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. Applications for HTAS grants are open between 1 September and 15 October 2010 and are available online: http://www.sporthampshireiow.co.uk/funding-and-support-htas. Please see below the selection criteria and note that age group rankings are no longer accepted after Under 20s level. The closing date for applications is 15 October 2010. A press release is attached.

Generic Criteria
Tier 2
A top 5 ranked national performer or a member of a national team*.
On a World Class Programme but NOT receiving funding.
Aged 11+

Tier 3
A top 10 ranked national performer or member of a national team*.
Aged 11+

Tier 4
A top 15 ranked national performer or member of a national squad.
Aged 11+

*The number and frequency of performances (especially international performances) will be taken into consideration when deciding award levels.

Support includes:

• Grants up to £500
• Free access to leisure centres
• Fast-track physiotherapy care
• Free bus pass
• Information for schools on mentoring talented students
  

How to apply
The application form is available online.
Athletes need to follow these steps if they would like to apply:

1) Check that they are eligible using the information on the HTAS webapge
2) Download the application form
3) Fill the form in electronically
4) Print off the form and sign it.
5) Send the form to the address stated, along with 4 passport photos and evidence from their NGB.

Press Release (114Kb)