Nominations open for Talent Inspiration Programme

Nominations are now open for the Talent Inspiration Programme which will be held at Loughborough University, parallel with the Level 4 School Games, from the 31st August – 02nd September 2016. Athletes must be aged 14-18 and must meet the following criteria:

Nomination Criteria:

Those athletes selected for nomination will meet the following criteria:
• Nominated athletes must have competed at Level 1, 2 or 3 of the School Games but this does not have to be in the sport they have exceptional talent.
• Currently participating at county or regional level but not currently part of a National Governing Body (NGB) Talent Pathway or playing at a national standard.
• Attend a school registered to the School Games.
• Demonstrate outstanding sporting potential in one or more sports.

With the ability to show these skills or potential:
• Positive leadership qualities and a positive attitude to improving themselves and their sporting performance.
• Confidence in communicating with peers and adults and able to share their experiences of the programme when returning to school.
• Pro-active and motivated. Keen to develop, learn from others and try new activities.
• Ability to work well in a team; respecting the contributions of others and able to share their own ideas and opinions.

For more information see the school games website

Living Sport will be coordinating the LOC’s nominations for the Talent Inspiration Programme for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, if you wish to submit a talented athlete for this exciting opportunity please complete the nomination form and return it to Danielle Guy at Living Sport, Lakeside Lodge Health Club, Fen Road, Pidley, Huntingdon, PE28 3DF or email it to schoolgames@livingsport.co.uk before Thursday 24th March.