The Picky Sponsorship Programme, available to athletes across Orkney, is now accepting applications.
The Programme awards ten athletes an ActiveLife membership giving them unlimited access to The Pickaquoy Centre and all 11 Orkney Islands Council owned leisure facilities across the county.
The 12-month membership offers successful applicants the same benefits that paying members receive.
The aim of the sponsorship scheme is to help and prepare Orkney's athletes who are living and training locally so they can perform on a regional, national and international stage.
Sponsorship will be allocated through an application process, with athletes required to evidence their commitment to their chosen sport and outline how support from The Pickaquoy Trust would improve their performance and help them achieve their competition goals.
James Linklater, Managing Director of The Pickaquoy Centre Trust, said: “Last year was a phenomenal year for sport in Orkney! We saw brilliant performances and development amongst many of the athletes we sponsor, whether that be competing internationally, breaking Orkney records or setting new personal bests.
“The programme has seen positive growth since its conception four years ago, and we are very impressed with the level of dedication and commitment that athletes continue to show year after year.
“Anyone who is serious about their sport realises the value that commitment and consistency brings - whether that be additional cross training sessions, adding strength training to their programme, or a combination of both. An ActiveLife membership gives free access to the best facilities Orkney has to offer, and this has been extremely beneficial to the athletes that we have sponsored to date.
“We are hoping to get representatives from as many sports as possible, both those that compete as an individual or as part of a team. We are keen to work with athletes that range greatly in their performance level, from those competing internationally to our local competitors who are committed to acting as role models within our community by inspiring and motiving others. This is a brilliant opportunity.”
The programme commences on 1 April 2023. To be considered, applications must be received no later than Sunday, 5 March 2023.
An application form and guidance can be downloaded from the Picky Sponorship Programme page.
Queries can be forwarded to the Marketing & Communications Manager.