Skateboarding

Program Overview

The North Coast Academy of Sport Skate Program plays a vital role in identifying, monitoring, and developing the skills of young skateboarding athletes. Members of the squad will be exposed to expert coaching services, and sport specific education in areas such as strength and conditioning, nutrition, sport psychology, sport media & communications.

Supported by Skate Australia and in partnership with the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers Skate Clubs, the Academy has worked to develop the NCAS Skate Program to be in alignment with the Skate Australia Strategic Plan 2023-2028. In delivering this program, we hope to assist our athletes with the next step in their sporting careers. The program will be conducted from October 2024 to April 2025.

Click here for further information: NCAS Skateboarding (Street & Park) 2025 Program Info

Eligibility to Apply

Athletes

1. Be turning 8-14 years of age (born 2011 -2017) in 2025.
2. Athletes must register or be registered as a member of a Skate NSW/Australia affiliated club.
3. Reside in the North Coast region within the defined Local Government boundaries of the following Council areas: Tweed, Byron, Lismore, Ballina, Kyogle, Richmond River, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nambucca, Kempsey and Port Macquarie-Hastings.
4. Complete and submit an online application by 5.00pm 30th September 2024.
5. Demonstrate a dedication to improving performance.

Selection Criteria

• Video submission – please provide links via email submission
  • 2 x 50s run with variations & lines
  • 3 x best trick
  • 30s video self-introduction
    • Goals
    • Strengths & weaknesses
    • Fun fact about yourself

Selection Panel

The Selection Panel may consist of:

• Skate Australia Representative
• NCAS Head Coach
• NCAS Executive Director/Sport Programs Manager
• NCAS Appointed Independent Selector/s