Aim Higher and HPCF Dads Go-karting

Aim Higher & HPCF Dads Go-Karting 🏎️

Fancy getting out, having a laugh and meeting some other dads who get it?

Aim Higher and Hull Parent Carer Forum (HPCF) are joining forces to launch a new group for dads and male carers of children and young people with SEND.

We're kicking things off with a go-karting session. It’s nothing formal, no sitting around a table, and absolutely no pressure to talk about SEND. Just a chance to have some fun, meet other dads, and hopefully start building a group that can develop around what dads actually want.

We know being a parent carer can sometimes feel isolating, and dads don't always have the same opportunities to meet other people who understand family life with SEND. This is the start of something new, and we'd really like the dads who come along to help us decide what the group does next!

Highly Subsidised Tickets! Thanks to generous funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, HPCF has been able to significantly subsidise the cost of these tickets. You get the full track experience for just £10 (normally £31.50)! Places are limited, so booking is essential.

🚨 STOP BEFORE YOU BOOK! 🚨 Please scroll down and read the "ESSENTIAL TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING" section at the bottom of this page before purchasing your ticket. The venue has strict safety rules. Drivers will be turned away by the venue if these are not met.

Schedule & Arrival

• Meeting Point: Liam, an Aim Higher trustee, will be waiting to welcome everyone just inside the venue on arrival. Don't worry if you're coming along on your own or don't know anyone!
• 7:15 PM – Arrival: Please arrive promptly so we can get everyone signed in and kitted up. Late arrivals may not be allowed to race.
• 7:35 PM – Safety Briefing: Mandatory for all drivers.
• 8:15 PM – Track Time: The first of three racing sessions begins!
• 9:45 PM – Estimated Finish: Racing concludes at 9:30 PM, giving us 15 minutes to get out of our gear and wrap up.

About Your Experience

Get ready for non-stop action! Each driver will race in three 15-minute sessions on the track (with 15-minute rest breaks in between). The goal is simple: complete as many laps as possible and set the fastest lap time. This is an open session, so you may be racing alongside other adult groups, giving you the chance to compare lap times with the competition!

What’s Included:

• Full safety briefing
• All necessary safety equipment (race suits, helmets, gloves)
• 3 x 15-minute driving sessions
• Non-exclusive use of the track

Important Next Step: Once you have booked, you will receive an email containing a registration link. Registration forms must be completed prior to attending the session.

⚠️ ESSENTIAL TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING ⚠️

Please read carefully, as the venue has strict safety rules and will turn drivers away if these are not met.

• Cashless Venue: This venue does not accept cash. If you wish to purchase food, drinks, or a balaclava, you must use a bank card or contactless payment.
• Size Limits: Due to kart sizes, the maximum height is 6’4” and the maximum weight is 18 stone. Particularly tall, short, or heavier drivers may have difficulty fitting into the karts.
• Minimum Size: Drivers must have a minimum inside leg measurement of 29 inches (measured from crotch to heel with shoes on) and be at least 1.5 metres tall.
• Footwear: Soft shoes such as trainers are recommended. Shoes must cover the whole foot (strictly no open toes, sandals, crocs, heels, or wedges).
• Balaclavas: Wearing a balaclava is mandatory. You can bring your own approved balaclava, or purchase one on arrival via card (disposable for £1, or reusable cotton for £3.99).
• Hair & Headwear: To prevent entanglement or poorly fitted helmets, no headwear (including religious head coverings or scarves) may be worn under helmets or race suits.
• Health & Safety: Karting is not recommended for individuals with heart problems, epilepsy, or other conditions affected by exertion.
• Zero Tolerance: Under no circumstances are alcohol or drugs allowed. Unsafe or aggressive behaviour, or suspected intoxication, will result in immediate removal without a refund.

Location & Travel

TeamSport Go Karting Hull Unit 1 Freightliner Road, Hull HU3 4UL (Customer parking is free and directly outside the entrance to the venue).

• By Car (From City Centre): Head onto Ferensway/A1079 towards Mytongate/A63. Turn right to stay on A63/Hessle Road for 1.4 miles. Take the Ring Road exit. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Brighton St/A1166. At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Freightliner Road. TeamSport will be on your right.
• By Bus: The nearest stop is Brighton Street (Routes 1 or 57), a 5-minute walk past Lidl. Alternatively, Liverpool Street stop (Routes 1C or 931) is a 6-minute walk away.
• By Rail: Hessle and Hull Paragon Interchange are both a short 10-minute drive from the venue. We recommend grabbing a taxi from the station.

Delivered jointly by Aim Higher and Hull Parent Carer Forum (HPCF). Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.