SPONSORSHIP support has been secured by three sports aces.

South Ayrshire Sports Council this week unveiled their latest grant recipients.

They are supporting figure skater Zoe Templeton. A member of Ayr Figure Skating Club, she attends Prestwick Academy and has received a grant to help with funding for an upcoming tournament in Belgium.

Backing also goes to Chris Clow of Prestwick Sailing Club to help fund the costs of equipment, instructor expenses and clubhouse running costs.

More funding has been secured by Ayr United FC Walking Footballer Graham Shirra, who has been awarded a grant to help fund travel costs for an upcoming tournament in Bristol and Barry Doherty, a member of South Ayrshire Swim team. He has received a grant to help fund his level one aquatics course (UKCC).