There are many costs associated with becoming an elite athlete, training and competition costs soon add up especially if that person is competing at county and up to international standards. Some examples of funding opportunities available to meet such a demand are below. Your National Governing Body may also have some examples of funding to support a talented athlete and it certainly worth contacting your local development officer.

TASS

Scholarship for talented athletes. The athlete must be competing in a sport recognised by TASS and must have NGB support.
Website: http://www.tass.gov.uk/default.asp

UK Sport

Support and advice for elite athletes.
Website: http://www.uksport.gov.uk/pages/athlete-zone/

Sportsaid

Financial support and recognition for young talented athletes.
Website: http://www.sportsaid.org.uk/home/

Barclays Community Sports Award

The Barclays Community Sports Award is a new award to recognse the outstanding achievements of individuals and groups that use sport to benefit communities across the UK. Click Here to find out more

Date Updated: 16/11/10