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21 Athletes Gain TASS Support for 2009/10

British Orienteering has had 21 nominations accepted for the 2009/10 Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS).

TASS is a Government funded programme that represents a unique partnership between sport and Higher, and Further Education institutions. The programme facilitates service provision to talented athletes that are committed to combining their sport and education.

Each athlete will receive a comprehensive package of support including strength and conditioning, physiotherapy, lifestyle Support, screening and medical scheme and access to coaching, sport science, nutrition and psychology services.

Each athlete is linked to a TASS Hub Institution from which the majority of support services are delivered.

Congratulations to the successful nominations

Name Hub Institution
David Abrams Sheffield Hallam University
Tom Beasant Sheffield Hallam University
Emily Benham (MTBO) Sheffield Hallam University
Helen Clayton (MTBO) Sheffield Hallam University
Graham Gristwood Sheffield Hallam University
Kristian Jones Sheffield Hallam University
John Rocke Sheffield Hallam University
David Schorah Sheffield Hallam University
Chris Smithard Sheffield Hallam University
Matthew Speake Sheffield Hallam University
Ralph Street Sheffield Hallam University
Alan Cherry University of Oxford
Anne Edwards University of Oxford
Joe Mercer University of Oxford
Matthew Halliday University of Hertfordshire
Mairead Rocke University of Hertfordshire
Victoria Stevens University of Hertfordshire
Rhodri Buffett University of Bath
Alice Butt University of Bath
Joanna Halldiay Northumbria University
James Taylor Nottingham Trent University

Item posted by Gareth Candy


Posted on Wednesday 4th November 2009