{"id":17048,"date":"2025-12-14T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mtgambiertimes\/?p=17048"},"modified":"2025-12-10T16:48:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T05:48:08","slug":"clock-is-ticking-on-access-to-elite-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mtgambiertimes\/sport\/clock-is-ticking-on-access-to-elite-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Clock is ticking on access to elite program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE Limestone Coast Academy of Sport is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 programs.<\/p>\n<p>Athletes from across the region are invited to apply and take the next step in their sporting development with the support of our high-performance environment.<\/p>\n<p>Nominations close on Monday, December 15.<\/p>\n<p>In 2025, the Academy proudly delivered programs across a wide range of sports, including hockey, basketball, tennis, cycling, AFLW, swimming, athletics and the Lonestar Program \u2013 supporting athletes who excel in their individual sport through tailored performance support.<\/p>\n<p>The programs are designed to develop well-rounded athletes by providing access to expert coaching, strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition education sessions, and a supportive community of high-performing emerging talent.<\/p>\n<p>Officials look forward to welcoming the new cohort of athletes at our 2026 Induction Day, scheduled for February next year.<\/p>\n<p>To nominate or learn more about the programs, please visit the website\u2019s sport programs page or contact the Academy team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE Limestone Coast Academy of Sport is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 programs. 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