Performance Sport
Programme
SUPPORTIN SPORT Funding 2026
Jersey Sport are delighted to support 54 talented local athletes, 4 coaches and 2 officials from several sports through the Performance Sport Programme.
The programme distributes funding to athletes, coaches and officials to support their performance sport needs, as well as providing access to a multi-disciplinary support package of central services, such as nutrition advice, anti-doping education and media training.
Athletes’ performances are assessed and awarded against four criteria: Podium, Podium Potential, Talent Development and Talent ID. New for 2026, we are proud to have expanded the Performance Sport Programme to support performance coaches and officials.
See details of all 54 talented local athletes, 4 coaches and 2 officials via the link below:
Performance Sport Programme Profiles
DETAILS OF THE PROGRAMME
Whilst the Performance Sport Programme is largely funding-based, it also supports athletes, coaches and officials through a series of support services to help maximise their potential. Working closely with key partners and experienced industry practitioners, Jersey Sport are pleased to offer a multi-disciplinary support package that forms the service provision of the Performance Sport Programme:
SUPPORT SERVICES
- Strength and conditioning
- Medical support
- Anti-doping education
- Nutrition advice
- Injury prevention and rehabilitation
- Media training & promotion
- Psychology services and mental health support
- Other relevant upskilling and training
ATHLETE, COACH & OFFICIAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for the 2026 Performance Sport Programme, Athletes, Coaches and Officials must qualify in any, or all, of the following categories:
- Born in Jersey
- Resident in Jersey for the preceding two years (open to all nationalities)
- Eligible through either of the above, but currently studying/living/competing in the UK or overseas.
ATHLETES
In addition to the eligibility criteria, Athletes must also meet one of the following performance criteria:
- Podium
The Athlete is part of a GB/NGB Performance Programme or has medalled at a Senior National/ European/World Level event.
- Podium Potential
The Athlete is competing at a senior national level but is not on a performance programme
Athletes who are already on the programme are not required to make an application for 2026 funding.
COACHES AND OFFICIALS
In addition to the eligibility criteria, Coaches and Officials must also meet the following performance criteria:
- Be performing at least at a National level. Any UK National Governing Body organised competition constitutes national level – see: www.sportengland.org/guidance-and-support/national-governing-bodies?section=recognised-ngbs-section
- Hold a valid and in date DBS, First Aid and appropriate Safeguarding training.
timescales
| 12 January – 12 February 2026 | Applications for the 2026 Performance Sport Programme are open to new Athlete applicants, Coaches and Officials |
| 13 – 27 February 2026 | Applications are assessed by the Performance Sport Programme Working Group |
| March 2026 | Applicants are informed of awards and funding is distributed |
Reporting
As a condition of award for all successful applicants, Athletes, Coaches and Officials will be required to engage with the Jersey Sport Team throughout the programme, providing progress updates and assurance of award utilisation. Informal and formal reporting requirements must be met throughout the length of the funded programme, with bi-annual reports submitted until the programme has been completed or funding is no longer available.
Athletes, Coaches and Officials must satisfactorily meet all reporting requirements to access future funding opportunities with Jersey Sport. Jersey Sport may withhold up to 25% of an award until all reporting requirements are met.
Before applying, please ensure your application is eligible and meets the relevant performance criteria outlined above.
The following documents will form part of any successful award agreement:
CODE OF CONDUCT
TERMS & CONDITIONS
To make an application, applicants will need to:
- Register as an ‘Individual’ on Jersey Sport’s online governance and funding management system, SmartSimple.
- Select the ‘Funding Opportunities for Individuals’ icon under ‘APPLICATIONS’.
- Select Performance Sport Programme 2026 and submit your application online.
If you are an athlete who was unsuccessful in a 2024 or 2025 application, you are required to submit a new application if you intend to apply for the 2026 programme.
NEED HELP OR HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you would like to talk through the Performance Sport Programme, please contact Dom Blampied, Sport Development Officer (Pathways), at funding@jerseysport.je.
CONTRIBUTORS
Jersey Sport have recruited a voluntary Performance Sport Programme Working Group who bring valuable knowledge and diverse experience to support the delivery and review of the programme. All individuals have experience of designing and delivering performance sport structures and/or a passion, experience and knowledge of performance sport environments as an Athlete, Coach and/or Official.
The Performance Sport Programme Working Group currently consists of Alex Mollin (Golf), Gemma Atherley (Aquatics), Scott Van Breda (Rugby) and Zara Asante (Athletics).
