will run from 4pm to 7pm and includes CPD modules in Line Out and Core Skills.
Lunch will be provided free of charge and it is possible to come along for the whole day or just the twilight practical session.The ERFSU and RFU are holding a Teacher Development Forum at Bromsgrove School on 12th June. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

The forums run from 10am to 3.30pm and include:
· A Chance to discuss interests
· Q&A Session
· Anti-Doping Workshop
· Practical session with England U18 Head Coach, John Fletcher

The twilight session will run from 4pm to 7pm and includes CPD modules in Line Out and Core Skills.
Lunch will be provided free of charge and it is possible to come along for the whole day or just the twilight practical session.

Click here for application form

Terry McCarthy
Project Ability School
Tel: 07982246807
Email: terrymccarthy1@yahoo.co.uk

Neil Parker
Conference Coordinator
Tel: 07879898608
Email: nparker@covsf.com

Once you have registered your interest in attending the conference further information will be sent to your email address at the start of the summer term. Please put the conference date in your diaries.
The conference is aimed at a wide variety of people in schools who would benefit from the activities being provided, to include:
SGO/TRP/SSCo/H of PE/PLT/SENCO/PE teacher/ Primary teacher/PE Coordinator/ HLTA/ TA
NB We cannot guarantee you a place at the conference because we are limited by numbers so please book your place early to avoid disappointment.