Athlete support

Highland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS)

Supporting Highland athletes to compete at the highest level

At High Life Highland we are committed to supporting our local athletes to perform at national and international level. Through the Highland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS), delivered in partnership with sportscotland, we provide:

Funding awards for eligible athletes who regularly train and compete outside the Highland region.
Free access to High Life Highland facilities to support training and development for 12 months.

Our aim is to help Highland athletes participate, progress and achieve success.

Eligibility

To apply, athletes must:

Live in the Highland region.
Compete in a sport recognised by sportscotland. (Visit the sportscotland A-Z of sports)
Regularly attending training and competitions outside Highland or travel 120 miles round trip within Highland.
Be selected to compete or train at a national or international level.
Have endorsement from their National Governing Body (NGB).

Awards

Two funding rounds per financial year.
Each funding round covers 6-months
Eligible athletes can apply for:
- Up to a maximum of £750 for travel and accommodation costs.
- Free facility access for 12 months.

How to apply

Please read through our Highland ATAS FAQs and Guidelines:
- Highland ATAS FAQs
- Highland ATAS Guidelines[VS1]
Complete the National Governing Body Endorsement Form:
- National Governing Body Endorsement Form
Submit your application form by the deadlines noted in the ATAS Guidelines:
- Application Form

If you have accessibility needs (e.g. large print forms), or issues with the online application, please email: AT.AS@highlifehighland.com

Supporting success

We’re proud to have supported many great athletes from across Highland through the ATAS scheme over the years, many of whom continue to enjoy success on the national and international stage, such as: