GCAS Newsletter - Issue 14

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As part of the restructuring of GCAS to meet future growth and development needs, two new staff are now at the helm of the Academy. The Chairman and Board welcome Ross Tregidga to the position of Chief Operating Officer and Tiarny Prichard to the role of Sports Program Manager. Both come to these new roles with extensive experience and success in sports management and are looking forward to ensuring additional value adding to existing programs and developing new partnerships across the Gold Coast. One of their first priorities will be to implement improved communication and network strategies for athletes and the coaches.

More than 320 athletes, supporters, sponsors and business partners attended the successful 2013 Annual Awards Night at RACV Royal Pines resort on Wednesday 9th October.

In what was widely acknowledged as the best evening yet, graduation certificates were presented to our pre-elite athletes across nine sports programs. Awards for Encouragement and Athletes of the Year were also given to the 21 highest achieving athletes. Male Athlete of the Year was Ethan Paikea, Female Athlete of the Year was Emily Haines and the prestigious Chairman’s Award went to Ben Houghton.

Chairman the Hon Mick Veivers took the opportunity during the evening to announce that Rugby Union will be introduced as an Academy program from late 2013 to further build on the Academy’s reach across many sports codes.

Thank you to the many Federal, State and Local Government politicians who supported the evening. It is encouraging to see this level of support and belief in the future of the Academy.

Special thanks to RACV Royal Pines Resort and their professional staff for making the evening a huge success, and to all of our sponsors and business partners for their on-going support.

The New Team at GCAS

Awards Night Sets New Standard

2013 Program Updates... Read Inside

Councillor Dawn Crichlow representing Mayor Tom Tate and Gold Coast City Council.

Mike Rabbitt, Ian Robilliard, Mick Veivers and Dean Beadman enjoying the Awards function.

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2013 Sports Program Updates Golf Nominations are now being called for this major program from eligible males and females. Head Coach Mark Gibson who is also Chairman of the Australian PGA, runs a demanding and results oriented program. This years Golf team represented the Gold Coast at the Academy Games in Wollongong and were the winners on handicap. Programs are available for First Year Introductory, Second Year Advanced and Third Year Alumni golfers. Visit our Golf page on our website for further information.

Future Stars (South Gold Coast) This program has kicked off with great representation across many sports. Thanks to the support of Leesa at Goodlife Robina we are able to include 6 months gym membership in this program. The Future Stars North program will be open for nominations soon. Coach Sonia Weatherley looks forward to welcoming you to this intensive program.

Rugby League A very successful year has now finished for this U13 & U14 program. Sid and his expert support team have provided the program athletes with excellent skill and personal development and the results are impressive. Congratulations to Ethan Paikea for being named Academy Male Athlete of the Year. Nominations for the 2014 program will be open from late November with the first training camp being in late January 2014. Check our web site for further details.

Volleyball (Indoor and Beach)These programs continue to run until the end of the year with Indoor Volleyball being held on Tuesday nights and Beach Volleyball on Wednesday nights. Thanks to Trinity Lutheran College and the Griffith University Students Guild for assisting with courts. The 2014 program will be developed soon and nominations for the Academy program will be open in late January 2014.

Table TennisThis program has a proud history of developing elite players of the future. Expertly coached by Cathy Townsend and her team and supported by the Academy core education program, this sport is well placed to provide the Gold Coast with representatives at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018.

TriathlonCoach Liam Bromilow will be seeking nominations for this niche program in early 2014. In addition to practical sessions on swimming, cycling and running there are a range of core education topics dealing with mental toughness, health and nutrition.

BasketballThis program has now finished for 2013 but nominations are opening soon for an expanded 2014 program. Coach Thalo Green has achieved significant gains in athlete performance over this year and he is looking forward to building this program in several new groups next year.

