Family & volunteer support: connect vulnerable youth with sport

TeamSports4All helps socio-economically disadvantaged kids participate in club sport in their community – kids from the poorest and most marginalised parts of our society. We all know that sport leads to a more active life and improved mental and physical health, but being part of a team and club also reduces social isolation, helps kids and families to make valuable community connections, exposes kids to a range of positive role models, and has been shown to reduce kids’ involvement in criminal activity and drug use. The support of TS4A makes it possible. We get these kids started in team sport by connecting them with a local team, getting them registered and paying the team fees for them, introducing them to the team manager and coach, providing them with clothing, footwear, equipment and uniforms, and then providing ongoing support to ensure they keep playing. We are growing, launching 4 new regions and need 2 passionate people who believe in the power of an inclusive community.