UK Corporate Games Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire 21-24 June 2018 THE ULTIMATE MIX OF SPORT, BUSINESS & TOURISM TM
UK Corporate Games TM Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire 21-24 June 2018 Become part of the Worldwide Corporate Sport Community The world s largest multisport festivals for organisations, businesses, corporations & institutions. The Corporate Games has been staged successfully in great destinations worldwide since 1988, and you can be part of it regardless of your age, sporting ability or level of physical fitness. Games Patron Gordon Banks OBE I encourage everyone to compete in the Games and make the most of the tremendous opportunities.
THE ULTIMATE TEAM BUILDING EVENT FOR YOUR ORGANISATION GET FIT FOR BUSINESS! Represent your company, business or organisation Create your team, tiny or tremendous Open to all businesses & organisations regardless of their size Teams include employees, colleagues, clients, family & friends Bring your company s banners & get ready for exciting competition & celebrations Improve the health and fitness of your staff Make new friends and have fun! CAPITALISE ON THE CORPORATE BENEFITS... Create employee confidence, loyalty & team spirit Increase name & brand recognition Develop contacts with leaders & representatives of national & multinational business Reach new clients, create new business & meet new customers Provide real incentive programmes Integrate your staff Surpass your CSR objectives Increase the productivity of your workforce It s one of the best investments your organisation will make!
Programme June 2018 SuperCentre Celebration Games Celebration & Parade Great Games Party Badminton Basketball Beach Volleyball 4s Cricket 8s Cycling Dragon Boat Golf Hockey Karting Netball Poker Rugby 7s Running Soccer Soccer 5s Soccer 6s Softball Squash Table Tennis Tennis Tenpin Bowling Touch Volleyball Closing Awards Celebration Thu Fri Sat Sun 21 22 23 24 SPORT SUMMARIES BADMINTON Events Singles Women All Classes Men All Classes Doubles Women Open 40+ 40-49 50+ Mixed Open 40+ Venue Fenton Manor Sports Complex Regulations Competitors may enter 1 or 2 events Minimum 3 matches in each event Uniform Predominantly one colour Equipment Feather shuttlecocks supplied BASKETBALL Events Team Open Regulations Team Open - Any combination of male or female competitors Minimum of 3 matches Squad size Minimum 7 Maximum 9 Uniform Numbered matching vests BEACH VOLLEYBALL 4s Event Team Open Regulations Any combination of male or female competitors Minimum of 3 matches Squad size Minimum 5 Maximum 6 CRICKET 8s Event Team Open & Leycett Cricket Club Regulations Any combination of male or female competitors Minimum of 3 matches Each game consists of 7 six-ball overs bowled by each side A batter must retire not out on reaching a personal score of 20 Squad size Minimum 10 Maximum 12 Uniform Cricket whites or company strip CYCLING Events Time Trial 16K Women All Classes 16K Men All Classes Road Race 40K Women All Classes 40K Men All Classes Venue Road Race - Darley Moor, 1.5K circuit Time Trial (TBC) Regulations Competitors may enter 1 or 2 events Equipment Safe bicycle and helmet compulsory DRAGON BOAT Events Long Course 500m Short Course 250m Open No restrictions on age or sex Venue Trentham Gardens Regulations No previous experience required Steerers are provided Minimum of 2 races each distance A crew consists of a Drummer & 12 (min) to 16 (max) paddlers Squad size Minimum 15 Maximum 19 Uniform Matching shirts Equipment Boats, paddles & buoyancy aids provided
GOLF NETBALL RUNNING Events Stableford Competition Two 18 hole rounds Individual Women Men Corporate Team consists of any 4 persons All scores count Stroke Competition Scratch Women Men Venue Trentham Park Golf Club Regulations Max Handicap Women 35 Men 27 Verified Handicap is required All Golfers are automatically entered in all Stableford Events (Rounds 1, 2 & Combined) Stroke event is restricted to Handicaps 0-12 (Categories 1&2) Events Women Open Mixed Open Regulations Minimum of 4 matches Mixed Teams must have no more than 4 players of each sex on court Squad size Minimum 9 Maximum 11 Uniform Matching uniform with bibs marked front & back POKER Events Venue Regulations 5K or 10K Women All Classes Men All Classes Relay 4 x 1600m Women Open Mixed Open Staffordshire University Mixed Relay must have 2 women & 2 Men SOCCER Event Venue Regulations HOCKEY Mixed Open Keele University & Newcastle Under Lyme School Minimum of 3 matches Mixed Teams must have no more than 5 players of each sex on the pitch, plus a goal keeper of either sex Squad Size Minimum 13 Maximum 15 Event No Limit Texas Hold em Open Venue Genting Casino Stoke Regulations Multi-table Freeze-out tournament. Estimated heat time 3 hrs. Non money competition Uniform Smart casual. No jeans RUGBY 7s Events Women Open Venue NULC & Staffs University Regulations Minimum of 3 matches Squad size Minimum 13 Maximum 15 SOCCER 5s Events Venue Format Equipment KARTING Grand Prix Women Open Endurance Team Open Fast Lane Karting Grand Prix - Heats & finals Minimum of 3 races Endurance Minimum 1 hour Team consists of any 4 persons Karts, helmets & protective suits provided Events Women Open Regulations Minimum of 3 matches Squad Size Minimum 9 Maximum 11 Events Women Open 40+ Regulations Minimum 3 matches Squad Size Minimum 7 Maximum 9
