Northern Territory Sports Academy

The Northern Territory Sports Academy (NTSA) aims to support the Northern Territory (NT) sporting community to provide enriching environments that engage, recognise and empower Territory athletes, coaches, officials and other key support personnel to optimise their potential and enhance their abilities to thrive in their sporting and non-sporting lives.

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The NTSA has developed 3 programs to support athlete development within the NT.

  • Open Futures
  • Futures Program
  • Individual Athlete Scholarship

Read about athlete development programs.

The Northern Territory Sport Academy (NTSA) is launching an exciting program to support and develop coaches and officials in the NT.

Nominations are open on 5 December 2023, for accredited volunteer coaches who are ambitious, self-directed learners, and committed to improving practical application.

Successful candidates will get chances to improve their coaching and officiating skills, knowledge, and experience.

The program is self-nominated and requires candidates to submit an online application.

To nominate coaches, go to the Coach Scholarship Program nomination from.

To nominate officials, go to the Officials Scholarship Program nominaton form.

For more information about the scholarships please contact the NTSA on 08 8999 6127 or ntsa.pathwayservices.nt.gov.au

The NTSA will partner with peak sporting bodies, regional councils and other key stakeholders to design and implement processes, practices and programs specific to supporting the recruitment, retention and development of coaches, officials and other support personnel (e.g. committee/board members) in paid and voluntary roles across the Territory.

Read about workforce development programs.

The NTSA is home to world class facilities available to local, national and international athletes and teams.

Individuals or organisations seeking to access the NTSA facility will need to contact the NTSA via email  NTSA.PathwaysServices@nt.gov.au.

Read more about NTSA facilities.

The NTSA offers funding for athletes, coaches, officials and other volunteers, clubs and organisations.

National Selection Grants: athletes who have been selected to represent Australia at a recognised sporting event may be eligible for funding to help with the costs. For more information, go to the Northern Territory Government website.

The Northern Territory Sports Academy, formerly the Northern Territory Institute of Sport, has supported athletes achievements in Olympic and Paralympic Games, World Championships and Commonwealth Games since 1996.

Learn about NTSA achievements.

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