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Jersey Athletes: Funding Opens for International Dreams
19 Oct
Summary
- Over £100,000 available for athletes, coaches, and officials.
- Funding supports training, competition, and living costs.
- Additional services include sports psychology and nutrition.
Jersey Sport has reopened applications for its Performance Sport Programme, making more than £100,000 available to support athletes, coaches, and officials. This funding is designed to help sportspeople achieve their goals by covering costs associated with training, competition, and living.
The programme specifically targets athletes identified within Podium, Podium Potential, Talent Performance, and Talent ID profiles. Beyond financial assistance, participants will benefit from a range of performance-enhancing services. These include expertise in strength and conditioning, nutrition, sports psychology, medical support, injury rehabilitation, media training, and anti-doping education.
Dom Blampied from Jersey Sport expressed pride in the programme's growth since its 2024 inception, emphasizing its role in helping local talent reach new heights. Eligible applicants must either be born in Jersey or have resided there for over two years. Table tennis player Hannah Silcock attested to the programme's significant impact, enabling her to compete at European and world stages.
