Monthly Newsletter February 2020

Upcoming Arena News Arena Events Feb 21st-23rd - Quad Nations: Wheel- Morningside Arena Launch Venue Pack chair Rugby The Morningside Arena have recently launched their Venue Pack which

Mar 1st - Asian Celebrations: provides all information on the Arena’s facilities and Capabilities as well as Wedding Exhibition catering options and much more. Looking to host an event, conference or

Mar 7th-8th - Cheer City: Spring Open meeting in ? CLICK HERE to view our venue pack to check out what the Morningside Arena has to offer! Mar 14th-15th - Inflatable Adventure World UK’s Biggest inflatable theme park comes

Mar 20th - An Evening with Tony to the Morningside Arena Bellew Inflatable adventure world are proud to present the largest indoor inflatable extravaganza, packed full of fun for all ages. Sticking to our tradition of keep- Mar 25th - Leicestershire Schools Music Service ing children and adults active whilst still having fun, people will find them- selves immersed in a world of excitement, self discovery, challenges and of Mar 29th - Zee SaReGaMaPa Live in Concert course having loads of fun at the same time! Tackling their way through our Gigantic Ninja Warrior Assault course, you will find yourself racing through May 31st - Kumar Sanu Live in Concert the blockades & rollers, scaling the ladders and finishing the race with the ul- timate slide finale! Multiple sessions available giving you unlimited access to All Tickets Available at: www.leicesterarena.co.uk all attractions from an early bird price of £8.50. Adults don’t miss out, Adult only session from 19:30-21:30. For more info visit www.leicesterarena.co.uk Weber Cup 2020 tickets are now Upcoming Home on sale Riders Fixtures The Bet Victor Weber Cup returns to England and Morning- side Arena plays host for the first time. Chris Barnes’ USA Feb 29th - v Sharks - BBL Championship (7:30pm) side aim to make it three in a row after they defended the Mar 13th - v - BBL Champion- title against Europe in Las Vegas in 2019. Dom Barrett’s Eu- ship (7:30pm Tip) ropean team will be hoping the famous European Weber Cup Mar 27th - v - BBL Champion- support can help spur their side to glory. ship (7:30pm Tip)

Tickets are now on sale for all 5 sessions as well as Day Passes Apr 3rd - - BBL Championship (7:30pm Tip) and Season Tickets. Tickets are available from Apr 8th - Flyers - BBL Championship (7:30pm Tip) https://www.leicesterarena.co.uk/events/event/we- ber-cup-2020/ All Tickets Available at: www.eventbrite.co.uk

Riders on 5 game win streak in Education the BBL Championship Opportunities – “Empowering to The Leicester Rider have had a mixed start to the make a change” 2019/20 BBL Championship campaign splitting the Leicester Riders have teamed up with LCFC in the Com- first 4 games. Since then the Riders have found their munity to launch a BTEC Level 3 Sports Diploma. The form and are playing their best of the season. course is a two year, full time programme aimed at anyone The Riders have defeated the Wolves, Lions, Scorchers, between 16-18 with an interest in sport and sports coach- Eagles and Raiders taking their record to 6-2 in the BBL ing. The education package includes the BTEC qualifica- Championship. The additions of Jordan Spencer and tion, maths and English resit (if applicable), tutorials and Corey Johnson has played a major part in the Riders a tailor made employability programme. The qualification finding their form. Jordan Spencer is currently aver- can be up to the equivalent of 3 A-Levels (the extended aging 4.3 points per game along with 8.7 assists whilst diploma) and thus a very valuable qualification for those doing an efficient job at running the team whilst Kyron seeking University on completion. The course will also Cartwright gets back to full fitness. Corey has been a have a strong employability programme which will offer revelation since arriving in Leicester and is currently students level 1 and 2 coaching qualifications, first aid, averaging 21 points and 3.7 rebounds on an outstanding mental health awareness training and more. Students will 53% from the floor. also practice interview techniques, gain valuable work experience and can receive paid coaching opportunities Upcoming Development Days within our schools and community networks. This is not February 29th March 13th a player pathway, this is a programme designed to support aspiring sports coaches, potential university students and Development Days Include: anyone who would like to enter employment or further • Coaching Clinic (1.5 Hours) training on completion of the course. The aim is to gain an • 7-16 Years, Boys and Girls insight in to playing, officiating and coaching both foot- ball/futsal and basketball. • Game Ticket Included worth £15 • Includes Food (Wrap, Fruit, Snack Bar and Bottled For more information about the course or to apply please Water) visit PS16 – Positive Steps www.ps16.co.uk or www.leices- terridersfoundation.co.uk To book go to www.leicesterridersfoundation.co.uk