TRAIN LIKE CHAMPIONS

Could you train like a champion?

Could you train like a champion?

Are you currently involved in high performance sport or regularly taking part in performance tests? Apply to be fast-tracked on to the Train Like Champions programme.

Medals are won and lost within increasingly small margins, so ensuring the athlete is in the best possible shape is crucial to win Gold.

UK Sport’s Research and Innovation (R&I) team is charged with delivering performance solutions in partnership with top British coaches and scientists to help our athletes remain ahead of the game. This includes finding innovative training strategies to improve performance.

To develop and test these strategies, we need highly trained and motivated male and female volunteers, who are just as determined in their training as our world class athletes.

If you are over 18 years old and think you have what it takes to push yourself like an elite athlete, commit to a structured training plan and contribute to future British sporting success, we want to hear from you.

To benefit from the guidance of world class coaches and sport scientists, receive free performance tests and training plans, and try out cutting edge training interventions, apply by filling out our online application form.

Filling out this form is the first step towards getting involved in UK Sport's R&I work. It allows the R&I team to gain an understanding of your sporting background and current training status. Based on the information you provide, we will shortlist the most suitable candidates for specific testing days at high performance centres. These events will be hosted on a regular basis over the coming years.

During these test events, you will be asked to perform a series of competitive and challenging performance tests. These tests will provide you with some feedback on your training status and assist us in confirming your suitability for the programme, and identify specific projects that fit your training and performance profile.

If we discover that you are suitable for the projects during these test events, we will keep your profile and test results. Over the the next few years, the R&I team will organise a wide range of projects. If your training and performance profile fits the requirements we will get in touch with you.

Should you decide to withdraw your data from our system at any time, just email tlc@uksport.gov.uk, with "Train Like Champions - Decline" in the subject line and leaving the body of the email empty. You will be taken off our records immediately.

We look forward to welcoming you to a testing event later this year - please apply below if you would like to attend. Please see the 'Frequently Asked Questions' document below if you have any queries about Train Like Champions or your participation in the project.