June 2018 WheelPower National Junior Games 1 st October - 4 th October 2018 We are pleased to inform you that the 2018 National Junior Games will be held at the Stoke Mandeville Stadium from Monday 1 st October to Thursday 4 th October. Enclosed you will find: 1. First Entry Form 2. Provisional Programme 3. General Rules for the 2018 Games First (Preliminary) Entry So that we can plan accommodation and other facilities well in advance it is important that you complete this form and return it no later than Friday 31 st August 2018. Please note returning the first entry form shows a declaration of interest and does not guarantee a place in the 2018 National Junior Games. Final (Second) Entry Successful applicants will be mailed their final entry forms on the week commencing 31 st August. Those who are not successful will be notified and will be added to a reserve list. Final Entry Forms must be returned no later than Friday 15 th September. Eligibility to enter Entrants should be aged 11 18 years on the 31 st August 2018. Please see general rules for further information. Entry fees The entry fee is at a reduced rate of 70.00 per competitor and member of staff/escort/parent. This includes accommodation and all meals. The Entry Fee for those not requiring accommodation will be 35.00 per person. The Entry Fee must be paid in full when returning the Final (second) Entry. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact WheelPower on 01296 395995 or by email at oliver.buncombe@wheelpower.org.uk. We look forward to welcoming you to the National Junior Games in October. Kind Regards, Oliver Buncombe Sports Development Officer, WheelPower
GENERAL RULES FOR THE 2018 NATIONAL JUNIOR GAMES 1. General The Games are open to any child with a physical disability or visual impairment. Included within this general definition are also those children with a disability or dysfunction which is difficult to measure or grade in the traditional sense of disability sports classification. This would particularly include any dyspraxic children, and those with epilepsy or some form of internal organ dysfunction or absence. The aim of this broader definition is to make some form of provision for those children who are unable to "fit in" to mainstream PE / sports provision but who also do not qualify for disability provision. If you are uncertain as to whether a child qualifies please contact Oliver Buncombe. 2. Age Groups This year four age groups will be used in some sports where there are enough competitors to make separate events appropriate. Otherwise age groups will be combined (see sport specific guidelines). The age groups are as follows: Group A: 11 and 12 Group B: 13 and 14 Group C: 15 and 16 Group D: 17 and 18 3. The Games The National Junior Games is mixture of have a go and friendly competition in a variety of sports. At sports where competition takes place within the programme, staff aim to use an informal classification system where possible however due to the inclusive eligibility and number that attend the event it is difficult to operate a full classification system. Therefore, this may result in a range of abilities within the competitions. The accommodation at Stoke Mandeville Stadium is located at the Olympic Lodge Hotel and Olympic Village within the grounds of the stadium and only a very short distance to all of the sports facilities. Participants and Staff/Escorts will be either housed in the twin bed Olympic Lodge Hotel rooms or the traditional dormitory-style rooms. The dormitories provide simple comfort for a good night s sleep and further opportunities for participants to bond with their peers after a busy day of fun sporting activities. Due to limited accommodation, please be aware that you may be staying in either type of accommodation. There will be a maximum entry of 150 competitors.
4. Sports Specific Information The sports on offer will include: Sport Archery Athletics Badminton Basketball Boccia Cue Sports Fencing Golf Polybat Powerlifting Slalom Wheelchair Rugby Swimming Table Cricket Table Tennis Tennis Zone Hockey Information Separate competition for males and females. A number of Have-a-go Sessions will be arranged. Basketball will consist of a number of Have-a-go Sessions. This is targeted at those with a more severe physical disability. To be eligible for competition the competitor must have reduced throwing movement, limited upper body movement or little or no grasp release function. The loss of function may be due to lack of power (e.g. muscular dystrophy) and/or lack of co-ordination (e.g. severe spastic/quadriplegia). The competition will be split between those using an assistive piece of equipment and those not; all competitors must compete seated. Snooker and Nine Ball Pool. Depending on entry there will be separate competition for standing and sitting players. It is hoped to arrange at least one session this year. This competition is split into two categories, those with a severe physical disability (all compete seated), and those who have a visual impairment. You may not enter Polybat and Table Tennis. The entry criteria for Polybat is similar to that for Boccia. This competition is split into an electric competition (Power and Coordination) and manual competition. It is hoped to arrange at least one session this year. A competition will be organised this year. Similar to Polybat. There will be a separate event for standing and wheelchair competitors. You may not enter both Table Tennis and Polybat. A number of Have-a-go Sessions will be organised and if sufficient interest a competition may be arranged. A number of Have-a-go sessions will be arranged with the possibility of an evening competition if there is sufficient interest.
FIRST ENTRY FORM (This Form to be returned NO LATER than 31 st August 2018) Name of Club/School/Individual: Competitors: Total Male Female Requiring Accom Male Female Number of ambulant competitors Number of Manual Chair Users Number of Powerchair Users Staff/Escorts: Total Male Female Requiring Accom Male Female Arrival/Departure: Date of Arrival Date of Departure Day Month Year Day Month Year Team Manager: Contact Person: Title Surname First name(s) Address Telephone Fax Email Post Code Additional Information:
NATIONAL JUNIOR GAMES 2018 PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME Date Morning 0900-1200 Afternoon 1300-1700 Evening 1900-2100 Mon 1st Arrival Boccia, Polybat, Table Tennis Snooker/Pool Tue 2nd Wed 3rd Athletics (Field), Boccia, Table Tennis, Table Cricket, Manual Slalom Badminton, Tennis, Handcycling, Powerlifting, Fencing, Basketball, Karate Swimming, Boccia, Table Tennis, Polybat Snooker/Pool, Athletics (Field), Handcycling, Fencing, Zone Hockey, Basketball, Powerlifting Athletics (Field), Boccia, Table Tennis, Table Cricket, Snooker/Pool Zone Hockey, Tennis, Powerlifting, Fencing, Handcycling, Karate Athletics (Field & Track), Boccia, Polybat, Table Tennis, Snooker/Pool Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby Boccia, Snooker/Pool, Electric Slalom Zone Hockey DISCO Thu 4th Athletics(Field & Track), Archery, Tennis, Badminton, Fencing, Table Cricket Athletics (Track & Field), Boccia, Table Tennis Tennis, Fencing, Archery, Snooker/Pool, Powerlifting Powerlifting, Tennis, Badminton, Archery, Fencing 1200 Final Presentation Departure Please Note: Competition sport is in bold. If competitions finish early, the stated competitions will become have-a-go and announced on the notice board. Please note the first activities on Monday begin at 14:00.