SF News:

Summer 2009: More than a thousand children from four Primary Schools in West Sussex are participating in the first wave of Sportsmanship First classes, leading to this summer’s inaugural Sportsmanship First Awards.

Autumn 2009: More schools have taken part in the second phase of workshops:

• Edward Bryant
• Birdham
• Central
• West Wittering

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Feb 2010: SF President Stephen Crossley presents Sportsmanship First award to Kathi Lock at Edward Bryant Primary School in Bognor.

Image courtesy of Chichester Observer

Welcome to the Sportsmanship First Website.

We have all been told it is the ‘taking part that counts’, however the explanation as to ‘why’ is seldom explained. Sportsmanship First is a new initiative which through its workshops helps children and adults to fully understand the greater psychological benefits for society if every competitor, regardless of ability, is empowered with the confidence to offer simple encouragement and praise to each other.

This year SF is directly working with Chichester District Council and West Sussex West Schools Sports Partnership in hosting the ‘Chichester Gold Mini Games’ on the 29th June 2010. All year 5 SF pilot schools, will be invited to take part.

The Chichester Observer articles about Sportsmanship First:
October 2009
February 2010

Image courtesy of Chichester Observer

You can find out more about this exciting initiative, and our progress, by clicking here.