Richmondshire Talented Performers Academy
The Richmondshire Talented Performers Academy is a project that started in September 2010 has been supporting talented athletes in Richmondshire. This is to aid athletes so that they can progress with their sporting development and fulfil their full potential. It is a free membership scheme where in order to qualify you must competing at county standard or above. Membership levels then go from county to regional to national and then finally international. To apply please fill out the application form that can be found on the link below.
Application form
Once completed return to the Sports Development Co-ordinator, Matt Prosser as per instructions on the application form. Once handed in the Sports Development Co-ordinator will judge the level at which you qualify and you will recieve a membership card for use at the listed discount providers below. These providers offer a range of facilities and services that are built around supporting athletes requirements, these providers and discounts can be found below.
Richmond Swimming Pool: 01748 824581
- Free use of the Fitness Suite at Richmond Sports Complex
- Free single person membership to Richmondshire Leisure Trust
Colburn Leisure Centre: 01748 835660
- County level: 10% off membership
- Regional level: 20% off membership
- National level: 30% off membership
- International level: 40% off membership
Yorebridge Sport and Fitness: www.yorebridge-sport.co.uk or 01969 650060
- To all membership levels: £15 per month membership
Liberty Health Club: 01748 821000
- International and National Standard athletes can apply for sponsorship using their
academy membership card.
- County and Regional athletes qualify for discounts - all applications need to be made in writing.
Angela Stirk Sports Injuries and Physiotherapy: 07734 247314
- For all membership levels: 20% off for assessments and physiotherapy treatments
Physio Suite, Richmond: 01748 821943
- £5 off the initial consultation
Adventure Outdoors, Catterick: 01748 833656
- For all membership levels: varied discounts across equipment and clothing as well as brand sponsorship opportunities.
Arjuna Ishaya, Sports Meditation Clinic: 01748 823162
- For all membership levels: discounts on the Mastering the Mind for Sport Performance programme, involving easy mental tools that give you the skill to choose to be in the Zone whenever you wish.
Secondly as are part of being part of the academy, all records of talented athletes achievements will be made aware to the Sports Development Co-ordinator which will be he will be able to apply on athletes behalf for external funding. This will be a second strand of support for the talented athletes of Richmondshire and will complete the support package on offer to talented athletes within Richmondshire.