Performance Programme
The England Athletics Performance Programme aims to support athletes who have the realistic potential to win medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games and future potential to compete at the Olympic or Paralympic Games and World Athletics Championships and World Athletics Para Championships.
The programme and selection standards reflect the key aims of the 2026 Commonwealth Games selection policy which is to “win the highest number of medals possible”.
Overview of England Athletics Performance Programme benefits:
Athletes selected onto the programme will receive the following benefits:
- Support in the nominated Talent Hub where the following services maybe be offered upon the completion of an IAP and all relevant paperwork.
- Athlete- coach point of contact to offer support throughout the year
- Coaching and support (in our core Talent hub sites)
- Individual athlete planning (IAP) with personal coach and athlete throughout the year. (x3)
- Regular communication with Point of Contact (POC).
- Medical Insurance via the TASS medical scheme
- Physiotherapy and/or Soft Tissue therapy
- Strength and Conditioning Support
- Performance Psychology
- Performance Nutrition
- Performance Lifestyle
- Athlete education sessions including annual UK Anti-Doping sessions
- Access to England Athletics coach development sessions and coach support from athlete-coach point of contact
- Additional financial support in agreement with Commonwealth Games Team Leader.