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Talent 2016: Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

What is the Talent 2016: Tall and Talented campaign?
Talent 2016: Tall and Talented is an exciting initiative to find the next generation of Olympic gold medallists with the drive and passion to succeed in Basketball, Rowing and other targeted Olympic sports.

How do I apply for the Talent 2016: Tall and Talented campaign?
Applications for the Tall and Talented campaign closed in November 2009 and the Phase 1 assessment process has now finished. To register your interest in future Talent 2016 recruitment drives please click here and complete the future recruitment athlete profile questionnaire.

Information for Phase 1 Tall and Talented
participants

I took part in a Phase 1 Tall and Talented assessment day, when will I find out if I’ve been selected for Phase 2?
Our team of talent identification scientists and Olympic coaches are currently reviewing all athletes’ testing results along with their sporting backgrounds. All Phase 1 Tall and Talented participants will be contacted by letter (post) and email by 1 March 2010. Please be patient with us until then.

I have changed my contact details what should I do?
All Phase 1 participants will be contacted by email and post. If your contact details have changed please let us know by emailing talent2016@uksport.gov.uk

When will the Phase 2 assessment events take place?
The Phase 2 sports specific talent assessment events will take place in April 2010 in the following locations:

• Basketball  Saturday 10 April, Sheffield
• Rowing (Females)  Thursday 15-Saturday 17 April, Nottingham
• Rowing (Males)  Saturday 17 April-Monday 19 April, Nottingham  

I took part in Phase 1 and I haven’t received a letter or email what should I do?
All Phase 1 Tall and Talented participants will be contacted by letter (post) and email by the 1st March 2010. If you have not been contacted by 1 March please contact us at talent2016@uksport.gov.uk

I haven’t been selected for Rowing or Basketball. Will I be considered for other sports?
Over the next six months the Tall and Talented team will be working with a number of other targeted Olympic sports and all Phase 1 participants will be considered in the short-listing process for future talent assessment opportunities. Any short-listed participants will be contacted on an individual basis.

I haven’t been selected for Rowing/Basketball but I’d really like to take up this sport – how can I do this?

Rowing:
If you would like to get involved in the sport of rowing, please contact British Rowing's Team Leader for your region to find out more. 

For contact details please go to British Rowing.

Basketball:
If you would like to get involved in the sport of basketball, please contact the Club Development Manager for your region to find out more:

England: Matt Baird: matt.baird@englandbasketball.co.uk
Scotland: Simon Turner: simon.turner@basketball-scotland.com
Wales: Lucy Power: LPower@uwic.ac.uk

Information for Tall and Talented participants selected for Phase 2 testing

I have been invited to Phase 2 for Basketball but I have no Basketball experience – will this be a problem?
Do not panic – we are under the assumption that you have had very little, if any, experience in the Basketball. We are more interested in your potential to develop in the future.

I have been invited to Phase 2 for Rowing but I have no Rowing experience – will this be a problem?
Do not panic – we are under the assumption that you have had very little, if any, experience in the Rowing. We are more interested in your potential to develop in the future.

I have been invited to Phase 2 for Basketball but I’m really interested in Rowing – what should I do?
We would strongly encourage you to attend the Phase 2 Basketball event as you have shown significant potential for this sport. From studying your athlete profile, it appears you may possess some of the raw talent characteristics we are looking for and if nurtured by elite coaching in a world class training environment, could provide you with a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop towards competing in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Even if you are only curious about your sporting potential in Basketball, we strongly encourage you to attend Phase 2 to see whether you have what it takes.

I have been invited to Phase 2 for Rowing but I’m really interested in Basketball – what should I do?
We would strongly encourage you to attend the Phase 2 Rowing event as you have shown significant potential for this sport. From studying your athlete profile, it appears you may possess some of the raw talent characteristics we are looking for and if nurtured by elite coaching in a world class training environment, could provide you with a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop towards competing in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Even if you are only curious about your sporting potential in Rowing, we strongly encourage you to attend Phase 2 to see whether you have what it takes.

Is there any specific training I need to do before the Phase 2 Assessment Event?
Any specific preparation required for Phase 2 is outlined in your invitation letter. If you have any queries regarding this please contact us using the contact details on your invitation letter.

What should I do if I’m injured?
If you sustain any injuries please contact us in advance of the assessment event (using the contact details on your invitation letter).

What should I do if I’m ill?
If you are ill please inform us (using the contact details on your invitation letter) as soon as possible before the assessment day.

I’ve lost my Phase 2 invitation letter what should I do?
If you have lost your letter or require further information please contact us at talent2016@uksport.gov.uk.

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