The Athletics Northern Ireland Youth Academy was first launched in September 2014 to support Northern Ireland\u2019s most talented young athletes and their coaches, with the addition of the Pre-Academy in 2018, athletes and coaches from across Ulster are now supported through the programmes.<\/p>\n
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ELIGIBILITY<\/strong><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n APPLICATION & SELECTION<\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n The Academies aim to support athletes and coaches who have identified their own strengths, weaknesses and areas for progress and who will benefit most from engaging with the physical preparation, physiotherapy and performance lifestyle support available. Selection will prioritise athletes who demonstrate the potential and ability to eventually represent Northern Ireland at a Senior Commonwealth Games.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Athletes will be assessed for inclusion based upon their performance standards and performance potential. The Youth Academy is designed to deliver a 4 year curriculum and the Pre-Academy Strands deliver a 2 year curriculum. All athletes must reapply each year.<\/strong>\u00a0It is expected that for 2025-2026 there will be considerable interest from new applicants and although athletes who have completed their first year of Academy will be offered a place subject to satisfactory progress, spaces are not guaranteed for those athletes reapplying who have not shown upward progress. Limited Academy capacity means athletes across all events must be compared. During the selection process both performance and potential factors will be taken into consideration.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n APPLICATION<\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Athlete-Coach pairs should discuss and complete the online application form by 11.59pm on Wednesday 8th\u00a0October 2025. Please read the accompanying information pack which contains all essential information.<\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Youth Academy Application Information Pack<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Youth Academy Link Here: <\/strong>https:\/\/forms.gle\/fN8g1CHPvXXCFDN36<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Pre-Academy Strands Link Here: https:\/\/forms.gle\/DTTVLp5PjnD2hEFH6<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
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