Overview
Sutherland District Athletics Club (SDAC) may reward its members for athletic performance, coaching and for officiating under certain conditions. The payment of any incentive or assistance is naturally contingent upon the availability of resources and the approval of the club executive. The types of incentives and assistance awarded by the club may be given via cash payments, contributions to ongoing club membership fees, registration fees and some other costs.
Cash Incentives for Representation
Subject to certain conditions cash incentives are awarded to athletes who meet performance criteria to qualify for:
- Olympic Games
- Paralympic Games
- World Championships
- Commonwealth Games
- World Junior Championships
- Commonwealth Youth Championships
SDAC Coaches and Officials appointed to any of the above events are also entitled to financial assistance.
Nationals and Track Classic Assistance
Athletes representing the club at National Titles or Australian Athletics Tour Classic events will be provided with financial assistance.
Membership Fee Incentives
Open and Junior athletes, and athletes with disabilities who win medals at Athletics NSW (ANSW) state events while representing SDAC, and/or compete at National level are entitled to have the following year’s club membership fees paid (subject to representation conditions outlined in the incentive scheme).
Coaches and Officials
Subject to certain conditions assistance may be claimed by club members who donate their time as a coach or official of Sutherland District Athletics Club.