Sports

Welcome To Sports

Welcome To Sports

Sports and fitness activities are open to all students at Monoux College whether you want to play, participate, compete or keep fit. For the more committed players there are opportunities to trial and get selected for one of our Focus Sport Programmes.

We aim to provide high quality sport and physical activity opportunities for individuals and teams, from recreational level through to high level competitive opportunities.

We provide fully qualified sports coaches, activators and instructors for all of our sport and physical activities.

To find out more information about Sport at Monoux College please email: sport@sgmc.ac.uk.

Participation

Sports Participation

The sports hall, gym and other sports and recreational facilities at the college are open to all students, with an extensive programme of sports activities for every student to access throughout the week.

Sports open to all students before college, during lunchtime and after college include but are not limited to:

  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Climbing
  • Cricket
  • Dodgeball
  • Football
  • Futsal
  • Netball
  • Rugby
  • Table Tennis
  • Trampolining
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball

Competition

Sports Competition

The college competes in a variety of Leagues, Cups & Tournaments.

The college is an official member of AoC Sport (Association of Colleges Sport) and competes in the official College Leagues, Cups & Tournaments.

The college is also affiliated to the ECFA (Essex County Football Association) and the WFSSA (Waltham Forest School Sports Association), competing in numerous other leagues, cups and festivals in a variety of sports.

There is also an extensive programme of intra-college (internal) competitions in a wide range of sports which all students are able to access.

Monoux College competes regularly in the following sports for both Male & Female students:

  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Football
  • Futsal
  • Badminton
  • Table Tennis
  • Netball
  • Football
  • Futsal
  • Netball
  • Volleyball
  • Athletics
  • Rugby

Basketball Programme

Basketball Programme

Monoux College offers talented 16-19-year olds a comprehensive Basketball programme including the opportunity to play high level competitive Basketball alongside your studies. Monoux compete in a range of Basketball leagues, cups and competitions.

  • Weekly training Sessions with England Basketball qualified coaches.
  • Develop your skills, plays and fitness whilst gaining information and advice about training, health and lifestyle.
  • Access to excellent training and playing facilities along with superb training equipment and state of the art fitness equipment.
  • 1-to-1, small group and team sessions focusing on technical, tactical, physical and psychological aspects of the game.
  • Compete in the AoC Sport London College Basketball League & Local Leagues.
  • Compete in the AoC Sport Cup Competitions & Regional Tournaments.
  • Receive support in progressing into club basketball and further development, representative and high-level Basketball opportunities within London and Essex.
  • Have the opportunity to gain coaching and officiating qualifications.

Students can apply to study ANY course in ANY subject at BTEC Level 2, BTEC Level 3 or A-Level and gain access the Monoux Basketball Programme.

To express your interest in joining Monoux Basketball please email sport@sgmc.ac.uk

Cricket Programme

Cricket Programme

Monoux College, an Essex Cricket Inspirational College, offers talented 16-19-year olds a comprehensive programme of year-round cricket activities including the opportunity to play high level competitive cricket alongside your studies. Monoux compete in a range of indoor and outdoor leagues, cups and competitions.

  • Weekly training sessions with Fully Qualified Essex Cricket Coaches
  • Develop your skills, technique and fitness through our comprehensive cricket training programme.
  • Access to excellent training and playing facilities along with superb training equipment including bowling machine, state of the art fitness equipment & video analysis.
  • 1-to-1, small group and team sessions focusing on the technical, tactical, physical and psychological aspects of the game.
  • Compete in Indoor College Cricket Leagues and Regional Tournaments.
  • Compete in the Outdoor Cricket Leagues and Cup Competitions
  • Receive support in progressing into club cricket and further development, representative and high-level cricket opportunities within Essex.
  • Have the opportunity to gain coaching, umpiring or activators qualifications.
  • Receive support in incorporating your passion for cricket into curriculum projects.

Students can apply to study ANY course in ANY subject at BTEC Level 2, BTEC Level 3 or A-Level and gain full access to the Monoux Cricket Programme.

To express your interest in joining Monoux Cricket please email sport@sgmc.ac.uk

Football Programme

Football Programme

Monoux College offers talented 16-19-year olds a comprehensive Football programme including the opportunity to play competitive Football alongside your studies. Monoux compete in a range of Football leagues, cups and competitions.

  • Weekly training Sessions with FA qualified coaches.
  • Develop your skills and fitness whilst gaining information about training, health and lifestyle.
  • Small group and team sessions focusing on technical, tactical, physical and psychological aspects of the game.
  • Compete in Essex FA College League.
  • Compete in AoC Sport, Essex FA and other Cup Competitions & Regional Tournaments.
  • Receive support in progressing into club Football and further development, representative and high-level Football opportunities within London and Essex.
  • Have the opportunity to gain coaching and officiating qualifications.

Students can apply to study ANY course in ANY subject at BTEC Level 2, BTEC Level 3 or A-Level and gain access the Monoux Football Programme.

To express your interest in joining Monoux Football please email sport@sgmc.ac.uk

Monoux Sports Gym

Monoux Sports Gym

The Gym at Monoux College is an outstanding fitness facility with a large range of equipment ranging from cardiovascular and resistance machines, to free weights and specialist weightlifting equipment.

Fitness Instructors are available during opening times to provide advice and assistance with inductions, fitness programmes and operating fitness equipment.

Gym membership is free and accessible to all students and available to use throughout the day.

Please contact the sports department for more information on specific fitness sessions and classes.

Monoux Sports Facilities

Monoux Sports Facilities

Students at Monoux College are able to access excellent sporting and fitness facilities which include:

On Site:

  • Sports Hall:
    Contains markings for Badminton, Basketball, Indoor Cricket, Netball, 5-a-side Football and is used for a range of other sport, fitness and other activities. The hall also contains fixed white boards, divider netting and four additional basketball hoops for training
  • Gym:
    The Gym at Monoux College is an outstanding fitness facility with a large range of equipment ranging from cardiovascular and resistance machines to free weights and specialist weightlifting equipment
  • Outdoor Gym:
    Includes a range of fitness machines in an outdoor environment
  • Cricket Nets and Non-Turf Cricket Pitch:
    Two Outdoor Professional Standard Lanes & Non-Turf Pitch for Training and Matches
  • Football Pitch:
    Full sized Football Pitch with moveable goals

Off site:

  • Access to Peter May Sports Centre:
    Six Lane High standard Indoor Cricket Training facility & Outdoor Cricket Pitches
  • Access to Local Cricket Clubs for Outdoor Matches
  • Access to the Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre:
    • Basketball Court
    • Netball Court
    • Swimming Pool
    • Extreme Zone
    • Clip & Climb Area
    • Athletics Track

Sports Partnerships

Sports Partnerships

The college has partnerships with a range of local community and external sports organisations, including Essex Cricket, to enhance student experience and provide pathways to continue participation in sport whilst at college and beyond.

To find out more information about Sport at Monoux College please email sport@sgmc.ac.uk