High Performance Academy

The Sport Solent High Performance Academy programme continues to support high-level sporting students balance their university studies with their sporting careers, and works in collaboration as part of Sport Solent. The minimum requirements for entry on to the programme are as follows:

  • Full-time or part-time undergraduate, or post-graduate student.
  • Applicants must have an outstanding ability in a Sport England recognised sport.
  • Compete at a semi-pro level or show strong evidence of the potential to do so.

The High Performance Academy programme offers different levels of support to student athletes based on their sporting talent and potential. There are three categories which a successful applicant can fall under: Performance squad, Development squad and High Performance squad. 

High Performance Academy 2012/13

To apply, download the application form:

High Performance Application Form 2012/13|  

Click the link below to view the slides from the STAND presentation:

(STAND was the previous reference for the High Performance Academy scheme)

STAND presentation|

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