PLAY SPORTS JUNIORS FAQs

Play Sports Junior FAQs

• Can a child join half way through the term?

  Yes! Children can join mid-way through the term, and the cost can be amended for the remaining sessions.

• Can girls and boys play?

  Play Sports Juniors welcomes girls and boys to play in our after school club sessions

• Do the school or children need to be registered with England Netball to play netball?

  No, we are not affiliated with England Netball, so you do not need to be affiliated with them to participate in our Play Sports Juniors sessions

• Do the students need to wear anything in particular?

  You only need to wear appropriate sportswear to play. We recommend trainers with good grip for netball and football, but if you are playing football on a particular surface, you must let the parents know what footwear is appropriate for that surface. We will supply the bibs, balls and other essentials for each sport.

• Do the sessions run all year round?

  Our sessions run alongside each school’s term time, and will fit around school holiday term dates. Each ‘term’ is one full school term, for example: September-December, January-March, April-July

• How long are the sessions?

  The sessions are once per week, for an hour a time, running alongside the school’s term

• How much does it cost?

  • £60 per session.
    Paid by school to Play Sports Juniors in advance of term starting.

  • £6 per child per session.
    Paid to Play Sports Juniors by parents/carers in advance of term.
• Does the school have to pay?

  No, the school can choose the option where the parents pay us directly, costing you nothing!

  We want to ensure that each school can have an option that suits them and their budget, so we have two payment plans which are available to suit the school’s need. Either:

  £60 per session.
  Paid by school to Play Sports Juniors in advance of term starting.

  £6 per child per session.
  Paid to Play Sports Juniors by parents/carers in advance of term.

• Is there a minimum number of students needed?

  We need to have a minimum number of 10 students to successfully run each session.

• Jewellery and long nails

  We adhere to each sport’s governing bodies rules regarding jewellery. Only a medical bracelet may be worn during play, and must be taped. All other jewellery, including fitness trackers and ear piercings, must be removed before the session. Nails must be kept short and smooth.

• What age can the children be?

  Children from age 5-17 can join our sessions, which are split into KS1 & KS2, and KS3 & KS4 groups.

• What happens if it rains?

  Some of our sessions are outdoors, depending on court availability at each school, and being in the UK that means the weather can affect play. We monitor the weather every day and talk to the coaches throughout the day to determine whether the sessions will go ahead if there is no indoor space available. If the school has an indoor space that can be used then we will run the sessions from there in bad weather. If not, decisions will be made to cancel no later than 12pm on the day.

  If it rains and there is no other available space to hold the session, the school/parents will be refunded. All refunds are be processed at the end of each term, or can be taken off the next invoice for the new term if they continue

  If the decision is made to go ahead with the session and the weather gets worse the coach will make the decision as to whether it is safe for play to go on. If it starts raining partway through a session, coaches will stop play if they feel it is getting dangerous.

• What if a child misses a session due to illness?

  Unfortunately, these sessions cannot be refunded unless there is exceptional circumstances. All enquiries regarding this please email: info@playsportsjuniors.co.uk

• What if a child wants to leave half way through the term?

  If a child decides to leave mid-way through the term, then unfortunately they would not be refunded the remaining sessions. Please email info@playsportsjuniors.co.uk with any questions regarding this.

• What if there's an injury?

  If a child is injured during the session, our coaches will follow all the necessary procedures and contact parents/school/emergency if needed. We will fill out an accident/injury form and keep in contact with the school for updates on the child involved.

• What are the structure of the sessions?

  Our coaches will deliver weekly, skills-based sessions, specific to each age group. Our coaches focus on key physical, social and tactical skills suitable for their development, confidence, progression. The aim is for the students to feel confident to apply these skills in each session and subsequent matches in the future. The core of each session will be planned ahead of each term, giving the coach flexibility to adapt, depending on the progress/ability of the children attending.

• Who do I contact if I have a query?

  Please contact our team at: info@playsportsjuniors.co.uk

• Do the children need to be registered with the FA to play football?

  No, we are not affiliated with The FA, so you do not need to be affiliated with them to participate in our Play Sports Junior sessions.

• Who is Play Sports Leagues?

  Play Sports Leagues run women’s social netball leagues all across the country. Since 2015, we have been the UK’s largest & most followed Social Sports provider, with over 150 leagues and 50,000 women playing with us weekly.

• Do the children need to have played sport before?

  No! One of the best things about us is children don’t need to have any experience, we welcome players from all abilities and ages. As long as they love playing sport, or want to give it a go, that is all that matters. One of the most important things to us is promoting the social side of sport and the sense of belonging to a team or club. Playing in a team has huge personal, social and emotional benefits and we firmly believe that there is a sport for everyone.

• Are the coaches qualified?

  We pride ourselves in providing coaches who have a strong background to the sport they teach, ensuring they not only possess the skills and knowledge required to teach the game but also have a genuine passion for helping young players develop.

  All Our Coaches will pass the following:

  • DBS Checks
  • Safeguarding training
  • First Aid Training
• Do you play matches?

  Yes! Match Play is an important part of each session (if you’re playing a team sport), however the coaches focus is heavily on skills progression, confidence and gaining netball experience. We do not play matches against other schools or clubs.

• Do you have a designated safeguarding officer?

  Yes, we have a designated safeguarding officer. You can read more about our safeguarding policies here.

• What sports can Play Sports Juniors provide?

  We offer a wide range of sports to give children the opportunity to discover what they enjoy. Schools can choose from Netball, Football, Hockey, Rounders, Basketball, Dodgeball, Athletics, Tennis and Multi-Sports, with sessions adapted to suit the age and ability of the children taking part.

• What services can you provide for schools?

  We can support schools with after-school sports clubs, PE lessons and PPA cover, giving you flexible options depending on what your school needs. We can provide individual clubs or work with you to create a wider sports programme across the academic year.

• Can we choose which sports you deliver?

  Absolutely. Your school can choose the sports you would like us to provide. You could focus on one sport throughout the year, change sports each term, offer different sports to different age groups, or ask us to help plan a varied programme across the academic year.

• Can you plan our sports programme for the whole school year?

  Yes. If you’d prefer us to take care of the planning, we can work with your school to create a programme across the academic year, introducing children to different sports and skills throughout the year.

• Can different year groups do different sports?

  Yes. We can tailor the programme around your school, so different year groups can take part in different sports depending on their age, interests and your school’s requirements.

• Do you provide PPA cover?

  Yes. Our coaches can provide planned sports sessions as part of your school’s PPA provision, giving children structured and engaging physical activity while supporting your staffing requirements.

• Do we need to provide sports equipment?

  We provide the essential equipment needed to deliver our sessions, including balls, bibs and other sport-specific equipment. Your school will just need to provide a suitable space for the activity.

• Can our school change sports each term?

  Yes. For example, you might choose Football in the autumn term, Basketball in the spring and Rounders in the summer, or choose a completely different combination. We can work with you to create a programme that suits your pupils and facilities.

• Do you only provide team sports?

  No. While team sports are a big part of Play Sports Juniors, we can also deliver activities such as Athletics and Tennis, giving children opportunities to develop individual skills as well as experience team environments.