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Education News

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Young athletes from Swindon and partnership with sport national
the surrounding area have until 20 governing bodies through SportsAid
February to apply to join the GLL to support the next generation of
Sports Foundation and get support sporting talent.
for whatever activity they are In 2015, GSF supported 1,700
involved in. athletes across 105 sports. With over
The GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) 90 per cent of recipients receiving
is the largest independent athlete no other funding the programme
support programme in the UK and helps athletes at the right time in
has so far provided over 8,400 their careers.
athletes with awards across 105 The programme is focussed on
sports, totalling over £4.9 million. athletes aiming for the 2020 and
Talented prospects can apply 2024 Olympic Games, with over 70
for up to £1,250 to cover travel, per cent of recipients being under
competition and equipment costs. 21 years of age. To be eligible for
Recipients also benefit from sports a grant, applicants must live or be
performance support and free access in education in an area where GLL
to more than 200 sport and leisure or its partners operate, such as
venues managed by GLL and partners Swindon.
across the UK Find out more and apply via
The programme works in www.gllsportfoundation.org

Swindon leisure centres within the Better network
run by GLL are calling on members and non-
members to walk, run, swim and cycle themselves
proud while fundraising £500,000 for Sport Relief.
Better staff have devised a series of spectacular
sporting events under #Teambetter as part of
Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games, from Friday 18 to
Sunday 20 March.
Existing members and non-members at Better facilities can take part in
challenges at Link Centre, Oasis Leisure Centre and Croft Sports Centre.
Drop into one of them to become part of #Teambetter or find out more at:
www.better.org.uk/sport-relief

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