Ambassadors Scheme
Cornwall Ambassadors
The Cornwall 'Ambassadors' scheme has been developed to recognise and support individuals with true sporting talent in Cornwall who are working towards the highest levels of success in their chosen sport. The County Ambassadors scheme has been developed from the successful North Cornwall District Council scheme and is supported by all District Authority's in Cornwall.
Benefits
Individuals that have qualified to receive County Ambassadors Card can benefit from:
- FREE access to a number of county wide sports facilities to help support their training needs.
- Potential access to support grant aid from District Councils.
- Increased recognition and profile in the community as a County Ambassador.
- Invitations to County and Local Authority events.
Eligibility
Individuals can apply for a Cornwall Ambassadors Card if:
- You are achieving consistent results at South West Levels or above.
- You are ranked in the top 10 in Great Britain in your sport.
- You reside in Cornwall or have a home address in Cornwall.
- You are above 12 years of age.
- You can supply written evidence of your achievement from your governing body of sport.
- You are in receipt of Sport England "World Class" "World Class Potential" "World Class Start" support.
- You are involved in the DCMS ‘TASS’ scheme.
- You are eligible to receive grant aid from Sport Aid South West.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed by an Ambassadors selection panel consisting of sport development and district Ambassadors link officers including representatives from the Cornwall Sports Partnership who will meet on 5 pre determined dates each year
Applications will be considered by the selection panel in February, May, July, October and December. The panels decision is final but re-applications will be accepted.
Application Process
To apply to access the scheme, please complete the application form, together with 4 passport size photographs and, having read the Eligibility Criteria, return it to:
Cornwall Ambassadors Scheme
Cornwall Sports Partnership
Penweathers Centre
Tresawls Rd
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 3LD
Conditions
All Ambassador Cardholders may be required to attend promotional events for a maximum of three occasions per annum, if requested. Cardholders will be expected to act in a manner that will reflect positively on the image of the county and mention the county favourably during media opportunities.