Greater Manchester School Games
2016 Greater Manchester School Games The Greater Manchester School Games is one of the largest events of its kind in the Country, in 2014/2015 it captured the imagination of over 5800 athletes, 460 school teams and over 400 young volunteers at the Level 3 events, with a further 80,000+ at Level 2 events. Split across two multi-sport events; the Winter and Summer Games; as well as a further 45 Stand Alone competitions, this exciting concept aims to further revive the culture of competitive sport in schools and is a key part of the Government s plans for a lasting sporting legacy from hosting the London 2012 Games. The competition runs across three distinct, but integrated levels providing young people with the opportunity to compete in local intra (Level 1) and inter (Level 2) school competition, culminating in County Festival (Level 3) that will showcase the very best of competitive sport in Greater Manchester. Level 3 Greater Manchester School Games (Winter, Summer & Stand Alone Games) Level 2 Inter-school competition Level 1 Intra-school competition In true Olympic and Paralympic style, the events reflect the traditions of the Cultural Olympiad and begin with an Opening Ceremony featuring a wide variety of dance, music and artistic performances. In partnership with Key 103 a dedicated web-radio through which schools, teachers and parents can listen to commentary and reports throughout the day is also created. The events are managed by the Greater Manchester Sports Partnership (on behalf of the Local Organising Committee) and take place in many of Manchester s world class sporting facilities. Page 2 www.greatersport.co.uk/our-events/school-games
Partnership Opportunities Greater Manchester School Games - Quotes What a fantastic day! My children and parents went home absolutely buzzing. We may have only got a silver and a bronze but we ALL loved it. Thank you to everyone involved in the games. Hopefully we can have another go in the summer or next year! Chris Horne, Claypool Primary School It s been an absolutely staggeringly impressive event that all the children have thoroughly enjoyed; they ve just got so much out of it. Whether they have won medals or they didn t, they have just really enjoyed themselves and I think that is an absolutely super function for children to come to. All children should have the chance to come to events like this, it s fantastic. Roary Pownall, Head Teacher, Ludworth Primary School I just wanted to drop you, and all of your colleagues, a quick email to thank you very much for the fantastic day yesterday. All my kids thoroughly enjoyed the occasion and were buzzing all day. These days don t just happen I know all too well how much planning, thinking and re-planning goes in to organising a sports event for one school so I can only imagine how much time was spent on yesterday s arrangements. From the Opening Ceremony to the transportation, from the excellent oaths to the competition itself all aspects of the day were first class! Tim Herron, Abraham Guest Academy Just wanted to say a BIG thank you for letting me be a young ambassador yesterday. I had such a great day and seeing all the participants having fun and getting involved watching them laugh and meet other people their age was fab. Sorry sound like a granddad there but I mean it - all hope you had a good day and it wasn't too stressful. I was talking to Julie and sounds like it went to plan she said I would have a great future in event management and that's a road I would like to go down so anything I can do to help you please let me know. Alex Williams, School Games Crew Ambassador The children were in awe, they have never experienced anything as big and exciting whilst doing a school event as huge as this one. They never stopped talking about the day. Moira Devlin, Holy Family Catholic Primary On behalf of all the staff and children at St John's Primary School, I would like to say a big thank you for the amazing day we all had. The event was brilliant and a day the children will never forget. My son was also there from Trafford, so I would like to add that from a "mummy" angle the day was also a huge success. He was overjoyed to be attending the event and it has inspired him to take his sport to a higher level. It stepped up the level of competition and gave him a taste of future possibilities! Hannah Vecchione, Assistant Headteacher, St. John s Primary School Page 3
Page 4 www.greatersport.co.uk/our-events/school-games
Partnership Opportunities Greater Manchester School Games Partner Packages The below package highlights what a partner you will get from partnering the Greater Manchester School Games: 1) Headline Partner Packages - 15000 (per Multi Sport Event) - a) Title name rights Greater Manchester School Games in partnership with.. b) The Chance to be a partner at the 2 nd Largest Level 3 School Games Event in the country. c) Be part of the Greater Manchester School Games VIP Reception, including a two minute address to attendees about your involvement with the games. The VIP reception will include individuals such as Councilors, Local Authorities, Sport England, Youth Sport Trust, National Governing Bodies of Sport, Media, and Headteachers. d) Branding/Logo to be incorporated with all the Greater Manchester School Games documentation including promotional materials, press release, and competition Briefs which will be circulated to over 200+ schools across the county, as well and local and national partners. e) Branding/Logo to be included on the GreaterSport and Greater Manchester School Games website with a link straight through to your website. f) Dedicated information on our new Sponsor Page on the GreaterSport and Greater Manchester School Games website about your organisation. g) Dedicated page in the event lanyard (programme) which is handed out to over 2,000 attendees (per multi-sport event), teachers and VIP s during the opening ceremony at the games. h) Inclusion in all press and PR associated with the Greater Manchester School Games - Local Newspapers 32 school games articles were published across the 10 local authorities - TV coverage where possible we cannot guarantee this although previous games have been covered by the BBC - Other Local Radio - School games get s interest from a variety of local radio stations such as BBC Radio Manchester - Social Media - #GMschoolgames had a reach of 4.2 million impressions for the 2015 Greater Manchester School Games. i) Opportunity to have branding (banners, signage etc.) at the opening ceremony which is seen by over 2,000 attendees of the Greater Manchester School Games and across all competition sites. Page 5
2) Individual Sport/Competition Sponsor: 1500 a) Prime Sponsor to one of the competition/sports b) Invite to the VIP opening ceremony. c) Opportunity to have branding (banners, signage etc.) at the specific competition venue. d) Inclusion on Pre and Post Competition Specific Promotion i.e. Press Releases, Social Media etc. e) Branding/Logo to be included on the GreaterSport and Greater Manchester School Games website with a link straight through to your website. f) Opportunity to present the medals for your competition Sports/Competitions available: Winter Games: Summer Games Stand Alone Events Athletics Athletics Athletics Basketball Baseball/Softball Badminton Gymnastics BMX Basketball Hockey Dodgeball Rowing Lacrosse Football Boccia Goalball Rugby League Golf Rugby Union Handball Swimming Netball Water Polo New Age Kurling Squash (tbc) Rounders Table Tennis Rugby Union Volleyball Sitting Volleyball Tennis Tennis Netball (tbc) Basketball (tbc) Page 6 www.greatersport.co.uk/our-events/school-games
Partnership Opportunities For more information please contact: Sarah Hunter Greater Manchester Sports Partnership sarah@greatersport.co.uk 07889 094865 We are Greater Manchester's County Sports Partnership, our registered charity works with a wide range of organisations and individuals in the public, private and voluntary sector. Covering a range of roles, all centered on getting Greater Manchester residents more active. We inspire, we provide, we fund, we deliver and overall encourage the growth of Sport & Physical activity for this region. We believe Sport & Physical Activity; - Makes a significant contribution to Greater Manchester's social wellbeing and economic growth. - Enhances lives, brings communities together and forms good sustainable life long habits. - Should be promoted and celebrated for all, here in one of the greatest regions in the World for sport. Page 7