MOUNTAIN BIKE
Athlete pathways
The NIAS Mountain Bike (MTB) program includes skill development and competition opportunities, along with access to performance support and athlete education.
The program offers each athlete the opportunity to further develop and improve skills required to gain selection in higher levels of representation and is an endorsed program of AUS Cycling.
Athlete benefits
NIAS Mountain Bike Athletes will receive the following benefits:
- Regional training sessions | technical and tactical MTB skill development
- Access to RuralFit Training Hubs around the region for strength and conditioning
- Access to a network of specialised coaches and guest coaches
- Opportunity to purchase NIAS merchandise pack
- Athlete education in topics such as nutrition, sports psychology, motivation, leadership and load management, drugs in sport, media training, and social media
- Fitness testing
- Functional movement screening
- Personal development
- Opportunities to represent NIAS at Your Local Club Academy Games in Tamworth, 17-19 April 2026 and Inter Academy Camps.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the NIAS Mountain Bike program, athletes must be turning 13-16 years in 2025 (i.e.. born 2009-2012).
All athletes must be a registered member of their local Club/Association and reside or attend school in the NIAS catchment area.
Athletes will be offered a place in the NIAS MTB Program based on performance at selection trials and through talent identification processes, including attitude and commitment to the sport, and their individual development.
Program Information
Program Costs
- Program levy includes strength and conditioning, all venue hires, NIAS uniforms, education and training sessions.
- Your Local ClubAcademy Games and other competitions levy (a separate invoice will be sent).
Program Personnel
Head Coach – Alyssa Rogan
Assistant Coach – Shannon Sipple
Assistant Coach – Stephen Roberts
Selection Trials
To be held on Saturday 18 October 2025
Squad
To be announced Friday 1 November 2025
Schedule & Flyer
- Sunday 9 November 2025 Induction at Lake Keepit – Gunnedah
- NIAS Squad regional training sessions, Strength & Conditioning and education
- Your Local ClubAcademy Games – 17 – 19 April 2026 – Tamworth
Scholarship Opportunities
Active Champions HealthWISE Scholarship – applications open soon.
Program Partners
PasT Squad Archives
Jock Barwick
Andy Blair
Ryan Burns
Samuel Burns
Louis Crossman
Harrison Crowley
Thomas Dundon
Angus Hobson
Rebecca Sams
Benjamin Shaw
Oliver Sobbel
Liam Swanbrough
Hamish Swanbrough
Kaden Thistle
Abbott White
Jock Barwick
Andrew Blair
Harrison Crowley
Angus Hobson
Cameron McDonald
Lucas McDonald
Rebecca Sams
Benjamin Shaw
Hamish Swanbrough
Abbott White
Arthur White