Athletics
Program Overview
The Gold Coast Academy of Sport is pleased to be delivering on behalf of Little Athletics Queensland a full-day athletics program. Organised and run by the academy, the camp will be led by Olympic Gold Medalist and level 5 coach, Glynis Nunn OAM.
The program is for athletes aged 13-17 years of age, and Little Athletics coaches from across Queensland and neighboring states who wish to listen, learn and be mentored by experienced coaches across various disciplines.
The day will cover all aspects of Track and Field disciplines that are in the Little Athletics field and will be strengthened by offering participants professionally presented sessions on the holistic approach to sports development. Topics covered will be Nutrition, Sports Psychology and Body Maintenance and recovery.
Athletes will be led by leading coaches not only in Queensland but also from interstate to ensure the best possible delivery of information. Coaches are invited to attend to promote coach education and the opportunity to take the knowledge developed back to their local centers.
Little Athletics Full Day Camp Information Flyer
Please note that if you are an athlete, you do not require your coach/s to attend if they do not wish to do so. However if they are wanting to attend they are required to submit their own separate application. If you are a coach, you do not require your athlethe/s to attend if they do not wish to do so. However, this weekend program is mutually beneficial for both.
$200 per athlete
$200 per coach (coach receives a certificate from ATFCA for areas they partake in)
Staff – Glynis Nunn, Annaleise Stoyko
Coaches per Discipline:
Long Jump – Glynis Nunn Triple Jump – Taneille Crase
Javelin – Brett Green Middle & Long Distance – Blayne Arnold
Shot Put – Brett Green High Jump -Dan O’Sullivan
Hurdles – Taneille Crase Discus – Brett Green
Walk – Steve Langley
Running (Sprints/Starts/Straight/Curve) – TBC
Selection Process
Applications are now open under the Register tab located at the top of the page.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a GCAS Speed Clinic, athletes must be:
- Athlete – Males or females aged between 13 – 17 years of age
- Coach – Registered coach of Little Athletics
- A current financial member of a Athletics club
- An aspiring athlete or coach wanting to learn from experienced coaches
Participant Benefits
No matter if you are an athlete or coach, the two-day camp is a fantastic opportunity to learn from and be mentored by experienced coaches in their respective disciplines. You will get the opportunity to speak with and learn from other developing athletes and coaches whilst also learning about the importance of Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, Body Maintenance and recovery.
As part of recognition for attending, coaches will be given a certification of the areas they attended as part of accreditation in Track and Field.