The Sporting Legends Conventions are a fantastic educational event for school, college and university students held at Grosvenor Hall Centre in Kent which boasts state of the art education and sporting facilities.
We are holding two conventions, one for School Groups on 7th to 9th March 2011 and one for College and University Groups on 21st to 23rd Feb 2011.
With the build up to London 2012 in full swing now is a great time to inspire students by offering the opportunity to visit the Olympic sites and meet former British athletic stars. The Sporting Legends Conventions also include a talk from an official member of the London 2012 team on the preparation and planning for the games. Students will also enjoy a wide range of activities and team sports at Grosvenor Hall as well as an official tour of the new Olympic site in Stratford, London.
Who is this for?
This School Convention is specifically aimed at KS2-KS4 particularly those studying - Physical Education, Geography, Design & Technology, History and Citizenship.
The College and University Convention is specifically aimed at KS5, FE & HE students and University students particularly those studying: Physical Education, Geography, Business Studies, Media Studies, Human Geography, Design & Technology, Engineering, Events Management, History and Citizenship.
Guest Speakers:
We have arranged for three top athletes to speak at the convention including:
Iwan Thomas (MBE)
Iwan is without doubt one of the finest 400 metre runners that Britain has ever seen. As well as being a former European champion, Commonwealth champion and World Cup winner Iwan is also the current British Record Holder. Iwan will tell his inspirational story and talk about the determination and commitment needed to ensure sporting success.
Karen Pickering (MBE)
Karen is Britain’s most decorated female swimmer and is also the first British female swimmer to win a world championship title. Having competed since 1986 Karen has a collection of winning medals that include 8 World Championship medals, 14 European Championship medals, 38 National Championship titles and a Commonwealth Games medal haul of 13 including 4 Gold. Karen is also a board member for the British Olympic Association Sports Advisory Panel for LOCOG 2012. Drawing on her incredible sporting experience Karen will tell her story of winning against all odds.
Danny Crates
Paralympic Champion, European Champion and World Record Holder
Danny is quite simply one of the modern world’s most inspiring athletes. Recently retired from International competition the former T46 arm amputee, 2004 Paralympic Champion, European Champion, Paralympic World Cup winner and world record holder has some amazing achievements and an amazing story to share. Danny was also given the honour of carrying the GB flag at the opening ceremony in Beijing 2008.
Accommodation:
Grosvenor Hall represents a new standard in the provision of learning outside the classroom with superb teacher and student accommodation, a 25,000 sq ft sports hall, an aquatics centre and a £1m high-adrenaline activity park. The activity park includes some of the most exciting sessions available in the UK including the unique Sky Climb installation which can cater for an entire college or university group, a double-power fan, Triple Zip Wire, Climbing and Abseiling towers and double 3G swings.
Visiting groups are allocated their own dedicated common rooms, and sleeping accommodation consists of student rooms that sleep between 2 and 4 and high quality mainly single en-suite teacher rooms.
If you would like further information on The Sporting Legends Convention please contact either STS Travel on 0870 241 6828 or Equity School Travel on 01273 648 248 or alternatively visit their websites: www.ststravel.co.uk or www.equityschooltravel.co.uk