sport unlimited

A brief background

Sport Unlimited (formerly known as Extending Activities) is a national programme aiming to encourage 'semi-sporty' young people aged between 5-19 to become more active.

Sport Unlimited is an integral part of the Government's PE and Sport Strategy for Young People (often referred to as the 5-Hour Offer).  The Sport Unlimited element of the 5-Hour Offer will provide a range of attractive and sustainable opportunities in sporting activities for young people from the 'semi-sporty population segment' to take part in out of school hours during term time.

The national target is for 900,000 young people to be taking part regularly,  in 2 additional hours of sport by 2011.

In Hertfordshire 'Sport Unlimited will be known as the 'Livewire Project'. 

It will be delivered through a plan led by the Herts Sports Partnership in conjunction with a range of local delivery organisations such as School Sports Partnerships, Local Authorities, Community Sports networks and other partners.

The Livewire Project will focus on 5-15 Year olds. Information about activities available to this age group can be found at www.areyoualivewire.com

16-19 Year olds will be provided for via our 1624active campaign. Information about this can be found at www.1624active.com or alternatively by contacting Erica Crichlow on E.Crichlow@herts.ac.uk or 01707 281201

Support for project deliverers

If you are a delivery agent, you will find this section of the website useful in providing you with key information about the programme along with advice and guidance which will help towards achieving your targets individually and collectively as a County.

Please use the drop down list on the left hand side of the page to find out more.