18.Nov.08 Bristol – Kenya 2012 athlete development opportunity

In partnership with the University of Bristol & John Rutley Sport Fund two endurance athletes, aged between 16 & 20, will be funded to experience the Kip Keino High Performance Training Centre in Eldoret, Kenya.
Springboard Plus is a new initiative funded through the John Rutley Sport Fund to give young Bristol athletes the athletic development opportunity of a lifetime. The initiative is part of the Bristol – Kenya 2012 partnership.
Two endurance athletes, in education, will be funded to attend the Kip Keino High Performance Training Centre in Eldoret, Kenya, on the proposed dates of 10th – 19th April 2009. Athletes will be accompanied to Kenya by a fully qualified UK Athletics accredited coach. Personal coaches will be allowed to accompany their athletes, however, this will be self funded.
Please see the nomination form for further information, criteria and selection.
Nomination forms must be returned to Karen Harvey at the University of Bristol by Monday 24 November.
To find out more please click here.
A downloadable application form is available below.