Hampshire Talented Athlete Scheme (HTAS)

Funding and support services for Hampshire's most talented athletes.

Competing at the highest level in any sport is an expensive business. Travel, equipment, training, coaching and physiotherapy – the costs soon add up. Hampshire County Council’s Culture Communities and Rural Affairs and Children Services Departments, in partnership with Southampton City Council and Portsmouth City Council have developed the Hampshire Talented Athlete Scheme to give Hampshire’s most gifted athletes access to as much support as possible to help them reach their full potential.

A list of the 2010 Hampshire Talented Athletes

What is included?

There are three levels of support within HTAS (gold, silver and bronze). Each level includes:

• Grants up to £500
• Free access to training facilities –FANS scheme
• Discounted fast track physiotherapy – 4SM scheme
• Free bus transport. Kindly donated by Stagecoach, First Group and Blue Star bus companies.
• Access to an annual sport science conference
• Access to an education based mentoring scheme (under 18s in full time education only)

HTAS supported sports

How to apply

Applications open once a year between September and October. Applications for the for the 2011 scheme will open in September 2010 and full details about the application process will be online soon.

If you would like to register your interest in HTAS 2011, call Nicola Wright, Sports Development Officer (Performance) on 01962 845163 or email nicola.j.wright@hants.gov.uk  

Where does the support come from?

In the lead up to London 2012, Hampshire County Council, Southampton City Council and Portsmouth City Council want to support their elite athletes. Funding is provided by the councils whilst Hampshire’s three major bus companies: Stagecoach, First Group and Blue Star provide free travel. DC Leisure along with several other providers open their leisure centre doors for free to allow Hampshire Talented Athletes to progress with their training.

All these companies have committed long term to the project and have brought their resources and more importantly their passion for sport to support Hampshire’s future sporting stars.

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.

Got a question?

For further information, please call Nicola Wright, Sports Development Officer (Performance) on 01962 845163 or email nicola.j.wright@hants.gov.uk