The "Youth + Sport" (Jugend + Sport, J+S, sports promotion for young people between 10 and 20) program, very successful in Switzerland, has been offered in Liechtenstein since 1 July 1979. Thanks to an initiative of what was then the Sports Advisory Council and due to the conclusion of an agreement between Switzerland and Liechtenstein on 8 April 1981, this important connection could be made. The mandate of J+S is to promote sports for young people. The State of Liechtenstein assumes the costs for the training and the activities of the instructors in clubs and youth organizations. Of the over 70 sports listed in the sports courses catalogue of the Swiss Federal Sports School in Magglingen, 24 sports are offered in Liechtenstein, allowing young people between 10 and 20 to choose activities in the form of sports courses. Under the guidance of competent instructors who engage in systematic continuing training, young people can participate in sports tailored to their needs and possibilities. In order to maintain the level of quality of the instructors, J+S Liechtenstein annually offers an educational and continuing training program, in collaboration with the cantonal sports authorities of Eastern Switzerland. In addition, the entire course program of the Swiss Federal Sports School in Magglingen is made available to participants from Liechtenstein. Each year, over 600 instructors teach over 4,000 young people in about 14,000 training hours in associations, clubs, and youth groups, with uniform objectives and skilled guidance.

Who benefits from J+S?
The diverse offerings and the instruction by highly trained teachers primarily benefit young people. Through reimbursement of instructors and organizers, any costs for participants can be kept to a minimum. Clubs and youth groups benefit from the trained instructors, the reimbursements for activities, and additional services such as the provision of teaching materials. Highly trained instructors are particularly important when working with young people. Instructors therefore benefit not only from the financial remuneration, but especially also from the various training opportunities (basic training, advanced training, and continuing training). The uniform educational programs and the trained instructors are advantageous for Liechtenstein. It can be assumed that Liechtenstein successes in international sports are also due to J+S. The basis for success later in life is established during childhood and youth, and many elite athletes received their first sports education as part of J+S.