TTP

The Target Talent Program (TTP) is the highest tier of the Academy and is funded and directed by Athletics Australia, via Athletics South Australia. TTP is the early identification element of Athletics Australia's High Performance Department.

The aim of this program is to encourage and develop the best young athletes around the country, by providing them with an opportunity to train with other talented athletes, learn from professionals and to interact with their personal coach and other TTP personal coaches in a training environment. The TTP is an integrated program inviting both able bodies and para athletes.

The TTP squad will cover 8 event groups which include: Horizontal Jumps, Throws, Pole Vault, High Jump, Sprints and Hurdles, Endurance and Walks. Whilst there will be core components of the TTP, each event group will have their own event leader that will assist Athletics South Australia by coordinating a specific event program, with their own specific aims and outcomes.

Personal coaches are asked to be heavily involved in the program, and will be required for a planning session.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria Applies to both Able-bodied and Para Athletes Athletes must be born between 2006 and 2002 to be eligible for the program

The following Athletes and their personal coaches will be invited to the TTP Squads:

• 2020 National Championship Top 6 in the U16 –U20 age groups – All Events
• 2020 State Champions U18 & U16 (specified age groups only) – All Events

Additional athletes will be invited at the discretion of Athletics SA.