Who can apply?
The performance pass application is open to those athletes who are deemed to be elite/regional standard or those that have the potential to reach this standard within 1 year of submitting your application, as deemed by the respective National Governing Body.
Who can apply?
To be eligible you must:
- Be aged between 14 and 21. Disabled athletes outside of this age range are also eligible to apply.
- Be an athlete within a sport recognised by Sport England. Visit Sport England for a list of recognised sports.
- Reside in the Wyre Borough and need of this pass to help you achieve your full potential
- Be a member of a Wyre sports club
- Be of amateur status
Priority is given to applicants that:
- Are struggling to reach their potential due to a lack of access to leisure and sport facilities.
- Do not have access to other sources of funding.
- Family circumstances prevent progress due to rising costs associated with achieving the standards required.
- Please be aware, there is a limited number of passes available. All applications will be judged on their merits by Council/YMCA panel.
Individuals who are in receipt of World Class Athlete Programme, TASS, SportsAid or Backing the Best funding are less likely to receive a funded performance pass.