Athlete Voice

• A mechanism for athletes to communicate their views and opinions to benefit their sport
• An Athlete Representative (AR) will listen, engage, canvas opinion and represent their peers and teammates. These views are then communicated to help enable positive change

• Continuing professional development
• Help facilitate positive change in your sport
• Help influence key performance decisions on behalf of your sport and peers
• A means of communication your leadership team
• Ability to help create a positive culture for athletes
• Develops skills such as leadership and communication

• Support with the AR election process
• Sport-specific AR job description and Terms of Reference
• Career and life skills development
• Continual support and guidance for the AR and NGB Network and connect with other ARs

Hannah England on how the athlete voice mechanism has progressed.

Kristian Thomas on why it’s crucial that the BAC continue to encourage and support athletes in having their voice heard. 

The Chair of British Cycling’s Rider Representative Committee gives an insight into the life of an Athlete Rep.