Sheffield is well placed to use the opportunity presented by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to get more local people involved in sport, the arts, physical activity, coaching and volunteering.
Sheffield has a long standing relationship with sport and will make the most of the opportunities created by London 2012.
The key priorities for Sheffield are:
1. Increase participation in sport and physical activity
2. Coach and volunteer development
3. Top level sport
4. The Cultural Olympiad & The London 2012 Open Weekend
5. Major sports events and International Training Camps
6. Business Development
Sheffield's 'Lighting the Flame for Sport' is a partnership of organisations from around the region that are working to maximise the opportunities created by London 2012, these include:
