Sports Arena Challenge 
Student teams design and model Sports Arenas to house multiple sports at a major sports event.  The project  cost is estimated and plans for sustainable usage after the Games are made.  
Gatsby Benchmarks:
This activity helps towards meeting the following Gatsby Benchmarks: (GB4) linking curriculum learning and careers and (GB5) encounters with employers.
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Years 7-11
How the day works?

The Sports Arena Challenge is suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities to explore ways of making structures. 


Students teams design and model Sports Arenas to house multiple sports at a major games.  The project  cost is estimated and plans for the Arena use after the Games are made.  

Students act as Architects, Engineers and Accountants and take responsibility for parts of the project.  The students prepare a short presentation to summarise their work.

Run by a SATRO STEM Tutor, supported by industry volunteers where appropriate.  
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How much does it cost? 

Our full day events are designed for groups of up to 120 students (dependent on venue capacity) but are adaptable to meet your needs, so please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
Thanks to charitable funding we have raised to support the State Secondary and SEN schools we work with we are able to offer subsidised rates:

  • £800 full day
  • £480 half day

For Independent Schools:

  • £950 full day
  • £570 half day


For all schools:
• Bookings on 2 consecutive days qualify for a 10% discount
• 3 or more bookings on different dates made in same enquiry qualify for a 10% discount
• Events with over 120 students require an additional tutor charged at 25% of the applicable day rate

Thanks to charitable funding we have raised which supports SEN schools, smaller SEN groups can apply for the applicable Primary day rate


We may have funding available to support your ability to take part in this workshop particularly for schools with high levels of Pupil Premium/SEN.  Please enquire when booking.