Performance Sport
Programme 2025
APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025 PERFORMANCE SPORT PROGRAMME ARE NOW CLOSED
Jersey Sport has been commissioned by the Government of Jersey to deliver a Performance Sport Programme in response to the ‘Enabling Athletes to Thrive’ Strategy, which was published in November 2023. The Performance Sport Programme has an annual budget of £120,000.
The Performance Sport Programme was piloted in 2024 and reviewed ahead of delivery in 2025 and beyond. During this pilot, the Performance Sport programme supported a targeted and focused pool of talented athletes who are currently performing at or have the potential to perform at the highest level in their respective sport.
See details of all 24 athletes supported by the 2024 Performance Sport Programme here: Performance Sport Programme 2024 • Jersey Sport
DETAILS OF THE PROGRAMME
Whilst the Performance Sport Programme is largely grant based, there is consideration to the support services needed for athletes, coaches and officials to maximise their potential. Through partners and industry practitioners, Jersey Sport are pleased to offer a multi-disciplinary support package that will form the service provision of the Performance Sport Programme
During 2025, the Performance Sport Programme’s key objectives will be to:
- Engage with local sport organisations and cater to the needs of their performance athletes who have been selected as part of the 2024 and 2025 programme
- Engage with a range of support services to enable access for athletes without financial expenditure
- Review and continuously improve the programme with key stakeholders
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
- Other relevant upskilling and training
TIMESCALES FOR APPLICATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION OF AWARDS
FUND SCHEDULE
| 7 -21 APRIL 2025 | Performance Sport Programme 2025 open for applications |
| 30 APRIL – 10 MAY 2025 | Assessment of applications |
| 20 MAY 2025 | Communication of awards |
| JUNE 2025 | Distribution of awards |
ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for consideration, athletes 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 through either of the above, but currently studying/living/competing in the UK or overseas.
Athletes who are on the 2024 programme are not eligible to apply for 2025 funding.
In addition to the above, the athlete must also meet one of the following performance criteria:
1) Podium Potential
Developing athletes who demonstrate the potential to deliver international success/medal winning performances on the world stage at senior competition level in the future, and are already a part of a National Performance Pathway by their respective National Governing Body or World Federation (<8yrs).
2) Talent Development
Athletes who demonstrate they have the potential to perform at a world-class level and have been selected in National Age Group or Regional Squads and/or by their respective National Governing Body or World Federation Talent Pathways.
Before applying, please read the following documents to ensure your application is eligible and meets the relevant performance criteria outlined above:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT
To make an application, athletes will need to:
- Register as an ‘Individual’ on our online grants management system, SmartSimple.
- Select the ‘Funding Opportunities for Individuals’ icon under ‘APPLICATIONS’.
- Select Performance Sport Programme 2025 and submit your application online.
Please be aware that all athletes applying for the 2025 Performance Sport Programme must submit a new application via SmartSimple. If you are an athlete who was unsuccessful with your 2024 application you are required to submit a new application if you intend to apply for the 2025 programme.
CONTRIBUTORS
Jersey Sport have recruited a 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 or official.
The Performance Sport Programme Working Group for 2025 consists of Alex Mollin (Golf), Gemma Atherley (Aquatic Sports), Scott Van Breda (Rugby), Serena Kersten MBE (Netball) and Zara Asante (Athletics).
