Athlete Performance Programme

EDLC's Athlete Performance Programme (APP) supports young athletes to improve their sporting performance.

It's open to aspiring athletes aged between 12 and 18 – with each one receiving an individual Long Term Development Plan, which will enhance the opportunity to reach peak condition for competitions.

See below for more information and FAQs.

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The APP supports, club, regional and national level youth athletes to help improve their sporting performance through appropriately structured and safe strength and conditioning training sessions. These athletes will receive 3-4 hours of training each week from one of two venues in East Dunbartonshire: the Allander Leisure Centre or Kirkintilloch Leisure Centre.
The programme adopts a holistic approach to training centred on the concept of long-term athletic development and the welfare of the young athlete.
A programme of educational workshops will run alongside the Athlete Performance Programme to help support athletes and their families.

How do I become part of the Athlete Performance Programme?

Applicants applying for the Athlete Performance Programme must meet the following criteria and complete the online application form including the mandate.

Attend school or live within East Dunbartonshire
Aged between 12 – 18 years (and must be attending high school)
Commit to two mornings per week for training sessions that are before school: 7-8.30am
Monday / Wednesday morning at Kirkintilloch Leisure Centre
Tuesday / Thursday mornings at the Allander Leisure Centre
Attend any events supporting the programme.

Entry to the programme is determined by panel assessment.

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Each athlete will receive an individual Long Term Development Plan which will enable us to enhance the opportunity to reach peak condition for competitions.

The Athlete Performance Programme will provide around four hours of strength and Conditioning support per week. This will be for competing athletes and the coaching will be delivered by qualified coaches. The sessions will cost £29.75 per month and the programme runs for 40 weeks across school term. (payment is spread across 52 weeks). This will also allow for access to facilities to our three leisure facilities.

For more information please contact

Athlete Performance
Kirkintilloch Leisure Centre
Woodhead Park
Kirkintilloch
G66 3DD
Tel: 0141 578 8222
Fax: 0141 578 8267
Email: athlete.performance@eastdunbarton.gov.uk