Year 3 – Year 6 Sports Scholarships

Children applying for a Sport Scholarship should be able to demonstrate exceptional ability and potential in two of the major sports on offer here at Vinehall. These pupils will be working beyond the expected level of their year group with a strong understanding of the key principles and tactical ideas of the major sports we offer.  They will have strong game sense and awareness in team related sports and will shine in ‘A team’ situations. They will be able to perform well under pressure, lifting their performance when challenged. These pupils will have appropriate fitness and athletic levels required to perform at a high level. Conduct, attitude and effort in both training and matches is expected, with those pupils winning a scholarship having to uphold the highest standards of attitude and sportsmanship, acting as a role model for their peers and sport as a whole at Vinehall. They will be expected to represent the school in any fixtures/events for which they are selected during the week and, occasionally, at the weekend.

Assessments are likely to involve fitness/agility type tests as well as a number of games-based scenarios, which will be observed by the Director of Sport and other members of the sports department.

If you would like to discuss your child’s Sports scholarship application, please contact our Director of Sport, Matt McKinnon at mmckinnon@vinehallschool.com

Year 7 Sport Scholarships

Children applying for a Sport Scholarship should be able to demonstrate exceptional ability and potential in two of the major sports on offer here at Vinehall. These pupils will be working well beyond the expected level of their year group with a strong understanding of the key principles and tactical ideas of the major sports at school. They will have strong game sense and awareness in team related sports and will shine in ‘A team’ situations. They will be able to perform well under pressure, lifting their performance when challenged. These pupils will have appropriate fitness and athletic levels required to perform at a high level. Conduct, attitude and effort in both training and matches will be taken into account. Pupils who receive this award will be expected to uphold the highest standards of attitude and sportsmanship, acting as a role model for their peers and sport as a whole at Vinehall. They will be expected to represent the school in any fixtures/events for which they are selected during the week and, occasionally, at the weekend.

Assessments are likely to involve fitness/agility tests as well as a number of games-based scenarios, which will be observed by the Director of Sport.

If you would like to discuss your child’s Sports scholarship application, please contact our Director of Sport, Matt McKinnon at mmckinnon@vinehallschool.com

To apply for a Sports Scholarship, please complete the application form below.