Sporting register open for Welsh schools

As people across the World wait to find out if they have secured tickets for London 2012, schools in Wales can guarantee a share for their pupils.

By signing up to the UK-wide 'Get Set' network, schools will automatically get a share of tickets to events at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

In total, 50,000 tickets will be distributed to schools across the UK (as well as an allocation to schools in London). 

Get Set is the official London 2012 education programme for schools and colleges across the UK.

With the simple application process now open, schools and colleges that demonstrate how they are using Olympic and Paralympic values to enhance their curriculum can apply to join the network.

Once they signed-up, the school will get access to unique opportunities and initiatives in the build-up to the Games, which could even include athlete visits or tours of the Olympic Park.

Teachers and students can also access free resources such as films and images, and they can also enter competitions.

"Being part of London 2012 is the chance of a lifetime and one that we want young people in Wales to be part of," said Professor Laura McAllister, Chair of Sport Wales.

"It is another way that the London 2012 Games will leave a lasting educational, cultural and social legacy.

"Having the guarantee of a share of tickets for the schools is a huge incentive.

"The ambition is to get every school in Wales signed up - it's such a simple process.

"We can help build a real sporting community between schools in Wales and beyond."

The process is completed in two parts. Schools firstly register on the network and then take the next sign-up step to access their rewards.

To join the network, the applicant will need to answers just three questions:

• Why they want to join?
• What they've already done to commit to the Olympic and Paralympic values?
• What they plan to do the future?

Schools that have registered, but have not taken the next step to join, are being urged to complete their application before the December 2011 deadline.

Teachers or the school's designated Youth Sport Trust Gold Ambassadors are able to submit the application on behalf of the school.

Get on the network now at www.london2012.com/getset.