Athlete Support Programme

This programme is funded principally by grant through Borders Sport and Leisure Trust. The programme aims to provide support services and professional development for athletes and coaches which will assist them to reach their maximum potential with the ultimate aim of their participation in the London Olympic Games, Paralympic Games in 2012, Commonwealth Games in 2014 or beyond.

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The Athlete Support Programme was established in October 2007 by Scottish Borders Council. Since then the Council (now through BSLT) and other partners have continued to support this initiative and we have had a number of ASP athletes progress to represent their country at Scottish and GB level.

 

PLEASE NOTE THE ASP EMAIL ADDRESS QUOTED ON THE INFORMATION BOOKLET AND APPLICATION FORM IS TEMPORARILY OUT OF ORDER PENDING A CHANGE.

IN THE MEANTIME EMAIL asp@bslt.org.uk

Further information is available from the Athlete Support Information Booklet

The 2011 ASP annual report is available to download here.

The 2010 ASP annual report is available to download here.

 

Services for successful applicants include

• Enhanced access to training facilities across the Borders
• Medical and Physiotherapy services
• Strength and conditioning programmes
• Nutrition Advice
• Coach education programme support
• Sports psychology support
• Specialist coaching
• Specialist equipment
• Careers, education and lifestyle advice

Entry Criteria for the Borders target sports are available here

Priority is given to the Borders target sports or sports/disciplines which are involved in the Commonwealth, Olympic or Paralympic Games

Download an Application form

List of athletes selected for the programme

Got any news on ASP athletes you'd like to share? Email us at asp@bslt.org.uk