The General Lascelles Memorial Awards

Grants are awarded to “highly promising” young athletes who are “active competitors in an active recognised sporting discipline” (Kneeboard, Waterski, Boat Wakeboard, Cable Wakeboard, Barefoot, Cable Ski and Wakesurf). Regrettably, we will only be able to accept applications for active disciplines.

Criteria for Applications:
The Lascelles Grants Panel set the criteria for the applications. The closing date to receive all applications is 5pm on Friday 14th November 2025.

Purpose of the Fund:
To assist highly promising young athletes from any recognised sporting discipline to win medals at IWWF European and World Championships.

Outline Criteria – Are You:
• Under 18 as of 1st January 2026.
• An active competitor / licence holder in a recognised active discipline of BWSW.
• Active in a discipline that has E&A (European) and IWWF (World) Championships.
• On the way up – committed, improving and with a genuine aspiration to win medals and represent your country
• Talented and committed.
• A British Citizen.

Please note:
It was General Lascelles’ express wish that the athletes completed their own applications for a grant. We understand that you may wish to support them with their application, but please ensure where possible that the applicant completes this form.

All fields are required unless otherwise stated.

Application

Please complete all fields on the application by yourself before submitting the form

Your name

Date of birth

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Age on 1st January 2026

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BWSW Membership Number (if known)

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How long have you been skiing/riding?

What disciplines have you competed in?

Current specialist discipline(s)?

Where do you currently ski/ride?

What are you sporting goals?

What extra training would you like to do? (i.e. more time on the water in the UK / travel abroad for training – and where?

List some events you have entered (event title & location)

List your current titles to date

What are your annual costs for equipment, training and competing?

How do you currently fund your training, equipment and competition costs?

Do you have any sponsors at present? Please give details (i.e. equipment / cash / both)

If you are successful, how could the Lascelles Grant be put to the best use to help improve your skiing/boarding?:

NOTES: Do you have anything further that you would like to add?

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Verification

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