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Prison Service Sports Day 2008
- The PSSA Sports Day at the Prison Service College, Newbold Revel will be on Friday 18th July 2008. We hope that members of staff from all Prison Service establishments and Headquarters (including satellite locations) will come along to compete in the various events or support their colleagues.
- There will be a range of team competitions for everyone: 6 a-side Soccer, 7 a-side Rugby, 5 a-side Hockey, 6 a-side Volleyball, Netball, X-Country, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Bench Press & Rowing challenge. There will also be a Golf event this year. Refreshments will be available for competitors and spectators, including a beer tent and barbecue, all within the grounds of Newbold Revel.
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Soccer
Rugby
Hockey
Volleyball
Netball
Golf
Cross Country
Contacts
There is no entry fee to the college, but each participating team, for each competition, must pay an entry fee of £20.00 per team. Additional to this, there will be a £2.00 entry fee for each Non PSSA Member payable on the day when registering. All team cheques must be made payable to the PSSA. Entry forms are attached at the end of this notice. Information, rules and timing of events will be sent to team captains on receipt of their respective entries.
- The PSSA will consider making a contribution (maximum of £75.00 per coach/establishment + mileage expenses at 10p per mile) towards the travelling expenses of staff and competitors that have to travel long distances to attend the sports day. This may be paid to each establishment after returning to the establishment without incident. All staff and organisers are advised that these contributions are discretionary.
- Entries for each individual team should be made on the official form supplied with this notice and sent to the PSSA Office at PSC Newbold Revel. There is no fixed closing date; closure will be just as soon as maximum numbers are reached. Entries in excess of the quotas set will receive a full refund of entry fees.
No entries will be accepted on the day.
- All competitors must be currently serving members of staff and of the establishment they represent, or have retired from that establishment. It is encouraged that all competitors are PSSA members; Entry forms must be sent to the PSSA Office complete with cheque payment to guarantee your entry. Please note that entries sent without cheques WILL NOT be processed.
- Should an establishment be absolutely unable to field a full team for a particular event then, by agreement with that events organiser and Tracie Mapletoft, a combined team (jointly named) with the nearest neighbouring establishment may be entered. Within the spirit of the day such requests should not be used as a vehicle to select a combined ‘best of both’ team excluding those perceived as the less able.
- No one may compete for more than one team in any event. If they do so, and incur waiting time for the team to compete, they may be liable to disqualification.
- Teams will be informed over the public address system 5 minutes prior to the game starting on the pitch or court they are due to play on. If a team or teams fail to appear at the designated start time they will be automatically disqualified, regardless of how far they have progressed in the competition. It is up to you to ensure your team is ready.
CHECK THE PLAYING PROGRAMME AND LISTEN TO ANNOUNCEMENTS. NO EXCUSES WILL BE ACCEPTED AND THERE IS NO APPEAL.
- Please note there is no overnight accommodation available for any competitors or spectators.
- There will be two specific Barbecue area’s cordoned off where staff will be able to cook their own food. There will also be provision to purchase food on site from BBQ Vans.
- No alcohol is to be brought onto the site, HOWEVER, there will be provision of an organised bar. GLASS BOTTLES ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED ON SITE.
- UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANY pets be allowed INTO THE COLLEGE grounds ON THE DAY. anyone doing so will be asked to leave the premises.
Soccer Competition (6 a-Side)
- The Soccer competition will begin at approximately 10.30 hours. It will be restricted to 56 teams: -
32 Men
16 Vet. Men’s (over 40)
16 Ladies
- A maximum of 8 players per squad. Starting with a group competition, and then continuing with a knockout tournament, ending with the final at approximately 17.00 hours. The first 32 Men’s, 16 Vet. Men’s and 16 Ladies teams applications received with entry fee will be accepted.
Men’s & Ladies Entry to: - Tracie Mapletoft
PSC Newbold Revel
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV23 0TH
Tel: 01788 804170
Mob: 07872 824523
Rugby Competition (7 a-Side)
- The Rugby competition will begin at approximately 10.30 hours. It will be restricted to 16 teams: -
16 Men’s
A maximum of 10 players per squad. It will be a knockout tournament, with a plate competition for losing sides and the final will take place at approximately 17.00 hours. The first 16 Men’s applications received, with entry fee will be accepted.
