This is a nationwide scheme which is set to inspire people round the Country to get involved in Sport and London 2012.
The young ambassadors are charged with encouraging others to become involved in the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, and to take sport, exercise and healthy eating.

They take part in workshops with Olympic and Paralympic medallists to gain the skills and knowledge needed to fulfil their role.

Roles of the Young Ambassadors include:

• Increase participation
• Promote healthy active lifestyles
• Live out and promote the Olympic Values of - Respect, Friendship and Personal excellence
• Paralympic Ideals of - Courage, Determination, Inspiration and Quality

Salisbury SSP Young Ambassadors attend annual conference - Student report

Along with 200 other young ambassodors, we attended the annual conference in October 2008 at Chelsea football club. The conference covered the role the young ambassador will have to undertake throughout the year i.e. increase participation and promote healthy lifestyles.

A presentation that covered parts of Beijing 2008 Olympics and moved on to London 2012. Several Olympians including Tasha Danvers and Christine Ohuruogu spoke, inspiring us to put everything into our roles as ambassadors.

Our mentor was called Andy White, an Olympic swimmer. He took us throughout the morning doing different exercises and giving us ideas as to how we are going to fulfil our role.

The day was very interesting and useful as it made it much clearer as to the sorts of activities and events we would be organising. It was a great experience and helped to give us the confidence to undertake this role.

Updated November 2008