Six local stars across a range of sporting disciplines have been given a boost this year thanks to the Phoenix Energy Sports Bursary Programme.
Designed to fuel sporting ambition, the Phoenix Energy Sports Bursary helps athletes competing locally and internationally reach their potential by contributing to the costs of equipment, training or travel, enabling local athletes to compete on the global stage.
This year’s recipients include two local swimmers preparing for Commonwealth and Paralympic competition, a taekwondo talent gearing up for the World Championships in Korea and a double-mini-trampolinist set to represent Team GB at the World Championships in Azerbaijan later this year.
Jonathan Martindale, Director of Business Development at Phoenix Energy explains: “The Phoenix Energy Sports Bursary Programme was established to assist promising local athletes to achieve their goals by making a contribution to help with costs associated with their development within their chosen sporting field.
“After a year like no other where coronavirus restrictions significantly impacted their training abilities, our Sports Bursary recipients have demonstrated their tenacity in adapting their training so they can continue to excel in their dedicated discipline. We are delighted to help further fuel their talent and to play a small part in helping them to achieve their sporting ambitions through a Phoenix Sports Bursary.”
The Phoenix Energy Sports Bursary Recipients are:
- Bethany Firth, Swimming
- James Nicholson, Taekwondo
- Ellie, Reid, Trampoline & Double Mini Trampoline
- Lucy McGonigle, Crossfit
- James O’Doherty, Coarse Fishing
- Amelia Kane, Swimming
For more information on Phoenix’s sports bursary scheme, visit www.phoenixnaturalgas.com/about-us/phoenix-group/corporate-responsibility
Photo caption: Some of the 2021 Phoenix Energy Sports Bursary Recipients (l-r) James O’Doherty, James Nicholson and Ellie Reid are pictured alongside Jonathan Martindale, Director of Business Development, Phoenix Energy.