Expectations of TASS on TASS athletes

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TASS YEAR

It is compulsory for athletes to:

• Return their Athlete Agreement & Medical Consent form to the TASS National Office by the specified date.
• Attend their Lead Hub TASS Induction.
• Actively engage with their service deliverers - communicating effectively.
• Attend four Lifestyle Support Sessions throughout the TASS year.
• Attend minimum of 80% Strength & Conditioning sessions.
• Attend preventative physiotherapy and/or massage sessions as appropriate.
• Attend a Profiling/Screening.
• Feedback on notable performance/competition results to the TASS National Office.
• Adhere to their NGB Anti Doping Policy.
• Communicate with Lifestyle Support Staff and Educational Teaching Staff on sporting (training & competition) and academic commitments.

Also;

• Please forward any sporting achievements to the TASS Communications and Events Officer

TASS are interested in hearing about the success of the athletes it supports.  Please send through any any interesting stories and results, pictures etc to:  admin@tass.gov.uk or write to us at TASS, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8ST

• Please mention TASS and your TASS award in your dealings with the media

In order for TASS to continue supporting athletes like you, it is important that you mention TASS and your TASS award when you are talking to the media. Enclosed in your Filofax is a handy media prompt card, which includes the key facts about TASS.

• Change of Personal Information

If you change any of your personal information such as your mobile number, postal address or e-mail, please contact the TASS National Office. Failure to do so may result in you missing out on important information, opportunities and developments.

• Problems and concerns about your service delivery and support

If you are having problems accessing your services, which have not been addressed after contacting your Hub or NGB, please contact the TASS National Office.