A MYLOR-BASED project which encourages young people to be more active has been honoured by Sport England.

Sportivate Mylor SailAbility has been named best in the South West after inspiring young people to get into sport and continue taking part.

Tracey Boyne, of Mylor SailAbility, said: “I am honoured to be part of a great community. It has made me feel even more inspired to do more to encourage more people into this amazing sport. I am completely overwhelmed, this is a real boost to our project.”

Sportivate Mylor SailAbility, which is an approved RYA SailAbility centre, has involved more disabled young people in sailing and powerboating by providing it at a more affordable price and breaking down barriers that normally prevent disadvantaged young people taking part.

Another project recognised by Sport England is Kernow Boccia Satellite Club, which is delivered at Cornwall College by sports maker Jamie Tresidder. The club was established a year ago and gives students from Cornwall College, who all have various learning and physical disabilities the opportunity to regularly access sport and physical activity.

The weekly sessions have significantly helped develop the confidence and well-being of the students as well as putting boccia, which is similar to bowls, on the map at the college, with the club being selected to represent Cornwall at The South West Championships in March.

Jamie Tresidder from Cornwall College said: “Winning the Satellite Club Of The Year Award is a huge testament to the attitude, motivation and enthusiasm of the students who participate in the Boccia club every week. Through regularly playing Boccia the confidence levels and comradery amongst the group has significantly increased as well as the skill level, which has seen the group go from complete novices to finishing 4th in The South West Region in a period of just 9 months!!.”

Sport England’s Director for Community Sport, Mike Diaper, said: “These awards celebrate the great work of local projects and participants in helping youngsters make the transition from the sporting side-lines to being active. Satellite clubs offer young people the chance to learn something new, uncover hidden depths and realise new skills. Through Sportivate programmes, young people are given the right support and know-how they need to give them the confidence to play sport in their own time. “

Mike Thomas, Director for Cornwall Sports Partnership said: “This regional success enables us to still celebrate the legacy of London 2012 here in Cornwall. These projects have had such a positive impact and it really demonstrates the power that sport can have to not only develop communities but also changing individuals lives.”