South Australia’s Athletics Academy is a junior development program that has been developed by Athletics South Australia and Little Athletics South Australia, to provide all young athletes from 9 to 19 years of age the opportunity to take their athletics to the next level!
The Academy has four squads; Bronze, Silver, Gold and the Target Talent Program (TTP)
SA Athletic Academy Booklet 2019 -RELEASED IN LATE JANUARY
Please read the booklet to view the eligibility and selection criteria requirements for each different squad.
SA ATHLETICS ACADEMY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS SHEET
It doesn't matter whether you're new to athletics or you've been competing for a long time, the SA Athletics Academy is perfect for you! The Academy caters for everyone and aims to assist athletes to further their skills in all track and field events. These are delivered by highly skilled and experienced coaches.
The Silver, Gold, and Talent Target Program (TTP) Squads have education theory sessions each month. These sessions aim to provide athletes with the extra knowledge and understanding to ensure they continue to follow the athletics pathway to success!
The SA Athletics Academy is supported by the City-Bay Trust
THE DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY
An Athletics development pathway has been designed for young athletes, to progressively move through the sport of athletics. The pathway will provide opportunities for them to;
- Gain skills in line with their skill level and maturation.
- Move easily from one stage of involvement to another.
- Be motivated and have fun whilst developing their skills and interests.
- Inspire them to stay involved in the sport of athletics, for life.
- Provide athletes with ongoing support throughout the off-season.