Sports initiatives available for young people in Hammersmith & Fulham:
-The London Youth Games
Each year the council selects a team of our best young sporting hopes to compete in London 's own mini-Olympics -
Qualifying competitions are held throughout the year leading to the games taking place at Crystal Palace in July, with more than 6,000 young people taking part.
If you are interested in competing in this summer's games then you should attend the squad training sessions to prepare.
Contact the co-ordinator on 020 7736 1504 or 07903 864849.
- TOPS Community
Youngsters between the ages of four and 18 can take part in top quality sports programmes as part of a joint scheme with the Youth Sports Trust. These programmes are run in our schools and in the local community.
As well as the many exciting sports on offer, the programme also helps sports clubs to set up quality junior sections.
If you want to know more about the TOPS programmes telephone 020 7736 1504.
- Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Young people also have the opportunity to experience a range of exciting activities as part of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme.
The activities, which include an expedition, aim to challenge young people and stretch their abilities to the full.
- Sports Leaders UK - Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership
This nationally recognised award uses sport to help people develop vital skills for life such as planning and organising oneself and others, teamwork, communications and organisation. Candidates must be at least 14 years of age to start the award. You do not need to be a sporting superstar, just some get up and go and an interest in helping others is all that is needed.
The award is a 'hands on' course, which is practically taught. At the end of the course, candidates put the skills learnt into action by leading a minimum one hour of sporting activity for which they have been the sole organiser. Whilst each course can be tailored to meet the requirements of particular groups, it takes about 32 hours to complete the whole course.
For more further details contact telephone 020 7736 1504.
- Active Sports & Club Development Programme
This programme gives local opportunities for any young person who wants to be more involved in sport through coaching courses and locally based competitions. I mprovements in sports club provision for young people in Hammersmith & Fulham is central to the aims of the Active Sports & Club Development programme. By developing a network of safe, effective and friendly sports clubs it is hoped that more young people will be attracted into and retained by those clubs. We are initially working with a number of 'focus clubs' in athletics, basketball, girls football, hockey, netball, rugby and swimming, who have all registered their commitment to developing their existing quality, level and range of sports provision.
For more further details contact telephone 020 7736 1504.
- Lottery-funded sports pitches in local parks
Through funding from the Lottery's new opportunities for physical education and sports programme all-weather sports pitches have been built by the council in Hurlingham Park and Ravenscourt Park . Football, tag rugby and hockey competitions as well as coaching sessions are held on these pitches, increasing participation in physical activity by young people and the wider community in Hammersmith & Fulham.
For information on the activities programmes for the pitches phone 020 7736 1504.