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Over 50 participants enjoyed a great afternoon at this year’s Gold Coast Academy of Sport Golf Challenge sponsored by the RACV Royal Pines Resort.

The Griffith University team were the winners of the event on handicap with Gold Coast Junior Rugby League the runners-up. Prizes included a Jeep Motor vehicle for a hole in one, nearest to pins, longest drives for men and ladies and sporting memorabilia.

On Wednesday 9th October, the 4th Annual Gold Coast Academy of Sport (GCAS) Awards Evening will be held in the Marquis Room of the RACV Royal Pines Resort starting at 6.30pm.

“In acknowledgement of every scholarship athlete’s commitment and dedication to their respective GCAS sport program, each inducted GCAS athlete will receive a certificate of graduation. Major awards for each GCAS sport program will also be awarded,” said Founding Chairman Hon. Mick Veivers.

Many VIP’s and sponsors will be invited and all GCAS scholarship athletes are required to attend this major event. The GCAS also extends a warm invitation to any family or friends of the athletes and any other members of the general public. Tickets for these attendees are now available but may also be purchased at the door on the night. To RSVP or purchase tickets through Eventbrite, visit the Academy website goldsport.com.au

To sponsor the Awards Night, promote your business and show your support of the Academy on the night, contact the GCAS office or visit the website for further details.

The winning team on handicap from Griffith University with the perpetual GCAS Golf Challenge trophy

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August 2013 – Awards Night Preview / Program Update – Issue 13

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2013 Sports Program Updates Golf Expressions of interest are now open for the 2013/14 GCAS Golf program. First year Introductory, second year Advanced and third year Alumni streams are all available to prospective athletes. To apply, visit the Golf page under Sports on the GCAS website or contact the GCAS office. The GCAS Golf squad were the winners on handicap at this year’s Academy Games in Wollongong, NSW.

Future Stars (north Gold Coast) GCAS Future Stars north athletes participate in regular core sport education and training sessions with industry professionals at the Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre. Future Stars athletes are expected to be achieving (or aim to achieve with the support of the GCAS) performance benchmarks at either a regional, state or international level.

Rugby League As part of the core education component of the program, the 30 squad athletes have completed their introductory referees certificate allowing them to give back to the community by refereeing junior matches. The GCAS would like to thank Queensland Rugby League’s SE QLD Division and Gold Coast District Junior Rugby League for sponsorship of this program. Practical training sessions are held monthly during the season and weekly over the off-season.

Volleyball (Indoor and Beach)GCAS Indoor Volleyball training is on Tuesday nights at the Trinity Lutheran College starting at 5.30pm. A regular strength and conditioning component is built into the program with the assistance of Exercise Science students from Griffith University. Pre-elite athletes over the age of 18 are included in a ‘training access’ squad with the support of the GCAS and Gold Coast Volleyball.

The GCAS Beach Volleyball program training sessions are on most Wednesday nights at the Parklands Indoor Sports Centre (opposite Griffith University) starting at 6pm. This program will expand further in the lead-up to the next summer season series of state series tournaments.

Table TennisThe GCAS Table Tennis program provides skill and technique training sessions focusing on advanced singles and doubles match play. The core education program has included sessions on nutrition for sport and strength and conditioning for Table Tennis.

GCAS Golf squad

GCAS Future Stars North athletes at a core education session

GCAS Rugby League squad

Beach Volleyball advanced coaching

GCAS Table Tennis action

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TriathlonPractical sessions have include advice on swimming, cycling and running in Triathlon. Core education topics have included sessions on strength and conditioning and Goal Setting. The program is held under sponsorship at the Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre.

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GCAS Triathlon squad

GCAS Basketball squad

The Game PlanWith the Board of Directors of the GCAS

Part of the mission of a regional academy of sport is to bring athletes and people together from a wide variety of sports to celebrate success.

This is why the GCAS board of directors are looking forward to hosting the fourth Awards Night to be held on Wednesday 9th October at the RACV Royal Pines Resort in the Marquis Room starting at 6.30pm. The board would like to take this opportunity to thank all involved for their efforts and commitment to the regional academy of sport. The successes of 2013 would not have been possible without a dedicated group of sponsors and athletes and the Awards Evening is the opportunity to fully acknowledge the efforts everyone has made this year.

To sponsor this year’s Awards Night and show the support of your business to the Academy to a large expected audience, please contact the GCAS office or visit the website.

Applications for the 2013/14 Future Stars South program are now open with details for a new Rugby Union expected to be announced shortly. For further information or applications forms, visit www.goldsport.com.au or contact the GCAS Executive Officer.

BasketballThe GCAS Basketball program provides skill and technique training sessions focusing on advanced attacking and defensive moves. The core education program has included sessions on physiotherapy and mental toughness for sport on Tuesday nights at the Trinity Lutheran College (senior campus gym) starting at 4.30pm.

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Ian Robilliard Managing Director

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Robert Thompson Executive Officer

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As a not for profit community organisation, the academy is dependent on various levels of sponsorship to be able to deliver ‘golden opportunities through sport’ for the talented sporting youth of the Gold Coast.

The Academy welcomes Kline Homes and Mental Toughness Coaching who have both recently established sponsorship Links to the GCAS.

Visit the www.goldsport.com.au website to find out how your business could capture a unique promotional opportunity through supporting the next generation of up and coming sports stars from the Gold Coast.

Individuals are also able to make a fully tax-deductible donation to academy programs through the Federal Government’s Australian Sports Foundation. What better way to invest in the future than in our local up and coming sports stars!

For any information about supporting the Academy in these ways, please contact the Executive Officer or visit the website www.goldsport.com.au

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Former GCAS athletes continue pathway to sporting successSeveral former GCAS athletes continue to impress as they progress along the pathway to success as elite athletes in their chosen sport. Former Future Stars athletes Daniel Coleman

and Calvin Quirk (pictured above) have both been selected into the Australian Junior Triathlon team to compete in the European Junior Cup before heading to London for the ITU World Triathlon Championship.

2012 GCAS Female Athlete of the Year Jessica Roche (pictured below) was one of a host of current and former GCAS athletes who excelled in the Festivolle of Volleyball Carnival held on the Gold Coast.

Well done to current GCAS athlete Jake Duffy who has been selected to represent Australia and Oceania in Table Tennis at the 2013 World Cadet Challenge in Otocec, Slovenia from October 26 - Nov 3. Table Tennis athlete Benjamin Gould also made his debut recently for the Australian Junior Team.

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