SPORT SUMMARIES SOCCER 6s TABLE TENNIS TENPIN BOWLING Events Women Open Regulations Minimum of 3 matches Small sided pitches & goals Squad size Minimum 8 Maximum 10 SOFTBALL Events Singles Women Open 40+ 30-39 40-49 50+ Doubles Women Open Mixed Open 40+ Venue Gordon Banks Sports Centre NULC or Fenton Manor Sports Complex Regulations Competitors may enter 1 or 2 events Minimum 3 matches in each event Uniform Not predominantly white Equipment Bats for Open must meet ITTF code Events Singles Women Men Scratch Open Wom 40+ Men 40+ Handicap Open Doubles Women Men Mixed Scratch Open Wom 40+ Men 40+ Team Scratch Open Venue Tenpin Stoke Regulations Competitors may enter 1, 2 or 3 events Team consists of any 4 persons Uniform Standard Tenpin Bowling clothing Matching shirts Equipment Electronic scoring Event ISF Slow Pitch Mixed Open Regulations Minimum of 3 matches Mixed Teams must have no more than 5 players of each sex on the field Squad Size Minimum 12 Maximum 14 SQUASH Events Singles Women Open 40+ 30-39 40-49 50+ Team Open Regulations Minimum of 3 matches in Singles A Team consists of any 3 players Each member plays 1 match per round Uniform Squash clothing & non-marking shoes TENNIS Events Singles Women Open 40+ 30-39 40-49 50+ Doubles Women Open Mixed Open Venue Westlands Tennis Centre Regulations Competitors may enter 1 or 2 events Minimum 3 matches in each event Uniform Predominantly one colour TOUCH Event Mixed Open Regulations Minimum of 3 matches Teams must have no more than 3 players of each sex on the pitch Squad size Minimum 8 Maximum 10 VOLLEYBALL Event Mixed Open Venue Fenton Manor Sports Complex Regulations Minimum of 3 matches Teams must have no more than 3 players of each sex on court Squad size Minimum 8 Maximum 10 THE ULTIMATE MIX OF SPORT, BUSINESS & TOURISM
COMPETITION & CORPORATE AWARDS Games Medals are won by 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each event to recognise personal achievement. First Place Athletes receive a special Winners Entry into the World Corporate Games 2018. Games Points are awarded to the Top 8 in every event to recognise each Organisations s sporting success. Sport Championship Award winners are the Organisations with the most Games Points in a Sport. Championship Division Awards Games Points determine the winners based on the Organisation s overall team size. Championship Divisions Divisions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Athletes 1-5 6-10 11-20 21-50 51-100 101-150 151-200 201-400 401-600 600+ The Medalist Award is presented to the Organisation winning the most Medals. The Sport For Life Grand Award is presented to the Organisation entering the most athletes. It recognises its leadership in fitness, team building & company excellence. CELEBRATIONS SuperCentre Celebration - Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre, Staffordshire University There you will find not only Registration, but your Games Souvenir, sport schedules, results and refreshments. Make it your team s meeting point! Games Celebration & Parade Bring your banners and flags to show the strength and unity of your Organisation at this special Games Celebration. Win great prizes, sponsored by Wade Ceramics at the infamous Tennis Ball Hit Out. Great Games Party - Keele Students Union Be amongst thousands at the biggest party of the year. Closing Awards Celebration The Corporate Awards are presented to the Team Leaders & senior executives of the winning Organisations. Sponsors are recognised. THE ULTIMATE MIX OF SPORT, BUSINESS & TOURISM
IT S EASY TO ENTER Organisations may enter as many individuals or teams as they wish in any combination of sports. Each person may enter any one of 23 sports. Enter online or request an Entry Form from the Games Office or download from www.corporate-games.com Select your Event(s). Many sports have Competition Classes based on age. COMPETITON CLASSES Open 30-39 40-49 50+ 60+ Your Games age is the age you will be on 31 December 2018. Any participant may select the Open Class. The Games Entry Fee is 79 + VAT per person (Supplement applies to Golf, Karting, Tenpin - see Entry Forms) Entry Fee includes SuperCentre Games Celebration Sport Participation Souvenir Gift Official Programme Medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Athletes Grand Parade Closing Awards Celebration Games T-shirt Entry is on a first come basis. Enter early to avoid disappointment. Final Deadline - 30 May 2018 Entry will be confirmed in writing. All Athletes must Register in person at the SuperCentre before competing to receive their Athlete s ID, Games Souvenir & Competition Details. SuperCentre Celebration - Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre, Staffordshire University Registration Hours Thursday 1900-2100 or Friday 1900-2200
