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Dear add head teacher or heads of PE name HERE,

Re: Young Ambassadors Letter of Reference

We would like to congratulate ADD NAME HERE on being selected as a Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum (DELETE AS appropriate) Young Ambassador for ADD SCHOOL AND/OR LA HERE.

Young Ambassadors are a true legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and are present in schools across the UK. It was a programme conceived in response to winning the Games and is now embedded and established within schools and Local Authorities across Wales with support from the Youth Sport Trust. Young Ambassadors are outstanding sports leaders who have been stretched further by receiving the responsibility of being a Young Ambassador. In many schools the role is held in the same esteem as a Head Boy or Head Girl and the individual forms a vital link between the students and adults.

The Young Ambassador in question has worked hard in their role and committed themselves to achieving the outcomes of all Young Ambassadors, which are:

·  To increase participation and healthy lifestyles in their school

·  To promote the positive values of sport in and through sport

·  To be an ambassador and role model advocating PE and school sport

·  To be the young people’s voice on PE and school sport in their schools and communities

In order to achieve these goals Young Ambassadors act as advocates and influence adults on the benefits of Physical Education and school sport, and plan and support school and community sport initiatives in their local area. This may include setting up School Sport Organising Committees, delivering sporting events, or implementing other strategies and activities (5x60, Dragon Multiskills) to engage young people in sport and PE.

Throughout such tasks this Young Ambassador has demonstrated key skills such as communication, organisation, team work, influencing and leadership. We hope that the school will be able to support (insert first name) to undertake their role as a Young Ambassador. Sport Wales, ADD LA HERE and the Youth Sport Trust are grateful for their dedication and contribution to school sport, and wishes them all the best in the future.

Yours sincerely

Sarah Powell

Chief Executive