About
Who are we?
Cambridge City Tykes is open to boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 7 (pre-school to Year 2).
We are the only korfball Club in Cambridgeshire which currently offers a multi-sports skills programme, with staff, volunteers and administrators who have been fully Child Protection Trained and CRB checked through the British Korfball Association. We were the first club in the country to be Clubmark accredited - as part of that accreditation we were audited and assessed by Living Sport, the County Sports Partnership, to provide be a proven high quality club.
The club was awarded Sports Club of the Year at the Cambridge Sports Network 2008 Awards, and was runner up in category of Club of the Year in the BBC Radio Cambridgeshire 2008 Sports Awards.
What do we do?
In accordance with the Sportcoach UK Programme for Long Term Athlete Development, we focus on FUNdamental skills, rather than sport specific training. Effectively, we are therefore offering a multi-sports programme. Training sessions include exercises to assist the development of body and space awareness, travelling and locomotor skills/directions and pathways, balancing, jumping and landing, evasion, ball handling, throwing, catching and teamwork.
We have a comprehensive Skills Award Programme which operates throughout the year. The Tykes are chuffed to bits when they receive their stickers, certificates and badges for successfully completed tasks and awards.
When do we do it?
We meet approximately on the first and third Sunday of the month during term time only (see dates below), from 16:30-17:15 at Hills Road Sports and Tennis Centre, Purbeck Road, Cambridge, CB2 8PF.
Autumn Term 2009:
20 September *(underline = tea sessions)
4 October
18 October
8 November
22 November
6 December
Spring Term 2010:
10 January
24 January
7 February
28 February
14 March
28 March
Summer Term 2010:
25 April
9 May
23 May
13 June
27 June
11 July
How much does it cost?
Cost is £2.50 per session "paid as you go". Children of parents/guardians, who are in receipt of income support, job seeker’s allowance or state pension credit are able to participate free of charge.
Why FUNdamentals?
The FUNdamentals Programme provides maximum opportunities for every early years child to realise their full potential and for them to have access to and enjoy participation in FUNdamental movement ideas which prepares them for participation in all sports.
The FUNdamentals philosophy involves children in simple activities and games which allow them to learn through play. When children learn through play they determine the real value and meaning of the experience. Play is a natural form of expression and medium for learning. Organised and informal play can help children progressively acquire skills and learn to value physical activity. Given the opportunity it can be a means of developing fundamental sport skills and at the same time allowing children to learn about co-operation, equity, and the meaning of achievement. Children are given the opportunity to take responsibility for their own learning and are encouraged to set their own goals and take some initiative for improving their skills.
The wide range of activities and games, together with modifications where needed, ensures that there is equal opportunity for everyone to play and develop skills. The emphasis is on maximum participation with children progressing at their own rate. The aim is to involve ALL children regardless of level of ability.
The FUNdamentals programme is an early step towards the vision of a nation with lifelong interests, skills, and attitudes that lead to active lifestyles. The Tykes programme gives children the opportunity to acquire a wide range of fundamental sport skills which will allow them to participate fully and play games better. This will lead to the feeling of personal success and satisfaction and establish a sound base for the time when they are ready to move onto specific sports.
After each session…
We often have a party tea after the session, which parents voluntarily contribute to. On other Sundays we have some juice and biscuits.
For further information, or to book your place, please email Debbie Howes.