Monthly Newsletter December 2019

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year

Upcoming Arena News Arena Events A Very Busy 2019 Dec 11th-12th - Private Event (Arena Closed) 2019 has no doubt been the busiest year for the Arena since it opened in January 2016, the Arena has hosted approximately 500 events across the year Dec 13th-15th - The Christmas Cracker - Christmas Party ranging from 3000 seater sellouts right down to small meetings. Th e Arena also hosted around 500 community sessions this year catering for Dec 19th-21st The Christmas Cracker - all ages and abilities. Th e fl exibility and ability to host multiple functions at Christmas Party one time has been allowed the Arena to maximise its utilisation in 2019 and Jan 6th-9th - BetVictor Championship build the foundation for what is due to be an even busier 2020. League of Snooker Ex Love Islander Comes to the Morningside Feb 1st-2nd Cheer City: Winter Arena Spectacular Michael Griffi ths got us hot and bothered in the Love Island villa and is now Feb 21st-23rd - Quad Nations: Wheelchair joining the Dreamboys on tour in 2020! Th e ex-fi reman is following in the Rugby footsteps of Hollyoaks actor Jake Quickenden, Geordie Shore’s Gaz Bea-

Mar 7th-8th - Cheer City: Spring Open dle and Th e Only Way Is Essex star Dan Osborne by joining the legendary group! Speaking about his raunchy new role, Michael said: “I’m always up Mar 20th - An Evening with Tony Bellew for a challenge and can’t wait to be put through my paces to learn the epic

All Tickets Available at: routines and show off my dance moves.” Michael and the rest of the Dream- Www.leicesterarena.co.uk boys will be performing at the Morningside Arena on September 20th 2020, tickets are available from www.eventbrite.co.uk. Exciting Times Ahead Upcoming Home Due to the successes of the events the Arena has hosted in 2019 and the positive relationships built with clients the Riders Fixtures Morningside Arena has much more coming over the course Dec 27th - v Raddison Red - BBL Championship (7:30pm Tip) of the next year. Unfortunately although we are unable to announce anything at this stage be sure to keep your eyes out Jan 3rd - v - BBL Cup (7:30pm Tip) for exciting announcements coming soon. Jan 17th - v Worcester Wolves - BBL Championship (7:30pm Tip)

Be sure to follow us on all our channels below to be the first Jan 31st - v - BBL Championship to find out about our upcoming announcements: (7:30pm Tip) Feb 14th - v - BBL Championship (7:30pm Tip) Website: www.leicesterarena.co.uk Feb 29th - v Sharks - BBL Championship Twitter: @Leicesterarena (7:30pm) Facebook: Morningside Arena Mar 13th - v - BBL Championship Instagram: @Leicesterarena (7:30pm Tip)

Mar 27th - v - BBL Championship Riders Education (7:30pm Tip) Opportunities – “Empowering to make a change” All Tickets Available at: www.eventbrite.co.uk have teamed up with LCFC in the Com- munity to launch a BTEC Level 3 Sports Diploma. The Riders Qualify for Cup course is a two year, full time programme aimed at anyone Semi Finals and start the between 16-18 with an interest in sport and sports coach- League Campaign with a W ing. The education package includes the BTEC qualifica- On November 29th the Leicester Riders booked their tion, maths and English resit (if applicable), tutorials and place in the BBL Cup Semi Finals with a 72-63 point a tailor made employability programme. The qualification win over the holders the London Lions. The Riders were can be up to the equivalent of 3 A-Levels (the extended down by as many as 18 points in the first half but an diploma) and thus a very valuable qualification for those exceptional second half fight back from the Riders was seeking University on completion. The course will also enough to secure the Win. The Riders also started the have a strong employability programme which will offer BBL Championship Campaign on the right note with students level 1 and 2 coaching qualifications, first aid, a 96-78 win over the at the Morn- mental health awareness training and more. Students will ingside Arena. The Riders were lead by 22 points and 9 also practice interview techniques, gain valuable work rebounds from Jamell Anderson and also 11 points, 8 experience and can receive paid coaching opportunities rebounds and 19 points from American Guard Kyron within our schools and community networks. This is not Cartwright. a player pathway, this is a programme designed to support aspiring sports coaches, potential university students and Upcoming Development Days anyone who would like to enter employment or further January 17th February 29th training on completion of the course. The aim is to gain an insight in to playing, officiating and coaching both foot- Development Days Include: ball/futsal and basketball. • Coaching Clinic (1.5 Hours) • 7-16 Years, Boys and Girls

For more information about the course or to apply please • Game Ticket Included worth £15 visit PS16 – Positive Steps www.ps16.co.uk or www.leices- • Includes Food (Wrap, Fruit, Snack Bar and Bottled Water) terridersfoundation.co.uk To book go to www.leicesterridersfoundation.co.uk