The 3x3 Young Leaders project is a partnership with 3X3 Unites in the Netherlands and, through Erasmus+ funding, both organisations will each develop 10 young leaders to help support the growth of 3X3 in each country.
The project aims to provide young people with the skills and experience to become social entrepreneurs and role models by empowering and equipping them to share their passion with their peers and have a direct impact on youth participation.
Representing Basketball England, Young Leaders will use the fast-growing 3x3 format of the game to deliver 20 youth-led initiatives in the UK and Netherlands and impact over 400 young people in urban communities.
Those selected by Basketball England will be given the opportunity to take part in the following activities in 2021/2022:
UK participants:
A completed application form explaining why you should be one of the 10 Young Leaders selected by Basketball England.
Commitment to the project, including spending a total of eight weeks in the UK and eight weeks in the Netherlands, and helping to drive the growth of the 3x3 game in 2022 and beyond.
Applicants must be between 18 and 25.
Please complete the application form by Friday 30 July to be considered for this opportunity.
Interviews of shortlisted candidates will take place during week commencing 9 August, with successful candidates informed by Friday 16 August.
