In the run up to the 2012 Giro d'Italia, the Jaguar Academy of Sport is delighted to announce that current UCI Road World Champion Mark Cavendish MBE has joined the prestigious list of names as an Ambassador of the Jaguar Academy of Sport.
In 2011, the sprint cycling star enjoyed the greatest year any British cyclist has ever experienced; becoming the first British cyclist to win the sprinters' green jersey at the Tour de France before going on to claim the World Race title in Copenhagen, the first British male champion to do so in 46 years.
Jaguar Academy of Sport Ambassador, Mark Cavendish, commented: "I am really excited about being an Ambassador of the Jaguar Academy of Sport at a time when British sport is so huge! The work the Academy does to support and inspire the very best of British talent is fantastic. I can't wait to meet and work with the Rising Stars to help support them on their sporting journey."
Global Sponsorships Director, Geoff Cousins, commented: "We're thrilled to announce Mark Cavendish as an Ambassador for the Jaguar Academy of Sport. Mark is a remarkable world‑class cyclist ‑ his achievements to date make him a great role model and I have no doubt that he will be an inspiration to the newly announced 2012 Rising Stars."
The Jaguar Academy of Sport aims to recognise, celebrate and inspire the very best of British sporting talent and success. This is fulfilled through a Bursary Fund and a unique Mentoring and Education Programme (MEP) delivered by Kelly Holmes Education. The programme is an integral part of the Academy's success and provides the Rising Stars with invaluable non‑financial support to enhance their overall development and learning, helping them on their journey to fulfilling their sporting dreams. Rising Stars work with the Academy's Patrons and Ambassadors through tailored Workshops and Talent Days which are delivered by experts in their fields.
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Claire Boakes
Press Officer
UK Sport & Lifestyle Jaguar
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Carla McAlpine
Jaguar Academy of Sport
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E: carla@jaguaracademyofsport.co.uk
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Website: www.jaguaracademyofsport.co.uk
This support the Jaguar Academy of Sport has provided has made a tangible difference to the Rising Stars development pathway, with 33% of the 2010 Rising Stars and 30% of 2011 Rising Stars moving on to Talent Development Pathway Funding.
How to become a rising star
To be eligible for the Jaguar Academy of Sport Bursary Fund, the young athlete, both able‑bodied and those with a disability, should be nominated to SportsAid for financial support by their sports own national governing body (NGB). This ensures the Jaguar Academy of Sport helps to support the right athletes, at the right time, in the right way.
Who are the Patrons, Ambassadors and Members
Patrons: including David Beckham OBE, Sir Ian Botham OBE, Sir Steve Redgrave CBE, Gareth Edwards CBE, Denise Lewis OBE and Dame Kelly Holmes DBE, MBE, our list reads like a 'who's who' of British sporting Legends. Now they are working together, united in one goal; to nurture the next generation of British sporting greats.
Ambassadors: a selection of Olympic gold medal winning athletes, European Champions League winning footballers, rugby legends and golfing greats including; Colin Jackson CBE, Dai Greene, Jessica Ennis MBE, Sir Chris Hoy MBE, Rio Ferdinand and Jonny Wilkinson OBE.
Members: include A.P. McCoy OBE, Sam Warburton, Sally Gunnell OBE and Mo Farah to name but a few are amongst the leading sports personalities who are dedicated to helping young people emulate their success through the Academy.