CYCLING – ROAD & TRACK

TAKE YOUR CYCLING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

The Cycling program caters for developing athletes in BMX, MTB and Road & Track disciplines.

The program is designed to support the developmental needs of the regions emerging talented cycling athletes by providing industry leading high-performance sport development programs. Scholarships are offered for a 12-month period commencing in October and concluding in September. The aim of the program is to provide additional skill development in the performance pathway, in addition to their daily training environment and club training.

OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING, COACHING AND COMPETITION WITH A VIEW TO:

Develop athletes’ fundamental skill level to enhance their opportunities for selection into national teams/squads and the NSWIS program
Prepare athletes for seamless transition to the NSWIS (NSW Institute of Sport) squad
Increase the level of success of those athletes at competition and events
Provide an introduction and progression into sport specific strength and conditioning
Provide education around athletic and personal development, including nutrition, sport psychology, media skills, leadership, and drugs in sport
The program will conduct weekly skills based and strength and conditioning training to which attendance is expected

ELIGIBILITY

In order to be eligible for the 2025/26 program athletes must:

Be between 13 and 18 years of age as at 31 December 2025 (2007-2013)
Reside within one of five eligible local government areas – Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Shoalhaven or Wingecarribee
Be registered with a Local Club/Association or directly with Triathlon Australia
Possess physical and behavioural attributes that are considered essential to progress to a standard to be selected as members of the TNSW Emerging Talent Squad in the following 2-3 years
Be able to commit to all planned IAS Program Events

SELECTION PROCESS

Eligible athletes must;

Demonstrate through past performance and/or potential, the ability to reach or exceed a top 5 place at NSW Championships within 12 months
Physical abilities and physical skills considered to be essential for eventual success in cycling
Display attitude, commitment and dedication to improving performance
Display an ability to apply coaching & technical instruction
The ability or potential to work as part of a team to achieve excellence

Each applicant is reviewed by an independant selected panel of coaches, administrators and invited representatives. The IAS decision/s regarding athlete selection is based on objective and subjective measures and the IAS hold final responsibility for the selection of athletes.

SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES

Beginning in the 2025-26 scholarship year, the IAS will be offering both its traditional, fully supported places AND self-financed places to selected athletes.

For further financial assistance, explore the Grow A Star and Local Sporting Champions grants.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

IAS athletes are required to purchase the IAS squad uniform, they also are required to contribute to additional components of the programs such as camps.