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If you love sport why don't you think about taking a sports leader award?
What are the Sports Leader Awards?
A British Sports Trust scheme which enables you to develop your ability to organise sport or recreation for other people.
The skills you learn could be applied to any sport. There are four different awards
Why are they called awards?
Because you get a certificate at the end of the course to show that you have achieved a qualification.
It's an achievement and proof of new skills.
What sporting interest or skill do I need?
Only an interest in sport. You donšt have to be athletic or compete in anything.
What skills will I learn on the course?
Where do the courses happen?
They can be taught either in local schools/colleges as part of the curriculum, or as voluntary courses in community groups, sports centres, youth clubs and outdoor activity centres.
What does it lead to afterwards?
The Awards are a stepping-stone to:
The British Sports Trust Millennium Volunteers project runs alongside the Sports Leader Awards.
The MV scheme recognises the commitment that young people make to volunteering n their communities.
An MV Certificate is awarded for 100 hours of volunteering.
An Award of Excellence is awarded for 200 hours of volunteering.
All Sports Leaders between the ages of 16 and 24, whether training or qualified, can register as an MV.
It'll allow you to gain a nationally recognised award alongside their sports leader qualification.
If you would like to become an MV, speak to your teacher, tutor or local sport development officer and ask them to contact the British Sports Trust.