Specsavers Surrey Youth Games - parent info

Please remember that there is no parking on site except for blue badge holders (who need to register at reception to avoid a penalty ticket).

Access to the Surrey Sports Park site is by foot, bike or via the Games' free Park & Ride service from Stagecoach, which runs every 7-8 minutes to and from the nearby University of Surrey - signposted from A3. (Starts 8am, ends 5.30pm. Postcode for satnav GU2 7JP.)

Once you've arrived, please sign in for your event as soon as registration opens - see schedule above.

If your son or daughter falls ill on Games day or you have some other emergency please contact your squad organiser by phone to let them know, so they can advise their teamates and the activity organiser. 

Coaches

Lead the players in respecting teammates, opponents, officials and supporters.  Encourage fair play.  Take responsibility for the young people in your care until they have safely left the event.

Players

Play for fun.  Do your best and support your teammates.  Wear the right kit, play by the rules and respect officials‘ decisions, as well as your opponents.  Be a good sport by winning or losing with dignity. Tell your coach if you need to leave the event early. Thank officials, coaches and your opponents.

Parents and spectators

Ensure your child plays for their fun, not anybody else’s.  Teach respect for opponents and the officials’ decisions, particularly younger volunteer officials who may still be training.  Promote fairness and please applaud all good play, whichever team is involved.  Be positive about your child’s performance but never ridicule competitors. Never use bad language. Smile, and enjoy watching your child fulfill their potential.

The Activity Organiser who is in charge of matches / games has the power to stop the event to deal with offending competitors or spectators.  This could include removal of the offender(s), forfeit of matches, disqualification or, in severe cases, reporting to the police.

Please note the photography policy above - in particular do not take a photo of any child with a yellow wrist/ shoeband.

Safeguarding is everyone's issue where children are concerned. Report any concerns over a child you feel may be at risk to a member of the Event Staff (in Active Surrey orange polo shirts, usually marked ‘Event Staff’,) or contact Active Surrey’s Safeguarding Officer, Lawrie Baker, directly on 07791 383733.

Accidents should be reported to any Official (in any orange shirt) who can call a trained first aider if required.

Once you're back home. we'd like to know what you and your son or daughter think about your local council's free training and the Games day, so that we can improve future events.  To say thank you, you'll have the chance to enter a prize draw to win a £40 Amazon voucher.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family at the Specsavers Surrey Youth Games!