The Talented Sport Performer Award supports athletes living in Glasgow. The award provides funded access to world class venues in the city.
The award is open to athletes competing at or aiming to compete at national level within the next 12 months.
The eligibility criteria is below:
Athletes living within the Glasgow City Council Boundary.
Athletes from sports recognised by sportscotland
Athletes who have been selected or competed for Scotland or Great Britain in the past 12 months OR
Athletes who can demonstrate they are on a pathway programme to potentially be selected to compete at national level within 12 months.
TSP provides athletes with access to Glasgow Club facilities.
All awarded athletes receive funded access to our gyms and swimming pools.
TSP's can also apply for a £300* allowance that supports their training programme.
*The NON cash allowance is non transferable and can only be used to book sport specific spaces in our venues relevant to your sport (i.e: badminton, squash, tennis, basketball court, track and velodrome access)
The allowance is awarded on a pro rata basis with applications from September onwards receiving £200 and December onwards £100.
Award decisions are made by a Glasgow Life Sport panel.
We will contact your National Governing Body for supporting evidence. This evidence and your application will be use to make an award decision.
The following priorities will guide decisions on the £300 non-transferable allowance:
The need of the athlete.
The impact this will make on the development of the athlete.
The requirements of the sport the athlete competes within.
The TSP award activates when you return the award paperwork. This includes a TSP Agreement and Fair Usage Policy of Glasgow Club facilities.
You will receive a TSP card and you can use this to phone or book in person at our Glasgow Club venues. If you have any issues you can contact us at grants@glasgowlife.org.uk
Our ask when you have the funding is to acknowledge Glasgow Life support on social media.
The Talented Sport Performer Programme is currently open to applications.
If you require any further information or support, please contact grants@glasgowlife.org.uk
TSP has greatly enhanced my 12‑year‑old daughter’s strength and conditioning as a trampolinist, supporting her international ambitions. Her achievements wouldn’t be possible without this programme. Thank you for investing in young talent and inspiring her to aim high.
If you have any questions or require any support with this funding please get in touch via - grants@glasgow.life.org.uk.
Glasgow Life has venues across the city for a whole range of sporting activities.
Find you nearest venue here.
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