Protecting young hearts in sport.
PlayFit is building a charity led pathway for young athletes: cardiac screening, practical education and clear follow up when something needs attention.
A practical, community-rooted initiative for safer youth sport in Gibraltar.
A simple idea.
A serious purpose.
PlayFit brings together clinical expertise, sport partnerships and community energy so prevention becomes part of everyday youth sport in Gibraltar.
Find concerns earlier
Fit2Play uses medical history, clinical assessment and ECG screening to help identify young athletes who may need further review.
Raise awareness
We help athletes, families and coaches understand warning symptoms, safer participation and when to seek help.
Make follow up clear
Screening matters most when it is connected to results, advice, referral and appropriate clinical governance.
From first check to next steps.
A structured route connecting screening, interpretation and follow up for young athletes.
A safer pathway for young athletes.
One organised programme bringing cardiac screening, athlete specific review and clear follow up together for families, clubs and young athletes.
Rare does not mean irrelevant.
Sudden cardiac events in young athletes are uncommon, but their impact can be profound. Prevention means being prepared, recognising warning signs and building safer systems around the next generation.
Built on evidence.
Made clear for families.
The science is nuanced, but the message is clear: screening can help, interpretation matters and follow up must be done well.
The Veneto experience remains one of the most cited examples of reduced sudden cardiovascular death following structured athlete screening.
Corrado D, Basso C, Pavei A, et al. JAMA. 2006;296(13):1593, 1601.Athlete ECGs are different. Modern international criteria help distinguish training-related changes from findings that require investigation.
Drezner JA, Sharma S, Baggish A, et al. Br J Sports Med. 2017;51:704, 731.Large paediatric athlete screening data show that conditions at risk of sudden cardiac death can be identified across youth age groups.
Sarto P, Zorzi A, Merlo L, et al. Eur Heart J. 2023;44(12):1084, 1092.One charity. Many partners.
One mission.
PlayFit brings together clinical expertise, sport networks, governance support and community backing to build something Gibraltar can trust.
Help build the safety net young athletes deserve.
Your support helps deliver screening, education, referral pathways and a stronger culture of prevention in Gibraltar youth sport.
Join the movement
for safer youth sport.
Contact PlayFit directly for screening interest, club partnerships or supporter enquiries.