PROGRAMME 22Nd - 26Th July 2019
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PRESENTED BY FUNDED BY PROGRAMME 22nd - 26th July 2019 557808_A5_InvictusGamesTrials_Programme.indd 1 10/07/2019 16:02 Welcome to the Daily Schedule Invictus UK Trials Welcome to the Invictus UK Trials Sheffield 2019! We are delighted that you 10:00 - 16:00 Registration are joining us to experience an amazing display of courage and determination, whether as a competitor, family member, friend, carer or proud supporter. English Institute of Sport Sheffield All Competitors and Friends & Family to register at the EISS in Netball For each of the 350+ wounded, injured or sick Veterans and military personnel Court 3 competing, the Trials represent a stage of their recovery journey for them and their families. It is not simply about being the fastest or the strongest. It is about 10:00 - 18:00 Photographic exhibition the recovery benefit and the will to succeed in whatever that individual defines as Sheffield City Hall - Rupert Frere / Wendy Faux success. Winter Garden - Amanda Searle For many, simply leaving their house is a massive achievement, and taking part in Come and see the images of photographers whose work focuses on the sport is just a small element of a wider set of goals. different perspectives of conflict and conflict resolution. Photographers In previous years, the Trials have spanned three days in one venue. This year, in 22nd July Monday Amanda Searle, Rupert Frere and Wendy Faux will be exhibiting. recognition of the growing benefits of being part of Team UK, the Trials have been This event is free to attend and open to all scaled up. With the very generous support of Sheffield City Council, nine sports will take place across multiple venues. A wider programme exploring recovery through 10:00 - 18:00 Art in the Aftermath exhibition presented by Style for Soldiers the arts and employment is also taking place throughout the City and I would 15 Barkers Pool, S1 2HB encourage you to get involved. An exhibition of art, sculpture, poetry and film by former service personnel Following the Trials, competitors can opt to put themselves forward for selection to This event is free to attend and open to all represent Team UK at the Invictus Games The Hague 2020. But whether selected 18:00 - 19:00 Invictus UK Team Photo or not, they will move forward in their recovery after being part of Team UK at the Invictus UK Trials, having experienced new opportunities and discovered new FlyDSA Arena possibilities. For all Competitors, Invictus UK Trials t-shirts to be worn. The Invictus UK Trials Sheffield 2019 is only able to take place thanks to the Friends & Family members are welcome abundance of support from BAE Systems, the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust 19:30 - 21:00 The BIG Gig Presented by Eliot Kennedy and Style for Soldiers and the many other supporters locally and nationally who have come together FlyDSA Arena to allow Help for Heroes, The Royal British Legion and the Ministry of Defence to deliver Invictus UK, helping to give our Veterans and military personnel one less Join Sheffield’s own Grammy award-winning songwriter Eliot Kennedy battle to fight. with headline act Alfie Boe OBE, and special guests classical artist Laura Wright, pop-sensation Heather Small, Suggs from Madness, JP Cooper Enjoy your time in Sheffield. Let the Invictus UK Trials begin! and Game of Thrones actor Charles Dance to celebrate the opening of the Invictus UK Trials in Sheffield. The Big Gig is produced and presented by Sheffield’s Grammy award- winning songwriter and producer Eliot Kennedy, and designer Emma Willis MBE, founder of the charity Style for Soldiers. Attendance is free for Invictus UK competitors, accredited friends and family, and staff if they have pre-registered for their tickets Rear Admiral Brigadier Peter Smith, Antony Baines, Jim Macleod, Fred Hargreaves, Help For Heroes The Royal British Legion Head of Invictus UK Ministry of Defence 2 3 557808_A5_InvictusGamesTrials_Programme.indd 2-3 10/07/2019 16:02 09:00 - 17:00 Supporter Zone 09:00 - 17:00 Supporter Zone EISS Badminton Hall EISS Badminton Hall This area is only open to accredited Competitors and their Friend & Family members This area is only open to accredited Competitors and their Friend & Family members with a range of activities taking place throughout the day with a range of activities taking place throughout the day 09:00 - 18:00 Athletics Finals 09:00 - 15:00 Cycling Time Trial Finals Sheffield Hallam Athletics Stadium Sheffield City Centre All field events will be run as a straight final regardless of sport entries. The Cycling Competiton is a Time Trial in the City Centre - open to all Track events will be run as heats with the top 8 progressing to a final. 