TRILOGY TALENTED ATHLETE SCHEME
We are committed to supporting and developing local talented athletes to reach their full potential. The Trilogy Talented Athlete scheme aims to provide all Northampton based athletes competing at county or regional standard and above with a free annual Supergold membership or Junior Active membership. This will enable local athletes to offset some of the costs associated with training and competing at a high level in sport. We are also proud to be working with the University of Northampton, supporting students on its Elite Athlete Scholarship through our Talented Athlete Scheme.
Scheme Benefits and Eligibility Criteria
Scheme Benefits
All successful adult applicants will receive an annual Trilogy Supergold Membership worth over £300. Our Supergold membership allows unlimited use of all five Trilogy gyms, four swimming pools, over 100 fitness classes and three health suites. Plus FREE cinema and off peak racket sports. All successful Junior applicants will receive an annual Trilogy Junior Active Membership worth over £300. The Junior Active membership allows FREE swimming, FREE cinema, FREE off peak racket sports, FREE gym and fitness classes, FREE school holiday activities, FREE after school clubs and FREE roller skating.
Eligibility Criteria
Athletes must either 1) live within Northampton 2) be educated (school, college, university) within Northampton or 3) be affiliated to a club within Northampton
Athletes must be 11+ years of age at the time of application
Athletes must be competing at a county/regional or academy standard and above in their respective sport.
Athletes must provide written support from their club/coach/development squad manager confirming the standard of performance.
Application Process and Terms and Conditions
Application Process
All applicants must complete and return a copy of the application form
All applications will be assessed by a panel and the applicant will be informed of their decision within 2 weeks, subject to any additional information that may be required.
Athlete Agreement
All information submitted must be correct at the point of submission
All athletes are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the programme on submission of an application.
Supported athletes under 16 years of age must have parental/guardian consent prior to application submission
Supported athletes must be nominated for the Northampton Sports Awards (when operating)
Supported athletes will be expected to make reference to the Trilogy Talented Athlete Scheme during written or verbal press engagement where suitable
Terms and Conditions
Individuals can only receive one award per annum
Applicants looking to re-submit an application on an annual basis must be able to demonstrate progression within their sport
Applicants will be asked to make reference to the Trilogy Talented Athlete Scheme during written or verbal press engagement where suitable
Applicants will provide permission for their photograph to be used on both printed and web based publication in order to promote the Trilogy Talented Athlete Scheme
Applicants will be required to make a nomination for the Northampton Sports Awards (when operating) to celebrate their achievements and undertake Trilogy Talented Athlete roles and responsibilities. Role examples include; attending sporting and celebration events to promote the Trilogy Talented Athlete Scheme
We are only able to award a certain amount of memberships per round and therefore reserve the right not to approve applications even when all the specified criteria has been met.
If you are unsuccessful with your application this does not exclude you from applying again in future rounds.
OUR TALENTED ATHLETES
Lucas Osbourne BMX RACING
About Lucas
Lucas is competing at the highest level nationally and is ranked in the top ten in his age category. Over the last 12 months Lucas has competed in the World Championships in France representing Great Briton and he has qualified to represent his country in the World Championships in Glasgow again in 2023.
Lucas has set himself 3 main goals for 2023:
To improve his World Championship position from last year in France where he finished 44th out 123 riders.
Selection into Regional School of Racing which is the next step up in his development.
To improve his national standing to top 6 or 7.
Lucas's parents say "the Trilogy Talented Athlete Scheme has helped him in many ways. BMX racing is physically and mentally an extreme sport where you need strength, stamina, technical skill and a lot bravery! Having use of Trilogy's facilities helps him push to achieve all of these, wether it’s swimming, static bikes or being able to increase his core strength. He is particularly keen on swimming which is helping him increase his upper body strength and fitness."
Favour Omenazu FOOTBALL
About Favour
Favour plays football for Northampton Town Womens team who currently compete in the FA Women’s National League. As a Masters student at University of Northampton, Favour is part of its Elite Athlete Scholarship programme which we support through our Talented Athlete Scheme.
