With the London Olympics just weeks away the RFL is backing Sport England’s Sport Makers initiative which aims to inspire over 40,000 people to get involved in sport, with each of them spending at least 10 hours organising or leading sporting activities.

The RFL is encouraging Sport Makers to get involved in Touch Rugby League which is a perfect introduction to the sport.

Supported by the British Olympic Association and £4 million of National Lottery funding, Sport Makers is part of the Places People Play legacy programme that is bringing the magic of a home Olympic and Paralympic Games into communities across the country.

The scheme is open to anyone aged 16 and over and every Sport Maker will be invited to an informal and interactive workshop where they’ll gain the skills and opportunities to get involved in sport in their area.

By taking part in Sport Makers, and completing your 10 hours, you could secure tickets to the greatest show on earth: Sport Makers and London 2012 are working together to give people the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

It’s easy and straight forward for Sports Makers to get involved in Rugby League:

I’m a Sport Maker: I want to come and Play Touch Rugby League with my friends
•    Step 1: Go on the Play Touch Rugby League website www.playtouchrugbyleague.co.uk  and find your nearest league
•    Step 2: Use the contact details on the website to get in touch with the league coordinator who will invite you to your first session
•    Step 3: Tell your friends and family and bring them along to play too

OR

I’m a Sport Maker: I want to help out from the sidelines
•    Step 1: Go on the Play Touch Rugby League website www.playtouchrugbyleague.co.uk and find your nearest league
•    Step 2: Use the contact details on the website to get in touch with the league coordinator who will invite you to come and help out
•    Step 3: Help organise touch rugby league matches, keep the score, register players and make sport happen
•    Step 4: Continue to log your hours on www.sportmakers.co.uk

Visit http://www.sportmakers.co.uk/ngb  to find out more information and sign up for the initiative.