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ABOUT THE ACADEMY

South Australia’s Athletics Academy is a junior development squad that

has been developed by Athletics South Australia and Little Athletics South Australia, to provide a

targeted preparation program for all young athletes, aged between 11 and 19 years of age.

The Academy operates to assist athletes to further their skills, improve technical competencies,

motivations and knowledge in the sport of athletics.

The Academy covers all facets of Track & Field Events, theory and practical based, which are

delivered by highly skilled and experienced coaches.

Regardless of their current club or centre, athletes participating in The Academy will be connected

with, and have the support of both Little Athletics SA and Athletics SA.

THE DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY

An Athletics development pathway has been designed for young athletes, to progressively move

through the sport of athletics. The pathway will provide opportunities for them to:

Gain skills in line with their skill level and maturation

Move easily from one stage of involvement to another

Be motivated and have fun while developing their skills and interests

Inspire them to stay involved in the sport of athletics, for life

The Academy has four tiers; Bronze, Silver, Gold and the Target Talent Program (TTP).

Bronze

Silver

GoldTTP

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BRONZE SQUAD

The Bronze Squad is the first tier in the Academy, dedicated in developing athletes’ ability using a multi-event approach. The emphasis will be placed on developing their all-round athletic ability, ensuring sound biomechanical technique for running, walking, jumping and throwing. Each month, athletes will rotate around the following event groups: Vertical Jumps, Throws, Pole Vault, High Jump, Sprints and Hurdles, Endurance and Walks. The squad will participate in:

Academy Launch Day

9 practical sessions (2 hours in length), conducted by accredited athletics coaches

2 fitness testing days, included in the program Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Be in the Under 11 Age group, and above, as per the Age Group Identifier.

Have a desire to develop as an athlete. Cost: $150.00 Cost includes: 9 x 2 hour practical sessions, Academy launch day, and fitness testing x 2, bronze squad athletics training top and athletics information booklet. Program Timetable:

Location: All sessions will be run at the SA Athletics Stadium.

145 Railway Terrace, (access via Marjorie Jackson Nelson Drive)

Mile End, SA 5031

CONTACT: Little Athletics SA on 08 8352 8133 for more information

Dates Time Practical component

Sunday 17 May, 2015 1pm – 5pm Launch Day & Physical Testing

Sunday 14 June, 2015 3pm- 5pm

Sunday 12 July, 2015 3pm- 5pm

Sunday 16 August, 2015 3pm- 5pm

Sunday 13 September, 2015 3pm- 5pm

Sunday 11 October, 2015 3pm- 5pm Physical Testing

Sunday 8 November, 2015 3pm- 5pm

Sunday 31 January, 2016 3pm- 5pm

Sunday 14 February, 2016 3pm- 5pm

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SILVER SQUAD

The Silver Squad is the second tier in the Youth Academy dedicated in athletes’ specific development training. This squad will be aimed at potential State Team Members. Each month, athletes will choose what events they would like to attend from following event groups: Vertical Jumps, Throws, Pole Vault, High Jump, Sprints and Hurdles, Endurance and Walks. This decision can be made in consultation with the academy coaches. The squad will participate in:

Academy Launch Day

9 practical and theory sessions, conducted by accredited athletics coaches o Practical sessions are 2 hours in length o Theory sessions are 30 minutes in length

2 fitness testing days, included in the program

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Be in the Under 12 Age group, and above, as per the Age Group Identifier.

Have met the selection criteria as listed on page 9 of this document.

Have a desire to develop as an athlete Cost: $170.00 Cost includes: 9 x 2 hour practical sessions, Academy launch day, and fitness testing x 2, ½ hour theory sessions, silver squad athletics training top and theory booklet. Program Timetable:

Location: All sessions will be run at the SA Athletics Stadium.

