PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Athletics West is excited to launch the Youth Development Program in 2024/25. The state-based development program aims to provide young members and volunteers with development, upskilling, and mentorship, building capacity in young people to give back to their local clubs and centres, as well as to coach and/or officiate at local and state level competitions.
Affiliated Senior Clubs and Little Athletics WA Centres are invited to nominate up to two (2) participants, aged 15-17 at the time of the camp.
As part of the program, participants will be required to attend an induction session and complete the theory components of the Athletics Australia Level 1 Coach course. The program culminates with a 2-night camp running from Thursday 16th January – Saturday 18th January.
At the conclusion of the program, participants will receive their Athletics Australia Level 1 Coaching accreditation, a state level officiating accreditation, and a Youth Development Program certificate of completion from Athletics West.
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS:
- Accommodation, meals, and recreational activities during the 2-night Camp at Point Walter Recreation Camp.
- Athletics Australia Level 1 Coach accreditation (valued at $230).
- Apprentice Level World Athletics Officials Course
- Event specific coach upskilling.
- Tour of the WAIS High Performance centre.
- WAIS Coach meet and greet.
- Leadership workshop with an external provider.
- Opportunity to officiate at Strive.
- Recognition on the Athletics West website.
- Certificate of completion of the 2024/25 Youth Development Program.
PARTICIPANT SELECTION AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Athletics West Senior Clubs and Little Athletics Centres are invited to nominate up to two (2) individuals who meet the below eligibility criteria by 11:59pm Friday 29 November 2024.
Applications are now open for athletes who would like to nominate for this program & meet the below eligibility criteria. Athletes can nominate by completing the registration prior to 11:59pm Monday 29 November 2024.
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.