CYCLING – BMX

TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR BMX CAREER

The IAS BMX Program is designed to support the developmental needs of the regions emerging talented BMX 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:

Provide the necessary recourses for club riders to perform well at State and National Titles
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 athlete success 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
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 in the AusCycling U15, U17 and U19 age category in 2026
Reside within one of five eligible local government areas – Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Shoalhaven or Wingecarribee
Be a registered member of a cycling club affiliated with AUS Cycling
Be able to commit to all planned IAS Program Events

Special consideration may be given to athletes outside the eligibility criteria, subject to the approval of the IAS Board.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.