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Lifestyles Aspiring Athletes Information
General Information about the Scheme
 This prestigious scheme allows the successful athletes accepted onto the scheme to
gain the best possible chance of achieving their potential within their chosen sport.
 Strength and Conditioning has become such an important element of world class
sport. With specific input the successful athletes can set themselves apart from
national and international competition.
 They will be working with Olympian Lisa Letchford and Advanced Personal Trainer
Mark Thouless who will provide them with personalised and sports specific programs
every 12 weeks throughout the year.
 They will make sure their program is manageable alongside school work and their
sporting commitments.
 They will provide them with inspiration and motivation throughout their time on the
scheme and they will mentor them to help them achieve their dreams.
 We will be providing them with approximately £1600 of support for free over the
course of a year.
 Each year the athletes will either be re-invited back onto the scheme or they will
have to re-apply.
Eligibility Criteria
 Applicants must be aged between 13 and 18 years old at the time of application.
 The athlete must live, go to school or access their sports club within the South
Oxfordshire District.
 Applicants must send a letter of support from their coach to verify the standard that
they have already achieved in their sport.
 Athletes must have their parents consent to apply for this scheme.
 Closing date for applications is the 31st March 2013.
Process of application
1. Ask your governing body, sports club or school teacher to fill in the relevant section.
2. Ask your coach or school teacher to write a letter of support detailing why they
believe you should join the scheme.
3. The applicants that are successfully shortlisted will then be required to attend a short
informal interview.
4. Those that are successfully accepted onto the scheme will then be contacted to book
in for their first assessment and meeting with Mark Thouless and with Lisa Letchford.
5. Fill in the attached application form, parental consent form and sporting information
form and along with the letter of support send back to Mark Thouless, Lifestyles
Gym, Benson Lane, Howbery Park, Wallingford, OX10 8BA or to
[email protected]
NB/ All applicants that apply will be notified whether or not they are successful.
Terms & Conditions of the Aspiring Athletes Scheme:
Acknowledgement of Risks, Injuries & Obligation
 The athlete must read the HCS form prior to commencing the scheme.
 If the athlete has any doubts about their health/fitness they should consult either
Mark Thouless or Lisa Letchford before continuing their program.
 They must notify Lifestyles of any changes in their medical condition or health, which
might affect their exercise program.
 They must notify Lifestyles of any change of address, telephone number or name.
 Training while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is strictly forbidden and will
result in the termination of their scheme membership.
 Personal property must not be left unattended in the changing rooms. Any property
is locked away the athletes own discretion and is their responsibility.
 Only drinks in plastic bottles or plastic cups provided may be used in the gym. Strictly
no glass allowed.
Administration
 Appropriate clothing and supportive, clean footwear must be worn and towels must
be used at all times whilst in the gym.
 The place on the scheme is non-transferrable.
 Equipment and facilities must be used in the correct manner and tidied away after
use in consideration of others for health and safety reasons.
 The athlete must respect other gym users and behave in a appropriate manner at all
times.
 Lifestyles Gym, Rehab & Performance Centre reserves the right to rescind the
membership to the scheme if athletes do not comply with the terms and conditions.
 Successful athletes or their parents will have to set up a standing order to Lifestyles
for £15/month for the duration of the scheme.
Scheme specific.
 Successful athletes will give us a short biography and photo that we can put up on
our Aspiring Athletes Gallery in the gym.
 Successful athletes will attend all of the sessions outlined in their program and if
unable to make a session will notify Mark Thouless or Lisa Letchford by either
telephone 01491 822633 or by email [email protected].
 Parents consent will allow the athletes or Lifestyles to use media such as facebook
and twitter to keep our followers up to date with their progress in the gym and on
the sports field.
 To provide us with quarterly updates on their progress within their sport.
Lifestyles Aspiring Athletes Application Form
1) Basic Information
Name:
Date of Birth:
Surname:
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Age:
Gender:
Address:
Postcode:
Contact Number:
Mobile:
Emergency Contact Name:
Emergency Contact Number:
Email Address:
Parents Email Address:
Have you used a gym before:
Declaration: To the best of my knowledge, the details in this application form are
correct. By signing this form I agree that I will abide by the Terms and Conditions
stated above if successful and understand that information from this form may be
used for administration purposes in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Signed (Athlete):
Date:
Signed (Parent):
Date:
2) This section is to be completed by the National Governing Body/ Area Institute
or recognised Club/School.
Name of applicant:
I certify that the above named applicant has reached the required standards and
achieved the results detailed on the application form:
Signed:
Print Name:
Position:
Organisation:
Email Address:
Telephone Number:
3) NB:/ Don’t forget to ask your coach or teacher to write you a letter of support
detailing why they believe you should be given opportunity on this scheme. Attach it
to this application.
4) This section is to be completed by the athlete’s parent/guardian.
As _____________________ (relationship to athlete) to ____________________
(name of athlete) I understand the terms & conditions of this Aspiring Athletes
Scheme. I will ensure to the best of my ability that they adhere to them and I
understand that in the event of non-compliance that they will be taken off the
scheme.
Signed: ________________________________
Date:____________________
In the space available sum up why you believe your son/daughter should be given
opportunity on this scheme? _____________________________________________
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5) Sporting Information
Sport:
Club:
State your current standard of achievement and list relevant results over the past
12 months: (please include dates and specific results, continue on a separate sheet
if necessary.)
Aspirations for your future:
Finish this sentence in the space provided – I believe I should be given opportunity
on this aspiring athletes scheme because