Olympic recognition has been given to a Horsforth college, which organises sports events for local schools.

Sport development students at Leeds Trinity University College have gained the London 2012 Inspire Mark for their work with schools.

The endorsement programme aims to involve the whole nation in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, using the Inspire Mark to recognise exceptional projects.

Six teams of second year undergraduates from Leeds Trinity have spent the last few months planning and promoting their Games On programme – athletics events for local primary school children which will take place at the end of March.

Lord Coe, chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, said, “The Inspire programme is ensuring the legacy of the 2012 Games starts now as projects like Games On are enabling young people to make positive life changes.”

Sports development officer Sheila King and sport lecturer Catherine Crossley presented the project for consideration under the Inspire programme. Their application highlighted the development of valuable partnerships with schools.

Catherine said: “The recognition of this project by the Inspire programme adds significant value to the events and the experience of those involved, and we’re very excited at the prospect of being involved in promoting the Olympic legacy.

“On Leeds Trinity’s sports programmes we provide students with real-life opportunities and experiences during their degree, thanks to the excellent partnerships we enjoy with local schools.”