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Sports policy

Laddsworth Primary SchoolRef: https://laddsworth.co.za/our-school/policies/sports-policy

Official source

Source domain: laddsworth.co.za

Collected on 30 July 2026

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What this means

This document is the “Sports policy” for Laddsworth Primary School. It sets rules for participation (at least one sport/activity per term), sports programme scheduling, sports kit requirements, team selection by age/ability, absenteeism and match eligibility, coaching expectations, match attendance procedures, inclement weather decisions and contact numbers, transport arrangements, discipline standards, and a communication protocol for parents’ concerns. It also specifies how team captains and house captains are selected and how sports merits are awarded.

Facts

Reference

https://laddsworth.co.za/our-school/policies/sports-policy

Key Takeaways

  • Applies to: Laddsworth Primary School sports programme
  • Participation requirement: learners must participate in at least one sport or activity per term
  • Commitment rule: once committed, learners must attend practices and play matches if selected through end of term
  • Sports kit: P.E kit (House T-shirt and blue shorts) for practices; match kit rules and footwear colour requirements by sport
  • Missing/incorrect kit: learner must remain for the duration of practice to observe coaching
  • Team selection: coaches choose in consultation with teacher in charge; younger age group players may be used if shortage; unethical to drop senior to junior
  • Absenteeism: absent from coaching session may affect team selection that week; absent from school on Friday excludes from Saturday match unless extraordinary circumstances sanctioned by school
  • Match procedures: selected pupils must initial team list; excusal letter to educator in charge at least one week in advance
  • Inclement weather match decision times: Grade 1–2 midweek 11h30 & Saturday 06h30; Grade 3–7 midweek 13h30 & Saturday 7h00; check communicator/phone
  • Inclement weather contacts: 072 233 8065 (SP Sport) and 079 559 3258 (JP Sport)
  • Transport: school buses used where possible; limited transport relies on parent transport/assistance
  • Communication protocol order: teacher in charge (age group) → Sports Co-ordinator (JP/SP) → Heads of Departments → Deputy Principal → Principal
  • Address/contact shown: 1 Winstead Road, Hilton; +27 33 343 3256
  • Laddsworth Primary School
  • Sports Co-ordinator (JP/SP)
  • JP Sport
  • SP Sport
  • Heads of Departments
  • Deputy Principal
  • Principal
  • Sports Department
  • House Mother
  • Coaches
  • Teacher in charge
  • Educator in charge
  • Parents/guardians
  • Winstead Road, Hilton