Apply for the High Performance Academy

The current deadline for the High Performance Athlete Scheme is 29 September 2024, we have the right to reject any application after this date. If you have any questions regarding this application form, please contact sportatstaffs@staffs.ac.uk.

Please make sure that all sections are complete, and a sporting reference is either attached or subsequently forwarded to sportatstaffs@staffs.ac.uk once submitted.

If the form is not fully complete the application may be disqualified or delayed.

  • Contact information

    Please enter your contact information so that we can get in touch with you.
  • Local address for term time correspondence if known
  • Home address for correspondence for non-term time if different from the above
  • Academic Information
  • Sporting Information

    Please include as much information as possible.
  • Sports reference details

    Please include at least one method of communication so we are able to contact your referee.
  • Address
  • Supporting documentation
    Please upload a sporting reference from a current coach, elite club, County Association, or National Governing Body. If possible the reference should be written on headed paper.

    It is likely the reference will be contacted to verify the declaration above so please think carefully about the reference you include.
  • Agreement to terms

    Please ensure all sections of the form are completed before submitting.

    By submitting this form you are agreeing that if any information you have provided here, or in support of your application, is found to be incorrect it may delay or disqualify the application.

    Staffordshire University ensures information is stored and handled in accordance with the data protection law. Please read our data protection policies for more details.


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