Unlock your sporting potential
At RNC we believe that nothing should stand in the way of ambition. As the UK’s leading college for young people aged 16-25 with a visual impairment, we offer a unique opportunity to combine academic excellence with elite-level sport.
Why choose RNC?
Our Sports Academy is designed to help aspiring athletes thrive in a professional training environment. With world-class accessible facilities, specialist support services, and expert coaching, we provide everything you need to succeed on and off the field.
The Talented Athletes Scholarship Scheme (TASS) helps student athletes get the best from their sporting and academic careers. More information on TASS can be found at www.tass.gov.uk
Proud to be a TASS Dual Career Site
RNC is the only further education college in the UK to hold TASS Delivery Site (TDS) status, supporting Sport England’s Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme. This means our student athletes benefit from:
- nutrition, strength and conditioning sessions
- physiotherapy and lifestyle support
- psychology and performance planning
We first achieved TASS Dual Career Accreditation in 2021 and proudly retained it in 2024 – rewarding our ongoing commitment to helping athletes balance education and sport. This aligns with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson’s vision of prioritising the welfare, wellbeing, and education for young athletes. You can read more details about it here.
Connected to the best in disability sport
Our fully accessible, disability-led Sports Academy works in partnership with leading organisations, including:
- The Football Association
- Goalball UK
- British Judo Association
- England Golf
- British Blind Sport
These partnerships open doors to incredible opportunities and have been instrumental in the success of our athletes at national and international levels.
Helping you to get the very best from your sporting and academic careers without having to choose between the two.