Athletics

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The NCAS Athletics program is part of a partnership with the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS).

This program provides a high‑performance development pathway for talented young track and field athletes, 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 races. The program includes practical education in areas such as S&C, nutrition, sports psychology and injury management, along with opportunities to represent NCAS at events, inter‑academy sessions and camps.

 

Program Partners

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

Additional NCAS benefits:

  • Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
  • Support for award and scholarship nominations
  • Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
  • Promotion through NCAS media channels

Program Eligibility Criteria

Athletes must:

  • Turning 13-17 in 2026 
  • Be committed to progressing to higher representation within Athletics.
  • Athletes must meet the performance standards for their event(s) as outlined by Athletics Australia – Athletics Australia Performance Standards 2025
  • Be a registered member of an Athletics club within the North Coast region.
  • Reside in one of the following LGAs: Tweed, Byron, Lismore, Ballina, Kyogle, Richmond River, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nambucca, Kempsey and Port Macquarie-Hastings.
     
An athlete scholarship levy will apply, covering the above listed program benefits and more. Uniform costs are additional, with Athletics‑specific and NCAS items purchased through the official supplier. Additional event costs may apply.

Program Delivery Period

TBC

Athletes

Aaliyah Garang-hall

Alita Roberts

Diezel Fell

Eliette Munn-power

Hunter Pociask

Jada Kliewer

Jayden James

Jhett Hislop

Malachi Canning

Mikki Eggins

Oscar Levack

Reuven Taminiau

Stella Du plessis

Zoe Counter

Head Coach

Zenon Kowalczyk

Assistant Coaches

Caroline Bailey

Lesley White

Briony Leonard