CSP: Tees Valley
Contact: c.woods@tees.ac.uk
Further Information: Tees Valley Future Champions Impact Awards Submission
Summary:
Future Champions is the flagship programme of the Tees Valley London 2012 Legacy Plan. It is designed to offer support to young athletes aged 12-18, currently participating in regional and national squads to help them reach their full sporting potential. In consultation with partners we recognised a gap in the performance pathway supporting talented athletes as they sought to make the transition from local and regional success to national squads and competition. Over 180 of the Tees Valley’s most promising young sports stars have benefited from the programme following the launch of Future Champions by Dame Tanni Grey Thompson in 2010
Impact
- 180 young people receiving training and financial support; nurturing potential, retaining participation and performance
- Supporting the player pathways of 22 partner NGBs
- Free access provided to local facilities; 5 districts, 2 leisure trusts 30+ student interns, physiotherapy, sports science, strength and conditioning; a practical experience improving their skills and employability