31st October 2007
Youth Sport Trust is pleased to announce the pilot of the I eXcel card in conjunction with British Gymnastics, British Diving and England Hockey. Each NGB has nominated eligible young people to register their details online and test out the new scheme. Once this pilot has been completed a decision will be made on extending the project to other sports.
The I eXcel card scheme helps high performers, still at school, excel in their sport and their study. It aims to improve the quality of support to elite athletes in the education sector, whilst raising the profile of the unique needs of these young people.
The scheme improves the communication and co-operation between the young person, parent/carer, schools, teachers and coaches. Another core aspect of the scheme is to assist National Governing Bodies of Sport in managing sporting excellence in relation to their academic pathway.
What is the I exCel Card?
It is a personalised credit card sized card that shows the young persons name, sport, age and the period of card validity - one year. It is accompanied by supporting guidance notes targeted at the young person and their parents/carers, their school/college, teachers/mentors and their coach from the National Governing Body of Sport.
Who will receive the Elite Athlete Education Card?
It will be available to:
• Young people who are in education up to Key Stage 5 or the equivalent
• Young people identified by the relevant National Governing Body of sport (either British Gymnastics, British Diving or England Hockey), who are on the World Class pathway or equivalent for non World-Class funded sports.
Athletes need to be nominated by their National Governing Body to qualify for the scheme.
To find out more and apply online please click here.