Step into Sport focuses on young people aged 14 to 19 giving them opportunities to become involved with sports leadership and volunteering.

About the programme

Sport relies on 1.5 million volunteers, match officials, coaches, administrators and managers. The Youth Sport Trust plays a major role in supporting this need through Step into Sport  which grows and deploys young people as leaders and volunteers.

There are three steps to the programme;

STEP ON (11-14 years)

During PE lessons students are introduced to sports leadership and volunteering. They learn how to plan and manage their own sports lessons.

STEP IN (14-16 years)

Young people are slightly older and therefore more confident in taking a lead. Through volunteering they learn the skills to manage and support school based sporting events.

STEP OUT (16-19 years)   

Young people learn to move from school based to community based volunteering. Leadership Academies provide the opportunity to refine and develop volunteering skills and experinces.  

The purpose of Step into Sport is to increase the quantity, quality and diversity of young people involved in volunteering and leadership. It enables schools and community clubs to grow young people as leaders and deploy them as active volunteers.

If you would like further information regarding Step into Sport please visit the Youth Sport Trust website.

If you are interested in volunteering through the Step into Sport programme in Rugby League please contact Jade Mackie, Youth Volunteer Coordinator, 0191 477 7773, 07595520178 or jade.mackie@rfl.uk.com.