Basketball – AWD

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Program Overview

The Gold Coast Academy of Sport believes that sport is for everyone and that it is essential in gaining communication, social, and physical skills. We are pleased to be able to conduct a specific AWD Basketball program. Previous programs conducted saw a dramatic improvement in athletes’ self-confidence, social awareness, and self-esteem which all contributes to the empowerment of people with an intellectual disability.

The program is conducted under the guidance of highly credentialed coaches and players are also given the opportunity to be involved in core educational sessions to extend their knowledge in how to become a better overall athlete.

The annual program runs from September to December with regular squad training sessions focused on individual skill development.

Selection Process

Applications for the GCAS Basketball Program will open 6 weeks prior to the program commencing. It is hoped to each year, identify and select Academy athletes, who then commence the program in September.

Applications are now closed.

For any enquiries please contact the GCAS office

Eligibility

The program is open to male and female basketball players under the guidance of the head coach. Players must be registered with a Basketball QLD affiliated association competing in the Regional QLD Junior competition.

Athletes must be residents of the Gold Coast region and a current financial member of both their home association and Basketball QLD.

Cost

The cost is supplemented by a major sponsor of the program, Cambio group. For a program fee of $60.00 incl. GST, basketball academy athletes receive a minimum of 20 hours on-court training, skill development, education and personal development opportunities.

The above program fee not only covers the full cost of participation but it also covers a GCAS merchandise kit consisting of a polo, training singlet and training shorts.