Jersey's first sports strategy unveiled to support the next generation of athletes

Travel grants will be easier to apply for under the new scheme. Credit: ITV Channel

The Government has released its first sports strategy designed to give extra support and training for Jersey's next generation of sports stars.

Funding will be increased for trips off-island to allow young athletes to compete at the highest level and to attend training camps.

The strategy will also try to improve training on-island, with local coaches encouraged to achieve higher qualifications and to travel off-island to upskill where necessary.

To help achieve this, the Government will make it easier for athletes and coaches to apply for travel grants as well.

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