Nuneaton & Bedworth Leisure Trust (NBLT) Talented Athletes Programme (TAP) was a hugh success last year and after receiving a wide range of applications from athletes participating in a variety of different sports with ages ranging from 10 to 50 years of age.

Due to the high quality of applications received, the panel met and eventually decided on sponsoring 3 successful applicants and recognising 3 successful applicants. Each applicant receiving financial support.

Sponsored Athletes

Rhys Walker - Badminton

15 year old Rhys is currently the number one player in GB in his age group and is in the top three in Europe.
To track Rhys and his successes click here.

Kyle Sweet - Judo

Is the youngest athlete on the programme at only 14 years of age. His hard work and determination has paid off as Kyle has excelled in all of the competitions he has participated in and is now a member of the Great Britain elite judo squad To track Kyle and his successes click here.

Rikki Morris - Swimming

Nuneaton based Rikki, 19, now swims for The City of Coventry swimming club where he is coached by Jo Deakins. Rikki is passionate about his chosen sport and works hard to acheive his goals.
To track Rikki and his successes click here.

James Burden - Swimming

James is a talented swimmer who is currently the National Champion for sprint freestyle. He has been selected to join the England National squad for 2009.
To follow James click here.

Daniel Mills - Athletics, Cross Country Running

16 year old Danny is competing at the highest level available in this country. a very successful 2008 saw him winning an international in Gateshead, taking fourth place in the european trials in Liverpool and travelling to Antrim to run a challenge series race.To follow Daniel click here.

Shannon Kincade - Taekwondo

Shannon has progressed in her sport through sheer dedication and perseverance to the top of her level. Twice national champion in 2007 and 2008 and currently represents the Junior GB team.
To follow Shannon click here.