Hampshire Talented Athlete Scheme (HTAS)
Applications for HTAS grants are now open!
Apply by 15 October 2010!
Hampshire County Council, in partnership with Southampton and Portsmouth City Councils provide support services to help Hampshire’s most talented athletes reach world class podiums. Support is based on performance levels and can include
- Monetary grants up to £500
- Free access to participating leisure centres
- Fast track physiotherapy care at Basingstoke and Southampton hospitals
- Free bus travel cards from Stagecoach, Bluestar and First Group
- Annual sport science conference at Southampton Solent University
- Advice to schools on mentoring support
Who can apply?
- Hampshire residents including the 13 local borough and district councils together with Portsmouth and Southampton city councils. A separate scheme applies in the Isle of Wight.
- Athletes aged over 11 years.
- Athletes competing in HTAS supported sports (see table below)
- Athletes competing at the correct level.
Supported sports (a-j) |
(l-z) |
Supported disability sports |
|---|---|---|
|
Angling |
Lacrosse |
Alpine Skiing |
|
Archery |
Luging |
Archery |
|
Athletics |
Modern Pentathlon |
Athletics |
|
Badminton |
Mountaineering |
Boccia |
|
Baseball |
Netball |
Curling |
|
Basketball |
Orienteering |
Cycling |
|
Biathlon (ski) |
Rounders |
Equestrian |
|
Bobsleigh (and Bobsleigh skeleton) |
Rowing |
Disability Football |
|
Bowls |
Rugby League |
Goalball |
|
Boxing |
Rugby Union |
Judo |
|
Canoeing |
Saling |
Ice Sledge Hockey |
|
Cricket |
Shooting |
Nordic Skiing (Biathlon/ Cross Country) |
|
Curling |
Skiing/ Snowboarding |
Powerlifting |
|
Cycling |
Squash |
Adaptive Rowing |
|
Equestrian |
Swimming (diving, synchronised, water polo, racing) |
Sailing |
|
Fencing |
Table Tennis |
Shooting |
|
Football |
Tae Kwon Do |
Swimming |
|
Golf |
Tennis |
Table Tennis |
|
Gymnastics |
Triathlon |
Sitting Volleyball |
|
Handball |
Volleyball |
Wheelchair Basketball |
|
Hockey |
Waterskiing |
Wheelchair Fencing |
|
Ice hockey |
Weightlifting |
Wheelchair Tennis |
|
Ice Skating |
Wrestling |
Wheelchair Rugby |
|
Judo |
How to apply
For a monetary grant, as well as the other support services, please complete the grant application form and return between 1 September 2010 and 15 October 2010. A panel meets in November to decide on all grants awarded. All awards are at the discretion of the panel.
For fast track physiotherapy and free access cards for participating leisure centres, please complete and return the non-grant application form. Applications are accepted throughout the year and processed on the 1st and 15th of each month.
Applications require evidence from National Governing Bodies (NGBs) e.g. The Football Association. Evidence can include results from NGB’s website, letters of invitation into county, regional or national squads or a letter of support from your NGB. A maximum of 5 sheets of evidence will be accepted.
Contact
For further information, please call Nicola Wright, Sports Development Officer (Performance) on 01962 845163 or email nicola.j.wright@hants.gov.uk
Sponsors
Hampshire County Council contribute financially to the scheme
Portsmouth City Council contribute financially to the scheme
Southampton City Council contribute financially to the scheme
DC Leisure Management provide free access to their leisure facilities across Hampshire.
First Group provide 25 free bus passes for athletes.
Stagecoach provide 25 free bus passes for athletes.
Blue Star provide 25 free bus passes for athletes.
Southampton Solent University provide sports science support