Sport sector launches talent search ahead of Brisbane 2032

Australians with a flair for sport are being offered the opportunity of a lifetime. A nationwide talent search aimed at finding future stars for Brisbane 2032 gets underway next month.

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in partnership with state and territory institutes and academies, national sporting organisations and Paralympics Australia is looking for young Australians who are keen to put their sporting skills to the ultimate test.

More than a third of the 2024 Australian Paralympic team were found through talent searches.

The search will target Australians aged 13-23 (for Olympic sports) and 13 plus (for Paralympic sports). No prior sporting experience is required.

The opportunity will also be on offer to current athletes looking to transition to a different sport, joining the likes of Tara Rigney who transferred from netball to rowing and Danielle Scott who switched from gymnastics to aerial skiing.

Eligible participants will be invited to their closest clinic where their strengths and skills will be measured. Those who demonstrate potential will undertake a trial with a recommended sport before being offered a position within a Talent Development Program.

Three sessions are confirmed for Victoria in 2024, all located at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC). 

  • November 23 - Olympic
  • December 1 - Paralympic
  • December 8 - Olympic

If you haven’t tried sport before, don’t worry – no sporting experience is required to take part. The talent search is designed to help guide you towards a sport you may be best suited to.

Some states have existing Talent Programs which this campaign will support.

To get involved, the process is simple:

1. Visit ais.gov.au/talent

2. If eligible you will be contacted and invited to a testing date within your state.

Register your interest today, or find out more information at ais.gov.au/talent

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