Generation Games Programme title

Objective(s)

The Generation Games is multi-sports, multi-generations, multi-purpose.

1. Intergenerational collaboration, 2. Inclusive approach, 3. Healthy and active lifestyle for all ages, 4. Cross-border collaboration (cities share the experiences of their edition with others

The overall objective: positive community impact

Activities

• Developping toolkits and materials to promote generation games events. Toolkit: generationgames.com/toolkit

• Practical user’s guide: generationgames.com/do-it-yourself it consists of the eight steps to follow in order to host a successful event that promotes intergenerational health and wellbeing in different communities.

• Generation Games have had many editions starting from 2012 in Lausanne, Oslo, Rotterdam, Tampere, Lillehammer, Salem, Amsterdam, Budapest

Behavioural change model(s)

Citizen involvement is increased if cultural activities are also involved in a a festive, sympathetic, relaxed atmosphere for people of all ages.

Involved stakeholder domains

Sports federations, NGOs, Universities, athletes, companies and many others are closely involved for providing materials and expertise for Generation Games editions generationgames.com

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PHOTO CREDIT

Julia Wimmerlin

Age groups

All age groups but mainly elderly people and children

Results / impact

Psychological, social and cognitive aspects: Generations brought together via sport and play, valuable interaction is stimulated. It works as a two-way street: (grand)parents learn from their (grand)children and vice versa.

Other information (tips & tricks)

You need enthusiastic organisers. Every community is capable of organising an edition, even without professionals. Teamwork will be important, connecting/involving expertise in the field of event management, communication, and so forth. Many hands make light work. Preparing the event is part of the fun. And you decide on the scale and ambition.

COUNTRY

United Kingdom

LEADING ORGANISATION

Intergenerational Music Making (IMM) and Youth Sport Trust (YST)

WEBSITE moveandgroove.org.uk youthsporttrust.org