Background
The State Government has previously invested $3 million into talented athletes, coaches and officials in regional areas from 2021 through to 2023.
Objectives
The Regional Athlete Support Program is a statewide network supporting regional-based talented athletes and coaches which allows athletes to continue their development and progress along the athlete pathway from their home environment.
Key outcomes
- Support a high quality daily training environment for regional athletes in identified regions in conjunction with the State Sporting Associations and Regional Sporting Associations.
- Facilitate regional athletes' access to high quality coaching and sport specialist services.
- Support the access and participation in high level competition for talented regional athletes.
- To build sustainability of the Regional Talent Development Network through alignment and inclusion in the strategic planning of key regional stakeholders.
Guiding principles
- Each region’s talent development needs is identified by various means and verified by State Sporting Associations
- Stakeholders and local service providers who can be involved in supporting talent development in each region are identified and engaged.
- A region owned and sustainable entity is established to coordinate talent development.
- A regional talent development plan is developed.
Key result areas
- Support identified State Sporting Associations to develop and implement effective regional talent development operational plans and programs.
- Lead a coordinated approach to the development of a regional talent development system by engaging key internal and external stakeholders and expertise.
- Facilitate statewide, across industry regional talent development initiatives that add value to State Sporting Associations and regional talent development operational plans.
- Support individual athletes through the provision of high-quality training environments with a focus on holistic elements such as strength & conditioning, nutrition, psychology and education.