Sainsbury’s 2015 School Games Volunteers

The Sainsbury's 2015 School Games is a multi-sport event for the UK's elite athletes of school age. The Games seek to create an inspirational and motivational setting that not only provides our elite young sports people with the opportunity to thrive and perform at the highest levels, but encourages more young people to take part and succeed in sport. Responsibility for the development and organisation of the Sainsbury's 2015 School Games lies with the Youth Sport Trust.

 The Sainsbury’s 2015 School Games is a multi-sport event taking place on 3 – 6 September 2015 in Manchester.

 The competition re-enforces the experience of multi- sport events such as Commonwealth Games, Olympic and Paralympic Games complete with Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

 The Sainsbury’s 2012-2014 School Games and its predecessor the UK School Games (2006-2011) have a strong track-record of providing a springboard for athletes who then go on to compete at a national level. Several School Games alumni went on to be part of London 2012, Sochi 2014 and Glasgow 2014 GB and Home nation’s teams.

 Around 1,500 of the nation’s finest young sports stars are expected to attend.

 Competition is planned to be held in current and future Olympic and Paralympic sports: Fencing, Rugby 7s, Gymnastics, Hockey, Athletics, Cycling (Track), Judo, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball and Wheelchair Basketball.

 There are disability events integrated in five sports programmes: Athletics, Fencing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Cycling plus one Paralympic only sport; Wheelchair Basketball.

 The Games will require circa 400 volunteers to be recruited, trained and deployed prior, during and after the four day multi-sport event. It is a fantastic opportunity to continue to develop volunteers and particularly to inspire and encourage young people to get involved. Venues

Opening Ceremony – The Manchester Arena Athletics & Wheelchair Basketball – Manchester Regional Arena & Squash Centre Judo, Hockey & Rugby Sevens – University of Manchester, Armitage Centre Cycling – National Cycling Centre Fencing & Gymnastics – USN Bolton Arena Swimming – Manchester Aquatics Centre Table Tennis – Manchester Tennis & Football Centre Volleyball – Sugden Sports Centre