National Competition Framework

In Warrington our Competition Manager is Dave Quartermain. Dave produces our primary and secondary competition calendars and works to ensure that the competitions we run are high quality, sustainable and link in with clubs, coaching and volunteering.

Being involved in a positive competitive or performance experience, at whatever level, can be hugely affecting for all young people. Our competition structure follows the National Competition Framework.

At KS1 pupils take part in fun based multi-skill events challenges. In lower key stage 2 the frequency and level of challenge increase, and by UKS2, as well as a range of fun, participation based festivals and competitive opportunities (such as Planet Sport events), there are several sport specific competitions which lead to county and sometimes national opportunities. In KS3, 4 and 5 as well as regular leagues and sport specific competitions, we provide opportunities for pupils who may not usually get the chance to represent their school in higher level competition, with a view to increasing their interest in sport and their participation in physical activity in later life (such as Sport Xtra). Competitive opportunities are also planned for young people with disabilities and special needs (such as Total Sport and our EBD events). Where it is not possible to take pupils off site, we provide or signpost to a range of Virtual Competition challenges (Mini Superstars, Skipping, Virtual Multiskills, Concept 2, the Fitter Schools Challenge).