Future Stars

Program Overview

The Gold Coast Academy of Sport (GCAS) is proud to announce that we will be continuing to offer a Future Stars Sporting program. The GCAS Future stars program, exists to provide future development opportunities and support for aspiring athletes from within the Gold Coast region who are participating in a chosen sport that sits outside one of the academy programs offered by the GCAS.  Athletes must meet the eligibility and requirements in order to be accepted into a future stars program.

We would like to encourage athletes from ANY sport to apply to be part of this program (sports such as Gymnastics, Track and Field, Volleyball, Surfing, Touch, Tennis, Cycling, Swimming to name a few).

The program will cater for basic fitness elements of athletes and build on their awareness of important issues/aspects that are essential in the development as an elite performance athlete.  We understand that all sports have individual skill needs which the athlete has to target, but the underlying strength and basic movement patterns are general areas that can be worked on, regardless of the competition sport.

In addition to these skill development sessions, athletes will be involved in a number of core educational sessions to help them develop and grow to become a ‘student of their own event and sport’.  These sessions will include nutrition, psychology and time-management to name a few.  With links to our major partners, these educational sessions will help the athletes develop into an all round athlete on and off the field of play. This high performance development program provides physical and mental skill which will benefit the athlete outside of normal club and association trainings.

It is understood and accepted that once an athlete is accepted into the program that they will attend all compulsory training and educational sessions as set down by the coordinator that are scheduled.  If, for some reason, the athlete is unable to attend due to sickness/other commitments, it is expected that the coordinator / GCAS is advised.    On completion of the program, all athletes will be recognised at the ‘End of year graduation’ ceremony conducted at the RACV.

Selection Process

To apply for a GCAS future stars academy position, potential athletes are required to complete an academy future stars application form and must attach supporting materials advising of achievements within their specific sport.

Once completed and submitted, applications are forwarded onto the programs manager for consideration by the GCAS future stars selection panel. All applicants will receive a response from the GCAS programs manager following a decision from the selection panel.

SEE BELOW  for an application form.

Eligibility

– Athletes must be representing their chosen sport at a regional level

– Athletes must be aged between 12 – 18 years of age in the applicable year (contact GCAS if you wish to be eligible but do not fall in this age category)

– Athletes must reside within the Gold Coast, Scenic Rim or Logan City Councils

– Athletes must be participating in a sport outside that of the current GCAS sport programs OR must be outside the applicable age of a particular GCAS sport program.

The following requirements apply to selected Academy recipients:

– Athletes must report to the GCAS any sporting achievements / selections.

– Athletes receive a 6 month gym membership at the Southport Sharks whilst the program is being conducted. It is expected that the athletes use this membership to use information learnt in the program and to put into practice skills learnt.

– Personal screening and personal training session – highlight strengths and weaknesses to further the athlete’s abilities

*Please note that GCAS reserves the right to withdraw athletes from the future stars program if the above requirements are not being met.

Athlete Benefits

For a program fee, future star athletes receive the following benefits:

– 6 month gym membership with Southport Sharks, which includes gym and an initial personal consultation session with a qualified fitness instructor. **6 month Gym Memberships only available to those 13 years and older.

– A full GCAS uniform kit including a polo shirt, training t-shirt and training shorts

– 1 x full training session by personal trainer

– Fitness testing conducted by coordinator of Future Stars program and associated personnel

– Access to attend educational seminars presented by the GCAS.

We encourage each athlete to use as many of the additional optional benefits as possible that are on offer to gain maximum

benefit from the program.

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