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Inspire Programme

The Inspire Programme recognises projects that have embraced the inspiration of London 2012 through the Olympic and Paralympic values. Here are the Inspire projects from across Coventry and Warwickshire.

Coventry Ambassadors

A volunteering scheme for over 300 local people to represent Coventry as ambassadors during the London 2012 Games helping to welcome the world to Coventry

Proud of my City!

Tell your story of what you are doing to be proud of Coventry in the build up to London 2012. Get involved and make a difference in your community to be proud of your city

Sports at the Games

A series of short films explaining each of the 26 Olympic Sports that will take place during London 2012. Find out how you can take part in these sports locally and have a go

Extra Time with Sky Blues

Working in partnership to use the power of Coventry hosting Olympic Football to increase participation in older people through social inclusion and physical activity projects

Legacy League

Encouraging participation and inspiring Girls football in Coventry and Warwickshire as a result of being a co-host city for the London 2012 Olympic Football competition

Legends of the Games

Celebrating the achievements of Coventry and Warwickshire's Olympic and Paralympic athletes who have competed at the Games through our Hall of Fame

Festival of Sport

Providing young people with the opportunity to experience a variety of Olympic and Paralympic sports and to use London 2012 as a catalyst to increase participation

Schools Torch Relay

Inspiring Coventry Schools to develop their own concept of the Olympic Torch Relay, designing their own torches and organising their own relay celebrations in school time

Schools Challenge for the Games

Inspiring Coventry school children through the values of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and challenging them to be the best they can be as part of London 2012

Shared Volunteer System

The Shared System for Sport & Physical Activity Volunteering has been created to support clubs to recruit and retain volunteers in a consistent and supported way

Boys Dancing

Creating an energised region-wide West Midlands alliance to develop and celebrate dance for young men, ensuring boys take the lead with support from professional dancers

Fencing Inspires

Offering people opportunities to experience the sports of fencing and wheelchair fencing through expert coaching and tuition, and to meet and be inspired by international athletes

Creative Futures

Encouraging young people to fulfil their potential using the arts to engage and provide them with positive activities and a platform to showcase their achievements

Stratford Schools Pledge

A commitment to develop the Olympic and Paralympic values in schools and colleges through Get Set across physical activities, artistic and cultural performances and events

Godiva Carnival Procession

The annual carnival procession celebrating the heritage and culture of the City of Coventry that artistically reflects the key London 2012 issue of sustainability

Knickers and Vests

Investigating notions of “discipline” in sport and theatre, inspired by memories from members of the public of Physical Education between 1948 and the late 1980s

Extraordinary Cycles

Celebrating the marriage of sport and art through exploring the art form of dancing on bikes involving all people to give power and weight to the presence of cycling

Museum on the Move

A mobile museum with an exhibition focusing on Warwickshire's cultural and sporting heroes to link in with the regions connections to the origins of the modern Olympic's

One Body One Life

The programme focuses on healthy eating and physical activity using behavioural change techniques to enable clients to make achievable changes to their eating and exercise habits

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