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Give your child a birthday to remember at UWE’s Centre for Sport. Hosted by our DBSapproved party leaders, each party will provide lots of sporting fun for your child and their friends. Whether your child is footie mad or keen to tackle the dizzying heights of our indoor climbing wall – there’s something for all tastes!

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Football Cricket Basketball or netball Organised games Climbing Inflatable fun

We look forward to welcoming you to a party soon!

Facilities and staff With two spacious sports halls, a fantastic climbing wall, a viewing galley for parents to watch the fun and a separate area for food and celebrations afterwards, the Centre for Sport provides an ideal venue for children’s birthday parties. Parties are hosted by our enthusiastic and energetic party hosts, who are all DBS-checked. Our climbing parties are run by fully qualified and experienced climbing instructors and there is always a fully qualified first aider on-site to ensure the safety of you and your guests.

Party organisation We have a range of sporty party themes on offer, all of which have a food option. The party activities last one hour and will either be hosted in the sports hall or on the climbing wall. There is then the option to pre-order food for your party guests and celebrate in either our viewing gallery or studio space, this time lasts for 45 minutes. With the exception of climbing parties, the age range for parties is 4 16 years old. The minimum age for a climbing party is 7 years. You can submit a party request online and will be required to pay a deposit upfront and the balance at least two weeks before the date of the party. Once you have completed the booking process you will receive a confirmation letter along with a batch of party invites to send out to your child’s friends.

Party themes Football parties Perfect for footie-mad children, our football parties include: •

A fun warm-up game

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Skill drills such as dribbling and shooting

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A match refereed by the host and a penalty shoot out to end

Cricket parties Be bowled over with our cricket party package: •

Start with a fun cricket themed warm-up

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Complete a number of skill exercises, including batting techniques, fielding and bowling

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Finish up with a fun and fast game of Kwik Cricket

Basketball parties Score a slam dunk with our basketball parties: •

Begin with a fun warm-up

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Learn some new skills through a range of basketball activities which includes passing drills, shooting practice and dribbling with the ball

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Practice your new skills by playing a mini half-court game

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Then move onto a full court game, refereed by the party host

We recommend a party group size of ten for basketball parties.

Netball parties Love netball or want to try something new? Our netball parties are energetic and lively, each package includes: •

A fun warm-up

• Skill drills, including passing and shooting practice •

Practice your new skills by playing a mini half-court game

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Then move onto a game, refereed by the party host

We recommend a party group size of fourteen for netball parties. Organised games parties Fun for all, our organised games parties include: •

A sporty warm-up

• A variety of childhood games such as: dodge ball, crab football, captains deck, parachute games, wacky races, stuck in the mud and rounders Climbing wall parties Scale new heights with a fantastic climbing party at the Centre for Sport. Suitable for children aged 7-16 years old, a climbing party package includes: •

A one hour climbing session, taken by a fully qualified climbing instructor

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Full use of all equipment required, including harnesses and helmets

• Children taking part should wear non-restrictive clothing and enclosed shoes/trainers Inflatable parties As one of our most popular party themes, inflatable parties are perfect for children of all ages: •

Race across our inflatable assault course

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Organised games are arranged according to the age group of the party

Food options Menu one: • One round of ham and tomato sandwiches on white bread • Packet of plain crisps • Apple • Mini bag of Haribo sweets • Carton of Ribena Menu two: • One round of cheese and cucumber sandwiches on brown bread • Banana • Freddo chocolate bar • Packet of cheesy Wotsits • Carton of orange juice Menu three: • One round of strawberry jam sandwiches on white bread • Packet of Jaffa cakes • Satsuma • Chupa lollipop • Bottle of water All food is served in the viewing gallery or studio. 45 minutes is available for the children to enjoy the food. Please bring your own birthday cake if you wish and/or table decorations. No other food allowed to be brought to the premises. Please inform us of any dietary requirements when making your menu selection.

Party prices Party with food

Costs

Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes (1 hour activity, 45 minutes food) Age range: 4 - 16 years old. Please note that the minimum age for climbing parties is 7 years old.

