This document sets out in summary how the Meath Emerging and High Performance Athlete Support Programme (EHPASP) operates. It is not intended to be exhaustive and if you have any specific queries you must consult the full document for the full details and procedures around the operation of the Programme.
The Programme will provide support to High Performance and Emerging Talent athletes who meet the specific criteria set out in the full programme document.
In general the criteria are set to identify those athletes with realistic potential to achieve a European Championship qualifying standard.
In broad terms this will mean that athletes must be able to display a clear progression towards a particular qualifying standard, and be within reach of achieving that standard within the next two seasons.
Supports given will be by way of reimbursement of vouched expenses, up to whatever limit of support awarded, if any, and/or access to a network of sports performance and medical support professionals.
Applications will be accepted up to the end of November each year, with the Deciding Panel meeting in December to consider each new application and applications for continued support.
Athletes must adhere to all anti-doping conditions (e.g. whereabouts, athlete filing, agreements) set by the ISC antidoping unit, IAAF, and Athletics Ireland.
Progress and performances of athletes will be monitored on a quarterly basis, and subject to these reviews quarterly reimbursement payments may be authorised, authorised with conditions or withheld pending satisfaction of conditions.
Allocations of support will be made on a case by case basis, and there is no guarantee that the maximum amount available will be allocated.