SK8 HIGH PERFORMANCE

Supporting Australian athletes from development squads to Olympic podiums. World-class coaching, sport science, and athlete services.

Pathway Programs
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Olympic Program

Our Athletes

Meet the elite athletes representing Australia on the world stage

High Performance Pathways

Structured progression from emerging talent to elite international competition

State-level identification programs

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National program entry point

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Elite training environment

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World championships representation

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Olympic qualification pathway

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Development Squad

Entry-level national program for emerging talent aged 12-17.

  • Monthly training camps
  • Remote coaching support
  • Sport science assessments
  • Skill development focus
Application Process

National Squad

Elite program for international-level athletes.

  • Weekly training programs
  • Full athlete services
  • International competition support
  • Performance analytics
Selection Criteria

Olympic Program

Dedicated support for Olympic-qualifying athletes.

  • Full-time coaching
  • AIS partnership
  • Olympic preparation camps
  • Comprehensive athlete services
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Athlete Wellbeing & Support

Comprehensive athlete services supporting performance and life beyond sport

Sport Psychology

Mental skills training, performance psychology, and wellbeing support from accredited sport psychologists.

Access Services

Sports Medicine

Physiotherapy, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return-to-sport protocols with medical professionals.

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Nutrition

Individual nutrition plans, fueling strategies, and supplement guidance from accredited sports dietitians.
Nutrition Support

Strength & Conditioning

Individualized S&C programs, testing protocols, and training load management from qualified coaches.
S&C Programs

Education & Career

Support balancing sport with education, flexible study arrangements, and career transition planning.
Athlete Life

Safe Sport

Integrity, anti-doping education, safe sport policies, and confidential reporting channels.
Integrity Info

National Rankings

Official rankings across all disciplines based on competition performance

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Athlete Categorisation

Official categorisation framework for high performance athletes

Athlete categorisation is Skate Australia’s framework for identifying and supporting high performance athletes at various stages of their pathway. Categories determine eligibility for funding, support services, and programs.
International

Category A

Athletes with realistic medal potential at Olympic Games or World Championships.

Podium Potential

Category B

Athletes with potential to reach Category A within identified timeframe.
National

Category C

Athletes competing at national level with development potential.

Annual Review Cycle

1
Self-nomination by athletes
2
Performance data submission
3
Technical committee assessment
4
High performance panel review
5
Board approval and notification
Nomination Round

Nominations open March 1st

Submit your performance evidence and pathway plan
Submit Nomination

Olympic Skateboarding

Australia’s pathway to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics skateboarding program

Skateboarding returns to the Olympic program in Los Angeles 2028 with park and street disciplines for men and women. Australia is building a comprehensive Olympic preparation program to qualify and medal at the games.

Qualification Timeline

2024–2026

World Skateboarding ranking events

June 2027

World Championships (Olympic qualifier)

July 2028

LA Olympics

Olympic Program Details

Olympic Support Services

Olympic Squad

Dedicated squad of Olympic-potential skateboarders with full-time coaching and support.

International Competition

Funding for World Skateboarding ranking events, training camps, and Olympic test events.

AIS Partnership

Collaboration with Australian Institute of Sport for Olympic preparation expertise.

Olympic Preparation

LA 2028 prep camps, Olympic village simulation, and Olympic experience programs.

Olympic Squad

Quota Spots

Qualifying Events

LA Olympics

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