Athlete Support Programme
We offer an Athlete Support Programme to support Medway's athletes competing at a recognised national level.
- an annual Medway Junior Membership for young people under 16, with extended access until 6pm
- an annual Medway Gym and Swim Membership for young people aged 16 and over.
- be a Medway resident
- participate in a sport recognised by Sport England at the recognised levels.
View Recognised Sports in England National Governing Bodies (NGB).
Recognised levels
Seniors
National athletes will need to provide evidence of top 10 national rankings. This can be shown through live rankings or a screenshot or scan of rankings showing date and position.
National team selections will need to provide evidence of National Governing Bodies (NGB) national selection letter, or link to upcoming fixtures or squad selection.
Juniors (under 16 years of age)
National athletes will need to provide evidence of top 10 national rankings. This can be shown through live rankings or a screenshot or scan of rankings showing date and position.
National Governing Bodies (NGB) pathway or development squads will need to provide evidence of NGB national selection letter or link to upcoming fixtures or squad selection.
The support programme does not include:
- school representatives
- Kent County or Regional sections
- masters or veterans’ sections.
Further terms
All usual terms and conditions of the membership apply.
The Membership is reviewed every 12 months, with evidence to be provided that the member continues to meet the eligibility criteria.
The member will receive a membership card which must be shown at each centre to gain access.
As a condition of membership, athletes will need to attend a minimum of two Medway Sport events as requested in advance by the Medway Sports Team. Events could include Mini Youth Games series and Medway Sports Awards.
Apply to the Athlete Support Programme
Medway Sport Hall of Fame
Medway Council recognises and honours the achievements of sporting individuals, who through their endeavours put Medway on the map, by inducting them to the Hall of Fame at the celebratory bi-annual Medway Sports Awards.
The criteria for people being considered are:
- those from Medway or with a Medway connection whose achievements have put Medway on the map or who have made a significant impact in their sport
- their sporting careers or the part of their career for which they are renowned has finished (for example, end of an international career)
- their career will be assessed on both success achieved and longevity
- success will be judged on achievements at senior level on the international stage during their career.
Athletes in this category are also supported by Medway Council, Medway Sport through an ambassador like role for Medway.