TS Football Tournament 2019

Following a successful first ever Transplant Sport National Football competition last year, we have decided to run this again. This is designed for transplant recipients who play football. Football is the national game and we know that many transplant recipients play regular football safely and we would like to promote football within the transplant community. We are also aware that many transplant football players have never been to a Transplant Sport event and we would like to encourage them to participate in the future. Hospital or regional teams will be put together according to number of participants.

Who can participate?

This event is open to transplant recipients aged 16 and over.

Fitness testing

A fitness test will take place at 9.30am. Each player will be required to complete a fitness test prior to the competition. This will be a basic fitness test to ensure each player is fit enough to compete. Each player must competently pass the test before they can play in the competition.

Fitness test details

An example of the multi stage fitness test (Bleep test) can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNsVzKt5lPQ

Every player taking the bleep test begins at level 1 where the beeps are 7 seconds apart. For some players, this will mean simply maintaining a fast walking pace to keep in sync’. The test progresses at each level with the sounds getting closer together. This means you will have to gradually increase your speed to keep pace with the beep. To successfully pass the bleep test, you will be required to keep in time with the beeps until four beeps have sounded past level 5. This is what is known as level 5.4.

To pass the bleep test, you must:

• Run for a total of 3 minutes, 35 seconds

• Reach the 5.4 level

• Run for a total distance of 525 metres

• Hear 35 total beeps

Please note the distance between cones will be 15m.

An example of the Illinois agility test can be found at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEKfx0FHF-w

Information on the test:

https://www.brianmac.co.uk/illinois.htm

Amendments to the test: We will not require athletes to lay down at the start. They will assume a normal starting position.

To pass the agility test, you must:

Complete the course without missing a single turn around a cone or displace a cone during the course. If you stumble you may continue as long as you don’t knock a cone over.

You must also complete in a time less than 19.3 seconds.

First kick off 11:00.

Accommodation:

We recommend staying at the Premier Inn Bicester which is next door to the venue.

Address: Oxford Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 1BT.

Medical Form:

A medical form will have to be completed prior to the event.

Facilities on the day:

• Changing facilities

• Fully operational cafe / bar/ There is a large Tesco opposite and also a MacDonalds.

How much will this cost ?

The cost to take part will be £10 per player. This amount is payable in advance by bank transfer to the account below.

How do I pay ?

• Renal Unit Discretionary Fund Oxford Young Adults

• Sort Code: 30-80-45

• Account Number:  25016768

Please use reference “FOOTBALL” and your name when making payment.

​How can I register?

Registration link can be found on the right-hand side of this webpage.

All competitors MUST submit a medical form and a waiver (downloadable on right-hand side of this webpage) to the TS Office (office@transplantsport.org.uk) by Friday, March 8th 2019.