Primary Sports Active

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

What does my child need to bring?
We provide water and fruit but children are welcome to bring their own snacks and drink bottles.  Warm clothing and a hat is advisable in a small day pack or school bag.  All equipment is supplied, although children are welcome to bring their own. Parents should note that we take no responsibility for belongings that are lost or damaged at our camps.  Children are advise to put name tags on all possessions.

My child has never played the sport before.
New players are very welcome and we group them accordingly so that they can develop skills, confidence and new friends. 

What ratio do you have between adults and children?
no more than 12 children per adult for 5-8 year olds 
no more than 15 children per adult for 8-12 year olds

Do you provide suncream?
Sunscreen is provided and we explain the importance of being 'sun-smart' to all children.  Boys and girls are encouraged to put sun-screen on at regular intervals.

My child has an allergy?
We collect medical information on all children who attend our camps and where possible we cater to specific needs.  We have a 'nut reduction' policy, meaning that we ask children to refrain from bringing nut related products to camp.

Cricket

Are children required to wear protection when they are batting?
Children are permitted to wear protection at all times although it generally isn't required with 5- 7 year olds since we use soft balls.   

Children must wear protection including pads, gloves, helmets and protectors (for boys) in games involving balls that are harder than a tennis ball.  These games usually involve 7-12 year olds.

All boys must wear a box (protector) if they are batting in a game using any ball harder than a tennis ball.  Protectors (boxes) are available for use at the camp, although many boys prefer to own their own.  For the uninitiated, wearing two pairs of underwear enables the box to be placed between layers rather than against skin.

Rugby

My child has never played before and I/he/she is worried about tackling/being tackled.
In all the rugby programmes we offer, tackling skills are broken down, explained and practiced before they are used in game situations.  We understand that we are catering for kids with a range of abilities and levels of confidence.  We do what we can to manage these things so that the experience is positive for all involved. 

My child is is a good player and we are wondering how their needs will be met.
We feel that one of our strengths is in designing programmes around skill development and enjoyment of the game.  We realise that skill development is gradual and that it involves a combination of practice, confidence and understanding.  We find that most kids leave our camps having developed their games in a number of ways and with an enhanced enjoyment for playing.

Do boys need mouth guards?
Boys will not be permitted to participate in contact drills or games involving tackling and heavy contact if they are not wearing a mouth guard.

Do boys need to wear head-gear?  
Boys are encouraged to wear head-gear if they have it, but is not essential.  Even when we are not doing contact drills head-gear can take a while to get used to and wearing it is the only way to do that.

How do coaches manage contact games involving tackling at rugby camps? 
All children involved in contact drills and games inviolving tackle are required to wear mouth guards.  
Children below 7 years of age are only involved in modified games and mouth guards are advised but not essential. 
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