FIT4 Sports Foundation

FIT4 Sports Foundation is a discounted membership scheme that supports athletes in our local community. If you compete to a county level standard or above then you may qualify.

For further details, please speak to a membership advisor today or email enquiries@southdownsleisure.co.uk

Current members

From overcoming life-changing illness to becoming one of Great Britain’s most decorated transplant athletes, Liz Hosford’s journey is a powerful story of resilience, talent and gratitude.

At just 19, after contracting Henoch Schonlein Purpura, Liz was given the Gift of Life by her mum, Christine, who donated a kidney. That act not only saved her life but paved the way for a career as a professional musician — now Professor of Double Bass at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (Junior Dept) — and a remarkable sporting career.

Introduced to the British Transplant Games in 1991, Liz found a new passion, competing alongside fellow transplantees while championing the importance of organ donation. Over the years, she’s taken part in every Games, winning around 150 medals, and in 1993 earned her first place on the Great Britain team for the World Transplant Games. Since then, she’s claimed nearly 90 medals on the world stage, captained teams, and in 2021 became the first GB athlete to be inducted into the World Transplant Games Federation Hall of Fame.

In August 2025, Liz will take part in her 17th World Transplant Games in Dresden — competing in multiple events and captaining the volleyball team — all in memory of her late mum, Christine, whose ultimate sacrifice made every moment possible. Liz extends her thanks to Andy Neal, her dedicated performance coach, for his invaluable physical and mental training support throughout her journey.

Liz Hosford

Ellen Nicholas

I started to play competitive golf 5 years ago, playing for the County girls, County Ladies 1^st team and South Region England Squad. I have represented my school at 2 National Schools Finals.

This year I have been selected to play for the Wales Transition Squad. I follow an intense training program and for my strength and conditioning. I use the gym Fit 4 in Worthing Leisure Centre. By working on my strength and fitness, my quality of golf is improving.

Through my golf I have been offered some amazing opportunities. Recently, I have accepted an offer that will allow me to go to University in America on a full golf scholarship. I will be competing for the University golf team, meaning that I will be playing in division 1 tournaments throughout the States of America.

I completed and won the 2024 British Middle Distance Triathlon Champion in my age group at the 2024 British Championship race in Eastbourne. This achievement means that I have pre-qualified for a place in the 2025 European Middle Distance Triathlon Championship Team.

It feels surreal to think that just a short time ago, I was an absolute beginner who joined FIT4 in October 2023. The support and training I received through my membership have been instrumental in reaching this success. I’m grateful for the guidance and community that helped me along the way, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.

Tracey Williams

Cassius Humphrey

A talent for athletics was spotted at an early age through the dedicated coaching of Simon Evans at Worthing Harriers. Initially she showed promise as a high jumper, reaching 11th in the national rankings at u13 and 43rd at u15 with a height of 1.58m. As an u15 she transitioned into long jump and reached 18th nationally with a jump of 5.35m. Progression as an u17 took her into triple jump, finishing 10th in the country in 2020 with 11.39m and 10th again in 2021 with 11.21m.

Injuries during the 2021 season curtailed progress and injuries combined with health issues prevented any competition in the 2021-2022 season. She is currently back in full training and support from South Downs Leisure is greatly appreciated in her quest to get back to her best in the 2023 season as an u20 athlete.

I started training and competing in triple jump around 3 years ago and since then I’ve competed nationally twice and have a sports scholarship with the University of Kent. I’m proud to hold the title of U20 Sussex indoor and outdoor champion for 2022 and to have been selected to represent Sussex in English Schools in 2022. I use the track and jumps pit regularly for training with Pat at Elevate Sports Coaching, and the Fit 4 gym membership is really going to help with my strength and conditioning for my sport. Triple Jump has allowed me to travel around the UK to compete as well as meet many other talented athletes and I’m excited to see how far I can progress in this sport.

Scarlet Margaroli

Hope Yelling

Former members

Lewis Crathern

When I was born in 1985 kitesurfing was non existent. Unknown to me my home town of Worthing/West Sussex would become one of the leading kitesurfing destinations in the country. My family are sports fanatics and being raised by the sea naturally sparked my interest to try out kitesurfing in 2003. My competitive nature drew me to the British competition scene where I began my career and never looked back. During 2009 & 2010 I realised the massive potential of the sport when achieving my lifelong pier dreams. Whilst I balance my focus between multiple roles, being the best kitesurfer I can be remains my ultimate dedication.

Brianna Visalli

Brianna spent two seasons with Dash in the American NWSL. During her time in the USA, the midfielder won the NWSL Challenge Cup in 2020 and Dash were runners-up of the NWSL Fall Series in the same season.

She returned to the English WSL having already played for West Ham United in the 2019/20 season. There, she helped the team to reach the FA Women’s Cup final, where they lost to Manchester City, before joining Birmingham City for a season

Isabel Moore

British Shooting is proud to support Isabel Moore. Isabel is an exceptionally talented all round athlete who completed at the recent target sprint World Champtionships representing Great Britain in South Korea.

British Shooting has identified Isabel as an elite performer in Great Britain.