The Islands Athlete Travel Award Scheme allows Athletes from the Outer Hebrides the opportunity to benefit from the program designed to support travel costs in the islands.
Athlete Travel Award Scheme - What Happens Next?
No. We receive a high number of applications each year and the standard is very high. This is a competitive process and only a small number of applicants will be successful. However, if you are not successful on this occasion, we would encourage you to apply again next year, provided you still meet the criteria.
No. The decision taken by the panel is final, however, we are happy to provide feedback and clarification on how the decision was reached (this will also strengthen any future applications). Please contact your ATAS facilitator for more information.
We will review your progress at quarterly intervals and will discuss your goals and targets with you at these points.
We are only looking for your priority goals which will be agreed as part of the application process. These should be: S(pecific) M(easurable) A(chievable) R(elevant) T(ime-bound) goals. Please do not add any additional goals.
Reviewing progress is an important part of the scheme to ensure that you are getting the right support. If you do not attend your review meeting, we will not be able to assess your progress and therefore will be unable to release the remainder of the funds.
No, the amount of funding you receive will be determined by a local panel and can be up to the amount of £750. The amount granted will be based around the training and competition schedule you have submitted as well as the estimated costs.
While we don’t need you to submit receipts, we do expect you to keep a log of all travel and accommodation for the year in line with your application.
Yes, we expect coaches to be engaged throughout the process. We know that the scheme is most successful where coaches and athletes have both been part of the interim review process.