Step into Sport

Step in Sport is an exciting new initiative, which encourages more young people to become involved in sport in their local communities. It aims to provide a structured path to attract people into rewarding sports volunteering and to use their experience and talents to enrich local community and school sport.

Over 48,000 young people nationally aged 14-19 will be involved each year over the next two years through a network of schools partnerships.

Training and support will be given to young people to develop their leadership skills through sport and to volunteer in their local communities.

At least 6,000 older volunteers will train with and act as mentors to these young people. The Step into Sport programme will also assist National Governing Bodies to devise and implement action plans to provide longer term volunteering opportunities.

Useful Step into Sport Information for Schools

How can my school benefit from the Step into Sport Programme?

Through the Step into Sport scheme, Sports Leaders UK will be providing FREE training to organisations and individuals within School Sports Partnerships who wish to run Sports Leaders Awards. These include:

• Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership (JSLA)
• Level 1 Award in Community Sports Leadership (CSLA)
• Level 2 Award in Basic Expedition Leadership (BELA)
• Level 3 Award in Higher Sports Leadership (HSLA)

Attendance at a tutor training day is compulsary for anyone proposing to deliver a Sports Leader Award for the first time.