Development and Performance


What is the Target Talent Program?

The TTP is a development program aimed at athletes who have achieved a top 6 standard at National Junior Championship events between the age groups of U16 and U20.

Purpose of the program

The key purpose is to identify and assist in developing talented, emerging athletes aged 15-19, with the potential and motivation to attain national representative standards.

AT and the TIS are committed to support these athletes and their coaches along a pathway that provides appropriate development to a career in track and field.

It is envisaged that this group will be the major focus of track and field development in Tasmania. 

Athletics Tasmania is committed to the provision of every opportunity for athletes to progress along the pathway to succeed in track & field.

Benefits for athletes and their coaches in the squad

  • Increased access to specialist support services including clinics, technical help and sport science
  • Apparel
  • Recognition
  • Assistance with program planning
  • Invitations to general and specific camps and clinics

 

Athletics Tasmania Development Squad

This squad will become a primary focus for Athletics Tasmania in its bid to improve the standard of all events across Tasmania. the focus of this squad is to develop younger athletes and given the opportunity to develop towards being a senior athlete.

This squad will be required to take part in activities ran by Athletics Tasmania and the TIS including seminars and training days. The squad is aimed at 13-19 year old athletes whose sporting focus is Track and Field.

 

Development Camps

Development camps are open to all registered members of an affiliated athletics club. Priority is given to TIS Scholarship holders, TTP squad members. Other athletes wishing to improve there athletic performances are more than welcome to attend, training camps are there to enhance the knowledge of an athlete and to assist them plan for future events.



2015/16 TTP Criteria

AT Development Squad - 2014/15 Criteria

2014/15 Athletics Tasmania Development Squad