Sport

At Sir Thomas Rich’s we’re committed to maintaining and enhancing our reputation for sporting excellence, while promoting participation in sport for fun, friendship and the health benefits of doing so, regardless of ability.

There are many sports clubs and teams for students to get involved with, and we’re also committed to supporting students who excel and compete in activities outside of school, such as mountain biking and equestrian sports.

For the latest times and dates for coaching, training and fixtures, see the SOCS sports calendar.

SOCS Sports Calendar

Clubs and Enrichment

Music and Drama

Sport Introduction Guide

Athletics

Year groups 7-10
Term Summer
Lessons seven-week block PE/Games
Contact tbc
Extracurricular Athletics Club, lunchtime and after school.

Badminton

Year groups 7-13
Term all year
Lessons Years 10-13, Games option
Contact Mr Tilley
Extracurricular Junior Badminton Y7-10 Monday lunchtimes, Sports Hall. Senior Badminton Wednesdays after school, Sports Hall.

Year groups 7-13
Term Summer
Lessons Games
Contact Mr Rideout
Extracurricular 10 teams, two in each age group. Overseas tours. Elite Programme Cricket Nets all year round, Wednesdays before school, Sports Hall.

Cross Country

Year groups 7-13
Term Autumn/Spring
Lessons PE/Games
Contact Mr Williams
Extracurricular Cross Country training on Thursday lunchtimes on the Field.

Fitness Club

Year groups 9-13
Term all year
Contact Mr Foylan
Extracurricular at lunchtimes in the Fitness Suite, membership and induction through STRS Sports Centre.

Football

Year groups 7-13
Term Autumn/Spring
Lessons PE/Games
Contact Mr Marks
Extracurricular six teams and wide range of fixtures. U14 training Wednesday lunchtimes. U15 training Friday lunchtimes. U16 training Thursday lunchtimes. Senior training Tuesday lunchtimes.

Hockey

Year groups 9-13
Term Autumn/Spring
Lessons PE/Games
Contact Mr R Williams
Extracurricular teams in all age groups.

Netball

Year groups 12-13
Term Autumn/Spring
Lessons Games
Contact Mrs Brown/Mrs Lynn
Extracurricular A, B and C teams, fixtures against top schools and colleges, annual overseas tour in the Spring Term (Malta). Training Wednesday (Old Gym) and Friday (Sports Hall) lunchtimes.

Rounders

Year groups 12-13
Term Summer
Lessons Games
Contact Mrs Brown/Mrs Lynn
Extracurricular opportunities to form teams and play local school sides.

Rugby

Year groups 7-13
Term Autumn/Spring
Lessons PE/Games
Contact Mr R Williams
Extracurricular 14 teams, all age groups, fixtures against top local and UK-wide schools and colleges, overseas tour (South Africa/Canada). For the latest times and dates for coaching, training and fixtures, see the SOCS sports calendar.

Swimming

Year groups 7-13
Term all year
Lessons PE/Games
Contact Mr R Williams/Mr O’Neill
Extracurricular six teams, all age groups, training in STRS Sports Centre heated indoor pool. Swimming Club, Fridays before school.

Table Tennis Club

Year groups 7-13
Term all year
Lessons n/a
Contact Mr Deacon
Extracurricular Thursday lunchtimes in the Old Gym.

Tennis

Year groups 7-13
Term Summer
Lessons PE/Games
Contact Mr Deacon
Extracurricular five teams.