2. Sports Leaders make things happen! They learn how to organize, to communicate and to get people involved in sports activity. Sports Leaders are role models; helping others achieve their potential, helping their communities to get fit and lead healthy lifestyles. Sports Leaders can also gain recognised qualifications; they are valued by potential employers who recognise the initiative and skills of trained Sports Leaders. Good Leadership Skills speak volumes about you and enhance your CV And Sports Leaders have fun. What are Sports Leaders?

3. Opportunities - Competition http://www.youthsporttrust.org/page/competition-video/index.html Training - Step into Sport http://www.youthsporttrust.org/page/sis-video/index.html Why become a Sports Leader? Use your skills Gain Qualifications Working with Young People Build your confidence Improve employability Be a role model Lead others Develop life skills Have FUN!

4. Sport relies on 1.5 million volunteer officials, coaches, administrators and managers, while up to 70,000 volunteers will be needed to help put on the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (YST 6 th March 09) Why become a Sports Leader?

5. Sports Leaders UK Unveils 2012 Games Legacy Sports Leaders UK announced its 2012 legacy and recognised inspirational young leaders at a special awards ceremony at the House of Lords recently. The event, held on December 7, also saw the announcement of Sports Leaders UK's recent partnership with Change4Life, the Government's programme to encourage a healthier, active lifestyle. Sports Leaders UK

6. Look out for the following Emails about leadership opportunities & festivals Notice board in dining hall for updates Our Young Ambassador ‘Kasey Connel’ will be putting up information about ‘Change 4 Life’ events and Leadership training and opportunities What next?

7. People Are Awesome http://www.missinglinkconferences.co.uk/clients/SSCO/

8. Basic Coaching Framework Performance Coaches (lev 4/5) Level 3 county/national coaches Level 2 club coaches Level 1 assistant coaches Sports Leaders Young Leaders UKCC coaching certificate http://www.1st4sport.com/

9. World-leading Coaching System by 2016 http://www.youthsporttrust.org http://www.sportsleaders.org http://www.1st4sport.com/ http://www.sportscoachuk.org/ http://www.sportengland.org/ http://www.london2012.com/ http://www.mwssp.co.uk