Hockey

Program Overview

The Gold Coast Academy of Sport worked with Gold Coast Hockey and the state organisation in 2022 in the development programming for young athletes.  It was focused on building the development of the athlete’s understanding of performance, stronger skills and the necessities of improving performance.

Programs provided competition approach, specific skill training sessions, professional presenters on various topics and focused on offering athletes with effective ‘tools’ to enhance their performance both on and off the field.

Unfortunately in 2025 we will not be offering a Hockey program, however, if you are a developing athlete looking to enhance your high-performance knowledge, the Future Stars program may be just the program for you! Head to our Future Stars page or the Open Application page for program information and applications.

Selection Process

As programs are finalised for 2022, athletes will be requested to apply for inclusion into the program. It is hoped to offer these programs across all ages groups to further develop a sport that has given so much excitement to the Australian public.  The Gold Coast is extremely lucky to have retained the amazing facility from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and it is important to utilise and develop talent within the sport across all ages.

Should you wish to express an interest in future programming please do not hesitate to contact the Academy for information.

Eligibility

To be eligible athletes must:

• Be male or female currently aged 12 to 18 years of age; (there has also been the opportunities for programs to be included for older athletes in the hope of furthering their knowledge of how they can improve performance)
• Be currently residing in the Gold Coast City Council or joining Shires
• Be a current registered member of Hockey QLD

An athlete levy will be set for the program prior to the athlete receiving their uniform and/or participating.

The Pathway

Athletes are eligible to be involved if members of local Gold Coast clubs.   Athletes will receive associated benefits of being part of the program associated with the GCAS in anticipation of progressing further through to regional, state and national selection.

Athlete Benefits

Athletes are eligible to be involved if members of local Gold Coast clubs. Athletes will receive associated benefits of being part of the program associated with the GCAS in anticipation of progressing further through to regional, state and national selection.