Party size: Maximum party size is 20 children Sport parties (one instructor per ten children): Up to 10 children: £90 More than 10 children: £105 plus £7.50 per extra child

Inflatable parties (two instructors required*): Up to 10 children: £110 More than 10 children: £130 plus £7.50 per extra child Climbing parties (one instructor per nine children): Up to 9 children: £105 More than 9 children: £120 plus £7.50 Maximum party size: 18 children per extra child For example: Sport party with food for 14 children - £105 + £7.50 + £7.50 +£7.50 + £7.50 = £135

Party prices continued Party without food

Costs

Time allowed: 1 hour Age range: 4 - 16 years old. Please note that the minimum age for climbing parties is 7 years old.

Party size: Maximum party size is 20 children Sport parties (one instructor per ten children): Up to 10 children: £60 More than 10 children: £75 plus £5.50 per extra child

Inflatable parties (two instructors required*): Up to 10 children: £80 More than 10 children: £100 plus £5.50 per extra child Climbing parties (one instructor per nine children): Up to 9 children: £75 More than 9 children: Maximum party size: 18 children

£90 plus £5.50 per extra child

For example: Climbing party for 13 children - £90 + £5.50 + £5.50 +£5.50 + £5.50 = £112

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Payment can be made by cash, credit card or cheque (made payable to UWE Bristol). £25 deposit will be required to secure the booking Centre for Sport Invites will be issued after deposit received Payment must be made in full, at least two weeks in advance of the date of the party

*As a health and safety requirement the assault course inflatable party requires two instructors as standard.

How to book

Book online Simply go online and complete our online party booking form http://uwe.formstack.com/forms/centre_for_sport_party_booking We will then contact you to confirm the booking and arrange Costspayment of the deposit. If you would like more information, please contact the Centre for Sport on 01173286200 or email [email protected] If you wish to take photographs/video at your child’s party, you will be required to complete an authorisation form for the use of photographic and/or recording equipment. You can complete this on the day or return prior to the date of the party.

Conditions of use of the Centre for Sport Children’s Parties a) The Party Organiser (as per name given on the booking form) must be with the children’s party at all times when in the Centre for Sport. b) Food and drink is only is only to be consumed in the designated area, viewing gallery or studio. c) Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times i.e. enclosed trainers or shoes with non-marking soles. d) Suitable clothing must be worn by participants i.e. tracksuit, shorts and t-shirt. e) Persons wearing muddy clothing or shoes will be asked to leave the Sports Hall/Climbing Wall. f) We recommend that long hair is tied back and jewellery and watches are removed. g) Persons behaving in a manner likely to disrupt the enjoyment of, or endanger other Centre for Sport users, may be asked to leave. h) The Centre for Sport reserves the right to refuse admission. Children must be aged between 4-16 years old to take part in the party activities. For climbing wall parties, the age limit is between 7-16 years old. i) The Centre for Sport reserves the right to amend or introduce any rules necessary to ensure the safe and efficient operation and financial viability of the Centre. j) On arrival, the Party Organiser should check in at reception before the party commences. k) Valuables such as mobile phones and games consoles should not be brought onto site. The Centre for Sport will not be held responsible for any personal property. l) The Centre for Sport confirms full acceptance of the terms and conditions on the receipt of the application form and deposit. m) A £25 deposit will be required to secure the booking, full payment must be made in full at least two weeks in advance of the date of the party. n) If you wish to cancel, you are required to give 14 days’ notice before the date of the party booked to get a full refund. o) If you wish to change dates, 14 days’ notice is required before the date of the party booked to transfer the payment. We cannot guarantee that an alternative date will be available. p) With less than 14 days’ notice payments are non-refundable except for unforeseen circumstances at the discretion of the Centre for Sport manager. q) You can amend the number of children attending the party or the food options selected seven days in advance of the date of the party. Please contact us with this information. No changes can be made within seven days of the date of the party. r) Access to the astro turf pitch is only permitted through the Centre for Sport building and is only allowed to be used for organised activities as directed by the Centre for Sport party host, it is not for general use. s) Users of the Centre are responsible for their own safety. Users should contact a member of staff for any assistance required. t) Please note that although your party activity is staffed, it is expected that parents stay for the duration of the party.

Find us The Centre for Sport is located on the Frenchay Campus, detailed information on how to get here is available on the UWE website: www.uwe.ac.uk/comingtouwe/howtofindus

Get in touch Centre for Sport University of the West of England Frenchay Campus Coldharbour Lane Bristol BS16 1QY +44 (0)117 32 86200 [email protected]

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