Support

Financial Support

IOM Sport Assistance

 

Isle of Man Sport (formally Isle of Man Sports Council) is made up of  representatives appointed by Tynwald who act as an independent forum for the promotion & development of sports on the island. Made up of members appointed by the Department of Education, Sport & Culture they provide advice and expertise on all matters relating to sports and recreation, including proposals for strategy for the development of sports & recreation.

IOM Sport receive a percentage of Isle of Man lottery duty, and this funding is managed and allocated to sports across the island. Committed to supporting the development of sports they facilitate a range of programmes and activities to achieve this.

IOM Sport have identified three Priorities & Objectives which it aims to achieve in partnership with the island’s Governing Bodies of Sport:

  • Increase participation in sport across all levels from grass roots to elite.
  • Improve and develop coaching, volunteering and officiating to enhance performance across all levels
  • Improve governance of local governing bodies and member clubs

 

How IOM Sport assistance could help you

Following an annual sports review it has been agreed that the Priorities & Objectives for tennis funding for this year (1 April – 31st March.  1 April 2022 – 31st March 2023) are:

Increased Participation

  • Support Clubs in increasing junior & adult participation
  • Continued Development of Junior Hubs and Club Programmes
  • Support the opportunity for individuals to compete in graded LTA competitions (Travel)
  • Support the upgrade of facilities Development

Improve Coaching, Volunteering & Officiating

  • Hold a Level 1 Coaching Course
  • Continued support of Progression of Coach Education

For further details on your eligibility to claim please contact Wendy Crocker, IOMLTA Assistant Treasurer on assistanttreasurer@iomtennis.com

 

If you are already familiar with the claim procedure and are claiming expenses for travel and /or courses, please remember to submit the following with your claim:

  • Date of Event
  • Name of claimant (player/coach)
  • Tournament/course details
  • Location
  • List of receipts by name and amount (attach to claim)
  • Your result in the competition or benefits of attending the course