Go for Gold 2012 Challenge

The Go for Gold 2012 Challenge is an exciting partnership between the BHF National Centre for Physical Activity and Health at Loughborough University (BHFNC) and the National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People (NAPA).

This partnership is designed to involve professionals and residents in the residential and care sector across the UK to take part in the legacy celebrations offered by the London Olympic Games and the World Congress on Active Ageing in Glasgow, in August 2012 and the 2014 Commonwealth Games also in Glasgow.

Each year, NAPA hosts an annual challenge award for its membership and in 2012, Go for Gold will form the cornerstone of NAPA’s annual challenge event and take place on Tuesday July 3 2012.

The Go for Gold 2012 Challenges
A choice of five Go for Gold 2012 Challenges will be extended for all those living and working in the residential care sector

• Try-athlon Challenge
• Senior Games Challenge
• Dance With Me
• Walk With Me challenge
• Plan your own physical activity

Active support for Go for Gold 2012 Challenge
In addition to the two lead agencies identified above, this project has the active support from the College of Occupational Therapy, AGILE (Physiotherapy Special Interest Group working with Older People), the National Care Forum, Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland, Age Scotland, Scottish Government, BUPA, Vida Wellness, Vitalyze and Later Life Training. Additional support is being sought.

Download more details of the Go for Gold Challenge programme and resources