09:00 - 18:00 Archery Finals Only those with accreditation will be able to watch the Athletics, this event is not open to the general public EISS Indoor Athletics Centre Tuesday 23rd July Tuesday Open to anyone with accreditation 09:00 - 17:00 Wheelchair Rugby Pools EISS Netball Centre 09:00 - 17:00 Sitting Volleyball Pools Wednesday 24th July Wednesday Sessions will include the preliminary pool matches and the semi-finals EISS Netball Centre Open to anyone with accreditation Sessions will include the preliminary pool matches and the semi-finals, open to anyone with accreditation 10:00 - 11:00 Song Writing Workshop with Bethzienna Williams 10:00 - 12:00 Theatre workshop Supporter Zone (EISS) Oval Hall, Sheffield City Hall Bethzienna Williams – a finalist on The Voice 2019 – will be running two masterclass songwriting workshops, where the groups will create and sing songs inspired by the Soldier On director and award winning West End writer Jonathan Lewis leads an exciting Invictus UK Trials - pre booking essential theatrical workshop with members of the cast of the West End show Soldier On. For full details of the event including ticket information and prices please see pages 18 - 21 10:00 - 18:00 Photographic exhibition Sheffield City Hall- Rupert Frere / Wendy Faux 10:00 - 14:00 CTP Job Fair Winter Garden - Amanda Searle The Ballroom, Sheffield City Hall Come and see the images of photographers whose work focuses on different perspectives CTP is the official provider of resettlement for leavers of the Armed Forces to support them of conflict and conflict resolution. Photographers Amanda Searle, through their transition from the military to civilian life and preparing for the job market. Rupert Frere and Wendy Faux will be exhibiting. Pre-registration is required for you to attend this non-public event which can be This event is free to attend and open to all done by visiting http://bit.ly/CTPJOBFAIR2019 Photographic exhibition 10:00 - 18:00 Art in the Aftermath exhibition presented by Style for Soldiers 10:00 - 18:00 15 Barkers Pool, S1 2HB Sheffield City Hall- Rupert Frere / Wendy Faux An exhibition of art, sculpture, poetry and film by former service personnel Winter Garden - Amanda Searle This event is free to attend and open to all Come and see the images of photographers whose work focuses on different perspectives of conflict and conflict resolution. Photographers Amanda Searle, Rupert Frere and Wendy 14:00 - 15:00 Song Writing Workshop with Bethzienna Williams Faux will be exhibiting Supporter Zone (EISS) This event is free to attend and open to all Bethzienna Williams – a finalist on The Voice 2019 – will be running two masterclass 10:00 - 18:00 Art in the Aftermath exhibition presented by Style for Soldiers songwriting workshops, where the groups will create and sing songs inspired by the Invictus UK Trials - pre booking essential 15 Barkers Pool, S1 2HB An exhibition of art, sculpture, poetry and film by former service personnel 19:30 - 22:00 Wheelchair Rugby Finals This event is free to attend and open to all EISS Indoor Athletics Centre Session will include bronze and gold medal matches 14:00 - 15:00 Never Such Innocence Awards Ceremony Tickets required for this event, Friends & Family of those competing will receive tickets Oval Hall, Sheffield City Hall The event is a celebration of young people’s creative work for the Invictus UK Trials. 19:30 - 22:00 Soldier On production Children and young people showcase their poetry, art, songs and speeches, and receive Oval Hall, Sheffield City Hall their certificates from Ade Adepitan Featuring a cast which includes actors who are serving or veteran military personnel, this is a hilarious and heart-warming story about surving the forces and what happens when you Wednesday 24th July continued on the next page leave the military family. For full details of the event including ticket information and prices please see pages 18 - 21 4 5 557808_A5_InvictusGamesTrials_Programme.indd 4-5 10/07/2019 16:02 16:00 - 17:00 Sir Michael Morpurgo in converstaion with Ade Adepitan 10:00 - 18:00 Art in the Aftermath exhibition presented by Style for Soldiers Oval Hall, Sheffield City Hall 15 Barkers Pool, S1 2HB Join one of the UK’s best-loved authors Michael Morpurgo in conversation with British TV An exhibition of art, sculpture, poetry and film by former service personnel presenter, author and wheelchair basketball player Ade Adepitan. Michael shares his gift This event is free to attend and open to all for magical storytelling and reveals the secrets nearly 50 years of writing have taught him, suitable for ages 7+ 12:00-19:00 Swimming Finals For full details of the event including ticket information and prices please see pages 18 - 21 Ponds Forge Pool All events will run as straight finals, open to anyone with accreditation 19:30 - 22:00 Sitting Volleyball Finals EISS Indoor Athletics Centre 19:30 - 22:00 Wheelchair Basketball Finals Session will include bronze and gold medal matches.