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By Alex Milton. British Olympic Association (BOA). What is the role of BOA? . BOA selects and manages Britain's Olympic teams before and during the games. It does this for both the summer and winter games.
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By Alex Milton British Olympic Association(BOA)
What is the role of BOA? • BOA selects and manages Britain's Olympic teams before and during the games. • It does this for both the summer and winter games. • It has the responsibility for developing Olympic movement and spreading the Olympic message throughout the UK.
Funding for the BOA • The BOA does not rely on government funding and has no political interest. • It receives all its funding through commercial sponsorship and fundraising.
The BOA provides a wide range of support services to selected athletes These are: • The Olympic training centre • The Olympic passport scheme • The Olympic medical institute • Planning for success workshops • The Olympic and Paralympic employment network • Performance and lifestyle • The athlete medical scheme
The Olympic training centre • Provides world class training facilities for use of British high performance athletes and coaches. • Facilities are in Austria and Cyprus • They cover a wide range of sports.
Olympic passport scheme • Allows athletes access to national and local sports centres at reduced cost or free of charge.
The Olympic medical institute • Based in London. • In partnership with EIS, provides medical and rehabilitation facilities to athletes on the world class programme or those on the Olympic passport scheme.
Planning for success workshop • Provide athletes with advice from experienced Olympians. • Helps with goal setting and time management through Olympic cycle.
The Olympic and Paralympic network (OPEN) • Helps elite athletes establish a career or employment opportunities outside of sport during training and performing.
Performance lifestyle • Programme designed to help athletes balance other aspects of their life with their sport.
The athlete medical scheme • Provides comprehensive medical cover to over 1500 potential Olympians. • Ensures athletes have access to the best sports specific medical advice.