Mini Olympics (Sport England)

Getting Young People Active Trying Out Olympic Themed Sports

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Inspiring young people to try out new sports and physical activities

This Mini Olympics project is designed to root young people in positive, engaging physical activity inspired by Olympic and Paralympic disciplines. It provides an opportunity for young people from some of the most deprived communities in North East Lincolnshire to step outside of their everyday experiences and access a wide range of sports they may not otherwise encounter.

Through a structured programme of taster sessions and activity-based challenges, young people will be able to try Olympic-themed sports such as archery, ice skating, snowboarding, BMXing, kayaking, and boxing, alongside a variety of other physical activities that promote movement, teamwork, and personal development.

The aim is to create an inclusive and exciting environment where participation is prioritised over performance, encouraging young people to build confidence, discover new interests, and develop a more positive relationship with physical activity.

By exposing participants to such a diverse range of sports, the project helps break down barriers to participation, showing that sport is accessible, enjoyable, and something they can continue to engage with beyond the programme itself.

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Why We Love Mini Olympics (Sport England)

  • Giving young people the chance to step into a Mini Olympics experience, trying out a whole mix of action-packed sports they wouldn’t usually get access to, from archery to BMXing and beyond
  • Creating a space where sport feels exciting, inclusive, and pressure-free, helping young people build confidence while having a proper go at new challenges
  • Opening doors to Olympic-inspired activities like kayaking, boxing, snowboarding, and ice skating, giving real variety and something for everyone to get stuck into
  • Helping young people discover new passions, build teamwork, and see physical activity as something fun, social, and worth sticking with long after the project ends

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What The Community Says

"Synergy have been supporting us to deliver youth projects since 2011 helping us to develop our site and activities in particular the BMX trails in Cleethorpes and the BMX Race Track in New Waltham. We have really enjoyed working in partnership with them on our Heritage Fund project this year engaging young people in uncovering the history of Urban Sports in North East Lincolnshire."

Joel – GY95 CIO

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