TEAM WARWICK PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME (TWP)
The TWP is aimed at clubs who want to improve the performance element of their club and
are already or are aiming to compete at the top level in BUCS competitions. It is a Warwick
Sport led programme where coaches, captains and the Warwick Sport Performance Team
will work closely with your 1st Team squad to achieve performance related goals and
targets.
Before you decide whether to apply please be sure that this is right for your club and your
club as a whole support the application. Please note that there may be a cost implication for
members of the TWP programme.
Benefits
Warwick Sport has recently invested and expanded its resources in performance sport to aid
clubs in achieving their goal of having a 1st Team squad competing/striving to compete at
the top level in BUCS competitions. Examples of the type of support this team could offer
are a yearly periodised approach to training with preseason, in season and off season
training, to include weekly strength and conditioning sessions, as well as sports psychology,
nutrition, sports injury prevention and time management workshops. In addition, we will be
actively involved with coach recruitment, the process of team/squad selections, some
additional financial support, preferable training times (subject to availability) and
compulsory review meetings to assist your development with the Warwick Sport
Performance Team at the beginning of the year and then at the end of each term.
Criteria
In return for the above benefits we expect a great deal of commitment from your 1 st Team
squad and as your club will be associated with this programme a professional manner at all
times from your entire club.
This includes:
 Representing your club and the University in a professional manner at all times
 Full buy in and support from your coaches and support staff
 Full attendance (coach and club representative) at pre agreed review meetings with
Warwick Performance Sport Team
 Wearing Team Warwick kit at all times when representing the University, being an
ambassador for the brand
 High attendance at pre agreed training sessions and workshops (agreed at stage 2)
 Signed Service Level Agreement and completion of a Club Development Plan (your
coach/we can help with this) Please refer to the Criteria document and sample of
SLA for guidance
 Be an ambassador at all times for the Performance Sport programme, Warwick Sport
and the University
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Attendance at Open Days and recruitment events as required by Warwick Sport to
help promote Performance Sport (agreed at stage 2)
100% commitment to fulfilling BUCS fixtures and fielding the strongest team possible
in every match/game
Agreeing to be part of a Coach and Warwick Sport led programme
Process
Stage 1 – Application form, please complete the attached form under the guidelines
provided
Stage 2 – Clubs who are successful at stage 1 will be invited to an interview with Warwick
Sport Performance Team representatives.
Key dates for application process
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Stage 1 applications open 10th March
Closing date for applications 14th April
Invites to stage 2 interviews sent out 19th April
Unsuccessful applicants at stage 1 sent out 19th April
Stage 2 interviews for applications, 25th, 26th and 28th April (Club representative and
coach mandatory – Please add these to your diary now)
Confirmation of TWP clubs 5th May
Unsuccessful applicants at stage 2 sent out 5th May
Successful clubs will meet with Team Warwick Performance Team and their coach
before the end of term 3 to discuss a summer training schedule
Unsuccessful clubs will have the opportunity to meet with the Performance Sport
Team to discuss their application following the entire application process (week
commencing the 8th May)
Application for the TWP Programme 2017/18
Sports Club
Team (e.g. 1st team/squad, women’s
or men’s
Team/Squad size
Please state your predicted
league position/tournaments
in BUCS competition based on
your application last year (if
applicable)
BUCS league (or equivalent)
finishing position for 2016/17
BUCS (or equivalent) one off
tournaments/ competitions
(Please state finishing position)
BUCS CUP competitions (i.e.
championship, trophy, conference or
plate)
Please state your predicted
BUCS points based on your
application last year (if
applicable)
BUCS points gained for
2016/17
Contact Details
2017/18
Name
Email
Mobile
Coach
President
1st Team captain
What are your 1st team’s goals in BUCS for 2017/18? (finishing position, amount of medals etc.)
How do you think you can achieve the above?
What do you think is required to get your 1st team squad into/maintain a top BUCS competition
status?
What would your ideal programme of support look like?
Do you have a minimum performance / fitness criteria for athletes to be part of your 1 st team squad?
Commitment to training sessions and any workshops will be required by TWP club members, How
will you address issues such as low attendance, poor attitudes and lateness within your team/squad?
How do you select your team? Are there ways in which you could improve the team/squad selection
process?
As a club, do the staff that support you on this programme communicate efficiently? (Coach, S&C
Staff, Programme manager and Coordinator). If not, how do you think this process could be
improved?
Do you do anything throughout the year to identify other 1st team/squad members?
What are your retention levels for your 1st team/squad for 2017/18? Are you aware of any talented
players/athletes who will be joining Warwick for the next academic year?
Do you have a coach? If yes, How many times a week does he/she coach you? Are they able to
attend matches/tournaments? What qualifications does he/she have?
Did you have any scholarship holders as part of your 1st team?
Do you have any ideas for promoting your club in the future to recruit performance athletes to your
team?
Please state why you believe you should be a TWP club and what you can bring to the programme.
Please state why you want your 1st team to be on the TWP programme?
If you are successful with this application please state below five areas of support which you think
will be of benefit to your team/squad. (These can be existing or new)
Please put any other supporting information below; other achievements, supporting statement from
coach (this must be provided if you have a coach) etc.
Coaches Section
What are your goals for the 1st team in the BUCS competition for 2017/18? (finishing position,
amount of medals etc.)
How do you think they can achieve the above?
What do you think is required to get your 1st team squad into/maintain a top BUCS competition
status?
What would your ideal programme of support look like?
Please outline as the coach what your level of commitment is to the club and outline what you can
bring to the performance sports programme at Warwick.
Please return this application form to [email protected] by Midnight
Friday 14th April. If your sport is a summer sport please complete as much as you can
and submit.
If you have any questions or would like to meet up to discuss the Team Warwick
Performance programme further, please contact the Team Warwick Performance e
mail [email protected].
We would advise that the application is completed by new executive officers, as it will
be their responsibility to ensure aims and objectives are met. We suggest that
outgoing execs and 1st team coaches help in setting realistic goals and targets.
If you have a current club development plan, please attach this with your application.
Please return applications to [email protected]
Please note that we may need to come back to you for further information prior to
final decisions being made.
We will aim to have all decisions to you by Friday 5th May.
Thank you and Good Luck.