Currently four police forces are taking part in the pilot study, Wiltshire, West Midlands, Humberside and Northumbria and you will need to apply for a place directly through your welfare team. If you are successful, you will be invited to a 1TeamActive event day which will provide opportunities for candidates and their families to learn, to meet others, and to try different activities in a supportive, fun and encouraging environment.
The day itself is about four hours long but we will be keeping you busy as soon as registration is complete. Everyone will join the warm up sessions and fun relays which are tailored to suit every ability – it’s all about having fun and getting active on the day … not winning a race!
Afterwards you will move into randomly allocated groups to try out a selection of locally available fun activities such as yoga, boxing, archery, dodge ball, circuits and a whole host of other options that we might have available on the day. Everyone goes at their own pace and professional instructors are there to help you get the most from the sessions.
All the participants … so far … have really enjoyed themselves, so brace yourself for a fun and enjoyable start to your fitness journey.
We chatted with some of the attendees at our last events and thought you might like to hear what they had to say
On the day you will also learn about the benefits of a healthy diet and an active lifestyle
To give you a rest, and time to enjoy your picnic lunch, there will be a relaxed and interactive presentation by Becky Lyne to help guide you and your family on your journey towards health and happiness.
Becky Lyne is a former professional middle distance athlete with a life-long passion for health and wellbeing. Since retiring from the international stage – having been voted Britain’s Female Athlete of the Year – she set about channeling her energies into encouraging her local community to become more active. She witnesses on a daily basis the power of sport in uniting people and transforming lives. Using all these experiences, plus the knowledge gained from her First Class Hons degree in Sports and Exercise Science, she will be sharing with you information and motivation to help empower you and your family to lead a healthier and happier life.
Find out more about Becky at: tryumphinlife.com & gracefullrunning.com

What to bring: English weather can be very unpredictable, so ensure you have checked what the weather forecast is for the day. Most of your day will be spent outside in the fresh air. But, if it is raining you may wish to bring a change of clothes and/or some warmer drier clothes to put on whilst you sit and eat your lunch or to wear going home at the end of the day. Remember it’s an activity day so wear clothing that you can easily move around in such as sweatshirt and tracksuit/lounge bottoms. We suggest you don’t wear belts or any heavy jewelry for safety. Please avoid bringing any valuables. We advise you to come changed and ready to go. Some locations may have changing facilities but we can’t be sure.
We will provide you with a free 1TeamActive Tshirt but if its cold you might want to put a thermal or lighter top on under your Tshirt. We will also provide you with an exercise mat for use during the day and access to water.
Food: You will need to bring a picnic lunch for you and your family. If the weather is nice we will be all sitting outside enjoying the fresh air. If it is raining we will be having the picnic inside. You will need to take everything you need for the day with you as there will not be time to go back to the car park as you will be having too much fun. We suggest you use a cool bag or similar to keep your picnic fresh.There will be access to water only to top up your water bottles. You can use your 1TeamActive mats to sit on or bring a picnic blanket. If for physical reasons you can’t sit on the ground then feel free to bring a fold up chair.
Other things you might like to consider are: Sun hat, sun cream, pen, change of clothing, wet weather gear if it’s raining, hand gel, face mask. Whilst face masks are not compulsory you may feel happier wearing one and this is up to you.
CONTACT THE PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
Katherine Willoughby, 1TeamActive Programme Director – My passion for sport runs deep in my veins and I hold a total belief in the value of sport as an individual and within society as a whole. Throughout my Police Service I have been involved in Police sport either as a participant or as an organiser and still am. When I retired in 2018, joining TeamPolice gave me an opportunity to continue my passion and strive to find new innovative ways to develop sport and wellbeing opportunities for my colleagues.
Email: 1TeamActive@teampolice.org
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