Applicants from all sports are welcome to apply, however only a small number of places will be available on the pathway for each year group (Years 10-13) for high performing pupils/student athletes (ideally nationally recognised), who have the drive and potential to become ‘elite’ athletes. This is to ensure we can offer a comprehensive mentoring programme to each of the boys involved.
We are looking to support athletes who have the skills, physical potential, behaviours and character to be able to break through into the highly competitive elite sports environment.
Boys involved in the programme are not necessarily only those currently performing at the highest levels – there will also be some provision for those athletes who show clear potential and outstanding performance behaviours which we wish to foster and support.
Selection into the pathway will be competitive, and places will be offered taking into consideration the following criteria:
Priority will be offered to athletes nationally ranked or nationally recognised in their sport for their age group or representing their country (full age group cap).
After that, athletes performing at regional level (e.g. Midlands) or equivalent will be considered.
Thirdly, athletes involved in academy/county programmes will be considered.
Additional places may also be made available to boys who regularly display outstanding performance behaviours and show great potential to improve.
