Hockey

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

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

Selection Process

As programs are finalised for 2021, 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.

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.

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

Athlete Benefits

In previous years, ‘the Livermore Rising Stars / GCAS Hockey Squad Program’ was partnered with the Academy to deliver some relevant educational material which was focused on improving performance.  All athletes and parents will be asked to attend the Annual Award Evening held in the later part of the year.

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