Club and coach development

The coach education programme helps clubs and coaches stay up to date with essential and informative courses. Wiltshire has a programme managed by WASP which offers a variety of courses. These range from child protection, first aid and fundamental movement skills to more specific workshops such as coaching disabled performers and raising the bar for coaching higher performance athletes. The programme runs from September to April annually across the county to ensure all coaches and clubs can access something locally. For more information contact Joy Rickard, WASP Business Support Officer at Joy@wiltssport.org (opens new window) or call 01225 781500

The bursary scheme has been set up to support sport coaches at all levels to meet the required minimum standards for deployment set across the county implemented by UK Coaching.

Any individual who wishes to achieve a UKCC Level 1,2 or 3 qualification can apply. Individual applicants who wish to obtain qualifications to host, facilitate and/or be an activator in sport will also be considered. All applicants must be a resident of Wiltshire or Swindon and/or will be using their qualification within the county.

The maximum grant you can apply for is 50% of the actual course cost (not to include transport or accommodation) to a maximum of £200. In return for the grant we ask that you deliver 5 x 1-hour voluntary sessions in different settings including curriculum, extra-curricular, club and or community setting.

We have created the scheme in partnership with WASP.

Download more information and application form 2019-2020 Coach Bursary Scheme (PDF, 205 KB)(opens new window).

For advice on sports specific funding streams and help for sports clubs to make effective applications.

Sports clubs can contact the Sports Development team to discuss their particular funding needs. Email: sportsdevelopment@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window)

Alternatively we have a funding stream that clubs can access to increase participation. See below under Sport for all funding.