The CCAS Athletics program has been designed to assist local Track & Field athletes with “value-add” benefits to their exisiting training schedule and programming. The CCAS provides “off the track” support to eligible athletes and assists athletes connect with suitable coaches in each discipline if needed.
Athletes that qualify for the program and are selected for the associate scholarship program will have access to special training sessions, professional presenters and resources across a range of educational and personal development topics such as nutrition, sports psychology, drugs in sport/community, youth leadership and injury prevention.
Scholarship athletes are selected from local Central Coast athletics clubs and receive the associated benefits of being a scholarship holder through the CCAS in the anticipation of progressing further through to state and national selection. The Athletics program follows the FTEM Model of pathway development, from Foundation, Talent, Elite and Mastery of the sport.
Track and Field athletes will have access to the following benefits as a CCAS athlete:
To be eligible for a CCAS Athletics Associate Scholarship, athletes must be:
Each applicant is reviewed by a selected panel of CCAS coaches, administrators and invited representatives. The minimum performance requirement guide is demonstrated via the entry matrix for Regional Academy athletes set by Athletics NSW and can be found here: REGIONAL ACADEMY ENTRY MATRIX
The CCAS decision/s regarding athlete selection is based on objective and subjective measures and the CCAS hold final responsibility for the selection of athletes.
Program Details:
Time: May – October
Sessions: 6+
Gym sessions: 9+
1 Camp / Tour
Cost – TBC
Active kids Vouchers Approved and accepted
2023 Scholarship Athletes:
Phoebe Ward
Rhyan Johnson
Xavier Perry