Alumni Elite Athlete Fund 2013-2014

made possible by donations from University graduates

Application Guidance Notes

Team Bath can offer financial assistance to University of Bath students who are on any Level of the Team Bath Support Programme who compete at an International Level; this document details how such funding can be accessed.

University students are entitled to apply for support towards certain costs incurred whilst competing to an International Level; the amount available is dependant on whether the guidelines set out below are adhered to.

1. Level of Competition

Please note that for a WUGS or WUCS competitive year, the funding will be first prioritised for athletes attending these competitions.

In order to qualify for funding, the competition to be attended must be of an International standard;

·  FISU Registered Events (i.e. World University Games and Championships)

·  World-level student competition in sports which are not part of FIS programmes

·  Other games deemed by their recognised official governing body to be internationally competitive (World Championships)

Any level below this (i.e. National and below) will not qualify for extra financial assistance from the Department of Sports Development and Recreation.

Future funding bids will propose further support for student-athlete competing in qualification events for Worlds and Europeans.

2. What the Funding will cover:

·  For WUGS and WUCS there will be a contribution of up to 75% towards the students contribution

·  For Competitions below FISU events the maximum will be £200

·  For other Internationally recognised events financial support will be provided for accommodation and transport costs incurred:

o  £15 per night towards accommodation

o  Up to 75% return on transport costs

Any amount will be awarded on a case-by case basis and is dependant on the number of applicants in any one year.

3. What the funding won’t cover:

The funding will not cover International training or trials, and the limited funds cannot contribute towards kit, equipment or food and drink expenses.

If the event or the athlete is fully subsidised, the award will be zero.

4. Who and How to apply:

Once an athlete knows they will need financial assistance they are required to notify the Athlete Support Officer in advance of the event and complete the application form below, detailing expected costs; this form also explains what is required in return for any funding. Once the athlete has agreed to the requirements and submits the form, the panel will consider how much money can be provided and the athlete will be informed as soon as possible.

·  Applicants must be a current student of the University of Bath (or have graduated in the previous academic year, for biennial events).

·  Applications must be made before attending the event

·  Applications must carry written support from the appropriate University of Bath Coach.

All athletes will be required to pay the costs upfront and then any money pledged to an athlete can be claimed back upon presentation of relevant receipts and a media report. Without proof of these, athletes cannot redeem any money.

5. Conditions if receiving an award:

Successful applications will be required to liaise with Steve Ballinger at Matchtight (). In regard to photographs, event reports and press releases on the TeamBath website and other media outlets as applicable. This information may also be used in University Alumni publications.

Provide a minimum of 5 photos, these should be of the individual / team in competition

Provide a report of your experience at the event, at least half a page of text.

We very much appreciate your help in this regard, the more publicity the more enthusiastic potential donors to the fund will become.

Please complete the application form and return to the Athlete Support Officer details below.

You will be informed of the outcome of your application by email at the earliest possible opportunity.


Alumni Elite Sport Support Fund

Application Form 13/14

Date Of Application:………/………/………

Name
Address
Sport
Course of Study;
Year of Study;
Expected year of graduation;
Email Address
Coach(es) supporting application

Athlete and event information:

a) Name of Event (and level of competition):

b) Date and Venue of Event (Country event taking place in):

d) Benefits for you, and benefits for the University, in attending this event:
e) Estimated Expenditure Details (1 or 2):
1) Amount (£) require of personal contribution to attend this event:
e.2) Accommodation per night:
Transport Costs:
Sporting CV
(Achievements to Date) / Targets for the future

BUCS (or other student level competition)-

National and International -

Coaches Supporting Statement-

Signature of Athlete (enter name if electronic submission)

Name & email of coach
(supporting this application)

Office use only-

Application Received (date) / Decision of Panel (Denied or Amount)
Panel Personnel / Reply to athlete sent (date)

or post to: Lynne Algar, Department of Sports Development, Founders Hall, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY.