The Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) is Government initiative in its 4th year that aims to support talented athletes, not already on World Class funding, to continue with a formal academic program whilst continuing to participate in their chosen sport at a high level.

Players will not receive actual grants but will receive the benefit of services (e.g. coaching, physiotherapy, strength and conditioning) up to the value of £3,000.

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

•  Players must be 15-25 years of age (players must be at least 16 years by 1st June 2008); players with a disability must be 15 - 35 years of age.

•  Players must be in education studying for an academic qualification (either full time or part time), in England.

•  Players must meet the Performance criteria detailed in the BJA’s TASS National Framework.

•  Players are not eligible for TASS if they are in receipt of a Player Personal Award from the British Judo Association or UK Sport.

BJA’s TASS National Framework (this is in draft form and awaiting approval from Sport England and TASS).(Click here to download).

If you consider yourself to be eligible and meet the criteria detailed in the BJA’s National TASS Framework, click on the links below for the nomination form and guidelines for completing it. This application form should be completed electronically and returned by 13th August 2007 to via email to rowenabirch@britishjudo.org.uk . If you have difficulty submitting electronically, please contact Rowena by email or on 07875 325 414.

Nomination Form

Notes for Completion of Nomination Form