145 Railway Terrace, (access via Marjorie Jackson Nelson Drive)

Mile End, SA 5031

CONTACT: Little Athletics SA on 08 8352 8133 for more information

Dates Time Practical component

Sunday 17 May, 2015 1pm – 5pm Launch Day & Physical Testing

Sunday 14 June, 2015 1pm – 3:30pm

Sunday 12 July, 2015 1pm – 3:30pm

Sunday 16 August, 2015 1pm – 3:30pm

Sunday 13 September, 2015 1pm – 3:30pm

Sunday 11 October, 2015 1pm – 3:30pm Physical Testing

Sunday 8 November, 2015 1pm – 3:30pm

Sunday 31 January, 2016 1pm – 3:30pm

Sunday 14 February, 2016 1pm – 3:30pm

http://salaa.org.au/Resources/Age-Group-Identifier

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GOLD SQUAD

The Gold Squad is aimed at athletes who have represented the state at National Competitions and

have the potential to progress to the Athletics Australia High Performance stream.

It assists athletes by providing practical and educational sessions to support their development. This squad requires both athlete and personal coach engagement. The squad will participate in:

Academy Launch Day

5 practical and theory sessions, conducted by accredited athletics coaches o Practical sessions are 2 hours in length, includes 2 fitness testing days o Theory sessions are 1 hour in length

4 specialized practical and theory sessions, where attendance is optional based on athletes needs of specific events

o Includes special guest athlete presenters Eligibility and Selection Criteria Athletes and their personal coaches will be invited to participate in the Gold Squad. Selection criteria will be;

Be a minimum of 13 years as of 31st of December, 2015. This is in line with the Athletics Australia Entry Standards

Athletes who met the Australian Qualifying Standards for the age group they would have competed in at the 2014 Australian Junior Championships. See page 9 for selection criteria

Cost: $170.00 Cost includes: 9 x 2 hour practical sessions, Academy launch day, and fitness testing x 2, 1 hour theory sessions, gold squad athletics training top and theory booklet. Program Timetable:

Location: All sessions will be run at the SA Athletics Stadium.

145 Railway Terrace, (access via Marjorie Jackson Nelson Drive)

Mile End, SA 5031

CONTACT: Athletics SA on 08 8354 3477 for more information

Dates Time Practical component

Sunday 17 May, 2015 1pm – 5pm Launch Day & Physical Testing – All events

Sunday 14 June, 2015 10am – 1pm All Events

Sunday 12 July, 2015 10am – 1pm All Events

Sunday 16 August, 2015 10am – 1pm All Events

Sunday 13 September, 2015 10am – 1pm Throws & Pole Vault (subject to change)

Sunday 11 October, 2015 10am – 1pm Physical Testing & All Events

Sunday 8 November, 2015 10am – 1pm Endurance and Walks (subject to change)

Sunday 31 January, 2016 10am – 1pm Jumps (subject to change)

Sunday 14 February, 2016 10am – 1pm Sprints & Hurdles (subject to change)

http://athletics.com.au/Compete/Rules-Technical-Information/Entry-Standards

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Targeted Talent Program (TTP)

The Target Talent Program (TTP) is the highest tier of the Academy and is funded and directed by Athletics Australia, via Athletics South Australia. TTP is the early identification element of Athletics Australia's High Performance Department. Within the overall TTP squad, there are two sub squads; the Under 17 and Under 19 squads.

The aim of this program is to encourage and develop the best young athletes around the country, by providing them with an opportunity to train with other talented athletes, learn from professionals and to interact with their personal coach and other TTP personal coaches in a training environment.

The TTP squad will cover 8 event groups which include: Vertical Jumps, Throws, Pole Vault, High Jump, Sprints and Hurdles, Endurance and Walks. Whilst there will be core components of the TTP, each event group will have their own event leader that will assist Athletics South Australia by coordinating a specific event program, with their own specific aims and outcomes. Personal coaches are asked to be heavily involved in the program, and will be required for a planning session. Cost There will be no cost to the athletes in the TTP squad. Athletes will receive funding and specialist support to assist them in their continued development. Selection Policy* The following Abled Body Athletes and their personal coaches will be invited to the TTP Squads:

Represented Australia at an International Event in 2014, or

Selected to represent Australia in 2015, or

Have been selected in an Australian Junior Squad, or

Placed in the top 8 at the 2015 Australian Junior Championships

The following Para-Athletes and their personal coaches will be invited to the TTP Squads:

o Represented Australia at an International Event, or o Selected to represent Australia in 2015, or o Have been selected in an Australian Junior Squad, or o Have met 80% of the world record and above for their classification at a sanctioned

Athletics Australia meet/competition.