THE PARTICIPANTS SAY... Based on feedback from participants, this year was again a massive success! 99% rated their overall experience of the Corporate Games as either Extremely Satisfied or Satisfied, with 96% agreeing that their morale has increased & 73% increased their exercise /fitness level. The Games is a fantastic event & brings people together in a fun & competitive environment outside the office. Browne Jacobson entered the Games for the first time in 2017 with a team of over 70. We all had a really enjoyable weekend and the spirit we built in the training running up to the Games has been excellent. The inclusive way it has been handled has encouraged some to become more involved in wider activities at Browne Jacobson. Our involvement of the Games drove an improvement in health and wellbeing, with over 75% also engaging in training before the Games and 64% of people feeding back that they had improved their overall fitness. Beyond even this, 96% of people stated that they had met at least one person that they wouldn t normally have the opportunity to speak to and also improved their knowledge of the business. The Games gave everyone the opportunity to be an ambassador for our firm and across our participants we generated over 750,000 impressions on twitter, reaching 25,000 accounts using #TeamBrowneJacobson. We feel we are now building a legacy around health, wellbeing and collaboration from this starting point with 100% of our participants recommending it to others, 100% wanting to take part next year and an overwhelming 91% of our competitors wanting to maintain their training groups moving forward. It is safe to say that the Games has exceeded our expectations. Just wanted to say wow what an amazing weekend!! On behalf of everyone at Vodafone a massive thanks. Really exceeded our expectations from start to finish in every department. We ve had nothing but positive feedback from everybody who took part. Already looking forward to next year! Air Products is looking forward to the UK Corporate Games 2018 and have already committed to entering a team. Year-on-year I see the benefits that such an event brings, not just from an improved employee fitness level, but also from participation by our staff from different sites and offices across the UK. The weekend creates a great sense of comradery and the competition drives individuals and teams to achieve more. As team manager I am happy that Air Products can continue its longstanding (22 year) tradition of being part of the Worldwide Corporate Games Community. We have supported our associates participation in the Corporate Games for many years. The Games and Willis Towers Watson share many core attributes, including integrity, collaboration, respect & excellence. To be successful in the Games or the business world, organisations need healthy competition & great team work. For this reason we are delighted to be closely associated with the Games. THE ULTIMATE MIX OF SPORT, BUSINESS & TOURISM
GAMES LOYALTY Major Organizations have competed in the Corporate Games on multiple occasions around the world. For example... 70+ 80+ 70+ 65+ 40+ 35+ 30+ 30+ 30+ 25+ 25+ 25+ 25+ 20+ 20+ 20+
YOU CAN ENTER UK Corporate Games TM Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire 21-24 June 2018 OFFICIAL PARTNERS, SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS Open to All Represent your company, business or organisation Create your team - tiny or tremendous! Age Classes - Open to 60+ Grand Parade of Athletes Celebrations Medals & Corporate Awards Games Souvenir Great Games Party Gold Champions Silver Champions Official Charity Kit Supplier Venue Partner Corporate Games World Headquarters The Old Mill Mill Lane, Castor Peterborough PE5 7BT United Kingdom T +44 (0)1733 380 888 Pre Games Conditioning Provider First Aid Provider Official Online Media Partner Official Casino Branding Supplier uk@corporate-games.com corporate-games.com Media Partner Physiotherapy Provider Accommodation Provider Radio Partner Official Restaurant Member Worldwide Corporate Sport Community Copyright Sport For Life Ltd All rights reserved 2018 Copyright Sport For Life Ltd All rights reserved 2014