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National Squads

Many governing bodies offer talented performers representative opportunities.� Depending on the structure of the governing body in Northern Ireland, performers may either represent:�

• Ulster � potentially progressing to Ireland representation;

• Northern Ireland � potentially progressing to �Great Britain and Northern Ireland� teams.�

The age at which representative opportunities start will vary depending on the sport.� In addition, some sports will not only offer representative opportunities for the best performers at under age and senior level, but will offer opportunities for developmental squads and veteran players etc.�

The Sports Council�s role regarding national squad and individual preparation programmes is:�

1. to offer advice and guidance on the development of preparation programmes including the use of use of Sports Science/Medicine services etc where appropriate,�

2. to encourage governing bodies to establish comprehensive performance pathways that keep performers in the sport and continuously raise standards,�

3. to provide financial investment towards representative preparation programmes including the sending of individuals and representative teams to events at inter-provincial level and above.