Performance Sport
Programme
SUPPORTIN SPORT Funding 2026
APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026 PERFORMANCE SPORT PROGRAMME ARE OPEN 12 JANUARY – 12 FEBRUARY FOR ATHLETES, COACHES AND OFFICIALS
After two successful years supporting Jersey’s talented athletes, the Performance Sport Programme is expanding in 2026 to support not just athletes, but aspiring coaches and officials who wish to excel in their sporting field.
Current athletes supported by the programme will be placed into ‘Podium’ or ‘Podium Potential’ levels based on assessment of their performance during 2025. Applications from new athletes are also welcome in 2026, with successful applicants assigned to either cohort dependent on their current performance and future potential.
Funding will be awarded to successful applicants to support their development through formal qualifications and informal upskilling opportunities.
See details of all 43 athletes supported by the 2024 and 2025 Performance Sport Programmes via the links below:
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
- Other relevant upskilling and training
ATHLETE, COACH & OFFICIAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for the 2026 Performance Sport Programme, 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 through either of the above, but currently studying/living/competing in the UK or overseas.
ATHLETES
In addition to the eligibility criteria, Athletes must also meet one of the following performance criteria:
- Podium
Athletes who demonstrate the ability to deliver success/medal winning performances at international level within the next 3 years, and are already a part of a recognised National Performance Pathway by their respective sport’s National Governing Body or World Federation.
- Podium Potential
Developing Athletes who demonstrate the potential to deliver international success/medal winning performances at international level within the next 8 years, and are already a part of a recognised National Performance Pathway by their respective sport’s National Governing Body or World Federation.
Athletes who are already on the programme are not required to make an application for 2026 funding.
COACHES AND OFFICIALS
In addition to the eligibility criteria, Coaches and Officials must also meet the following performance criteria:
- Be performing at least at a National level. Any UK National Governing Body organised competition constitutes national level – see: www.sportengland.org/guidance-and-support/national-governing-bodies?section=recognised-ngbs-section
- Hold a valid and in date DBS, First Aid and appropriate Safeguarding training.
timescales
| 12 January – 12 February 2026 | Applications for the 2026 Performance Sport Programme are open to new Athlete applicants, Coaches and Officials |
| 13 – 27 February 2026 | Applications are assessed by the Performance Sport Programme Working Group |
| March 2026 | Applicants are informed of awards and funding is distributed |
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 above.
The following documents will form part of any successful award agreement:
CODE OF CONDUCT
TERMS & CONDITIONS
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 2026 and submit your application online.
If you are an athlete who was unsuccessful in a 2024 or 2025 application, you are required to submit a new application if you intend to apply for the 2026 programme.
NEED HELP OR HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you would like to talk through 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 Alex Mollin (Golf), Gemma Atherley (Aquatics), Scott Van Breda (Rugby) and Zara Asante (Athletics).
