Step up to Gold 2016/2017 Applications
Monday 15 August 2016
Applications have opened for the second year of Step up to Gold.
The programme continues to be supported by Newbridge Sports Horses, along with the funding partners Sport England. The aim of the year long programme is to develop riders and establish them at 1.35/1.40m Gold League level.
The programme will consist of:
- National and regional training days with Matt Lanni and a regional coach.
- Strength and Condition coaches working individually with riders to develop a training programme
- Sport Science support including horse physio, saddle experts, veterinary talks, anti-doping talks and travelling abroad workshops.
- Coach and organisational support at a national show abroad and an international show in the UK
- Funding will cover training fees, sport science support, strength and condition coaches and some other associated costs such as entry fees and stabling.
There will be four training and selection days held in October (North, South, East and West), where those who fulfil the criteria are welcome to come along for the session shown on the invitation they will receive from us, once their application form has been confirmed. From these days two riders from each region will be selected to go forward for the 12 month training programme. Please note there will be a one-off fee of £35 to attend the initial training and selection day after which the programme will on majority be funded by Sport England and Newbridge Sport Horses.
This is a great opportunity for members to gain the training and support needed to step up the levels.
Eligibility criteria:
If you have applied before you can apply again.
- Aged 20-35
- Not to be established at 1.40m+
- A minimum criteria of results at 1.20/1.25m
- Not to be currently involved in any other government funded training programme e.g. AASE
- Not to have jumped on any Junior, Young Rider or Senior British teams.
- Reside in England
- Current British Showjumping member
All sport funding is limited, selected riders are very fortunate to be given it, therefore all riders must fully commit to the programme and endeavour to be present at all training and show dates otherwise they are denying this chance for someone else.
The National training days for the programme will be in:
- November 2016
- March 2017
- May 2017 (International Show)
- June/July 2017
If you would like further information on this programme and the opportunities it provides, please call Anna Garside on 02476 698812 or email to anna.garside@britishshowjumping.co.uk
To download an application form please click here.
Complete and return to Anna Garside, either via email or to Meriden Business Park, Copse Drive, Meriden, West Midlands, CV5 9RG.
Applications close: Monday 19th September 2016
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