The Mayor’s Sports Legacy Fund can help you become a coach or official, or improve your skills if you are one already, by providing you with discounted training.

Use the course catalogue to find a relevant course from the Academy's network of approved providers and then apply for up to 75% off your course costs using the online application form.

1. NGB Coaching Technical Qualifications

Access funding towards level 1 and Level 2 coaching courses and qualifications that are recognised by National Governing Bodies of sport.

2. NGB Officiating Technical Qualifications

Access funding towards training to become an official. The training must be recognised by the National Governing Body of the sport.

3. Minimum Operating Standards

Access funding towards the cost of essential CPD for coaches and officials such as:

• First Aid
• Safeguarding and protecting children
• Equity in your coaching
• Coaching disabled people in sport

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