Plan a Travelwise wheels day Wheels day event
1. Aim of a wheels day
- To promote travelling to school in a sustainable way.
- To encourage students to travel by wheels to school.
- To promote health and fitness.
- To have fun.
- To provide students with a safe environment in which to cycle, scooter, skateboard and skate with their peers.
- Road safety skills could be taught as part of the day.
2. Planning the day
- Consult Lead Teacher and Principal about the idea and if agreed upon decide on a date for the event to be held.
- Plan activities / competitions to be run on the day. Always keep safety in mind.
- Design advertising posters to promote the event.
- Promote the wheels day at assemblies etc.
- Sign up students for the day and events they wish to enter.
3. Activities to try
- How slow can you go?
- Time trials.
- Obstacle courses – grind rails, cones, jumps, ramps, half pipes.
- Combination relays .
- Helmet checks.
- Bike maintenance checks.
- Demonstrations from professionals e.g. ‘OnBoard skate’ or ‘Bigfoot’.
- Road Safety courses – with traffic lights, stop signs, crossings.
- Spot prizes for students who register for the day.
- Wheelers breakfast / lunch.
- Inspirational talks at assembly from sports reps.
- Saftey display.
4. Extra equipment
- Cones.
- Chalk.
- Jumps.
- Ramps.
- Grind rails.
- Road signs.
- First Aid kits.
Resources
Resources are available for both students and teachers. See resources to assist with Travelwise programme planning.