CORK 03:11:40 WED - 01 DEC 3°C TO 9°C THU - 02 DEC 3°C TO 11°C HOME FACILITIES ACTIVITIES PARTNERS MEMBERSHIP NEWS CONTACT OPENING HOURS Members Area News HOME / NEWS / 2021 / OCT / NOV / DEC / EMERGING TALENT PROGRAMME 2022 - APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN News 2021 Q4: Oct / Nov / Dec Q3: Jul / Aug / Sep Q2: Apr / May / Jun Q1: Jan / Feb / Mar 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 Emerging Talent Programme 2022 - Applications Now Open 8th November 2021 The Mardyke Arena UCC, home to some of Ireland’s most aspiring athletes, invites athletes aged 15-18 years to apply to the 2022 Emerging Talent Programme. The programme offers those eligible a specialised vehicle to fulfil their sporting potential through access to sports science, athletic development, performance psychology, nutrition, lifestyle management and more. What the Emerging Talent Programme Offers? Develop athletes to maximise their physical performance and to compete at the highest level. Gives athletes the structured supports to achieve their goals and ambitions. The Emerging Talent Programme maximises the resources available at the Mardyke Arena UCC and puts the selected athletes at the forefront of everything. Athletes will be monitored and assessed on an on-going basis with regular communication with all relevant parties (coach, parents, etc.) Eligibility Criteria To be eligible to apply for the Mardyke Arena UCC Emerging Talent Programme, applicants must: Be between 15 - 18 years of age Compete at a high level within your chosen sport Demonstrate a strong and ambitious mind-set Closing date for applications is Friday 3rd December 2021, with the next intake of emerging athletes commencing the programme in January 2022. Following a short-listing process, applicants will be invited to interview on either 6th or 8th December 2021. Applicants shortlisted for interview will be required to submit a supporting statement from an appropriately qualified and experienced individual or organisation (Coach, National Governing Body or Support staff) in advance of the interview. Click here to view Emerging Talent Programme Brochure To apply, you are required to complete the online application form by clicking here. For further information on the programme contact Jeff Gomez, High Performance Manager at j.gomez@ucc.ie UCC Sport & Cork's Red FM proudly supports the Emerging Talent Programme. Return to the News section Mardyke Leisure (UCC) DAC t/a Mardyke Arena UCC, Mardyke Walk, Western Road, Cork Tel: 021 490 4751 E-mail: mardykearena@ucc.ie Sitemap | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Swimming Bookings | Swimming Lesson Terms & Conditions Registered Office: Office of Corporate and Legal Affairs, University College Cork, Western Road, Cork. Company Registered No. 344832. website design and development by esus web solutions