When an athlete who has represented Australia at XXXXX decides to retire from competing, there is formal process to follow. The guideline provides an overview of the process as well as outline the support and recognition available.
LINK TO GUIDELINE / PROCESS & RETIREMENT FORM
In addition to the formal process, there are some change point considerations which will help support a successful and positive shift to life beyond competition, these considerations can be found XXXX
After years of representing your country through high performance sport, staying connected to the community is a powerful way to keep the legacy alive. Australian Athletics has an Alumni Network designed to celebrate the lives and careers of Alumni athletes and foster a lifelong connection between our former athletes and the sport. It provides a platform to stay engaged with the community, support the wellbeing of themselves and others, and contribute meaningfully to the development of current athletes and staff within our high-performance pathway.
The Athlete to Coach pathway program aims to assist recently retired athletes or athletes who are moving towards retirement, to use the knowledge and experiences gained as competitors in the coaching arena.
The program is a key initiative of Athletics Australia’s High Performance Coach Strategy which aims to support and develop system and personal coaches for the Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028.
In addition to the Australian Athletics Alumni Network, athletes who have represented Australia at XXX and have formally retired from High Performance competition, are eligible to join the AIS Retired Athlete Peer Support Network. The network is a welcoming space where former athletes from different sports can get together to connect, share experiences and help each other navigate life after sport.
The AIS will host several intakes throughout the year which will run in six-week blocks.
The AIS Accelerate program provides a unique experience for retired, podium band categorised, women athletes who are pursuing career options in the sport sector.
