The Limestone Coast Academy of Sport (LCAS) athletics program provides high-performance coaching and training opportunities to help athletes develop their skills and progress towards higher levels of representation within the sport. LCAS plays an important role in the athlete development pathway by identifying, supporting, and preparing talented young track and field athletes from across the region.
The program bridges the gap between local competition and state/national pathways. Athletes are given the opportunity to train in a supportive high-performance environment while building the skills required to progress towards higher representation across various athletics disciplines.
Athletes selected for the program will receive access to:
To be considered for the 2026 LCAS Athletics Program, athletes must:
The following factors may be considered during selection:
Selected athletes will take part in a structured program of coaching sessions, athlete education, and development opportunities throughout 2026. The program is designed to complement club and competition commitments while providing access to quality coaching and resources to support long-term athletic progression.
The program will cater to athletes across multiple athletics disciplines including track events (sprints, middle distance, distance, hurdles, relays), field events (jumps, throws), and combined events (heptathlon/decathlon).
An athlete levy will apply to those selected, which will be confirmed at the time of selection.
