Mountain Bike

2025

The 2025/26 Program is currently running.

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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.

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.

To be eligible for the NIAS Mountain Bike program, athletes must be turning 13-16 years in 2025 (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 levy includes strength and conditioning, all venue hires, education and training sessions.
  • Athlete Uniforms are not included in the program levy and will be available for purchase separately.
  • Your Local Club Academy Games and other competitions levy (a separate invoice will be sent).

 

Alyssa Rogan — Head Coach
Shannon Sipple — Assistant Coach
Steven Roberts — Assistant Coach
Sharon Sipple — Manager

Bailey Roughan
Corbin Newsome
Declan Harford
Harry Vincent
James Sykes
Kaden McIntosh
Lucas McDonald
Matthew Gerges
Rebecca Sams
Tyler Phillips
Zander Hofman

  • Sunday 9 November 2025 Induction at Lake Keepit – Gunnedah
  • NIAS Squad regional training sessions, Strength & Conditioning and education
  • Your Local Club Academy Games – 17 – 19 April 2026 – Tamworth

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