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24 Sharing practice bookletAll schools who completed the Activ8 Road 2 London Challenge received an Activ8 Multi SportsPack. Individuals who completed the Challenge were able to download a personalisedCertificate of Achievement.Evaluation/research methodologyAs the challenge was based completely online, the evaluation also took place online. Theregistration process provided demographic data and the challenge itself provided data aboutthe behavioural habits of the sample.The user manager component of the application captured data about the participants and theiractivity. The frequency with which an individual took part in physical activity, the amount ofactivity they did each day and their preferred type of activity could be recorded.Results of the project 740 individuals took part in the Activ8 Road 2 London Challenge. This included youngpeople, their families, teachers and friends. 80 individuals completed the individual Challenge. Ten schools across Northern Ireland completed the school Challenge. Each ‘finisher’received an Activ8 Multi Sports Pack. The top three ‘finishers’ also received a visit from the Activ8 Wildcats mascots and theOlympic Torch.Tips for other professionals1. It is essential to have good ICT back-up and training to manage the online gamecomponent.2. In the original registration it would be advisable to obtain parental approval forparticipation in the challenge and parent contact details. This will ensure that parentsare aware of their children’s online activity, as well as involving them in the challenge.You will also have a list of contact details that can be used to promote furtherchallenges.3. Develop challenges as part of a continuous gamification strategy. Try to ensure acontinuous stream of challenges, instead of stopping and then trying to rebuild interestand momentum from scratch.Contact Conleth DonnellyEmail conlethdonnelly@sportni.net