Archived decisions

                      Appendix 1

Support to talented athletes - review action plan

Action

Responsibility

Timescale

Progress

Consultation with all National Governing Bodies of sport to identify all appropriate Hampshire based athletes to join the scheme

Tim Dancer

December 2006

Complete

Examine feasibility of a combined bursary package, sharing criteria and administration, ensuring a minimum grant of £250 up to a maximum of £1000 per year for targeted athletes.

Tim Dancer

October 2006

Complete

Access to an enhanced F.A.N.S scheme giving peak access to leisure facilities throughout the county

Tim Dancer

October 2006

Complete

Free access to the 4SM scheme, now incorporating both Southampton University General Hospital and North Hampshire Hospital Trust

Tim Dancer

October 2006

Complete

Educational based mentoring support:

    · Lifestyle Balance mentor training for appropriate teachers/coaches of athletes

    · Extensions on deadlines for projects and homework when appropriate

Tim Dancer/Ian Beacham

September 2007

Complete

Guaranteed press coverage for scheme members and Hampshire County Council in all local papers charting their progress and highlighting the support given to them

Tim Dancer

September 2007

Ongoing

Free bus travel for selected members of the scheme (top 25). This is in partnership with Stagecoach, First Group and Solent Blue Line and is to the value of £20,000 additional support per year

Tim Dancer

January 2007

Complete

Free rail travel for selected members of the scheme. This is in partnership with SWT

Tim Dancer

January 2007

Ongoing

Private sponsorship package offering local companies the opportunity to support this scheme at various levels. Stagecoach and First Group have already shown interest in this and are in negotiations

Tim Dancer

April 2007

Ongoing/Pending

Sport Science workshops for members of the scheme delivering on subject areas they or their coach have identified. This may take the form of a high profile conference

Tim Dancer

September 2007

Complete

Develop an agreement with Hampshire County Council committing athletes to a variety of engagements, such as becoming sporting ambassadors, guest appearances, use of images on PR etc

Tim Dancer

September 2007

Complete

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