Rounders
About Rounders
Rounders England is the governing body for the sport in England and is supported financially through Sport England. A 4 year plan has been written to shape the development of rounders across the country.
Rounders England has recently appointed a Regional Rounders Officer for the South East region. They are responsible for providing more opportunities for people young and old to enjoy the game of rounders, whether through playing, coaching or volunteering.
If you would like more information about Rounders England please visit the website - www.roundersengland.co.uk.
South East Adult Rounders Fun Festival
The first South East adult rounders fun festiva is open for anybody to enter, all you will need to do is email Amey Rowe (below) to request an application form.
It will be held at Chappel Gate, Bournemouth on Saturday 10th July and will be a great social event with a bar, hog roast, BBQ and the option of camping over! It’s a mixed festival with a max of 5 males on a team and welcomes teams from every ability (see flyer for more info).
There will also be an exhibition game from the U16 and U14 England teams so you can all pick up a few skills!
Please email Amey or give her a call if you would like to enter a team or ask anymore questions.
Amey Rowe
Regional Rounders Officer - South East
07833051786
amey.rowe@roundersengland.co.uk
Coaching Courses
Rounders England offers 7 different coaching courses:
- Rounders Young Leaders Award (delivered through schools)
- Preliminary Coaching for Teachers (KS1 & 2)
- Intermediate Coaching for Teachers (KS3 & 4)
- Preliminary Umpires Award
- Intermediate Umpires Award
- UKCC Level 1 (Coaching)
- UKCC Level 2 (Coaching)
Rounders England are now ready to launch the new UKCC endorsed coaching qualifications which are awarded through 1st4sport Qualifications Ltd.
UKCC Level 1 at Durrington High School 6 and 20 March 2010 - click here for details
For other course dates and venues click here
For general information on the UKCC qualifications click here
Please note: the 1st4sport Level 1 and Level 2 Certificates in Coaching Rounders (and NRA awards up to 2009), Rounders Young Leaders Awards and the Coaching 4 Teachers courses are the only qualifications / awards which are recognised by Rounders England.
We have also developed new resources to support the new qualifications. These are also ideal to be used by schools and clubs to help develop the sport.
If you are interested in becoming a coach and want to find a course close to you please contact Rounders England on coaching@roundersengland.co.uk or contact your regional rounders officer for more information.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like any further information, additional flyers or are interested in delivering courses locally:
Siân Barnett (Coaching Administrator): Sian.Barnett@roundersengland.co.uk or Karen King (Coaching Director): Karen.King@roundersengland.co.uk
Please also see our website for further details of all our coaching and development initiatives: www.roundersengland.co.uk
If you are interested in becoming a tutor, please click on the following documents:
Application form for potential tutors
Application form for course deliverers
Taster Sessions
If it’s been a while since you last played rounders and you’ve forgotten the rules, or if you are completely new to the game you may be interested in attending a rounders taster day.
The taster days are designed to reintroduce the game and the rules of rounders in a fun environment. They are a great way to meet new friends and reignite the passion for rounders.
The taster days are delivered over a couple of hours and can be tailored to the needs of the participants that attend. Qualified coaches and volunteers deliver the sessions and your regional rounders officer will be there to provide you with information on how you can stay involved.
More information about organised taster days in your area will appear shortly.
Leagues
There are over 40 adult leagues in the country at present. Your regional rounders officer will be working to set up local adult leagues in your area.
If you are interested in entering a league you will need to get a team together and contact your local league organiser. Adult leagues can be mixed, women only or men only.
A rounders team comprises of 9 players, however; there are small sided versions of the game available as well as an Indoor version.
Rounders Newsletter
Please click here to read ‘1st Post 2009′, the newsletter from Rounders England
Contact Information
Amey Rowe – Regional Rounders Officer - South East
amey.rowe@roundersengland.co.uk
07833051786
