Project nameMark Allen
Who is the applicant?Northern Ireland Billiards and Snooker Association (NIBSA)
What is the project?A training and competition programme leading to Mark Allen taking part in the 2004 International Snooker and Billiards Federation (ISBF) World Championship Who gave the money?Sports Council Northern Ireland
What was the grant programme?Athlete Support Programme
How much was given?£4,800
Where is the project located?Northern Ireland
Why was this project so good?Mark Allen was an amateur player with lots of talent who needed funding to build on his talent. Lottery funding gave Mark the opportunity of attending a residential training camp, competing at various high-level competitions (incorporating European Under 19, World Under 21, European and World Open level), accessing specialist coaching and the purchase of necessary snooker equipment. Mark won the amateur World and European Championships. Subsequently Mark has become a professional snooker player.
Where can I find out more?www.homepage.ntlworld.com/snooker.nibsa |
