Extreme NK is a Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) funded project running since August 2006. The funding originally came from the North Kesteven LSP, with additional support from Lincolnshire Central Schools Sports Partnership, NKDC and Children's Links. This was further strengthened in November 2006 through a successful funding bid to sport relief.
Extreme NK facilitates opportunities for young people aged 9 - 19 to experience more extreme (adventurous) activity. The young people Extreme NK target are categorised into three target areas:
- Those on the anti-social behaviour schedule: Young people at the risk of committing crime or those who have committed crime and have been issued with a verbal warning or a warning letter from the anti social behaviour team.
- Disadvantaged young people - this could be due to rural isolation, coming from a low income family or a single parent family.
- All others wishing to participate in extreme sports within the North Kesteven District.
Benefits to the District:
- Will contribute the reduction in the number of youths participating in anti-social behaviour by providing diversionary activities and educating in the effects of ASB.
- Engage disadvantaged youths in physical activity.
- Will contribute to the reduction of inequalities within the district by providing transport links to reduce rural isolation.
- Improved health of participants by increased participation in sport and active recreation.
- Create pathways and exit routes into sport specific clubs.
What has been achieved in 2008/09?
- Engaged 804 young people in the programme.
- Supported 152 young people to participate in sustainable extreme activities on a regular basis.
- The project has consulted with 246 young people who are not currently engaged in the programme and of these 52 have become engaged in ExtremeNK.
- Has provided 24 organised sports trips and activities of which 13 have been held within North Kesteven including:
- Lockwell Hill - Quad biking, Mud buggies, Archery and Rifle Shooting.
- Adventures Are Us - Derbyshire- Rock Weaselling, Climbing, Abseiling, Gorge Walking.
- Two activity days - Climbing, Parkour, Skate Boarding.
- Eight Activity Away Days - Kayaking (achieve Paddlepower awards).
- October Half-Term - Doncaster Dome- Climbing, ice skating.
- February Half-Term - Partnership event (4 days)- skate boarding, parkour, power bocking.
- March 2009 - PGL day - Climbing, Abseiling, Quad biking, Rifle shooting, High ropes, Parkour, Skateboarding, Street dancing.
- Supported the development of extreme sports clubs in the District including:
- Kayaking.
- Parkour.
- Powerbocking.
For further information please contact Gregor Trippett, Extreme Sports Co-ordinator on 01522 870252.
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