PROGRAMS
Athletics Australia is committed to providing support to athletes as they progress towards senior representation. There are a number of programs, supported by Athletics Australia and our partners, that aim to assist athletes on their progression through this pathway.
PATHWAY TRANSITION PROGRAMAthletics Australia's (AA) Pathway Transition Program (PTP) is a program that supports Australian athletes who are demonstrating potential to achieve AA's HP Program goals and targets at Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, World Championships, and Commonwealth Games, but who are not yet categorised on AAs National Athlete Support Structure (NASS). The program provides performance support, planning assistance, and other developmental opportunities to athletes, with the strategic aim of bridging the gap between successful junior performance and medal winning performance at senior level. The focus will be in the Under-20 age group, however Under-23 athletes can be selected on a case-by-case basis. Key performance services benefits for PTP athletes and coaches:
Other benefits include:
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TARGET TALENT PROGRAMIn 2024 the Athletics Australia Target Talent program (TTP) aims to offer a flexible education model incorporating online Webinars and an associated Learning portal in conjunction with Practical Masterclasses in each state. TTP will aim to offer a greater environment for athletes to gain further knowledge to aid their performance development towards achieving higher performance standards. The focus of athlete engagement and education is a primary consideration in our pathway strategy and we aim to offer this through TTP. The Target Talent Program will work in conjunction with two Masterclasses in each state (delivered by your local Member Association). These sessions will give you the opportunity to connect with some of Australia's High Performance Coaches and Athletes. Each masterclass will provide opportunities for professional growth and learning for both athletes and coaches. |
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EDUCATION WEBINARS
To enquire about Masterclasses in your state, please contact your State TTP Lead:
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NATIONAL ATHLETE SUPPORT STRUCTURE (NASS)NASS is Athletics Australia’s system that supports Australian athletes with demonstrated potential to achieve AAs targets at the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, and World Championships. In general, NASS membership typically begins once an athlete finishes their membership at TTP level and is transitioning into the Open age group, but athletes can join the program at any time. The NASS program itself is serviced through the relevant member of the National Institute Network (NIN). Further information about NASS can be found here. |
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MEMBER ASSOCIATION SPECIFIC SCHEMESA number of our Member Association partners have their own athlete support schemes, aimed at assisting developing athletes who have not been selected onto NASS. An example of this program is the SA Emerging Program. Check with your State Athletics Association to see what may be available to you. |