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Athletics Trust Scotland to sponsor our National Academy - Scottish AthleticsAthletics Trust Scotland (ATS) are now title sponsors for our National Academy.
The performance development programme was set up more than ten years ago in 2013 and has a strong record of helping young Scots make the bridge from promising Juniors to successful Seniors.
Supporting our National Athletics Academy for a number of years were our sponsors 4J Studios. The company also back the outdoor track and field season, the Indoor Season, and the 4J Annual Awards.
Now Athletics Trust Scotland will support the programme which is therefore now titled the ATS National Academy.
Look out for news over the next few weeks about a new intake for the ATS National Academy.
The aims of The ATS National Athletics Academy are:
Chair of Athletics Trust Scotland, Graeme Jack, said:
“Athletics Trust Scotland aims to transform lives and enabling top emerging talent to reach their potential within the ATS National Academy, is doing just that,
“We look forward to following the journeys of these talented young people and wish to thank 4J Studios for their support in the programme over the last few years.”
Patron of ATS, Eilidh Doyle, said:
“As a former athlete, I understand the challenges of transitioning from junior to senior competition.
“The ATS National Academy plays a vital role in supporting Scotland’s young athletes on their journey to reaching their full potential, helping them take that important step towards representing Great Britain and competing on the world stage, including the Commonwealth Games.”
Previous graduates of the programme include Josh Kerr, Owen Miller and Jemma Reekie.