The Academy provides tailored development pathways through three primary pillars:

1. Partner Sports Program
The BSA partners with 7 core sports to deliver sport-specific practical training, high-performance coaching, and comprehensive support networks.

Partner sports currently include:

1. Baseball
2. Beach Volleyball
3. Golf
4. Netball
5. Sailing
6. Swimming
7. Tennis

Note: Program content complements existing club activities and includes sport-specific education in areas like nutrition, mental fitness, and media awareness.

2. Paralympics Australia Partnership
Through a strategic partnership with Paralympics Australia and the Victorian Regional Academies of Sport (VRAS), the BSA identifies and supports talented para-athletes across Regional Victoria.

• Eligibility: Athletes must have an eligible impairment for para-sport (provisional or national level classification) and meet minimum performance outcomes or display appropriate talent potential.
• Support: Athletes receive dedicated strength and conditioning, classification support, and athlete wellbeing guidance.
• Paralympics Program Information

3. Individual Membership (State Level) Program
Designed for individual athletes whose sport falls outside our 7 partner sports, this program supports competitors who reach State-level or higher in their chosen disciplines.

• Tier 1 (State Qualified): For athletes actively competing and maintaining State-level standing.
• Tier 2: Designed for athletes meeting specific development targets, allowing up to 5 years of Academy membership.
• Individual Membership Information

Each sport has its own page with key documents that outline everything you need to know about the program. We recommend reviewing these before starting your application. You can find your sport HERE.

You’ll find:

Applications for the BSA intake generally close in late November each year, with programs running from February to December. 

You can start your application by clicking the Apply Here button on this page, or by visiting your sport’s dedicated page and using the application button provided there. 

Note: Please ensure if you have checked the selection criteria before applying and complete the additional achievements form if your sports requires you to.