Youth Development Programme (YDP)
Our Youth Development Programme(YDP) caters for talented and highly motivated individuals, who prioritise their sport. The programme has been up and running for several years and places many athletes onto National teams.
Please scroll down the page to learn more.
Please scroll down the page to learn more.
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Recent News/Results
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Development Blog Articles
We have written a few blog articles to help promote development with in Hong Kong. As a result some of our talented YDP athletes have also written some great blogs on their own experiences from around the world. Great reading for both parents and kids.
An insight into training in The Netherlands by Abel the Riele March 2017
6 Simple Ways To Improve Triathlon In Hong Kong By Andrew Wright
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The Rising Stars Australia Weekend By Imogen Alexander, 15 Years Old
Study-Sleep-Train-Repeat Part 1 By Andrew Wright
British Triathlon Selection Weekend By Ingmar Gunn, 15 Years Old. April 2016
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Oscar at the British Selection Trials
Study-Sleep-Train-Repeat Part 2 By Andrew Wright
Gran Canaria Youth Camp February 2016 By Andrew Wright
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Overview
'NURTURING SUCCESS' Our Youth Development Programme(YDP) caters for talented and highly motivated individuals, who prioritise their sport. The programme has been up and running for several years and places many athletes onto National teams.
The programme is age specific where sessions and goals are set depending on developmental and training age. The most important message delivered throughout is that consistency, hard-work, and enjoyment are paramount in producing results. There are programmes available for those training for Track athletics, X-country, and Triathlon with sessions conducted year round by our coaching team. Use the tabs below for further information about the programme and how to become part of the squad. Ages 9 - 20 years. |
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Youth Development Programme
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For full document please click here
Objectives
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Aims of the programmes
- Train athletes up to National level and beyond by prioritising training
- To encourage athletes to take their sport to the next level
- To advise and coach athletes to win their age group categories at local races
- To educate parents and athletes on what it takes to become a competitive athlete
- To set up a support network that keeps athletes training and competing year round and injury free.
- To encourage athletes to focus on balancing academic achievement as well as training
- To teach athletes time management skills and to educate them on how to set high goals as both students and athlete
Selection Criteria: Any of the following will be considered
- Those who demonstrate an outstanding work ethic and determination
- Those who can make our time trial times (please see full document for times)
- Those who show promising ability at a particular event
- Solid performances in local races
- Athletes must be 9 - 20 years
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- Ages 9-20 years
- Available to train on HK island
- If you wish you apply please fill in the application form on the full document and return by post or email.
- This programme is for those wanting to train several times per week. We aim to keep these athletes attending year round and we run sessions during the holidays.
- The cost of this programme is 1000hkd per month for unlimited number of sessions and advice per week.
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Media
Oscar Coggins becomes the 2017 Asian Junior Triathlon Champion
www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/2103882/hong-kongs-most-promising-triathlete-surrender-british-passport
www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/2103882/hong-kongs-most-promising-triathlete-surrender-british-passport
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Miles Williams
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