SportsFreeAges 13-24

Sports & Outreach Programme

Play. Lead. Get involved.

A local activity and youth-engagement route built around sport, parks, trusted support and positive community opportunities. Part of ACT Summer Programme 2026.

What This Programme Is

Play. Lead. Get involved.

This programme is not just organised football. It brings together football, multi-sports, park activity, youth engagement and trusted youth-worker support in local spaces.

PlayConnectBuild ConfidenceLeadProgress. Young people can use the programme to stay active, meet the team, build skills and move into wider ACT opportunities.
Sports & Outreach Programme in action
Sports & Outreach Programme in action

What You’ll Actually Do

In Sessions

  • join football and multi-sports activity
  • take part in games and challenges
  • build teamwork
  • meet ACT youth workers
  • try leadership roles
  • connect with wider opportunities

What You’ll Develop

confidenceteamworkcommunicationleadershippositive routinescommunity connection

Where It Can Take You

Play -> Connect -> Build Confidence -> Lead -> Progress. Young people can use the programme to stay active, meet the team, build skills and move into wider ACT opportunities.

Programme In Action

Sports & Outreach Programme in action
Sports & Outreach Programme in action

Meet The Team

ACT Youth Team

The programme is delivered through ACT’s youth-facing team model, combining activity, relationship-building, practical support and progression routes for young people in local communities.

Latest Confirmed Sessions

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Supported by

Programme support.

Sport England and The National Lottery

West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner
Aston Villa Foundation
Youth Endowment Fund

Ready to get involved?

Register your interest and the ACT team will help you take the next step into the right programme.