UK School Games ( sainsburys )

[city4nil]

Just a link for anyone who may not have got this or may otherwise be interested.


http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/3500488BAF2F9088



Unable to report a ticket fiasco as it has been brilliantly organised. Parents get 4 free tickets to your childs event and 4 free tickets tot he closing ceremony. The athletes get a 4 day trip all found a special kit and a great experience to boot.

Well done Sainsburys and the UK School Games team

[sparky]

This is indeed a fantastic event for the kids, was team manager for Scotland North and South last year and again this year, not sure how much its promoted down south but not enough publicity up here as far as im concerned, bit unfortunate its slap bang in middle of scottish exams but all the kids going will have a fantastic time at this well organised event

[Silver Fox]

Glad to see the parents being well looked after as they should be

[Laugh Out Loud]

Originally Posted by sparky

This is indeed a fantastic event for the kids, was team manager for Scotland North and South last year and again this year, not sure how much its promoted down south but not enough publicity up here as far as im concerned, bit unfortunate its slap bang in middle of scottish exams but all the kids going will have a fantastic time at this well organised event

Daughter really looking forward to going should be a great event would love to go but pennies and time off will not allow it, having been to London and Sunderland already!

[city4nil]

Tickets dealt with by ticketmaster too, good choice of vendor.

Lessons being learnt I hope.

Did I mention they were free to, makes such a change.

[Silver Fox]

OSWIM...my grandson took part in the Games some years ago and I will always regret not going...if there is any chance of you going...THEN GO...his parents told me that it was an experience of a lifetime for such a young lad and for them!!

[Shezzaxx]

Originally Posted by sparky

This is indeed a fantastic event for the kids, was team manager for Scotland North and South last year and again this year, not sure how much its promoted down south but not enough publicity up here as far as im concerned, bit unfortunate its slap bang in middle of scottish exams but all the kids going will have a fantastic time at this well organised event

Yep, my one swam the year before last but missed 2011 due to clash with Commonwealth Youth Games. She loved UKSG, multi-event competition with communal eating, games areas, drugs and healthy living education, own "digs" etc. It's a shame they reduced the age this year given she is still at school (Yr11). Seemed a strange decision as she is now too old for any other "Junior events" so would have been a nice farewell to her Junior career.......I don't think the UKSG got the attention/publicity it deserved but hopefully will be better promoted/publicised this year.

[Laugh Out Loud]

Originally Posted by Silver Fox

OSWIM...my grandson took part in the Games some years ago and I will always regret not going...if there is any chance of you going...THEN GO...his parents told me that it was an experience of a lifetime for such a young lad and for them!!

I would love to go but after the cost of going for swims at trials in March and then 5 days in Sunderland for the Scottish Age groups!! Then have Sheffield in July along with Scottish open at end of June which is more hotels etc. I just cant do anymore much as I want to.
Swimming has got to be one of the most expensive sports around!

[comeondarlo]

My lad's there this year, really looking forward to it.

Tickets for both events have been ordered with no problems.

[city4nil]

Originally Posted by comeondarlo

My lad's there this year, really looking forward to it.

Tickets for both events have been ordered with no problems.

Which team is he on? Is your squad published?

[comeondarlo]

England East, not sure if the squad has been published tbh

[Ms T Goggles]

Originally Posted by oswim

Daughter really looking forward to going should be a great event would love to go but pennies and time off will not allow it, having been to London and Sunderland already!

Same here ( well apart from it being 'son' and London was paid for - YDS trip)

[city4nil]

Originally Posted by comeondarlo

England East, not sure if the squad has been published tbh

I wonder if a draft program is out there somewhere? Someone must be pressing some buttons on sportssys surely?

[city4nil]

Tickets arrived today - all systems go

Even a team list, Cmon England Central !


and of course Good luck to others taking part !

[Silver Fox]

Hi Terry...Good luck to you and yours...SF