1. Athlete Mentor: insert name Platinum Young Ambassador: insert name

2. Be inspired Know more about the Games Know what your YA role is Know who is in your team Be aware your skills Leave with a joint action plan Today you will…

3. 3 Quiz

4. How many athletes will compete in the London 2012 Olympic Games? a.10,500 b. 8,500 c.11,000 How many sports are there in the Paralympic Games? a.18 b.20 c.24 What is a London 2012 Live Site?

5. How many teams will take part in the Olympic Games? a.185 b.205 c.320 What are the names of the Olympic and Paralympic mascots? Make sure you get them the right way round. What is the date of the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games?

6. How many athletes will compete in the London 2012 Olympic Games? a.10,500 b. 8,500 c.11,000 How many sports are there in the Paralympic Games? a.18 b.20 c.24 What is a London 2012 Live Site? Big screens and event centres in urban areas

7. How many teams will take part in the Olympic Games? a.185 b.205 c.320 What are the names of the Olympic and Paralympic mascots? Make sure you get them the right way round. Mandeville – Paralympic Wenlock - Olympic What is the date of the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games? 29 th August

8. What do these numbers mean?

9. Why do the Games need Young Ambassadors? What is an Ambassador?

10. Young Ambassadors Organising Committee/ Local Area Team adiStars Platinum Experienced Young Ambassadors GOLD Young Ambassadors adiStars Please note that the structure may vary in your local area.

12. How you discovered your sport? School sport? Your local Role Models Sporting Journey Olympic & Paralympic Experiences Opening and Closing Ceremonies Your experiences of the volunteers What do you do now as a Role Model? Insert your own photos Inspiration - athlete mentor

13. Young Ambassador roles Gold Plan the year with your teacher and Platinum YAs Your role in your area: 1.Represent and work across the local area. 2.Promote London 2012 and the Get Set network. 3.Promote sport and healthy lifestyles. 4.Promote the Olympic and Paralympic Values. adiStars Learn how to be an adiStar at the training day/conference Your role in your school: 1.Support adidas’ involvement in London 2012 2.Promote London 2012 and the Get Set network 3.To be a role model for the Olympic and Paralympic Values Platinum Set up and lead the YA movement in your local area Plan the year with your teacher and Gold YAs Your role in your area: 1.Promote London 2012 and the Get Set network. 2.To train and mentor YAs in your local area. 3.Promote sport and healthy lifestyles 4.Promote the YA movement in your area

14. How I became a Young Ambassador What I have done over the last year (2 years) as a Young Ambassador My top tips for you to help you take your journey and role as a ‘Gold’ Young Ambassador My journey as an Young Ambassador

15. Highlights as a Young Ambassador My message to you to be a successful Young Ambassador

16. Help to undertake your role: Ella Ferguson at the Youth Sport Trust can give you any extra help or support. Email: youngambassadors@youthsporttrust.orgyoungambassadors@youthsporttrust.org Please send all photos, videos and stories to the YST and you never know what will happen.

17. What are the skills of a Young Ambassador? Your top 3 Your skill set

18. What skills are required to be an ambassador ?

19. Your role – let’s get some ideas! Beth Holmans and Olivia Blatch organised ‘An evening with Young Ambassadors’ for Head teachers and Governors of local schools. Park House School have formed international links with South Africa and Mongolia to promote the Values Many Young Ambassadors have hosted assemblies in schools and attended staff meetings to talk about the Olympic and Paralympic Games Becky Thompson and Gillian Black have organised Olympic and Paralympic after-school clubs in primary schools to increase participation Mountbatten School use the Olympic and Paralympic Values as part of their whole school behaviour rewards system Many Young Ambassadors have used existing school sport events to promote the Values

20. Young Ambassador roles Gold Plan the year with your teacher and Platinum YAs Your role in your area: 1.Represent and work across the local area. 2.Promote London 2012 and the Get Set network. 3.Promote sport and healthy lifestyles. 4.Promote the Olympic and Paralympic Values. adiStars Learn how to be an adiStar at the training day/conference Your role in your school: 1.Support adidas’ involvement in London 2012 2.Promote London 2012 and the Get Set network 3.To be a role model for the Olympic and Paralympic Values Platinum Set up and lead the YA movement in your local area Plan the year with your teacher and Gold YAs Your role in your area: 1.Promote London 2012 and the Get Set network. 2.To train and mentor YAs in your local area. 3.Promote sport and healthy lifestyles 4.Promote the YA movement in your area

22. You are Role Models within your local area Don’t underestimate your impact!

23. Young Ambassadors in the Food Hall in Beijing Lunch Time