Blues Performance Scheme

Selected Athletes 2025/26

The following individuals were selected as part of the performance programme. Click on their name to visit their athlete profile: –

Support Offered

All selected performance athletes will receive the following support: -

• Weekly strength and conditioning training (small groups or 1-to-1)
• 1-to-1 sports nutrition sessions
• 1-to-1 sports psychology sessions
• Recognition as a performance athlete and promotion of success

The following sport scholarships and funding are also available to a limited amount of successful applicants:

• Richard and Eliza Blackwell Scholarships - £500

Application Process

The application window opens around early July each year and closes at the start of September (specific date below). All applications should be made online and once performance athletes have been selected there will be no further places available for the academic year. All applicants must meet the following requirement to be considerer for support: -

Athlete Requirements

• Applicants must be a current University of Oxford offer holder or undergraduate or postgraduate student, undergoing full-time or part-time study
• Applicants must be able to show evidence of outstanding ability within their chosen sport
• Applicants must provide a supporting statement from their coach or National Governing Body to confirm the details of their application
• Applicants must contribute to the success of Oxford University in both BUCS and Varsity competitions. This can be achieved either through competing or adding value to your specific sports program
• Selected athletes must represent Oxford University Sport and the performance scheme to the highest standard at local, national or international competitions
• Selected athletes must keep communications with coaching and other support staff open and inform staff if they are unable to attend allocated sessions
• Selected athletes must provide regular updates on results from competitions or sport specific selections

How to Apply

Applications for the 2026/27 season are open and close at 16:00 on the 1st September 2026. Applications can be made via the online application form. Application forms in an Accessible Word Document format are available on request (email performance@sport.ox.ac.uk).