The Central Coast Academy of Sport Greater Bank Netball academy program is aimed primarily at individual skill development with a focus on preparing scholarship athletes for NSW state team selection and the further representative opportunities that may present themselves.
In addition to athlete development, the academy program also focuses on development and the further educating of local coaches and umpires under the Netball NSW guidelines.
The 2023/24 program will run in 2 training blocks, from December 2023 to April 2024 & August to September 2024. Successful athletes will have the opportunity to participate in the Netball NSW Academy Camp, the Your Local Club Academy Games, and the Academy Netball Challenge.
Nominations are closed for the 2023/24 program
Squad announced soon
Selection Process
The Central Coast Academy of Sport will hold selection trials Sunday 3rd December 8:30am – Central Coast Adventist School
If you can’t attend this date please contact tara@thinksport.com.au to request a special considerations form to complete
Academy selection trials are open to aspiring young athletes from Central Coast Netball Associations. Athletes must meet the eligibility criteria for the program
Each applicant is reviewed by a selected panel of CCAS coaches and administrators, with representative/s from Netball NSW being consulted regarding the suitability of trialing athletes.
The CCAS decision/s regarding athlete selection is based on objective and subjective measures and the CCAS holds final responsibility for the selection of athletes.
The Pathway
The Central Coast Academy of Sport Greater Bank netball program provides a formalised link between local representative netball and NSW state team selection.
The program operates under Netball Australia and Netball NSW guidelines to up-skill athletes and prepare them for state team trials.
Together Netball NSW and the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) create a supportive, challenging and fun culture to introduce athletes, umpires and coaches with identified talent to performance sport. Programs will focus on long term individual development and will lead the way in transforming potential on and off the court.
The CCAS program will provide athletes, umpires and coaches with opportunities to train in the Central Coast region as a squad and also come together to attend the Academy Camp, the Your Local Club Academy Games (Wagga Wagga 2024) and the Academy Challenge (Port Macquarie 2024).
Eligibility
To be eligible for a position within the 2023/24 CCAS Netball Program, athletes must be:
– Females in the age group 15-16 Years in 2024 (born in 2008, 2009);
– A current financial member of a local Netball Association located within the Central Coast Region (Gosford Netball Association, Woy Woy Netball Association or Wyong Netball Association);
– Currently residing within the Local Government Area (LGA) of Central Coast Council.
Athlete Benefits
Athletes selected to this program will receive a minimum of thirty (30) hours on-court training, skill development, strength and conditioning, education, personal development and opportunities to represent the Central Coast Academy of Sport at annual major events including the Your Local Club Academy Games.
Please note, an additional tour fee relates to athletes selected for the annual Your Local Clubs Academy Games and other tours.
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