Get Set for Milan: join Team GB's official activity programme

British Ice Skating is proud to support Get Set for Milan - Team GB and ParalympicsGB’s official Milano Cortina 2026 activity programme - helping children and families across the UK get active, try new things, and build healthy movement habits in the countdown to the Winter Games.

At its heart, Get Set for Milan is a team-based challenge: children (primarily aged 5–11) and their families log activity minutes that convert into virtual kilometres, powering their team across a digital map from Milan to Cortina, “visiting” real Games venues along the way.

And it’s already making a real impact.

Since launch, 40,848 young people have taken part, logging an incredible 294,755 minutes of activity (that’s nearly 5,000 hours) - with 500+ teams already on the move across the Milano Cortina map.

What is Get Set for Milan?

Get Set for Milan is designed for schools, families, and local communities - with fun, inclusive ways to get moving wherever you are: in the classroom, at home, at a club…even dancing in the kitchen counts.

Participants travel virtually in teams, following Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes as they make their journey to the Games, unlocking venue facts, motivation, and athlete content as they progress.

Getting started is simple:

1. Register / sign in to Get Set for Milan

2. Create a team (school, community group, or family)

3. Kick things off with the free Launch Assembly (perfect for schools)

4. Log activities and watch your team move across the virtual Milano Cortina map

   
   

Every active minute logged becomes virtual kilometres, moving your team closer to Cortina.

Eligibility note: anyone can join and log activity, but rewards/incentives are aimed at UK primary-aged children and their families.

What you’ll get

Get Set for Milan comes with a full set of free, adaptable resources, created to make movement easy, inclusive, and fun:

• Movement Bursts: 15-minute, sport-inspired mini activities (great for “whatever the weather”)

• Skills Builder: repeatable sessions building confidence and transferable movement skills

• Play Booster: playful, winter-sport-inspired games designed to be self-led

• Inspirational Moments: athlete videos that spotlight resilience and journeys in sport

• User Guide + STEP framework guidance to support inclusion and adaptation for different needs

• Launch Assembly + posters to help schools celebrate and track progress

  
  

There are also digital badges to collect as you progress - and there may be prize draws and rewards along the way.

Why British Ice Skating is backing Get Set for Milan

As the national governing body for ice skating sports in the UK, British Ice Skating is passionate about helping more young people discover the joy of winter sport - and, crucially, feel confident taking their first step onto the ice.

Get Set for Milan is a brilliant way to connect the excitement of Milano Cortina 2026 with real, everyday movement — whether that’s a ten-minute activity burst at school, a family walk, or a weekend session at your local rink.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing Get Set for Milan reminders and Winter Games inspiration across British Ice Skating channels - helping schools, families and communities keep the momentum going as Team GB and ParalympicsGB prepare for the biggest stage in sport.

Get involved

Ready to join the UK’s greatest team?

• Create your team and start your virtual journey today: 

• Explore free resources (assembly, activity bursts, skill builders and more): 

• Want to try skating too? Find your nearest rink here:

  
  

Let’s get moving - and let’s Get Set for Milan.