[justwatersports]

I take it all back this is the response: BTW I am sorry if this is slightly off topic...

To answer your query there is some limited funding available:

1) Lascelles Grants - the closing date for this was 30th October and the criteria for this funding is:

BTW Did anyone apply ?
http://www.britishwaterski.org.uk/UK...ion%20Form.doc

• Under 18 as of 1st January 2008.
• An active competitor and licence holder in a recognised sports division of British Water Ski.
• Active in a division that has EAME (European) and World Championships.
• On the way up – and by that we mean improving and nearing the top of your age category.
• Talented and committed.
• A British Citizen.

2) SportsAid grants - applications for these small grants are managed through the divisions of the sport.

3) TASS (Tallented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) - funding for those in full time education - again applications are dealt with via the division of the sport.
Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme - HOMEPAGE

4) BWS funding - there is a small fund of subsidy available however a person needs to be recognised as worthy of funding either through talent spotting days which BWS hosts during the season - these are advertised in the magazine.

I hope this helps to some extent ...