More than £100,000 is available to help Jersey’s athletes, coaches and officials develop their talents and compete at a higher level next year.
Applications have opened for Jersey Sport’s 2027 Performance Sport Programme, which combines financial assistance with specialist support ranging from nutrition and sports psychology to injury rehabilitation.
Table tennis player Hannah Silcock, who has benefited from the programme, said the help had enabled her to continue competing internationally.
“The Performance Sport Programme has made a profound difference to the level of competition I can now participate in,” she said.
“It has allowed me to continue competing on the European and world stage and helps contribute towards the costs involved.”
The programme, which launched in 2024, supports sportspeople across four levels: Podium, Podium Potential, Talent Development and Talent ID.
Alongside funding, participants can access strength and conditioning, medical support, media training and anti-doping education.
Dom Blampied, Jersey Sport’s sport development officer for pathways and programme lead, encouraged athletes, coaches and officials to consider applying.
“There is so much talent, hard work and commitment in our island’s sporting community, and being able to help people take the next step in their journey is what makes this programme so worthwhile,” he said.
“We’ve come a long way, but there’s still so much potential. With more than £100,000 available for 2027, I’d love to see even more athletes, coaches and officials make the most of the opportunities on offer.”
Applications close at noon on Friday 6 November. Eligibility criteria and details of how to apply are available online.
