Winning Scotland Foundation is proud to support the Borders Athlete Support Programme.
 
The programme, funded by Scottish Borders Council, gives athletes and coaches the opportunity to receive a range of services to help them reach their potential in their chosen sport.
 
These include full medical and physiotherapy services, sports psychology support, nutrition advice and enhanced access to training facilities across the region.
 
The Council has committed £150,000 to the programme until 2010 and additional funding has come from Winning Scotland Foundation. 
 
The Athlete Support Programme recognises the crucial role of coaching development combined with talent identification in achieving international success for Scottish sport, and will provide a range of excellent opportunities, including the enhanced support services currently only available to Scottish Institute and Area Institute athletes.
 
Athletes eligible to apply include those who are currently competing at a level below that of the Area Institute of Sport, and who may have the potential to compete at Scottish or British senior level within the next five to seven years.  

Coaches eligible to apply include those currently working directly with athletes and who may benefit from enhanced facility access, continuous professional development opportunities, mentoring and coach education assistance.
 
Target sports include rugby, football, tennis, swimming, cricket, athletics, badminton, cycling and hockey, but athletes from other sports will also be considered against the ASP criteria.
 
For more information, visit www.scotborders.gov.uk/outabout/sportphysicalactivity

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