CLUB DEVELOPMENT FUNDING

A nationwide opportunity to receive funding towards the development of your club
Application Closing Date: 10th February 2012

The Club Development Funding initiative aims to support dedicated sports clubs across the UK from grass roots level all the way up to elite performance, to enable a more professional image for UK sports teams.

What can my club receive?
Club Apparel (Level 1: �25, Level 2: �50, Level 3: �100, Level 4: �200, Level 5: �500)

The opportunity to receive a maximum of �500 towards a professional bespoke designed club kit for your athletes. You will have direct consultation with a Personal Kit Designer to ensure the colours and logos are exactly what your club would like. Total Fund Available: �25,000

New or Re-structured Club Website (Level 1: �50, Level 2: �150, Level 3: �300, Level 4: �500, Level 5: �1000)

Get your club funding for a brand new or re-restructured website, built exactly to your specifications. No �templates� are used, and every site created is individual to your club and will be copyrighted to show this. Total Fund Available: �25,000

Club E-Store (Level 1: �20, Level 2: �40, Level 3: �70, Level 4 �100, Level 5: �150)

A very useful way to remove excess stock from your clubhouse, the bespoke built Club E-store is branded and built using your club identity, allowing your athletes to purchase your club apparel online. Funding also includes your excess club stock being held and despatched from a secure stock facility. Total Fund Available: �8,000

Sports Science & Training Advice (Level 5: �250)

Your club will be granted a visit for a Q&A; session from leading Strength & Conditioning expert. The expert will also work with your coaches on a 20 or 52 week training programme that will allow your athletes to peak at crucial times during the season. Total Fund Available: �1,500

Information for Applicants
Who can apply for Club Development Funding?
Any UK registered sports club, which competes at local, regional or national level.
How should a club apply?

When compiling an application, a club should include the following information:
 Name of Club or Team
 Contact details (name, e-mail and postal address)
 Location
 Approximate number of athletes or members registered with the club
 An overview of club history and future goals
 A personal statement describing why the club feels it would benefit from the funding (250 words or less)

Complete applications can be sent by e-mail or post using the information below:
Email to [email protected]. Subject should be �CDF Application � (Name of Clubs). Please attached applications in either Microsoft Word or PDF Format

Post to CDF Applications, Hexx UK, Cheltenham Film Studios, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham GL51 6PN
Remember: Closing date for applications is February 10th 2012, with clubs being informed by 15th February 2012. All applications will receive a response.