East Links:Leading the Field - Funding - LIVING SPORT

East Links:Leading the Field

100% funding for training

East-links: Leading the Field provides 100% funding for training courses. Individuals who are employed in, regularly volunteer in or are looking to enter the sport and active leisure sector are eligible. 

There is a large variety of courses available so if you work or volunteer in Cambridgeshire then this could be your opportunity to access some fully funded training!

The project provides the opportunity to access a range of sport and active leisure qualifications including:

• Level one, two and three coaching qualifications in a number of NGB supported sports*
• Officiating qualifications in a number of sports*
• Coach tutor qualifications
• Health and fitness qualifications
• Leisure facilities / operator qualifications
• Community sport qualifications such as mentoring
• Management development workshops

Unfortunately, you are not elibigle if you are under 16, in full time education, non EU Citizen, employed for less than 8 hours per week or currently studying for an NVQ 3 or higher in Sport/Leisure. However, we are still very keen to hear from you so please do get in touch to find out about other potential funding streams.

The project is managed by ACER, supported by SkillsActive and delivered in Cambridgeshire by LIVING SPORT, Cambridge Regional College, College of West Anglia and National Governing Bodies. The project is running throughout the eastern region.Full details of the scheme and the courses available can be found by registering an expression of interest at www.acer.ac.uk

* Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boccia, Canoeing, Cricket, Cycling, Equestrian, Exercise, Movement and Dance, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo, Lacrosse, Netball, Rounders, Rowing, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Sailing / Windsurfing, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon.

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