Future Stars North

Rugby League Coaches and Award winners

Indoor Volleyball program

Table Tennis Squad


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Gold Coast City Council Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) is committed to creating a city internationally recognised for its

quality, diversity and sustainable lifestyle, economy and unique environment. The GCCC boundary stretches from Alberton in the north to Coolangatta in the south. It includes Moreton Bay and South Stradbroke Island. www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Business Gold Coast Gold Coast City is not only the perfect place to live but is also the perfect

location for the growth and development of business. One of Australia’s fastest growing cities is also home to a thriving and modern business community. Find out more about why more people are choosing to locate their businesses in Gold Coast City by visiting the Business GC website. www.businessgc.com.au

RACV Royal Pines Resort One of Queensland’s largest resorts, Royal Pines Resort offers an unparalleled choice of

accommodation, golfing, convention, dining and leisure facilities. www.royalpinesresort.com.au

92.5 Gold FM Wake up to Everything Gold Coast with Gold FM’s Richard, Bridge and Spida for

breakfast, then get all the Greatest Hits all day while you’re at work! www.goldfm.com.au

NBN Television NBN’s market stretches from Central Coast, NSW in the south to the Gold Coast, Queensland in the north and west to Moree

and Narrabri. This market has a population of 1.9 million people and is the fourth largest television market in Australia behind Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. www.nbntv.com.au

Griffith University Since opening its doors in 1975, Griffith University has come to be regarded as one of Australia’s most innovative tertiary institutions and one of the most influential universities in the Asia-Pacific region. www.griffith.edu.au

90.9 Sea FM Sea FM is the Gold Coast’s Number One Hit Music Station with Fresh Hits and First Plays. Sea FM is the home of Galey, Matt and Charli for breakfast with their $10k Pop Quiz up for grabs every morning! www.seafm.com.au

Sports Super Centre The Sports Super Centre is a leader in the sport and recreation industry. As well as featuring some of the

most modern training facilities for both elite and beginner athletes, it is also a dedicated training camp. www.rbssc.com.au

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Rugby Union Yes, we now have a rugby union program starting with an U12/13 program from late November this year. We will also be looking to extend programs in this sport to other age groups and female players. Check our web site or call Ross or Tiarny for more details. Welcome also to our new rugby union supporting sponsor - Envisage Clothing.

Chairmans Award winner; Ben Houghton

Female Athlete of the Year Emily Haines with professor Kristine Toohey.

Special guest Duncan Free with Male Athlete of the Year, Ethan Paikea.

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Ian Robilliard Managing Director

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Tiarny Prichard Sports Program Manager


Ross Tregidga Chief Operating 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.

ENVISAGE CLOTHING has now come on board as suppoting sponsor for the new Rugby Union program. Envisage will be providing the uniforms for many of our programs over 2014.

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.

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

Academy athletes excelled at the recent Australian Junior Championships in Victoria. Amongst the most notable achievements were Jake Duffy being awarded Australian Junior Player of the Year and Matilda Alexandersson and Benjamin Gould claiming the Under 13 Mixed Doubles Championship. This program is expertly led by Cathy and Graeme Townsend and they are clearly being rewarded for their dedication in developing Australia’s future stars through the Academy. Well done everyone.

In exciting news just released, the Academy is pleased to announce an inaugural Rugby League Girls age 13 program will commencing in early 2014. This is the first time the Academy has been able to offer this program to girls and it is hoped this will be a trail-blazer for further age group programs.

Negotiations are also underway to bring an exciting new international sport to the Academy stable in early 2014.

Watch this space!


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Breaking News

Watch the pros light up!The 2013 Australian PGA Championship

A prestigious golf tournament with a long and rich tradition, will be played at RACV RoyAl PINES RESoRT

from November 7th -10th.

This is the first major PGA Tour of Australasia tournament staged on the Gold Coast in 10 years.

Tickets for the event presented by Coca-Cola are now on sale at www.ticketek.com.au

A 50 per cent discount is available for members of RACV and affiliated motoring clubs, while Gold Coast residents

can receive a 10 per cent discount, so tell all your family and friends!

Children 16 years and under will be admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.

If you book tickets for Friday 8th November, this is “Wear Green for Adam Day” so the crowd

is awash with Adam Scott fans!

Visit the Australian PGA Championship website at www.pgachampionship.com.au for further details.

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