Sports
Sports and games can create a real buzz. They are sociable, fun
and a great way to meet colleagues from other departments.
The level at which people participate is not
important. It is the involvement that counts. By taking part in a
game or challenge, people naturally start to talk to each other.
Individual employees and the business both benefit from this
increase in communication and activity.
If activities have an element of friendly
competition – an inter-department football match for example – more
people are likely to get involved. The enthusiasm can spread and
those who wouldn’t normally get involved may give it a go.
The following sports can easily be offered at
their workplace or a local facility:
- badminton
- cricket
- football
- netball
- rounders
- softball
- squash
- table tennis
- tennis
- volleyball.
More ideas to help you promote sports and games at work
- Read more about awareness-raising
activities on pages 27-29 of the Get your
organisation active (booklet 2) part of the the
Health at Work Toolkit.
- Find out about providing
opportunities on page 29-30 of the Get your
organisation active (booklet 2) part of the the
Health at Work Toolkit.
- Learn how to create a supportive environment for sports
and challenges on page 31 of the Get your organisation
active (booklet 2) part of the the
Health at Work Toolkit.
Useful contacts and websites
Find useful
contacts and websites for sports and games.