GLL Sport Foundation Application 2026

GLL Sport Foundation Application

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Please read the Award Criteria and all information within How to apply and the T&C's section before completing the application. Please note the application covers athletes competing in over 100 sporting disciplines, so not all sections may be relevant for you and your sport. If a section is not applicable to you or your sport, please enter N/A.

Personal Details

Name

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Address

Gender

DOB / Age in Years

Contact Number

Parent's Contact Number

Email

We are unable to process multiple applications under the same email address. If you are applying on behalf of more than one athlete, please use different email addresses for each application.

Please note that all communications will be sent to the main email address.

Additional Email Contact

Please provide a parent's email address if you are under 18 years old

Social Media Handles

GLL Sport Foundation Link

Area (Where You Live or Linked Area)

Please select the area you live in, or are educated in (if under 18), or where your sports club is based.

Allerdale

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Allerdale Borough Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Allerdale. Athletes from Allerdale sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Allerdale, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Basildon - Better Gym Basildon

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Basildon to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Basingstoke Sports Centre

Athletes applying for awards at Basingstoke Sports Centre must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

Bath and North East Somerset

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Bath and North East Somerset Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Bath and North East Somerset. 

Birmingham Mere Green – Better Gym Mere Green

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Mere Green to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Bournemouth – Better Gym

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Bournemouth to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Bradford – Better Gym Bradford

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Bradford to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Brentwood - Better Gym Brentwood

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Brentwood to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Cambridge

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Cambridge City Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in the City of Cambridge. 

Carlisle

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Carlisle City Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Carlisle. 

Copeland

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Copeland borough Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Copeland. Athletes from Copeland sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Copeland, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Cornwall

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Cornwall Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Cornwall. 

East Cambridgeshire - The Hive

Athletes applying for award at East Cambridgeshire – The Hive, must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

Eden

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Eden District Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Eden. 

Epsom and Ewell

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Epsom & Ewell borough Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Epsom & Ewell. Athletes from Epsom & Ewell sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Epsom & Ewell, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Welwyn & Hatfield

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the Welwyn & Hatfield Borough Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Hatfield & Welwyn. Athletes from Welwyn & Hatfield sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across the borough can still apply. Including Gosling Sports Park

Guildford - Ash Manor / Guildford Lido / Guildford Spectrum

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Freedom Leisure. Athletes applying for awards through Guildford (Ash Manor, Guildford Lido, Guildford Spectrum), must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at one of these venues. Awards provided in this area will be delivered by our partners at Freedom Leisure.

Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Herefordshire

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Herefordshire Council, Halo Sport Foundation (HSF) and Sports Aid. All applications will be submitted to Sports Aid for verification and then to HSF for award decisions. To be eligible for an award athletes must either live or school (under 18) in Herefordshire. Athletes from sports clubs that have a training base at Halo Sport and Leisure venues across Herefordshire can still apply for a training award. Awards provided in this area will be delivered by our partners at HSF.

Manchester City

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Manchester City Council (MCC). To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Manchester. 

Mitcham – Better Gym Mitcham

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Mitcham to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

bstFitness Newbury

Athletes applying for awards at BbstFitness Newbury, must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

Newcastle

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Newcastle City Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Newcastle. 

North Kesteven

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with North Kesteven District Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in North Kesteven. 

Preston

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Preston City Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Preston.

Reading

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the Reading Borough Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Reading. 

Reigate and Banstead

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Reigate & Banstead borough Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Reigate & Banstead. 

Rugby

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Rugby Borough Council – Rugby’s Excellence in Sports Awards (RESA). To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Rugby. 

Sheffield – Better Gym Sheffield

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Sheffield to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Sleaford - Better Gym Sleaford

Athletes can only apply for Training Awards. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Sleaford to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

South Bucks

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with South Bucks District Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in South Bucks. Athletes from South Bucks sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across South Bucks, can still apply for a Training award.

South Cambridgeshire - Cambridge Ice Arena

Athletes applying for award at South Cambridgeshire – Cambridge Ice Arena, must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

South Lakeland

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with South Lakeland District Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in South Lakeland. 

South Oxfordshire

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with South Oxfordshire District Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in South Oxfordshire. 

Swindon

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Swindon borough Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Swindon. 

Vale of White Horse

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Vale of White Horse District Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Vale of White Horse. 

Walsall Wood – Better Gym Walsall Wood

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Walsall Wood to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Welwyn & Hatfield

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the Welwyn & Hatfield Borough Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Welwyn & Hatfield. 