Favour says "for me personally the Talented Athlete Scheme has been a massive help with improving my training and performance in games. I previously had a reoccurring hamstring injury but with a specified injury prevention programme, which I was able to complete using the facilities provided by Trilogy this is no longer an issue. On top of that I’ve been able to build on strength work, positively impacting my speed and power during games."
Kimberley Green TRAMPOLINE GYMNAST
About Kimberley
Kimberley is a trampoline gymnast currently competing at National level for the Central Galaxy Coventry Trampoline Club. In 2022 Kimberley was:
West Midlands champion 17+
West Midlands synchro champions
League 2 national champion 19+
Regional team finals 4th
League 2 qualifier round 3rd
As a student at University of Northampton, Kimberley is part of its Elite Athlete Scholarship programme which we support through our Talented Athlete Scheme.
Kimberley says "personally I feel the Talented Athlete Scheme has benefited me in so many ways! I suffered a serious knee dislocation with ligament damage to all four ligaments resulting in intense surgery and rehabilitation while training in 2019. Using the facilities has enabled me to continue to gain strength and better my performance as well as increasing my confidence. Being an athlete, social time can be difficult, so meeting so many new people who have the same love for sport as myself has been amazing!"
Siobhán Hyland OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING
About Siobhán
Siobhán is an olympic weightlifter currently competing at National level. She came 2nd at the British Weightlifting Open Series in 2021. Siobhán has inspired many women to pick up a barbell and lift weights and is a great role model for aspiring female weightlifters.
As a student at University of Northampton, Siobhán is part of its Elite Athlete Scholarship programme which we support through our Talented Athlete Scheme.
Siobhán says "having the Trilogy gym membership means I can train around uni, as it's so close to campus. The kit is fantastic, I can do lots of extra training to support my weightlifting. Plus having access to the swimming pool means I can do active recovery as well. I really appreciate being able to take advantage of the Trilogy Talented Athlete Scheme."
Karen Rockell SWIMMING
About Karen
Following a liver transplant in 2010 and rehabilitation programme, Karen decided to take up swimming again. A sport she loved and had competed at county level in as a teenager. Karen took part in her first British Transplant Games in 2013 and went on to represent Great Britain at the World Transport Games in 2017 and 2019, as well as the European Transplant and Dialysis Games in 2022. Karen has been selected to represent her country once again at the World Transplant Games which are taking place in Australia in April 2023.
Karen says "Transplant Games athletes are all completely self funded so being part of the Trilogy Talented Athlete Scheme is a real help to me. I train in the pool at Cripps Recreation Centre and my land based training to build arm and leg strength is at Duston Sports Centre. Staying physically fit helps me to overcome the side effects of the drugs I have to take to stop rejecting my transplant. It also keeps me mentally fit."
Chloe Martin FOOTBALL
About Chloe
Chloe plays football for the Northampton Town Womens Development team, competing in the East Midlands Women’s Regional Football League. She also has experience in the first team playing in the FA Women’s National League.
Chloe says "the scheme really helps me with my football training as it allows me to complete strength and conditioning sessions, helping me to build up the physical attributes I need to play football at my full potential."
Sophie Smith SNOWBOARDING
About Sophie
Sophie is a snowboarder competing in Slopestyle & Big Air at both National and International level. Sophie has worked her way around the UK competition circuit taking multiple podiums throughout the past 5 seasons. Winning gold in her age category year on year, both indoor and outdoor, taking the overall women’s gold medal at the English Slopestyle against all other age groups, as well at winning a gold and silver in her first international season.
As a student at University of Northampton, Sophie is part of its Elite Athlete Scholarship programme which we support through our Talented Athlete Scheme.
Sophie says "Being supported by the Trilogy Talented Athlete Scheme has enabled me to continue with my overall strength and fitness training when off-snow. This is making a huge difference to my development and progression as a snowboarder."