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This year, anyone can be a sporting hero

Whether it’s planning the route, finding the pitch or encouraging people to take part – sport doesn’t just happen, it needs people to make it happen. Become one of 40,000 Sport Makers and you’ll not only get the skills, knowledge and opportunities you need to get more people playing sport, you’ll become part of the official London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sports legacy.

I want to see more people enjoying sport, but we need your help to make it happen. So why not take your first step to becoming a sporting hero?

Sir Steve Redgrave, Rowing Olympic legend

Become a Sport Maker

You should sign up with the County Sport Partnership where you are most likely to be active as a Sport Maker.

By taking part in Sport Makers and completing 10 hours of sport making, you'll be entered into a draw to win pairs of tickets to major events at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Sign up to find out more...

Becoming a Sport Maker takes 3 simple steps

Step one – Tell us who you are

Giving us your details doesn't commit you to anything but means we can send you relevant information and opportunities from your local county sports partnership – the people who are running Sport Makers in your area. Enter your county or postcode in the left-hand column to get started.

Step two – Come to a workshop

Come along to a local workshop or convention where you will learn how you can get involved and make sport happen safely, enjoyably and successfully. You will also have the chance to meet organisations who want your help, and join forces with people like you who want to make sport happen. You will also receive your official Sport Maker Adidas kit, and, if you come to one of the larger conventions, meet top class athletes, such as Olympians and Paralympians.

Step three – Make sport happen

Once you’ve been to your convention or workshop you’ll be linked to the resources and networks you need to help you organise your own sport, or find opportunities to help others organise theirs. Complete 10 hours of sport making, log them in your online journal and you will be entered into a draw to win exciting prizes.

Want to know more first?

If you’d like to find out more about Sport Makers before giving us your details, then click on the links below.

LATEST NOTES

  • 124 Sport Maker events have been held across the country so far
  • There are 132 Sport Maker events planned for January and February
  • Over 3000 people have attended Sport Maker events so far
  • 85% of people who attended an event said the day was a success
  • 80% of people who attended found their Sport Maker session inspiring
  • Congratulations to Sport Maker Ambassador Steve Redgrave on being awarded the Lifetime Achievement award by BBC's Sports Personality of the Year

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

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