Sports Excellence

Program Overview - 2027

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW - CLOSING FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER 2026 (TERM 4, WEEK 3)

THE PROGRAM

About Sports Excellence

The KHS Sports Excellence Program is a training and coaching program introduced to value-add to the development of gifted and talented sporting students, and sport enthusiasts alike, empowering them to pursue their sporting dreams.

For many students, sport is more than just a pastime - it's a source of confidence, discipline and identity. The program exists to give these students the structure, coaching and flexibility they need to pursue high-level sport without compromising their education. By bringing together expert coaching, competition pathways and academic support under one program, KHS helps talented and passionate young athletes build the skills, habits and resilience that carry them far beyond the field, court or stage.

Students in KHS Sports Excellence Programs are supported through mentoring, training and education from nationally accredited, industry-experienced coaches.

ACHIEVEMENTS

On the board

Our Sports Excellence athletes have achieved outstanding results across a range of programs.

Our athletes have had a standout season, backing up a strong program history with a Term 2 title and two runner-up finishes.

OUR PROGRAMS

Find your program

To find out more about each KHS Sports Excellence Program, and to access the relevant online application, click on the program you're interested in below.

Talented Athlete Academic Support Program (TAASP)

For young athletes balancing high-level sporting commitments with their education, TAASP provides flexible access to academic support, extra training, and recovery time each Wednesday during internal school sport.

Talented Athlete Development Program - Strength & Conditioning (TADP)

Delivered in partnership with Frontline Physiology, the TADP supports identified athletes with individualised strength and conditioning coaching, and testing throughout the year.

Targeted Sports Program - Futsal

Supports aspiring futsal and football athletes with weekly training, and pathways through the Veto Sports Queensland School Futsal League, PRO-PLAYER Queensland School Futsal & Australian School Futsal Cups and North Coast CHS competitions.

Targeted Sports Program - Basketball

Guided by a coaching philosophy aligned to the Basketball NSW and Basketball Australia Player Development Curriculum, this program develops aspiring athletes through weekly training and pathways to state and national competition.

Targeted Sports Program - Netball

Supports identified aspiring athletes through weekly training, elite coaching and a range of representative netball competitions.

Targeted Sports Program - AFL

Catering for both current and aspiring players, this program builds skills and confidence through weekly training and pathways including the StreetSmarts AFLQ Schools Cup and NSWCHSSA state-wide competition.

Targeted Sports Program - DanceX

Supports aspiring dancers across contemporary, ballet, jazz and hip hop styles, with weekly training and performance opportunities including the Far North Coast Dance Festival and Schools Spectacular.

COSTS

Program costs

Fees payable upon acceptance into a KHS Sports Excellence Program are as follows.

Program cost does not include any associated carnival costs.

*Uniform cost includes training shorts and shirt only (shorts and singlet for basketballers) and is compulsory, unless athletes already have them from previous years. A polo shirt and/or singlet is available as an additional, optional purchase.

+Total cost may vary depending on uniform ordered.

YOUR FEES

What your fees support

Program fees allow aspiring young athletes to:

1. Participate in TWO weekly sport-specific training sessions that develops their fundamental skills, knowledge and fitness in their chosen sport.
2. Access a variety of opportunities to compete and represent KHS in their chosen sport.
3. Participate in the Talented Athlete Academic Support Program on Wednesdays during internal school sport.
4. Access high-quality coaching and development opportunities through affiliated and complementary sporting bodies, where applicable.
5. Develop their personal understanding and knowledge of the training and health components that build successful athletes.

HOW TO APPLY

Application process

Entry into KHS Sports Excellence Programs is by selective entry and can be highly competitive.

Applicants will need to complete the ‘KHS Sports Excellence Application Form’ . Refer to closing/ trial dates and times below. Offers will be made from Term 4, Weeks 5 onwards in preparation for 2027.

Applications for all programs are open to students in Years 7–12.

ACCEPTANCE

Acceptance process

1. Parents/carers of students who are successful in gaining selection into a KHS Sports Excellence Program will receive an offer for the program applied for via email.
2. The offer will need to be accepted by giving permission online, with the program cost paid at the same time.
3. Successful applicants have 7 days from the time the offer is sent to accept it, to ensure their position in the program remains.
4. At the time of acceptance, uniform orders (via the link in the email) will also need to be made and paid for.
5. It is compulsory for all KHS Sports Excellence athletes to wear their uniform on training days.

REQUIREMENTS

Once you're in the program

Students who successfully apply for a KHS Sports Excellence Program will need to:

• Actively represent KHS in sport throughout the year.
• Demonstrate commitment to KHS carnivals.
• Commit to representing the school at zone, regional and state level where selected.
• Maintain a satisfactory record of school conduct.
• Commit to attending all training sessions.
• Maintain a minimum of 85% attendance to remain in their chosen program.

Have a question?

For further information or enquiries regarding applications for a KHS Sports Excellence Program please contact the relevant Program coordinator.

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