Performance Sport Programme 2027
Jersey Sport are delighted to be delivering the Performance Sport Programme in 2027 after its successful growth and reach over the last three years. Commissioned by the Government of Jersey to deliver the ‘Enabling Athletes to Thrive’ strategy (2023), the Programme is a performance system that enables Athletes, Coaches and Officials to achieve at their highest level.
The Performance Sport Programme has seen vast success since its launch in 2024, with Athletes representing and medalling for Jersey at Commonwealth Games, securing places on world class talent programmes, and representing Great Britain at international championships in five separate sports.
For 2027, Athletes’ performances are assessed and awarded against four newly revised criteria:
- Podium
- Podium Potential
- Talent Development
- Talent ID
Each level of criteria is driven by performance data to allow the Performance Sport Programme to support the island’s very best Athletes and give them maximum opportunity to succeed in their sport.
Since 2026, the Performance Sport Programme also supports performance Coaches and Officials as well as Athletes, by providing funding to access formal qualifications, off-island pathways and opportunities to access informal upskilling to bring expert knowledge and experience back to the island.
DETAILS OF THE PROGRAMME
Whilst the Performance Sport Programme is largely funding-based, it also supports Athletes, Coaches and Officials through a series of support services to help maximise their potential. Working closely with key partners and experienced industry practitioners, Jersey Sport are pleased to offer a multi-disciplinary support package that forms the service provision of the Performance Sport Programme.
SUPPORT SERVICES
- Strength and conditioning
- Medical support
- Anti-doping education
- Nutrition advice
- Injury prevention and rehabilitation
- Media training & promotion
- Psychology services and mental health support
ATHLETE, COACH & OFFICIAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for the 2027 Performance Sport Programme (PSP), Athletes, Coaches and Officials must qualify in any, or all, of the following categories:
- Born in Jersey
- Resident in Jersey for the preceding two years (open to all nationalities)
- Eligible to represent Jersey in International competition as per their sport’s World Governing Body or World Federation regulations
- Eligible through the above, but currently studying/living/competing overseas
Timescales
| July-October 2026 | Existing PSP Athletes, Coaches and Officials submit performance reports |
| October 2026 | Applications open for new applicants |
| November 2026 | Assessments of new applicants and existing PSP Athletes, Coaches and Officials are made |
| December 2026 | Awards notified, and funds distributed to successful Athletes, Coaches and Officials |
Reporting
As a condition of award for all successful applicants, Athletes, Coaches and Officials will be required to engage with the Jersey Sport Team throughout the programme, providing progress updates and assurance of award utilisation. Informal and formal reporting requirements must be met throughout the length of the funded programme, with bi-annual reports submitted until the programme has been completed or funding is no longer available.
Athletes, Coaches and Officials must satisfactorily meet all reporting requirements to access future funding opportunities with Jersey Sport. Jersey Sport may withhold up to 25% of an award until all reporting requirements are met.
Before applying, please ensure your application is eligible and meets the relevant performance criteria outlined in the document below:
The following documents will form part of any successful award agreement:
To make an application, applicants will need to:
- Register as an ‘Individual’ on Jersey Sport’s online governance and funding management system, SmartSimple.
- Select the ‘Funding Opportunities for Individuals’ icon under ‘APPLICATIONS’.
- Select Performance Sport Programme 2027 and submit your application online.
Existing PSP Athletes, Coaches and Officials are not required to submit a new application. Previous unsuccessful applicants are required to submit a new application if intending to apply for the 2027 programme.
NEED HELP OR HAVE QUESTIONS?
If have any questions about the Performance Sport Programme, please contact Dom Blampied, Sport Development Officer (Pathways), at funding@jerseysport.je
CONTRIBUTORS
Jersey Sport have recruited a voluntary Performance Sport Programme Working Group who bring valuable knowledge and diverse experience to support the delivery and review of the programme. All individuals have experience of designing and delivering performance sport structures and/or a passion, experience and knowledge of performance sport environments as an Athlete, Coach and/or Official.
The Performance Sport Programme Working Group currently consists of Jersey Sport Officers, Government of Jersey Officials and contributions from Alex Mollin (Golf), Gemma Atherley (Aquatics), Scott Van Breda (Rugby) and Zara Asante (Athletics).
