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Nominations for the 2026/2027 Program are now closed

Register Interest Here for the 2027/28 program

The CCAS Aussie Rules program is delivered in partnership with the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network.

This program provides a high‑performance development pathway for talented young Aussie Rules footballers, focusing on technical skills, strength and conditioning, athlete education, and personal growth. 

Athletes receive targeted skill development, seasonal training support, and preparation for high‑performance tournaments. 

The program includes practical education in areas such as S&C, nutrition, sports psychology and injury management.

Coach and Manager EOI Applications open below 
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Program Partners

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Selected athletes receive:
  • High‑quality coaching in a squad environment
  • Access to quality training facilities
  • Strength & Conditioning assessment and programming
  • Sports science testing and high‑performance training support
  • Opportunities to represent CCAS at a inter-academy camp 
  • Education in technical, tactical, and personal development
  • Access to purchase CCAS uniform
Additional CCAS benefits:
  • Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
  • Support for award and scholarship nominations
  • Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
  • Promotion through CCAS media channels

Program Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for selection into this Program, athletes must either be invited by The Regional Academies of Sport based on their demonstrated performance or potential during the AFL NSW Representative Carnival, or nominate to attend a trial session if they were not identified during the Carnival.

The program is open to male and female athletes who meet the following eligibility and nomination criteria:

  • Under 13s: born in 2013 or 2014
  • Under 15s: born in 2011 or 2012
  • Demonstrate a commitment to progressing to higher levels of representation in Australian Rules Football
  • Be a registered member of an AFL NSW-affiliated club within the Central Coast catchment region
  • Reside within the Central Coast Local Government Area (LGA)
The athlete levy contributes towards the overall cost of delivering the Academy programs. Within our high performance programs are items including: 
 
  • Coaching*
  • Access to training facilities*
  • Strength & Conditioning assessments and programming*
  • Sports science testing*
  • Access to Academy Games* (relevant sports/age groups only)
  • Insurance
* Please note, Items marked with an Asterix are components supported through NSW Government grant funding. The grant contribution from the NSW government is limited to costs and activities identified in the approved Project Plan. The remaining portion of the athlete levy contributes towards costs associated with delivering and administering the Academy that are not covered by the NSW Government grant funding.
Program Delivery Period

October 2026 – February 2027
Weekly training sessions, Wednesday’s 5:00pm – 7:00pm 

Trial and first training session 
Wednesday 14th October
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Envisage Property Oval (Adelaide St) Killarney Vale
This session will serve as the trial for nominated athletes and the first training session for athletes selected into the program.

To be announced following the first training/trial session