TASS Dual Career Programme 

As part of BHASVIC's thriving sport department we are delighted to be a TASS Dual Career Accredited site. This accreditation means we are able to support our most talented athletes to access their studies and their sporting commitments whilst studying with us. 

What is TASS?

TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) is an athlete support programme which helps talented athletes to balance their sport and studies, with the goal of them being able to reach their potential in both. Backed by Sport England, the TASS partnership brings together athletes, education institutions and sports, in
order to support our country’s most exciting young talents.

The TASS Dual Career Accreditation Scheme

This scheme is focused on an institution’s ability to provide academic support and flexibility to their student-athletes.

Aims:

• To help talented athletes in balancing their sport and study

• To establish a network of athlete-friendly institutions, who work together, to provide student-athletes with the support network they need

• To create more opportunities for support, as well as logical pathways for student-athletes

• To encourage student-athlete to learn and develop competencies and life skills needed to pursue a dual career

What will BHASVIC offer TASS athletes? 

Student-athletes are able to tap into a selection of academic flexibility options and support outlets, as and when needed. 

For example:

• Access to missed notes and resources

• Flexibility with timetabling

• Flexibility with assignment deadlines

• Flexibility with internal exam dates

• Access to a personal tutor

• Access to catch-up sessions with teaching staff either before or after a sport related absence

• Access to a Dual Career Workshop Programme

• Access to a Dual Career Coordinator for help and assistance with balancing time/studies

• Opportunity to be involved in TASS national events for Dual Career Accredited sites

How can you take part?

If you are performing at regional or national level in sport and would like to be considered for recognition as a TASS dual career athlete* then please contact Lloyd Hooper for more information - l.hooper@bhasvic.ac.uk

*please not this programme is different to the TASS High Performance programme where students are selected directly by their sports governing body.