SportsAid Grants 2011-12

This information is intended to give clarity to the criteria and process followed by British Fencing in selecting the fencers who are nominated for a SportsAid grant.

Firstly it is important that any fencer aiming to apply for a grant should have a look at the SportsAid website – www.sportsaid.org.uk – which details the criteria and level of results required.   You should note that fencers should be competing successfully at national and international level.

British Fencing are offered an annual National allocation from SportsAid and for 2011-12 we may nominate 36 fencers.    As last year, we have selected the top 6 fencers for each weapon strictly by the cadet rankings as at 3^rd October 2011.

The grants range from £500 upwards depending on the funding sponsor, and fencers cannot initiate the applications themselves.  

Nominated fencers will receive an on-line application form from SportsAid, and must complete this by the deadline on the form.   Results submitted should reflect achievements at national and international level.   The grants can be used to fund any normal competitive activity, such as training, travel, equipment etc.

In addition to the 36 National grant nominations British Fencing compile a list of ‘Extras’, again taken from the cadet rankings; if additional funding is available from SportsAid, fencers may be invited to apply on line.

The fencers who are being invited to apply for a National grant have been listed below. 

Please e-mail Penny Spink if you need further help or advice.

SPORTSAID NOMINEES 2011-12