Name: Cameron Pirouet  |  Age: 18  |  Sport: Shooting

How did the Acorn Performance Pathway support you in your development?
It sponsored the talks at the Commonwealth Games meetings, for example, the one on drug testing, which was very informative and helpful.

Name: Daniel Lee  |  Age: 18  |  Sport: Gymnastics

How did the Acorn Performance Pathway support you in your development?
They had very generously given me some financial aid. I had deferred my university place for a year and have so many expenses with travelling to and from the gym, competitions and equipment, so I really appreciated their support.

Name: Gemma Dawkins |  Age: 26  |  Sport: Athletics

How did the Acorn Performance Pathway support you in your development?
The Acorn Performance Pathway supported me by giving me funding to help cover the cost of travel to competitions. They also offered me the opportunity to engage in mindfulness and other psychological support to help me with my performance.

Name: Kelsey Le Maistre  |  Age: 21  |  Sport: Table Tennis

How did the Acorn Performance Pathway support you in your development?
The Pathway supported me by enabling me to buy new equipment and travel to competitions.

Name: Kim Ashton  |  Age: 29  |  Sport: Cycling

How did the Acorn Performance Pathway support you in your development?
The Pathway provided high-level access to facilities and a real focus on training. It enabled me to attend helpful seminars and obtain the help I need with admin etc. whilst training and trying to qualify.

Name: Ollie Turner  |  Age: 18  |  Sport: Triathlon

How did the Acorn Performance Pathway support you in your development?
The Pathway enabled me to have some great opportunities, such as sub-funding some of my training camps to the French Alps. The Pathway also funded me getting to the UK to take part in qualification races for the Gold Coast in 2018.

Name: Ross Davis  |  Age: 23  |  Sport: Bowls

How did the Acorn Performance Pathway support you in your development?
Having given targets and logging sessions ensures you plan in advance and remain as consistent as possible throughout the year.

Name: Sarah Campion  |  Age: 37  |  Sport: Shooting

How did the Acorn Performance Pathway support you in your development?
The team provided great support in terms of helping with the admin side of things and were always there to provide guidance where needed. It’s was great to feel part of a large team and they were very proactive at sending regular communications to us, such as newsletters.