Future Star
2024|25 SQUAD
Program Information
The Future Stars program is for aspiring athletes across a range of sports who are not eligible to apply for existing NIAS sport programs. This athlete development program delivers an individual focus on all areas of performance support (incl. sports psychology, strength and conditioning, nutrition and media training). The aim is to provide professional support to complement the athlete’s ‘home coach’ or representative commitments. The program will not provide any sport specific coaching but rather provide holistic athlete development through our various performance support providers.
Eligibility & Selection
Athletes must be representing and achieving in their chosen sport at a required pre-elite level (regional / state / national representation). Endorsement will be sought from the respective Regional, State or National Sporting Organisation.
- Athletes must be aged between 14 & 18 years.
- Athletes must reside in or attend school within the Northern Inland catchment area.
- Athletes must demonstrate a desire to improve and progress in their chosen sport’s elite athlete pathway.
Athletes will be offered a place in the NIAS Future Stars Program based on performance at selection trials and through talent identification processes, including attitude and commitment to their chosen sport. We will be interviewing all shortlisted athletes to help determine selection into the program.
Program Partners
ATHLETE BENEFITS & COMMITMENT
- Access to RuralFit Training Hubs across the region – Tamworth, Gunnedah, Narrabri, Armidale & Glen Innes.
- Performance Support including Sport Psychology, Nutrition, Fitness Assessments, Strength & Conditioning and more.
- Complimentary invitation to the annual Academy Awards.
- Travel assistance to attend NIAS regional training sessions and camps – on request.
- Opportunities to participate in higher level competitions and challenges.
- Be committed to a holistic approach to their development, both on and off the field.
- Attend RuralFit Training Hubs.
- Comply with the training requirements and respond in a positive manner to any feedback.
- Maintain an appropriate performance standard to continue to receive opportunities.
- Behave and dress in an appropriate manner when representing NIAS and its sponsors.
Wear NIAS apparel when representing the Academy at events. - Be available to sponsors and the media for promotional purposes.
- Adhere to NIAS Athlete Code of Conduct and policies including anti-doping policy.
- Maintain regular communication with NIAS as required.
$250 includes: performance support activities (including sport psychology, nutrition, and strength and conditioning) and invitations to other events such as the annual Academy Awards Night.
- Academy Challenges, Academy Games and any specific Sports Tours are additional to the Athlete Levy. Costs differ from sport to sport.
- Athlete Uniform. Uniform requirements differ from sport to sport.
Past Squad Archive
Caitlin Croft – Equestrian
Pippa Cullen – Equestrian
Zali Duncan – Equestrian
Robin Henry – Equestrian
Ella Hunt – Equestrian | Polocrosse
Sophie Parsons – Cricket
Piper Swalwell – Gymnastics
Angus Barwick – Clay Target Shooting
Imogen Biddle – Athletics
Sienna Carol – Boxing
Alena Duncan – Equestrian
Zali Duncan – Equestrian
Benjamin Goodwin – Athletics
Chelsea Kiehne – Volleyball
Rohan Martin – Boxing
Angus Maxworthy – GoCarting
Alexander Scanlon-Dawson – Swimming
Tom Sheedy – Volleyball
Lennon Simmonds – Athletics
Tajudeen Tijani – Athletics
Abbey Trewern – Swimming
Kiara Vlahopoulos – Athletics
Imogen Biddle – Athletics/Cross Country
Ruby Clayton – Rugby Union
Alena Duncan – Equestrian
Zali Duncan – Equestrian
Archie Eather – Sport Climbing
Fred Eather – Bouldering
Cooper Gale – Climbing/Bouldering
Lily Grieve – Rugby Union
Fynn Holland – Endurance Motocross racing
Rory Husband – Athletics/Swimming
Indianna King – Swimming
Grant Leach – Equestrian
Alexander Little – Football
Malusi Macikama – Football
Rohan Martin – Boxing
Angus Maxworthy – Go-Karting
Emma McIntyre – Swimming
Abbie Peet – Para Athletics
Lockey Ralston – Basketball
Bayley Raslton – Basketball
Alexander Scanlon-Dawson – Swimming
Lennon Simmonds – Atheltics/Football
Payten Ward – Rimfire Benchrest Shooting
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