2024-25 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!
Published Wed 30 Oct 2024
Athletics West are pleased to announce the launch of the 2024-25 Youth Development Program!
The Youth Development Program will provide young athletes aged 15-17 from WA Clubs and Centres the opportunity to develop their leadership skills on and off the track. The state based program is designed to provide our young athletes with upskilling and mentorship opportunities, enabling them to give back to their local clubs and centres as well as to coach and officiate at local and state level competitions.
The program includes a two night stay at Point Walter Recreation Camp, running from Thursday 16th of January to Saturday 18th of January, where participants will take part in the Athletics Australia Level 1 Coach Accreditation Course, World Athletics Apprentice Level Officials Course, Event Specific Coach Upskilling and a leadership workshop with an external provider. The program will also include an induction session held prior to departure.
At the conclusion of the program, participants will be provided a Youth Development Program certificate of completion from Athletics West and will be provided opportunities to officiate at Strive powered by Go For 2&5 competitions.
The cost of the program is $450 inclusive of all expenses.
Affiliated Senior Clubs and Little Athletics WA Centres are invited to nominate up to two participants, aged 15-17 at the time of the camp. Athletes may also nominate themselves if they believe the meet the eligibility criteria below.
Nominations close 11:59pm Monday the 29th November.
YDP PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY
- Aged between 15 – 17 at the time of the camp.
- Be in good standing with Athletics West and Athletics Australia.
- Nominated by an Athletics West affiliated club or centre.
* NB: It is not a requirement for nominated YDP participants to be a current member of Athletics West to be eligible for this program. This is to allow former athletes to be nominated.
FOR FULL PROGRAM OUTLINE, PLEASE HEAD TO THE EVENT PAGE.
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For more information about how you can get involved in athletics, contact Athletics West on 08 6272 0480 or email admin@athleticswest.com.au
By Imogen McDonald, Athletics West
Posted 30 October 2024
