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Issue 3
Christmas 2005
Since its inception in March 2005, the Talent Search Program has been highly success-
ful in identifying potential Paralympians. There have been 12 days held around the
nation which involved the testing of 334 people with disabilities. Sydney Talent Search Day
We have discovered much untapped talent all over the country suggesting that Aus- UPCOMING EVENTS
tralia has a bright future in Paralympic sport. We have identified 60 people with the International
potential to reach the standards for the Beijing Paralympic Games and 132 identified
for the London Paralympic Games. It is now vital for our budding Paralympians to set -Torino Winter Paralympic Games, 10—19
some realistic goals and begin working towards them. Remember if you need assis- March 2006, Italy;
tance with finding a coach or program, please contact the APC Development Officer -Commonwealth Games 15-26 March, 2006,
in your state. Melbourne;
This newsletter has been developed to provide valuable information and updates to those participants identified with the potential to
become elite through the National Paralympic Talent Search Program. If anyone has any suggestions for additions to the newsletter, or
other stories or information they would like to read, please email Michael Hartung michael.hartung@paralympic.org.au.
Australian Track & Field Coaches Association
in association with
Athletics Australia Paralympic Preparation Program
To secure a place please send your details and a cheque for the required
amount made payable to “AA-PPP”, to Alison at the above address.