The South East Pumas place great emphasis on their meticulous selection process, in which Pennthorpe has an established history of collaboration. Those selected for the ‘A Squad’ receive automatic invitations to participate in the Gothia World Youth Cup, alongside members of the development squad. Held annually in Sweden every July, the Gothia World Cup stands as one of the most esteemed youth football tournaments globally. Pennthorpe has enjoyed a strong representation over the last five years.
The Sussex Cricket Pathway is a talent development programme that identifies children with exceptional cricketing ability from age 8 up to 18. Children selected by the Sussex Pathway demonstrate a marked talent within the sport, with each child offered a high-stream experience of playing cricket whilst developing an age and stage appropriate skillset.
The Sussex Hockey Pathway provides aspirational opportunities for U12 – U17 age groups. As a standalone development experience, for the next stage of the talent system, the focus of this programme is entirely set on preparing for and competing in representative teams.
