The Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS) s travel costs for Highland and island competitors to help talented athletes from the Outer Hebrides, Orkney, Shetland and Highland to gain better access to competitive and developmental opportunities available on the mainland. Successful applicants benefit from up to £1,500 to travel and accommodation costs in attending training and competitions. 444117
The overall standard of applicants is consistently very high and this guide to frequently asked questions should help you to prepare your application. Please read this to help you complete your application and get in touch with your ATAS facilitator if you have further questions.
ATAS Facilitators: 696b5v
Orkney: Elaine Harcus - [email protected]
Lewis & Harris: Euan Macleod - [email protected]
Uist & Barra: Euan Macleod - [email protected]
Shetland: Jack Clubb - [email protected]
Highland: Katie Matthews & Hugo Crush - [email protected]
Pre-application guidance 6u5j27
Can I get advice and help on what I need to include in the application prior to submission? 4f2668
Yes, please your local ATAS facilitator who will be happy to talk you through the process.
I was turned down for ATAS funding previously, can I apply again? 57j3r
Yes, you are welcome to re-apply. Please check that you meet the eligibility criteria and if so, then please apply.
I previously received ATAS funding and achieved all my goals but was unsuccessful last year, should I still apply this time? 1k3c57
Yes, you are welcome to re-apply. It’s a very competitive scheme and the standard of application is rising each year so to be consistent and fair to all applicants, we do not take any previous grant applications into , successful or otherwise.
Please ensure you fill in the form to the best of your abilities based on your latest information rather than relying on your previous application. your local ATAS facilitator will be happy to provide help and advice with your application.
I received ATAS funding last year but didn’t achieve all my goals – can I still apply? 3u4z67
Yes, you are welcome to apply again. To ensure consistency and to be fair to all applicants we look at the applications on a year to year basis and do not take previous applications into consideration.
I’m planning on applying to University on the mainland during the period of the Grant Award, can I still apply to ATAS? 4bl3
Yes, but please refer to the eligibility guidelines before completing your application to ensure that you still meet the criteria. Your local ATAS facilitator will be happy to help.
Can I apply again if I have already received ATAS funding and how many times can I do so? 302j
Yes. If you meet the eligibility criteria you can apply as many times as you want. We do
not take past applications into , whether they were successful or not.
Application guidance 1u6w68
Can I send in attachments to my application? 5c5p2p
Unfortunately, we can’t accept attachments, with the exception of your training schedule. Please ensure that you include all of your information in the application form. Your ATAS facilitator can provide advice and guidance, if required.
Can my coach / parent apply on my behalf? 3gg4h
Yes, they can if the application has been led by you and you are fully involved throughout the process.
Can I submit ing statements? 1p3n29
ing statements are not required with the initial application form. We will your coach directly, once you have given us permission to do so.
What happens next? 2y4v1n
Does everyone who applies get an award? 6g5s63
We receive a high number of applications each year and the standard is very high. This is a competitive process and only a small number of applicants will be successful. However, if you are not successful on this occasion, we would encourage you to apply again next year, provided you still meet the criteria.
Can I appeal the decision? 2n5y2j
The decision taken by the is final, however, we are happy to provide and clarification on how the decision was reached. Please your ATAS facilitator for more information.
What happens if I don’t achieve my goals / targets? 616k6o
We will review your progress at quarterly intervals and will discuss your goals and targets with you at these points.
Can I include more goals for each year? 42x2e
We are only looking for your priority goals which will be agreed as part of the application process. These should be: S(pecific) M(easurable) A(chievable) R(elevant) T(ime-bound) goals. Please do not add any additional goals.
What happens if I miss my six-monthly review meeting? 341u20
Reviewing progress is an important part of the scheme to ensure that you are getting the right . If you do not attend your review meeting, we will not be able to assess your progress and therefore will be unable to release the remainder of the funds.
Am I guaranteed to receive £1,500.00 once I have been granted the funding? 4r711p
As part of the application process you will have signed up to specific goals which will be discussed with you at your six-monthly review and measured against your interim goals. Progress against these will determine how much more of the funding you will receive.
Do I need to detail my expenditure? 1a5f23
While we don’t need you to submit receipts, we do expect you to keep a log of all travel
and accommodation for the year in line with your application.
Does my coach need to be involved? 2pl6j
Yes, we expect coaches to be engaged throughout the process. We know that the scheme is most successful where coaches and athletes have both been part of the interim review process.