Rugby League

Program Overview

The Gold Coast Academy of Sport (GCAS), with the support of Gold Coast Junior Rugby League (GCJRL) are pleased to have developed a rugby league program. It is designed to provide talent-identified players, coaches and support staff with a clearly defined pathway to progress to Gold Coast Junior Representatives teams.

Selected academy athletes will receive enhanced skill and physical development coaching. They will also take part in selected core education and personal development seminars as part of a ‘whole’ player development philosophy.

In 2017 the program started with a two day camp at the Runaway Bay Super Sport Centre, followed by trainings each fortnight on Sundays 9am at Runaway Bay JRLC. Players were taken through an initial fitness screening to identify any weaknesses that would need to be improved.

The annual program runs from April through to September with regular squad training sessions focused on individual skill development. In addition to on-field training sessions and competition opportunities, athletes receive access to educational seminars to further their personal development off the playing field.

Selection Process

Academy athletes are selected from within the Gold Coast region for inclusion in the program. As indicated above, a schedule of set program sessions catering for conditioning, skill and personal development will be conducted. Players will also have the opportunity to play as a team against invited teams.

The Pathway

This program is aimed to provide talented young players and support staff with a clearly defined pathway to progress their skills and knowledge into Junior Representatives teams.

Selection Process

Academy athletes are selected from within the Gold Coast region for inclusion in the program. As indicated above, a schedule of set program sessions catering for conditioning, skill and personal development will be conducted. Players will also have the opportunity to play as a team against invited teams.

This program is aimed to provide talented young players and support staff with a clearly defined pathway to progress their skills and knowledge into Junior Representatives teams.

The aim of the CCAS Triathlon program is to bridge the gap and provide the required support and development for identified athletes between local club ranks and progression into higher representation with Triathlon NSW and Triathlon Australia.

Eligibility

The Gold Coast Academy of Sport rugby league program consists of Junior players (14 and 15 years of age) comprising of approximately 25 players plus coaching staff.

Athletes who are accepted as an Academy athlete must agree to attend compulsory training/educational sessions as scheduled.

Athlete Benefits

For a program fee of $110.00 incl full co-branded uniform kit including polo shirt, training shirt, training shorts and socks.

– Access to further educational opportunities provided by GCAS.

– Access to attend educational seminars, presentations and special events through the GCAS.

– Access to the GCAS vTeam online sports locker system for streamlined communication opportunities with coaches and ease of access to additional information and resources from the GCAS.

Selected scholarship athletes receive on-field training, skill development, education, personal development and the opportunity to represent the Gold Coast Academy of Sport against invited squads.

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