[WiLT] Fw: Official Sports London - Apply by 12th April!

[WiL Admin]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Official Sports" <admin at officialsports.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 5:40 PM
Subject: Official Sports London - Apply by 12th April!


Hello again from the Official Sports London team!

In the run up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games we're looking to
train people to be sports officials. The LDA and Sport England have set up
Official Sports London to provide funding to help Londoners aged 16+ gain
qualifications and volunteer to support sport in London. This exciting programme
can help Londoners to access new opportunities to volunteer in sport.

What is Official Sports London?
Official Sports London is an exciting bursary programme that helps Londoners,
aged 16+, to gain sports officiating qualifications in one of 21 sports.
Successful applicants can train as referees, judges, timekeepers, scorers,
umpires, line judges and many other roles. There really is something for
everyone.

Successful applicants will receive bursaries of up to £350 to help with course
costs, license fees, clothing, uniform and equipment, travel expenses and
childcare costs for both completing a course, and 15 hours of volunteer
officiating. We can also offer additional support packages for disabled people
and enhanced funding for existing high level officials.

How to apply?
1. Visit www.officialsports.org<http://www.officialsports.org/, or contact
admin at officialsports.org or 020 7749 9173 for information on eligible sports and
courses http://www.officialsports.org/eligible-sports-and-courses.
2. Register online to receive an application form:
http://www.officialsports.org/register. You can also call 020 7749 9173 or email
admin at officialsports.org to register, and we can arrange to send you an
application form.

You can also apply retrospectively if you've already completed your course.

It really is that simple - so if you're interested in gaining a qualification
and volunteering in sport, apply today and be a part of Official Sports London.

When to apply?
The next closing date for applications is 12th April 2010 so please make sure
you get in touch soon so you have time to receive your application form and
apply. Please note that all successful applicants must commit to undertaking
their officials training before the end of June 2010 so it really is important
that you get in touch as soon as you can. You can also check out our course
calendar http://www.officialsports.org/course-calendar to see which courses are
coming up before you apply.

If you miss the deadline of 12th April 2010, it may not be too late for you to
benefit from this exciting opportunity - contact us on 020 7749 9173 or
admin at officialsports.org if you are not able to apply before this date and we
will be able to help.

How you can help?
We want to make sure that people from across London benefit from this
opportunity and apply to Official Sports London. Please forward this email to
any contacts you have who might be interested in opportunities to gain
qualifications and volunteer in sport.

If your organisation is interested in finding out more, contact us and let us
know - we'd love to hear from you!

Thanks for your help, and we look forward to hearing from you soon,

The Official Sports London Team!

Official Sports London
C/O Continuum Sport & Leisure Ltd
Maximising Opportunity and Impact Through Sport and Leisure

64 Great Eastern Street
London EC2A 3QR
Tel 020 7749 9173
Email admin at officialsports.org