Three talented Littlehampton sportspeople get a grant to help them chase their dreams

Each year the Littlehampton Sports Forum in collaboration with Littlehampton Town Council opens up applications for the Sports Excellence Grants which provides financial support to Littlehampton-based sportspeople performing at a county standard or higher.

This year the Sports Forum split a total of £1,180 between three sportspeople to help them achieve their goals.

This year’s beneficiaries are Ashton Netherwood, a talented young swimmer whose grant will assist with equipment and accommodation costs. Sophia Patroklou, a ballerina with big dreams, whose grant will help with training costs and dance shoes.

The third grant went to Isabel Moore, a national level shooter who hopes to one day compete as part of Team GB. Isabel’s grant will assist with equipment and associated costs.

This year’s applications were judged by the Sports Forum executive members including Chairman of the Sports Forum, town councillor Billy Blanchard-Cooper.

He said: “It is brilliant to see such a variety of sports represented in this year’s application.

“It has been a difficult year for sports with many competitions being cancelled but our local sportspeople are determined as ever to succeed and fly the flag for Littlehampton at county, regional and national level.

“I am pleased that together with the Sports Forum we can help Littlehampton’s sports stars achieve their goals, congratulations to all our recipients.”