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The Norfolk Sports Academy (NSA) award is designed to support and develop athletes as they work toward reaching their full potential. Each programme is tailored to the individual, ensuring every athlete receives the guidance and resources that best support their performance journey. Our shared aim is simple: to help athletes succeed.
We welcome applications from athletes who meet our eligibility criteria. Applicants should be 18 or over and currently representing England or Great Britain at age group or senior level (or their EU home country). Athletes who are part of an England or GB development squad, and who have attended an England or GB potential talent training camp within the past 12 months, are also encouraged to apply.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your performance pathway and be part of this exciting programme, please review the criteria and apply online below.
Our eligibility criteria are as follows:
You are a UK or EU citizen and a full-time resident in Norfolk
You are 18 years or older
You currently represent England or Great Britain at age group or senior level (or EU home country)
You are part of an England or GB development squad having attended an England or GB ‘potential talent’ training camp within the last 12 months
Available to attend an induction event, required training events and appear as an ambassador when required
The Norfolk Sports Academy is a scholarship scheme providing support to Norfolk based athletes competing nationally or regionally, through a Tiered award system.
Successful athletes who are accepted on to the scheme for support, will be provided support through our Tiered system. We have Tier 1 and Tier 2 awards which are detailed below.
Our Tier 1 award consists of the following accessible benefits:
– Financial support in the form of a £500 grant paid in two instalments.
Gym, Swim and Track Membership (currently worth £300)
Access to Strength and Conditioning supports
Access to physiotherapy
Access to nutrition support
Access to lifestyle support
Discounted sports massage
Support workshops
Branded sports kit
Tier 1 is typically suited to our athletes competing national representation level.
Our Tier 2 award consists of the following accessible benefits:
Gym, Swim and Track Membership (currently worth £300)
Access to Strength and Conditioning support
Access to physiotherapy
Access to nutrition support
Access to lifestyle support
Discounted sports massage
Support workshops
Branded sports kit
Tier 2 is typically suited to our athletes competing at regional representation level.
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Sport/Discipline: Athletics: 60m, 100m, 200m, 400m
Favourite sporting memory: Coming 1st in the 200m and 3rd in the 100m at the Senior England Athletics Championships, which led to my first Senior England Selection.
A bit about me: “I work in a secondary school as a behaviour assistant supporting students with behaviour, attendance, and mental health”.
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Sport/Discipline: Athletics: 100m
Favourite sporting memory: Getting a medal at my first World Championships that gave me automatic qualification for the Paris 2024 Paralympics
A bit about me: “I also compete in Ju Jitsu, achieving 2nd place at the British Championships in 2021”.
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Sport/Discipline: Athletics: 400m
Favourite sporting memory: Being selected to run in Dubai 2022!
A bit about me: “I’ve been fortunate enough to visit Switzerland twice, where I enjoyed the stunning landscapes, and Dubai once”.
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Sport/Discipline: Paracanoe
Favourite sporting memory: Securing a gold medal at the ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships in Denmark last year.
A bit about me: “I sustained a T-8 incomplete spinal cord injury from a motorcycle accident in 2018 that left me paralysed from my lower chest down, during my rehabilitation I discovered paddle”.
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Sport/Discipline: Athletics: 60m, 100m, 200m, and 400m
Favourite sporting memory: This year, I reached my biggest milestone: winning Gold in the 200m at the U23 England National Championships in Birmingham.
A bit about me: My name is Serena Grace, and I’m a hybrid sprinter competing in the 60m, 100m, 200m, and 400m. I run on the track and on coffee everywhere else:) Although I’m still new to the 400m, I’m embracing the challenge, building mental strength, and enjoying the process of growing across distances. I’m excited to keep pushing my limits, sharpening my skills, and seeing how far I can go.
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Sport/Discipline: Sprint/ Marathon Kayak
Favourite sporting memory: My proudest sporting moment was at the short course national marathon championships earlier this year. Achieving my first U23 national marathon medal after moving up into a new age group and after a long period of struggling with my confidence.
A bit about me: "I started kayaking 8 years ago at Wey kayak club and have since worked my way up to 8 GB team/ development selections over the years, the height of my junior career being a bronze medal at the European marathon championships. Alongside my textile design studies at Norwich University of the Arts, I am training at Norwich canoe club and working towards U23 sprint selection in crews boats. I am also in the process of earning my coaching qualifications and furthering my skills in this area as well as being a strong advocate for inclusivity and engagement across all levels of the sport."
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Sport/Discipline: Kayaking - Sprints & Marathon racing
Favourite sporting memory: My proudest moment so far has been competing on the world stage, representing my club and country with pride.
A bit about me: I began kayaking at the age of 14 and quickly developed a passion for both marathon and sprint racing. My home club is Norwich Canoe Club, where my journey started, but I also train regularly in Nottingham alongside some of the country’s best paddlers. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of representing GB at two Marathon World Championships. First in Romania and then in Croatia. Which were incredible experiences. Training camps in Portugal, Spain, and South Africa have given me the chance to push my limits and grow as an athlete, both on and off the water. I also enjoy taking on descent races in Ireland and Spain and plan to race in Portugal and South Africa next year."
We welcome applications from athletes who show a positive attitude toward improvement, demonstrated through their dedication and commitment to training.
If you regularly reside in Norfolk for extended periods, please contact nsa.sportspark@uea.ac.uk
to discuss your situation. For any further enquiries or additional information, you can also reach us at the same email address.
If you meet the eligibility criteria and are ready to take the next step, please get in touch via nsa.sportspark@uea.ac.uk to begin your application.
We welcome applications from athletes who show a positive attitude toward improvement, demonstrated through their dedication and commitment to training.
If you regularly reside in Norfolk for extended periods, please contact nsa.sportspark@uea.ac.uk
to discuss your situation. For any further enquiries or additional information, you can also reach us at the same email address.
If you meet the eligibility criteria and are ready to take the next step, please get in touch via nsa.sportspark@uea.ac.uk to begin your application.