This aim of this English programme is to assist the development of talented athletes with the potential to win medals, or equivalent, in significant future international competitions and events within the next eight years (2 Olympic Cycles).

World Class Potential funding is available to:

• establish performer development guidelines which identify attainment targets at certain developmental stages
• develop and implement training and competition programmes
• establish sports science, sports medicine, personal development and other training support
• specify and implement measures to remove barriers and inequalities
• access necessary facilities and equipment
• support the personal development and education of athletes
• employ World Class coaches and other key staff

• provide financial support to individual athletes through Athlete Personal Awards (World Class Potential Athlete Personal Awards are a non means tested contribution to an athlete' essential sporting costs)

World Class Potential Funding is generated from the proceeds of the National Lottery and is distributed by the four Home Country Sports Councils ( Sport England , Sportscotland , Sports Council for Northern Ireland , Sports Council for Wales)

English Potential Players as at 3 July 2003

Players included on the Potential plan are under constant review based on results acheived

Information on funded players from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will be published as soon as it becomes availble.

Scottish Potential Players

Welsh Potential Players