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Gifted Athlete Support Programme

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Rugby student training

​Danielle Gregory

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Sports Performance) & MSc Sports Performance Analysis graduate and women’s
cricket player

“My University experience has been unforgettable. I have received an enormous amount of support academically, and in terms of being able to pursue my cricket career.

I’ve connected with my lecturers and fellow students on a more personal level, and get the most out of my degree using their experiences and knowledge. I have formed lifelong friendships and created unbelievable memories along the way.

I’m now looking to continue pursuing a Professional cricket career; pushing my game as far as it will take me, with my future ambition to play cricket for England and travel around the world competing in franchise tournaments.”

Chichester graduate Danielle in Oval Invincibles uniform ahead of the 2021 Hundred cricket competition
Gifted Athlete Support Programme
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Supporting your sports performance

Here at Chichester, we are committed to supporting athletes with their studies and sporting ambitions. The University’s Gifted Athlete Support Programme (GASP) helps students combine academic study with sport by offering support to compete at the highest level.

Our student athletes will have access to our experts in sport coaching, exercise physiology, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, performance analysis, sport nutrition, sport psychology, sport therapy or physiotherapy and receive:

  • Financial Support*
  • Fitness Suite at the Tudor Hale Centre for Sport
  • Administrative support from SU Sport
  • GASP branded kit

* Level of financial support dependent upon level of achievement in sport.

Students learning archery

How to apply

GASP applications are now open for all students. Please complete the application form using this link.

The GASP Selection Board, consisting of Professor Mike Lauder, Dr Jenny Smith and Nathan Bickle, will review the applications and contact applicants within two weeks of the deadline.

Applications will close on Sunday 4 October 2026 at midnight. 

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Find out more

Contact Nathan Bickle on email gaspsupport@chi.ac.uk

Recent Gifted Athletes

NameCourse studiedDiscipline
Millie IrishBSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise PsychologySailing
Danielle GregoryBSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise ScienceCricket
Dru TownsendBSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Performance Sailing)Sailing
Ella FletcherBA (Hons) Childhood with Therapeutic PlayOlympic shooting
Yousef SallamBSc (Hons) PhysiotherapyShow jumping
James DaviesBSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise ScienceHockey
Ollie MuntBSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise ScienceFootball
Tazlim AlliBA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary Years)Referee
Maddy BlairBA (Hons) Physical Education (Primary Years)Netball
Kamran EwbankBSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Performance Sailing)Sailing
Finley BiggBSc (Hons) Sport Science and CoachingAthletics
Lucy Tucker-BlackfordBA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary Years)Basketball
Ollie LeesonBSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Performance Sailing)Sailing
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