SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS
What more does the scholarship offer? Scholars will be fully involved in the Sports Department playing in a variety of sports teams, and participate in the many extra-curricular sports activities on offer.
• Possess individuality and expressiveness of movement
• Have evidence of a high degree of motivation and commitment to both practice and performance in their specific sports
• Have the ability to listen and reflect on processes and performance in order to evaluate and respond
How are pupils assessed?
• Display sophisticated selection and application of advanced skills, tactics and ideas for their age
The Sports assessment will comprise the following:
Candidates should arrive for the trials in appropriate sports kit including tracksuit, shorts and trainers and bring with them, where necessary, relevant equipment such as swimming costume, tennis racket and cricket kit. The assessment will involve tests which include generic work on speed, agility, strength, co-ordination, reaction and the specific skills related to their main sport(s). Tests will take place in the Goodwin Sports Hall and other areas appropriate to their main sport(s). All tests will be standardised and results recorded. Please note that assessed sports do not include golf, diving, karate, judo, horse riding, table tennis etc but candidates may submit supporting evidence of these sports in the form of references and achievements. Director of Sport, Kerry Murray, will be happy to answer any queries that parents or prospective pupils may have and can be contacted on klmurray@standrewsprep.co.uk
• Candidates can nominate one or more major sport(s) in which they feel they are particularly proficient; however, candidates will be expected to show all round ability in other areas such as hand-to-eye co-ordination, balance and teamwork • Sports covered will include cricket, football, hockey and rugby for boys and cricket, hockey and netball for girls, but it is not necessary for candidates to have experience in any of these sports as the assessments are based on potential. • If your child would like to be assessed for tennis, athletics and/or swimming in addition to those already listed, please indicate this on your application • The assessment day will include an interview with the Director of Sport and the Headmaster during which candidates may like to talk about their sporting achievements
Available for Year 5 and Year 7 entry
• Written testimonials from third parties (clubs, coaches etc) will be taken into consideration
Scholarship assessment: 31 January 2025
Please turn to page 20 for details on how to apply
Sports scholarships are given on purely sporting grounds to pupils who demonstrate potential. Candidates are expected to:
• Demonstrate talent in at least one of the major team sports
• Display excellent individual agility and co-ordination for their age group
• Possess interest, determination and show the capacity to improve through practice or skilled teaching
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