Program Structure: To be determined at the Coaches Planning Session in late May, 2015. Date TBC.

CONTACT: Athletics SA on 08 8354 3477 for more information

*PLEASE NOTE: Athletes in the TTP squad will be notified directly by Athletics SA.

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POLICIES

CODE OF CONDUCT/BEHAVIOUR POLICY Athletes, Parents, Coaches, Officials and Staff of the SA Athletics Academy must abide by the following behaviour policies: Little Athletics SA- Codes of Behaviour Policy Athletics SA- Code of Conduct

SELECTION POLICY- Bronze Squad

1. Introduction 1.1 The SA Athletics Academy will be held from May 2015 – February

2016. 1.2 Four (4) tiers encompass the SA Athletics Academy: Bronze, Silver,

Gold and TTP Squads. 1.3 This document outlines the selection policy for the Bronze Squads

only.

2. Eligibility 2.1 All athletes can register for the Bronze squad, if an athlete is not a Little

Athletics SA or Athletics SA member, they must pay an additional cost of $10.00 to cover personal insurance.

2.2 Age Eligibility 2.2.1 Be in the Under 11 Age group, and above, as per the Age

Group Identifier.

3. Selection Criteria 3.1 There is no selection criteria for athletes in the Bronze squad, other than

age.

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SELECTION POLICY- Silver, Gold and TTP squads

1. Introduction 1.1 The SA Athletics Academy will be held from May 2015– February 2016. 1.2 Four (4) tiers encompass the SA Athletics Academy: Bronze, Silver, Gold

and TTP Squads. 1.3 This document outlines the selection policy for the Silver, Gold and TTP

Squads only. 1.4 Athletes in the Silver, Gold and TTP squads may be invited individually to

participate in the squads, however, all athletes are welcome to join if they have met the selection criteria, as listed below.

2. Eligibility 2.1 All athletes must be registered with Athletics SA or Little Athletics and a

member Club/Centre

2.2 Age Eligibility 2.2.1 Silver Squad athletes must in the Under 12 age group and above

as per the Age Group Identifier. 2.2.2 Gold Squad athletes must be a minimum of be a minimum of 13

years as of 31st December, 2015. This is in line Athletics Australia Entry Standards

2.2.3 TTP U/17 athletes must be a minimum of 15 years as of 31st December, 2015. This is in line Athletics Australia Entry Standards

2.2.4 TTP U/19 athletes must be a minimum of 17 years as of 31st December, 2015. This is in line Athletics Australia Entry Standards.

3. Selection Criteria 3.1 The selection for the squads is based on results from the previous and

current athletics season only.

3.2 Events must be considered from Athletics Australian or Little Athletics Australia or member association’s competitions only.

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3.3 Silver Squad 3.3.1 Athletes must have achieved two or more of the following qualifications at a state/national championship event in the 2013/2014 and/or 2014/2015 season.

Silver Squad- Boys

Event Qualifying Standard

100m 13.9

200m 29.5

400m 1:07.6

800m 2:38.0

1500m 5:35.0

1500m Walk 9:00.0

60m Hurdles 10.7

80m Hurdles 15.0

Discus (750g) 25.50

Discus (1kg) 23.00

Shot Put (3kg) 7.80

Javelin 25.10

High Jump 1.41

Long Jump 4.50

Triple Jump 9.00

3.4 Gold Squad

3.4.1 Athletes and their personal coaches will be invited to participate in the Gold Squad:

3.4.2 Athletes who met the Australian Qualifying Standards for the age group they would have competed in at the 2014 Australian Junior Championships. See below for standards: 3.4.2.1 Abled Body Standards 3.4.2.2 Para Athlete track Standards 3.4.2.3 Para Athlete Field Standards:

