The Junior Development Squad
(JDS) gives athletes (U12 to U15) an opportunity to gain
new skills and improve technical competencies through participation
in coaching and training sessions with some of Victoria's leading
coaches. Training with other keen and enthusiastic squad members is
both fun and motivational, and helps develop new friendships based
on an enjoyment of athletics. The emphasis on learning new athletic
skills, and improving existing ones, is in a friendly and supportive
environment. The program consists of numerous activities including
coaching days, education sessions, role model sessions with elite
athletes, invites to attend National & International level events
and a highlight for the year is the JDS coaching camp.