**Grading dates for 19/20**

Coaches Meeting; same place, same time!

BRIEFING NOTES FOR GROUP LEADERS

Venue – Bede’s School Sports Hall, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QH

Sunday 8th March 2020 – Hall open from 12.15 hrs – Programme commences at 13.00 hrs

1) A Group may enter any number of teams each of approx 10 competitors, although only 6 competitors will take part in each game.

2) You are welcome to bring along as many spectators/supporters/cheer-leaders as you wish - but please let us know approximate numbers so that adequate tables and seating can be arranged.

3) Groups are encouraged to dress in a distinctive strip.

4) JOKER COMPETITION - Each team is encouraged to bring along a JOKER, which can be played on one game to gain extra points. The JOKER should be a decorated card (not more than 594mm by 420mm = A2). There will be a competition to judge the best JOKER.

5) POSTER COMPETITION - Each team is also encouraged to also bring along a poster on the theme of
6) “ The Deep Blue Ocean ”. The poster should be not more than 594mm by 420mm = A2 and there will be a competition to judge the best poster.

7) Each team should arrange its own food and refreshments. There will be drinking water provided by Lions free of charge.

8) For your comfort and safety trainers/soft soled shoes are advised.

9) On arrival, and on forms that will be supplied, please provide a list of the names of the competitors in each team along with a team name(s).

10) Eight games are planned and Lions will provide all necessary equipment. Written explanations and the rules for each game will be given to each group.

11) There will a half-an-hour (approx) break in the afternoon during which there will be a disco.

12) Each competitor will receive a certificate and a medal for participating. The winning team will receive the Lions Special Knockout Cup.

13) The sports hall will be open from 12.15 hrs. Please arrive as soon after that time as possible as the programme will commence at 13.00 hrs.

14) The event is planned to finish at 16.45 hrs (approximately).

15) Each Group is expected to provide qualified first aid cover for their members.

16) Smoking or Vaping is NOT permitted anywhere on the school grounds or in the school buildings.

17) Please complete an entry form and return to your local Lions Club by 23rd February 2020.


Don’t forget your team of cheer leaders, your Joker and your Poster!