iXL@High Performance Sport
Junior Sports Academy (grade 7)
A futures-focused vision for education recognises that today's learner will face a very different future from generations past. This Academy Program is designed for students with a keen interest in and aptitude for Fitness, Nutrition and High Performance Sport. With a purpose-built Kinesiology Laboratory and state-of-the-art sporting facilities, the College, in partnership with community stakeholders, aims to promote healthy lifestyle and increase physical and emotional well-being to prepare our students for an active, healthy and positive future.
Regardless of the area of interest, participants in the Junior Sport academy program will be supported to develop their skills, attitudes, strength and fitness through individual training programs, nutrition plan and participation in teamwork, leadership and high-level sporting opportunities.
If fitness, nutrition and high performance sport is an area of interest for your child/ren, please see our iXL Academy Brochure to check your eligibility and apply online using the Sport Academy Application.
Touch Football Academy (grades 7-12)
Yarrabilba State Secondary College offers a specific Sport Development program in Touch Football, where students are provided with opportunities to pursue sport career pathways either as players, referees, coaches, managers or ancillary sports practitioners as part of their school curriculum.
Students are identified through a series of trials and are provided sport specific training and skill development as part of their education, meeting curriculum requirements for HPE and Touch Football governing bodies.
Yarrabilba SSC is one of only a few schools in Australia that are currently endorsed by Touch Football Australia, meaning our program is of a high standard and approved by our national sporting body. See Touch Football Academies.
Please see our iXL Academy Brochure to check your eligibility and apply online using the Sport Academy Application.
Basketball Academy (grades 8-12)
The Basketball Academy Program is designed for students with a keen interest in and aptitude for Fitness, Nutrition and High Performance Sport - focusing on basketball. Participants in the Basketball Academy will be supported to develop their skills, attitudes, strength, agility and fitness through individualised training programs, nutrition plans and participation in teamwork, leadership and high-level sporting opportunities. They will learn the ins and outs of the College basketball playbook built upon the fundamental skills of the modern game. Please download the iXL Program Brochure to check your eligibility and apply online using the Sport Academy Application.
Eligibility criteria
School attendance - I maintain high rates of school attendance.
Physical standards - I meet the physical standards as evidenced by medical details, history, or sport participation.
Attitude - I maintain a positive behaviour record and high levels of effort in classes.
Sporting history - I have demonstrated high performance.
Proven results - I have demonstrated high performance.
Coach’s recommendation - I have a recommendation letter from a sport’s coach.