Athletic Program

  • Program Overview

    The LCRSA Athletics Program has an endorsed partnership within the Athletics SA athlete pathway.Our program will help assist identified athletes to access quality technical and educational development opportunities delivered by professionals providing coaching, training and support services to improve athlete development with a view to:

    • Identify talented athletes;
    • Enhance opportunities for selection into state development squads and state teams/ squads;
    • Increase the level of success of those athletes at competition and events;
    • Increase athlete exposure to sports science and personal development and education
  • Program Specifics

    The LCRSA is committed to the development of the holistic athlete by providing an Elite Strength and Conditioning Program, 12-month gym membership, High Performance Physical Testing, as well as an elite sports education curriculum. Athletes will also have access to coaching in their specific discipline, whenever possible.

  • Athlete Eligibility

    To be eligible for an Athletic Scholarship, athletes must:

    • Reside within the Limestone Coast Region made up of the Mount Gambier, Grant, Wattle Range, Robe, Kingston, Naracoorte Lucindale or Tatiara local government areas; and
    • Be a registered member with Athletics SA; and
    • Be of age 13 - 18 during the year of scholarship
    • Special consideration may be given to athletes outside the eligible age, subject to the approval of the LCRSA Administration or the SSO.
  • Selection Criteria

    Satisfy the eligibility criteria and demonstrate the following qualities;

    • Physical abilities and physical skills considered to be essential for eventual success in your chosen sport;
    • Display an ability to apply coaching & technical instruction;
    • Display attitude, commitment and dedication to improving performance;
    • Demonstrate potential to be selected for SA/National representation within 12 months

    •The ability or potential to work as part of a team to achieve excellence

  • Nomination Forms