Silver Squad – Girls

Event Qualifying Standard

100m 14.4

200m 30.4

400m 1:12.0

800m 2:43.0

1500m 6:05.0

1500m Walk 9:30.0

60m Hurdles 11.0

80m Hurdles 15.3

Discus (750g) 22.50

Shot Put (2kg) 9.40

Shot Put (3kg) 7.40

Javelin 19.30

High Jump 1.30

Long Jump 4.20

Triple Jump 8.70

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3.5 TTP Squad

3.5.1 The following Abled Body Athletes and their personal coaches

will be invited to the TTP Squads:

3.5.1.1 Represented Australia at an International Event in

2014, or

3.5.1.2 Selected to represent Australia in 2015, or

3.5.1.3 Have been selected in an Australian Junior Squad, or

3.5.1.4 Placed in the top 8 at the 2015 Australian Junior

Championships

3.5.2 The following Para-Athletes and their personal coaches will be

invited to the TTP Squads:

3.5.2.1 Represented Australia at an International Event, or

3.5.2.2 Selected to represent Australia in 2015, or

3.5.2.3 Have been selected in an Australian Junior Squad, or

3.5.2.4 Have met 80% of the world record and above for their

classification at a sanctioned Athletics Australia

meet/competition

4. Appeals

4.1 Appeals will close at 5pm on Wednesday the 13th of May, before the SA

Athletics Academy Launch day.

4.2 To lodge an appeal, please contact Athletics SA or Little Athletics SA.

4.3 A non-refundable administration fee will be required to submit your appeal.

4.4 Appeals will be considered for extenuating circumstances that prevented

an athlete from reaching the qualifying standard, provided they apply with

all the appropriate documentation.

4.4.1 Examples of appropriate appeals are: illness, injury, family

grievance and travel that prevented the athlete from training and

competing for a number of weeks.

4.4.2 Competition weather conditions are not deemed to be a satisfactory

reason for an appeal.

4.4.3 Silver, Gold and TTP squad appeals will be taken to the relevant

Development Committee for consideration.

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REFUND POLICY

1. No refunds will be given for Academy sessions missed during the program. 2. In the event that an athlete was medically unable to participate in the Academy, it

will be required that he/she provide: A note from a Doctor on letterhead, indicating why the athlete cannot participate. Only once this document has been provided can a refund be discussed.

3. If the athlete has provided a doctors certificate prior to the start of season, and a parent has requested a refund due to medical reasons they will receive a 100% refund.

4. If a child has participated in an Academy session on one or more occasion/s, they may receive a refund based on the amount of programs missed. Please contact Little Athletics SA or Athletics SA.

5. If the Academy is cancelled due to Weather Policies, no refund will be given.

WEATHER POLICIES

Summer Weather Policy

The forecast maximum temperature is that issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

(BOM) at 4:00pm CDT two days prior to academy program (I.e. 4pm Friday for a

program to be conducted on a Sunday.) Members are encouraged to refer to the

Bureau’s website which can be found at: www.bom.gov.au

Forecast temperatures of 41 and above degrees, the program will be cancelled, and

will not be rescheduled. There will be no refund if the program is cancelled due to

weather.

Athletes should be encouraged to keep hydrated with plenty of water, apply

sunscreen regularly, wear adequate clothing including a hat, and bring a change of

clothes.

Winter Weather Policy

The postponement, cancellation or continuation of a program due to winter weather

will be at the discretion of the Little Athletics SA and Athletics SA, whilst accessing

the BOM website. Generally speaking, most programs will continue in the winter

weather, unless extreme conditions arise.

Athletes should be encouraged to keep warm, wear adequate clothing and bring a

change of clothes.

Please ensure that you check the Little Athletics SA and Athletics SA Facebook for

any additional information regarding weather cancellations of the SA Athletics

Academy.

Little Athletics SA Facebook Athletics SA Facebook

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CONTACT US LITTLE ATHLETICS SA:

PHONE: 08 8352 8133 WEBSITE: WWW.SALAA.ORG.AU

ATHLETICS SA:

PHONE: 08 8354 3477 WEBSITE: WWW.ATHLETICSSA.COM.AU

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