14 November 2019

You may not yet have had the fortune of finding a Sporting Influence leaflet in your Childs bag as it lands on the kitchen table after school. Don't fear, as you enter the shops of Cold Bath Road, Kings Road and Bilton you may see our leaflets around! Pick them up and have a look, you may just see the brilliant work we do in the School Holidays and tempt your children into a day or two of activity and excitement!!!

14 November 2019

Wednesday morning, 9:30am, 69 children ascend on Rossett High School astro turf pitch for a football festival. The children, from Hookstone, Western and Coppice, all turned up ready to compete for their school to take the crown of champions. Each school split their children into three teams and each pitch was played as a mini group. With some fantastic football skills on show, the children really gave it their all to ensure they took the crown for their school. As well as the football skills, more importantly, were the social skills displayed. Fantastic respect shown by all children, playing and watching. The children ensured they shook hands after the games, picked each other up after a tackle and congratulated each other on some outstanding skill. In terms of results, the overall winners of the competition were Western who were unbeaten in all six games. Coppice and Hookstone both won 1, drew 2 and lost 3. Congratulations to all children involved. You were fantastic role models for your school and we certainly can't wait to do it all again in a different sport!

8 November 2019

Come with us and take a look inside the new extension at Moorside Junior School. Working in the school for several years now, the new look building really brings the school together after the amalgamation earlier this year. Still to be fully completed, the children have this week been able to access part of the new building which houses nursery, early years and KS1. The new purpose built extension is amazing, catering for all the Childrens needs and giving them the best possible chance to learn in a comfortable and safe environment. We, as a company won't spend much time teaching in these areas of school, you can normally find us outside or making too much noise in the hall, but we will certainly cherish the time we do get to spend in there! Well done to all involved in the build, it is a real success!

7 November 2019

The weather has been awful, and here at Sporting Influence we are really hoping that nature can 'Hold back the river', so we are able to keep our PE lessons in the great outdoors. If the rain does persist, 'Somewhere, somehow' we will be able to keep the town of Harrogate fit and healthy, we can always survive 'With a little help from my friends'. The weather has been awful so far, as a company we try our hardest to get outside and get wrapped up, but if we really have to we will be inside. Please send your children to school with clothes suitable for both indoor and outdoor PE.

7 November 2019

Imagine, looking round to see Sterling on one shoulder and Agüero on the other. Kit had the chance of a lifetime, to do just this and enter the pitch with the Man City superstars. As well as going out onto the pitch, Kit also got the chance to watch on as City beat Villa 3-0. Kit is an ever present in our Sporting Influence PE lessons and gives his all in every lesson. From our experience at Sporting Influence, Kit deserves this experience from his effort in PE alone! We hope you had an amazing time Kit!

17 October 2019

At Sporting Influence we are never just content with ok. As part of his continued learning Mr Crooks has put himself onto FOUR different courses so he can constantly better himself and also be able to provide high quality PE lessons throughout a variety of sports. He will be completing courses in: Basketball RugbyBadmintonAthletics If you see Mr Crooks around give him a high 5. After all it isn't just the students who have to learn, the staff here at Sporting Influence are constantly developing their knowledge to provide the highest quality we can!

17 October 2019

Hookstone Chase Young Leaders have been rewriting the rules of benchball as part of their unit of work. Using skills such as communication and leadership, the children have had to rewrite the rules, amend the game to fit the rules and then deliver their version of the game to other students! It has taken some brilliant communication between the children and they have all understood the trials and tribulations that can be faced when leading a group. They have all done a brilliant job and can't wait to see what is next!!!

15 October 2019

If you would like to receive 30% off either Thursday 24th or Friday 25th October take a look at the code next to here! Apply this code to the coupon code box when booking your day at camp! Book Here

15 October 2019

We have given FOUR different schools discount this October Half Term!!! See below for the list of schools! Monday: Western Primary School & Grove Road Primary School Friday: Starbeck Community Primary Academy & Brackenfield Prep School If you attend any of these schools and would like to receive your discount please email address below. You may have already received your code through school! chrisdoey.sportinginfluence@gmail.com

15 October 2019

Now the Fortnite black hole has fallen on us, we have time to ask the question. Has Fortnite made your child too weak? Your child may be able to 'Orange Justice' down the stairs and 'Floss' to the shop... but can they play an intense game of dodgeball, complete crossover or bounce around on the trampoline? Find out this October Half Term. Use the black hole as a chance to get your children back on their feet! Book Here

10 October 2019

We have held to competitions for our October Half Term Activity Camp. Facebook competition - guess the amount of SI teachers in our video. Survey competition - Complete the survey to win a free day! We have well over 100 competition entrants overall and we are very pleased to say that: Christy Thomas & Lorna Crabtree You are both winners!!! CONGRATULATIONS - Please email us for more information!

10 October 2019

We are happy to tell you that Anna, our resident social media guru has beaten cancer - FOR THE SECOND TIME!!! Anna has been amazing throughout, keeping her family running & working all whilst fighting and being ridiculously positive. Anna, you are an inspiration to us all. We hope this hasn't embarrassed you too much!!! To celebrate we are taking part in #PinkShirtThursday if you want to celebrate with us please send your pictures to the link below Send Pictures Here

3 October 2019

Wednesday Evening Competitions stepped up again on Wednesday as children from six schools across Harrogate and Leeds battled it out. This competition stepped up again this week with even more communication, determination, teamwork and individual talent. Some very notable performances from a lot of individual children, both male and female really stepping up for their schools and ensuring they play with great determination. As well as the social skills shown there were some unbelievable performances from individuals showing skill, pace, clinical finishing and great vision. All together a great evening due to the brilliant children of Harrogate & Leeds.

3 October 2019

Blindfolded communication games were the order of the day at Richard Taylors on Wednesday as Mr Atkinson had children understanding the importance of verbal communication. Taking away the sight of one of the children, the other was their eyes, communicating and directing their partner to a cone which they had to collect. Of course this can raise many issues including trust, is your partner leading you sensibly to the end goal, do you trust their judgement. After getting over the initial feeling, the children did a brilliant job of working together and understanding the importance of verbal communication and giving the correct information.

27 September 2019

National Fitness Day 2019 was on Wednesday 25th September! We took it upon ourselves to educate and inspire the children we teach every week with some fitness themed warm ups. One warm up which we tried to incorporate into every lesson was the 30 Rep Challenge. Children must move around a marked area. Upon hearing the signal, children must find a partner and compete against them in a challenge which lasts for 30 repetitions. The first to complete 30 reps is the winner. Some the the challenges were: Star Jumps, Plank High 5's, Foot Kicks, Press Ups, Sit Ups & Burpees. Take a look at some of the images below to see how this looked!!!