Entry to: - Tracie Mapletoft
PSC Newbold Revel
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV23 0TH
Tel: 01788 804170
Mob: 07872 824523
Mixed Hockey Tournament (5 a-Side)
- The Hockey Tournament will begin at approximately 10.30 hours. It will be restricted to 10 teams (maximum of 8 players per squad) and will be a knockout competition ending with the final at approximately 17.00 hours. Teams are ‘mixed’ and there must be 2 male and 2 female outfield players on the pitch for each team at any point in time. The Goalkeeper may be of either sex and must wear protective equipment.
- The first 10 teams applications received with entry fee will be accepted. (For your information there will be only 1 hockey pitch this year)
Entry to: - Tracie Mapletoft
PSC Newbold Revel
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV23 0TH
Tel: 01788 804170
Mob: 07872 824523
Mixed Volleyball Tournament (6 a-Side)
- The Volleyball Tournament will begin at approximately 10.30 hours. There is a limit of 30 teams for this tournament. Each team may be up to 12 players, but each must have a minimum of 1 female player on court for each game. It will start as a group tournament and continue as a knockout competition, ending with the final at approximately 17.00 hours. Each team will be expected to supply officials.
- The first 30 teams applications received with entry fee will be accepted.
Entry to: - Tracie Mapletoft
PSC Newbold Revel
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV23 0TH
Tel: 01788 804170
Mob: 07872 824523
Netball Tournament
- The Netball Tournament will begin at approximately 10.30hours. There is a limit of 20 teams for this tournament. Each team will consist of 7 players, with a maximum of 3 substitutions. It will be a knockout tournament with a trophy and plate for first and second places. All competitors must have short nails and be jewellery free – no exceptions.
- The first 20 teams applications received with entry fee will be accepted.
Entry to: - Tracie Mapletoft
PSC Newbold Revel
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV23 0TH
Tel: 01788 804170
Mob: 07872 824523
Golf Tournament
- The Golf Tournament will begin at approximately 09.00hours at Rugby Golf Club. There is a limit of 20 teams for this tournament. Each team will consist of 6 golfers with the best 5 cards to count.
- Format is Individual Stableford full handicap max 24. Winning team and runners-up prizes, nearest the pin, longest drive etc. Best individual prize.
- Teams of 6 can be made up of male and female golfers.
- Cost of day: £16.00 per player to include 18 holes, bacon roll & coffee on arrival and plate of the day.
- The first 20 teams applications received with entry fee will be accepted.
Entry to: - Tracie Mapletoft
PSC Newbold Revel
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV23 0TH
Tel: 01788 804170
Mob: 07872 824523
For golf details please contact Phil Croft at HMP Onley on 01788 523462. Email: phil.croft@hmps.gsi.gov.uk
Cross-Country Event
- The Cross-Country event will be a 5k run. This event will consist of a team entry of 4 with the first 3 home to count and individual entries.
- All applications received with entry fee of £3 per individual will be accepted.
Entry to: - Tracie Mapletoft
PSC Newbold Revel
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV23 0TH
Tel: 01788 804170
Mob: 07872 824523
For race details please contact Tom Marchi on 02476 452813.
- The Prison Governor’s Association Trophy for Sport will be for establishment / department teams taking part in the above sporting activities. The winners being the team accruing the most points overall.
- All team captains in each sport are to register, with their event organiser immediately on arrival at Newbold Revel. The team captain or a nominated person will be responsible for members’ behaviour from their establishment on the day.
- Any team that is late arriving on the day will forfeit any games they were scheduled to play in their pool group and will join the competition at the stage of the tournament when they arrive.
- If a team anticipates late arrival they must contact Reception on 01788 804104.
Contact Points: -
Tracie Mapletoft PESO Julie Allen
PSSA Co-ordinator Chair – Special Events
Prison Service Sports Association Staff Fitness Team
PSC Newbold Revel Cleland House
Rugby Page Street
Warwickshire London
CV23 0TH SW1P 4LN
Tel: 01788 804171 Mob: 07772 560472
Mob: 07872 824523
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