Now in its seventh year, the scheme provides up and coming athletes from a variety of sporting disciplines by providing them with free access to Everyone Active’s 200+ training facilities across the country alongside mentoring and support from some of the UK’s most influential sports stars.
our ambassador & elite athletes
Great Britain’s legendary hurdler, multiple gold medallist and world record holder Colin Jackson CBE, will remain in his role as Sporting Champions Ambassador in 2023.
Our exceptional panel of Elite athletes who joined the scheme last year will continue working alongside Colin this year to make sport more accessible within local communities.
Our impressive line-up of Elite athletes includes Lutalo Muhammad, Jennifer and Jessica Gadirova, Richard
to support our Sporting Champions through one-to-one and group mentoring sessions.
Colin Jackson: “I’m proud to be involved in a scheme that is so dedicated to supporting athletic talent from grass roots up.
“I have watched the Sporting Champions scheme grow over the years and I’m so excited to continue working alongside the scheme’s Elite athletes this year to help mentor and support the next sporting generation.”
Kilty, Lauren Steadman, Kadeena Cox and Maisie Summers-Newton whose experience and expertise helpVIRTUAL MENTORING DAY
Unlike other sporting schemes in the UK, not only do our Everyone Active Sporting Champions benefit from the use of free training facilities at our 200+ centres, but we also offer mentoring and guidance to ensure we are supporting our athletes in every way we can.
For the first time ever, we held the Sporting Champions mentoring event virtually enabling our Sporting Champions to watch the event anywhere at any time, to suit them.
Hosted by the Sporting Champions scheme’s Ambassador, Colin Jackson and joined by our talented line up of Elite athletes and industry professionals, the mentoring event is a vital support to our athletes as it provides guidance on issues they are likely to face at some point during their sporting career.
A range of topics were covered during the event, from helping athletes to look after their mental health and wellbeing to offering advice on how they can get on the property ladder and plan for a career after competing.
MENTOR TOPICS
Understanding your mental health and wellbeing with Lauren Steadman
Multi-Paralympic gold medal-winner, Lauren Steadman, caught up with Colin Jackson and sports psychologist Katie Mobed to discuss how athletes can look after their mental health and wellbeing.
Building a positive body image with Kadeena Cox
Elite athlete Kadeena Cox teamed up with Colin Jackson and personal trainer Tatum Nelson to share the importance of building a positive body image.
Looking ahead: Planning for a career after competing with Maisie Summers-Newton
Maisie Summers-Newton sat down with Colin Jackson and British Superstock Champion and YouTuber Taylor Mackenzie to discuss how to plan for a future beyond competing and the importance of looking ahead.
How to get on the property ladder with Lutalo Muhammad
Mortgage broker for sports professionals, Faye Richards, shared her top tips for getting on the property ladder with double Olympic medal-winner Lutalo Muhammad and Colin Jackson.
Bouncing back from injuries and setbacks: Part one with Lutalo Muhammad and Part two with Richard Kilty
Injuries and setbacks are something all athletes will face at some point during their career. Lutalo Muhammad and Richard Kilty share their best advice for athletes coping with injury and setbacks.
Applications for the Sporting Champions scheme are currently open!
Athletes can now apply on the Sporting Champions website until 27th March.
From regional competitors to Paralympians and Olympians, we support athletes of all ages and at all levels. As a minimum, the applicant must:
• Be a nationally ranked athlete
• Be a member of a regional squad with regional results in the previous two years or have represented at regional level in the previous two years
• Athlete has finished in the top eight at regionals or equivalent competition in the previous two years
For more information about the scheme and how to apply, click here.
