Sports Ambassadors Programme
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The LSE Sports Ambassador Programme recognises and rewards exceptional sporting talent
and sportsmanship amongst our students. It supports and develops students who are highlevel athletes in any recognised sport to pursue their chosen sporting career and develop sport
leadership skills.
By becoming an LSE Sports Ambassador you will be representing the LSE sporting
community on campus and beyond.
Programme Criteria
For 2015/16, the Programme will include three tiers of Ambassador to represent a wider
variety of high-level sport at LSE. Gold and Silver Ambassadors will typically be representing
a country at international level or be involved in a national development squad / trialling
process. A grant given by the LSE Annual Fund will also help successful applicants with
training, equipment, travel and tournament registration costs.
Bronze Ambassadors will have demonstrated 1st-team success in an AU club, and be
recognised as leaders within LSESU sport. Bronze Ambassadors may receive a small prize
bursary in recognition of their achievements and/or funding to go towards sports leadership
qualifications.
All LSE students are invited to apply, and we particularly encourage applications from AU
members. Factors including sporting achievement, demonstrated sporting potential,
sportsmanship and leadership, international performance, and contribution to community and
LSE sport will be taken into account.
All Ambassadors will be expected to participate in skills development workshops, and
contribute to at least one Sports Ambassadors Event on campus each year.
Gold Ambassador
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Competed at International level at major championships
Willing to act as an ambassador for sport at LSE, representing LSESU and the School on
a regular basis in a sporting and/or promotional capacity
Commitment to international athlete status whilst still at LSE and continue to compete at
this level after LSE.
Compete in BUCS if/when possible.
Silver Ambassador
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Demonstrated achievement at the National level (e.g. BUCS Individual medallist, Regional
squad member, trialling for a senior international team/development squad)
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Willing to act as an ambassador for sport at LSE, representing LSESU and the School on
a regular basis in a sporting and/or promotional capacity
Compete in BUCS if/when possible
Bronze Ambassador
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Demonstrated achievement in university level (1st team) sport
Demonstrated commitment to development of sport and community at LSE (e.g. club
leadership, involvement in campaigns, community coach/official, etc.)
Involvement in sporting activity outside of LSE (e.g. regional or club squad member,
community coaching, NGB representative, etc.) is desirable but not essential
Willing to act as an ambassador for sport at LSE, representing LSESU and the School on
a regular basis in a sporting and/or promotional capacity
Ambassador Benefits & Expectations
All Ambassadors will contribute to bringing LSE’s sporting excellence to the fore. In order to
support our Ambassadors develop talents as sportspeople and leaders, the Programme offers
the following benefits:
 Skills & leadership development workshops (see below)
 Opportunities to lead talks/panel discussions at LSE
 Financial support for elite sport
 Free membership at the LSESU Gym
 Strength & Conditioning sessions at the LSESU Gym
 Subsidised physio at LSE Treatment Clinic
 Access to sport qualifications (i.e. coaching/officiating/instructing) and First Aid training
 Media exposure via LSESU and LSE channels
 Pastoral support and social opportunities through Ambassador Peer Buddies
 Academic support
 And more!
Ambassadors will be able to utilise the support options above in the ways that suit them best
individually, although every Ambassadors will be expected to attend skills & leadership
development workshops and partake in at least one Sports Ambassadors Event held on
campus throughout the year. We understand that the scheduling demands of elite athletes
and as such the Programme offers flexibility in choosing workshops and events. Gold and
Silver Ambassadors must attend at least 3 skills & leadership development workshops
throughout the year, whilst Bronze Ambassadors will attend 5 workshops. Workshops will be
held at LSE and specifically cover topics including but not limited to:
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Role Model Skills
Sporting Life & Social Life
Sport Nutrition
Sport Psychology
Sporting Achievement & Employability
Challenges of Women’s Sport
Widening Participation within Sport
NGB Campaigns
Sport Journalism
Coaching & Child Protection
All Ambassadors will be expected to share their new knowledge and experiences and serve
as role models within the wider LSESU Sport community. This may take the form of sharing
skills with your AU Club, outreaching to prospective students, or contributing to talks/panel
events held on campus on topics such as balancing academic work and sports training,
student life and sporting responsibility, diversity issues within elite sport, winning mentalities,
etc. The larger events will be organised based on individual Ambassador strengths after
recruitment is completed in October.
We also ask all Ambassadors to keep LSESU up-to-date with all training plans, results,
upcoming competitions, and other noteworthy news. You will be responsible for providing
photos for LSESU communications and may be asked to contribute to feature news articles
or interviews written by the Sports Communications Assistants.
Application Process
To apply to be a Sport Ambassador for 2015/16, please submit your fully completed
Application Pack to Alex Reilly ([email protected]) by 15th August, 2016
Your Application Pack should include:
 Cover Page
 Completed Application Form
 References Form
 Declaration and Consent Form
Applicants who are successfully shorted-listed following completion of the form will be invited
to an interview to further discuss the Sports Ambassador Programme where funding and
support requirements can be further analysed and any athlete questions answered.
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Please note the following points as you make your application to the Sports Ambassadors
Programme:
 Be as thorough as possible in your application answers. We will pay particular attention to
personal reflection of sporting experience and your potential to use your personal
successes to benefit the wider LSESU Sport community.
 You will not need to designate a level of Ambassador when you apply. This will be
discussed in your interview with the Sports Ambassadors Panel.
 Whilst one benefit of the Sports Ambassador Programme is financial support, keep in mind
that we are looking for applicants able to commit to the development aspects of the
programme.
 To take into the wide variety of sporting achievement inevitable over a variety of sports and
levels, all criteria will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
 Any questions on the Sport Ambassadors Programme or application process can be
directed to Alex Reilly ([email protected]).
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