West Oxfordshire

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with West Oxfordshire District Councils - Sports Awards (WOSA) programme. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in West Oxfordshire. 

Woking

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Freedom Leisure. Athletes applying for awards through Woking Borough Council, must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at one of these venues. Awards provided in this area will be delivered by our partners at Freedom Leisure.

York

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the City of York Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in the City of York. 

Barking Sporthouse and Gym

Athletes applying for awards at Barking Sporthouse and Gym, must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

Bexleyheath - Better Gym Bexleyheath

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Bexleyheath to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Barnet

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the London Borough of Barnet. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Barnet. 

Camden

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with London borough of Camden. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Camden. 

Croydon

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with London borough of Croydon. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Croydon. 

Crystal Palace National Sports Centre

Athletes applying for awards at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

East Village - Better Gym East Village, Stratford

Athletes can only apply for Training Awards. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym East Village, Stratford to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Greenwich

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with London borough of Greenwich. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Greenwich. 

Hackney

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Hackney Youth Sport Fund. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Hackney. 

Hammersmith and Fulham

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Hammersmith & Fulham. 

Hillingdon

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the London Borough of Hillingdon. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Hillingdon. 

Islington

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the London Borough of Islington. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Islington. 

Kensington and Chelsea

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the London Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Kensington & Chelsea. 

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority

Athletes applying for awards at Lee Valley Regional Park Authority Venues, must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

Lewisham

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with London Borough of Lewisham Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Lewisham. 

Merton

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the London borough of Merton. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Merton. 

Pinner - Better Gym Pinner

Athletes can only apply for Training Awards. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Pinner to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park – Copper Box Arena

Athletes applying for awards at Copper Box Arena must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

Romford - Better Gym Romford

Athletes can only apply for Training Awards. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Romford to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Sidcup - Better Gym Sidcup

Athletes can only apply for Training Awards. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Sidcup to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Sutton Sports Village

Athletes applying for awards at Sutton Sports Village, must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

Teddington - Better Gym Teddington

Athletes can only apply for Training Awards. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Teddington to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Tower Hamlets

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Tower Hamlets. Athletes from Tower Hamlets sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across the London borough of Tower Hamlets, can still apply for a Training award.

Vauxhall Leisure Centre

Athletes applying for awards at Vauxhall Leisure centre must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

Waltham Forest

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the London Borough of Waltham Forest. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Waltham Forest. 

Walthamstow– Better Gym Walthamstow Stadium

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Walthamstow Stadium to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Wembley Leisure Centre - Brent

Athletes applying for awards at Wembley Leisure Centre, must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

Belfast City

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Belfast City Council (BCC) and Mary Peters Trust (MPT). All applications will be submitted through to MPT for verification and then to BCC for award decisions. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Belfast. 

Bridgend

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Bridgend County Borough Council, Halo Sport Foundation (HSF). To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Bridgend. Awards provided in this area will be delivered by our partners at HSF.

Cardiff City

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Cardiff City Council (CCC) and SportsAid Wales. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Cardiff. 

Mole Valley

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Mole Valley District Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Mole Valley. 

Enfield

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with London Borough of Enfield Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Enfield. 

Bedford

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Bedford Borough Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Bedford. 

Prestwood

Athletes applying for awards at Prestwood Gym and Fitness Centre must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue, or currently use this centre as their strength and conditioning venue.

Newham

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with London Borough of Newham Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification and Newham Council for award decision. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Newham. Athletes from Newham sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Newham, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Gateshead

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Gateshead Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in Gateshead. 

Westminster Boating Base

Athletes applying for awards at Westminster Boating Base, must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

Jubilee Hall Gym - Covent Garden

Athletes applying for awards at Jubilee Hall Gym - Covent Garden, must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue and/or current active user of the venue(s). 

Lincoln

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with City of Lincoln Council. To qualify, athletes must either live or be educated (18 and under), or be affiliated to a sports club that has a training base at a GLL or partner-managed sport and leisure venue in the City of Lincoln. 

Richmond Upon Thames

Athletes applying for awards at Pools on the Park and Teddington Pools and Fitness, must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue and/or current active user of the venue(s)

Eastbourne - The Sovereign Centre

Athletes applying for awards at The Sovereign Centre must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

Training Venue

Please specify which GLL venue you train at or alternative partnered venue (required).

Sports Club

See Award Level Criteria https://www.gllsportfoundation.org/awards-criteria/