2019 London Youth Games part of the School Games Competition Day Information │ Version 1

ParaGames Boccia - Finals

DATE:

• Tuesday 26 March 2019

VENUE:

• Redbridge Sports Centre IG6 3HD. See venue guide below.

• Team and Spectator Parking Pay & Display: Up to 3 hours £1, £2 all day.

TIMINGS:

• Registration: 10:30-10:45

• Team Manager Briefing: 11:00

• Approximate Finish Time: 14:15

• Medals: GOLD: winners. SILVER: runners-up. BRONZE: 3rd place

REMINDERS:

• Sport Rules: https://www.londonyouthgames.org/sports/boccia/boccia-sport/

• LYG Games Rules: Available here.

• Equipment: Leather Handi life Boccia balls provided (standard or superior). Ramps

are not provided.

• Team Size (please read sport rules about whether this competition allows

alternates): Min: 3 (max 3 per match), Max: 9

• Withdrawals: please email info@londonyouthgames.org at least 24 hours before the

competition registration time.

CONTACT:

• Before the day contact: info@londonyouthgames.org

• On the day contact: 07944 414192

RESULTS:

• Results will be available to download on the competition webpage within 24 hours of

the competition ending. See the Games Rules rule 23.1 for further information on

disputes. Queries on individual results can be raised in writing up to 48 hours after

results have been published. In the event of a competition appeal, the use of external

video footage and/or photographs WILL NOT be accepted in any circumstances.

SPIRIT OF THE GAMES:

• Anyone involved in the games must be made aware of the LYG Code of Conduct and

agree to abide by the principles. A breach in the code may jeopardise involvement in

the games.

• All teams will be asked to take part in the Respect the Games Campaign by

nominating a team showing LYG values.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

• If any competitors/teams do not consent to photos being taken, inform registration.

• Taking photos? Register your camera (including phones and tablets) at registration.

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Venue guide

Venue: Redbridge Sports Centre

Address: Forest Road, Barkingside, IG6 3HD

Phone: 020 8498 1000

Website: http://www.rslonline.co.uk

ABOUT THE VENUE

Catering: Café and vending machines in Norman Booth Main Centre & Jean Brown Indoor Arena

Toilets: Available in Norman Booth Main Centre & Jean Brown Indoor Arena.

Changing Rooms: Available in Norman Booth Main Centre & Jean Brown Indoor Arena.

Lockers: In Norman Booth Main Centre & Jean Brown Indoor Arena.

Disabled Facilities: Parking bays, changing rooms, toilets and lifts available

Team Parking:

• Pay & Display: Up to 3 hours £1, up to 6 hours £2, anything over six

hours please take your 6 hour ticket to reception to be validated for a

further 3 hours for free.

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• Payment for parking can be made through app, phone (more information

on this procedure within the carpark), or at reception via a tablet using a

debit/ credit card.

• Drop off: Free drop off up to 20 minutes.

• Rugby, Football and Netball teams to park in the Frenford Carpark and

to be issued with a parking permit from LYG.

Spectator Parking:

• Pay & Display: Up to 3 hours £1, up to 6 hours £2, anything over six

hours please take your 6 hour ticket to reception to be validated further

for a further 3 hours for free.

• Payment for parking can be made through app, phone (more information

on this procedure within the carpark), or at reception via a tablet using a

debit/ credit card.

• Drop off: Free drop off up to 20 minutes.

• Once the car park is full, please use alternative carparks suggested

below:

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Redbridge Event Car Park Plan:

Note: Frenford car park only for rugby, football and netball teams.

Note: Craven Gardens has a height restriction and is not suitable for minibuses.

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TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Tubes and Trains: Tube (Central Line) to Fairlop station.

Nearby roads: Access via A12 and M11

London Youth Games Foundation Code of Conduct

London Youth Games Foundation will be run with the following Principles of Participation in mind. Anyone involved in the games must be made aware of these principles and agree to abide by them. A breach in the code may jeopardise involvement in the games.

Participants

• Fair Play o I will treat people with the same respect & fairness

that I would like them to show me.

o I will demonstrate ‘Fair Play’ on and off the field.

o I will compete within the rules of my sport and LYG

o I will respect all officials and their decisions.

• Equity & Inclusiveness

o I will respect differences in gender, disability, culture

race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and religious belief

systems.

o I will not tolerate or be involved in discrimination of

any kind, and will report any incidents I witness.

• Responsibility

o I will look out for myself and the welfare of others.

o I will disclose any injury or condition that may impact

my place in the competition, or my future condition.

o I will be organised and on time.

o I will not…….

- leave the sports sites during the event unless

accompanied by a member of staff.

- possess or consume alcohol, illegal/performance

enhancing drugs, or smoke

- Engage in inappropriate physical contact.

- Engage in abuse on social media.

• Friendship

o I appreciate all participants bring something valuable

to the games.

o I will value and learn from the diversity of people.

o I will take time to thank those who helped deliver the

competition and helped me take part

Team Manager, SGO’s, BTO’s, Teachers

• Fair Play o I will actively encourage fairness & understanding &

comply with the rules.

o I will treat people with the same respect & fairness

that I would like them to show me.

o I will demonstrate ‘Fair Play’ on & off the field.

o I will fully uphold the policies and regulations of my

NGB/Organisation in relation to my role.

• Equity & Inclusiveness o I will respect differences in gender, disability, culture

race, ethnicity, sexual orientation & religious belief

systems.

o I will respect the rights of athletes & officials &

promote their welfare & individual needs. o I will not tolerate or be involved in discrimination of

any kind, & will escalate incidents as appropriate

• Responsibility

o I will ensure I have clear understanding of my role.

o I will have clear understanding of who is in my care. o I will respond to any concerns about a young person’s

welfare and report any concerns as appropriate. o I will be present on site throughout the event o I will not……

- knowingly select an unfit/injured athlete. - Supervise young people unaccompanied unless

authorised to by LYG or my Borough. - Smoke, possess or consume alcohol or

illegal/performance enhancing drugs. - Engage in inappropriate physical contact - Engage in any illegal behaviour/activity - Engage in abuse on social media - Put inappropriate focus on the outcome of the

competition.

- Ridicule, shout or otherwise punish a young

person for their performance.

Officials, Event Staff & Volunteers

• Fair Play

o I will respect the rights of athletes and officials &

promote their welfare & individual needs. o I will fully uphold the policies & regulations of my

NGB/organisation in relation to my role.

o I will promote relationships with athletes, officials &

others based on openness, honesty, trust & respect.

• Equity & Inclusiveness o I will respect the differences between everyone in

terms of age, gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs,

sexual orientation or disability. o I will not tolerate or be involved in discrimination of

any kind, and will report any incidents I witness.

• Responsibility o I will demonstrate proper & professional behaviour

always, providing a positive role model for the

athletes and young people. o I will wear my accreditation pass and my official LYG

or Borough clothing. o I will respond to any concerns over cyber bullying

reports through social media. o I will respond to any concerns about young person’s

welfare, working in partnership with others in the

young person’s best interests. o I will not ……

- possess, consume or supply alcohol or

illegal/performance enhancing drugs.

o I understand that any breach of this code of conduct

could result in my being asked to leave LYG and

subject to disciplinary action from my organisation or

NGB of Sport. This could jeopardise my future

participation with the sport, as a volunteer and/or

future involvement with LYG.