Performance Sport
Leisure & Culture Dundee is committed to supporting performance sport in the city and across Tayside & Fife through the provision of excellent facilities, running athlete support programmes and investment into the Tayside & Fife Performance Coordinator post.
Tayside & Fife Athlete Support
| Free / supported access to facilities | Emerging Athlete Programme | Strength & Conditioning Training | Individual Athlete Funding | Sports Stars | |
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| Angus | National Athlete Support Angus Free access to swimming pools, fitness suites and free weights areas operated by Angus Alive (conditions of use apply) More |
Developing Athlete Programme 01241 465400 |
National Athlete Support Angus Up to £300 per year towards travel, accommodation, training and competition costs for national squad activity More |
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| Dundee | National Athlete Access Programme Free / supported access to Leisure & Culture Dundee swimming pools, fitness suites and sport specific facilities available to National Athletes from Dundee & surrounding area More |
Dundee Athlete Performance Programme Subsidised strength & conditioning training for selected national athletes from Dundee / attending a Dundee school / training or competing for a Dundee based club. 2 sessions per week. Also, access to Athlete Education Programme delivered through workshops, on-line resources and e-Learning modules More |
RPC Developing Athlete Programme Developing Strength, Developing Speed. This programme is available to all athletes aged 12+ who train in a minimum of 1 sport. There is no subsidy for these sessions More |
SportDundee National Athlete Grant Up to £300 per year towards travel, accommodation, training and competition costs for national squad activity More |
Dundee Sports Stars Support for national athletes within Dundee secondary schools to help them develop and act as positive role models More |
| Fife | Talented Sports Performers Scheme The scheme provides talented sports performers with discounted access for training in sports and leisure facilities operated by Fife Sports and Leisure Trust. More |
Saints Sport Youth Performance Programme Strength & conditioning sessions for athletes aged 12 - 18 More |
Fife Council Individual Athlete Sports Awards 50% of eligible costs up to £180 per year More |
Fife Sports Stars Athlete Education workshops for national athletes studying in Fife secondary schools More |
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| Perth & Kinross | Talented Athlete Scheme Free access to Live Active Leisure facilities More |
Perth & Kinross Emerging Athlete Programme Subsidised strength & conditioning training for selected athletes. 2 sessions per week, quarterly performance lifestyle meetings and workshops delivered throughout the year More |
Perth & Kinross Sports Council Athlete Personal Development Grant Up to £200 a year towards athlete’s personal development More |
