UP and coming Bromsgrove athletes are being given the chance to become ‘Sporting Champions’.

The operator of Bromsgrove Sport and Leisure Centre, Everyone Active, runs a Sporting Champions programme every year which offers free access to their leisure facilities across the country.

Olympians and Paralympians provide expertise, mentoring and support to athletes accepted on the scheme.

Olympic silver medallist Colin Jackson is returning as sporting champions ambassador providing both one-to-one and group mentoring sessions throughout the year. 

Wayne Desmond, Everyone Active’s contract manager, said: “We are delighted to be able to support rising sports stars from Bromsgrove on their journey to success.

“We feel it is important to cater for all sections of the community.

“The Sporting Champions scheme has already supported a huge number of athletes and I’m proud that we are continuing this again in 2023."

Aspiring athletes can apply until Monday, March 13 by visiting the Everyone Active Sporting Champions website.