Saturday Sports Programme - 25/02/2026 by CHead

Saturday, 28th February, 2026

Welcome from the Director of Sport

As we return from what I hope was a restful half-term break, many of us will have enjoyed the feast of sport on our screens. From a host of international fixtures to the unforgettable spectacle of the Winter Olympics, it has been a fortnight of drama, fierce competition, jubilant celebration and, inevitably, heartbreak.

The Olympic ethos of excellence, respect, courage, teamwork and trust resonates strongly within our own Senior School sports programme. While our pitches, courts and tracks may be smaller than Olympic arenas, the principles are strikingly similar. Excellence, for us, is about striving to improve and pursuing ‘personal bests’, whether that is shaving seconds off a time, refining technical skill or stepping up to lead a team. Respect is demonstrated in how our students conduct themselves: towards teammates, opponents, officials and the traditions of the game. Teamwork is forged through shared endeavour, the early morning training sessions, long away fixtures and the collective resilience that sport demands. Medals and trophies are wonderful achievements, but character, as ever, lasts far longer.

At Senior School level, we see these principles maturing into something even more maverick. Increasingly, our students are earning recognition beyond the College by representing professional sports academies and being selected for county, regional and age-grade international squads. To wear the badge of an academy or pull on national colours at youth level is a tremendous honour and a reflection not only of talent, but of commitment and sustained hard work. We are immensely proud of those who have achieved such distinction, both OS Alumni and present students. They serve as aspirational examples to our community of what is possible when opportunity and effort collide Just as importantly, they remind us that progress on these pathways is built on strong foundations laid by Seaford Sport: enjoyment, balance and the right support at the right time.

During the recent Games, much was made of Norway’s remarkable success. Despite a relatively small population, Norway consistently outperforms many larger nations in winter sport. Commentators frequently referenced their distinctive approach to youth development, a child-centred philosophy that delays early specialisation, avoids national rankings for young athletes and prioritises enjoyment and participation over premature performance pressure. The Norwegian concept of idrettsglede (“joy of sport”) underpins their model. Sustainable excellence, they argue, is built on a broad spectrum of inclusion, balance and long-term development.

There is much in that philosophy that aligns not only with our ambitions, but also with how we shape sport in the Senior School. Even as performance levels rise and competition intensifies, we remain firmly committed to developing well-rounded young people. For some, this will mean pursuing performance pathways and balancing academy commitments alongside their academic studies. For others, it will mean playing for the sheer joy of representing their house, their year group or the College. Both are equally valued. The common thread across Sport and PE is a lifelong appreciation of movement, teamwork and healthy challenge.

And so, to the term ahead and what a start we have. The first week back is brimming with fixtures and training across the College, with sport taking place every day this weekend. In the independent school calendar, March is affectionately (and accurately) nicknamed “Mad March”. It is a month of residential tournaments, back-to-back days out of school, packed midweek fixtures and additional weekend opportunities

It is busy. It is full throttle. At times it requires military-level diary coordination and a healthy supply of laundry detergent. But it is also tremendous fun.

Our students are ready. The staff are organised (check SOCS) and the buses are fuelled. Most importantly, our young people are eager to represent their school, to test themselves against strong opposition and to contribute fully

As ever, we are deeply grateful for your support. School sport, especially at this scale and intensity, simply does not function without parental encouragement, positive presence on the touchline and the practical heroics of lifts, logistics and last-minute kit rescues. Thank you in advance for all you will do over the coming weeks.

So, let’s lace up the boots, locate the gumshield and brace yourselves for Mad March. It promises to be gloriously busy

Get ready!

Mr Christian Head Director of Sport

Competitive Fixtures & Recreational Sport

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Brighton College

Girls-U15A

Girls-U15B

Girls-U15C

Girls-U15D

Girls-U14A

Girls-U14B

Girls-U14C

Girls-U14D

Neutral | Uni of Chichester

Away | Brighton University

Away | Jubilee Ground

Saturday Home Match Refreshments

Parents’ refreshments – before and during matches

Hockey and Netball – Hockey CJ Pavilion or Sports Hall

Post-match hot teas and refreshments – Hockey CJ Pavilion or Sports Hall

Medical Provision

This week, we will be supported by the Seaford College Physio Team, Sport Staff and our Medical Centre.

Additional Medical Support

To continue to ensure that we are providing proactive, gold-standard care to our students, the school is in partnership with Return2Play, the UK’s leading sports medicine partners for schools. Feedback from other schools and parents utilising their expertise is strong, while our own experience has been overwhelmingly positive thus far.

If you have any queries regarding your account, then please get in touch with Return2Play directly via hello@return2play.org.uk and they will be happy to help. The helpdesk runs 7 days a week.

Wet Weather and Cancellations

As a team, we will always do everything within our control to ensure fixtures and recreational activities go ahead as scheduled. Any changes to the schedule will be communicated via the respective sports coaches and clarion call.

Dogs on the School Site

We are a dog-friendly site; however, can I remind all parents that dogs should always be on a lead while onsite, and should not be on the field of play. If challenged by a member of staff, please be polite, respect the campus rules and remember that the safety of our students is paramount.

Parents and Supporters – Code of Conduct

For our core values (RESPECT, TEAMWORK, COURAGE, TRUST) to be upheld and our sports programme to be truly successful, it takes the cooperation of all involved – players, coaches, officials, staff, spectators and parents. The College and the staff have spent some time and effort reinforcing these sporting values within Seaford, and we believe it is essential that we include parents and friends of the College in this process.

One of the key questions we ask all supporters to consider is:

‘How does our touchline behaviour shape character and enhance the enjoyment for all the players during the game?’

Please let the coaches coach so that you can enjoy the parental match day experience. As a team and a college, we value performance and desired learning behaviours over the scoreboard – win, lose or draw, it is about the experience and the students making memories with their friends. Thank you for your support with this! Successful College sport is built upon strong partnerships between the students, parents and the College.

We look forward to seeing you all on the sidelines, both home and away, and thank you for your continued support of the Seaford Sport programme.

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Seaford Sport – SOCS

Live updates for all fixtures are available on our designated SOCS page.