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grow for Gold: our Athletes
A special night at the Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre marked the official introduction of our Grow for Gold athletes — ten extraordinary young Gold Coasters whose talent, humility, and drive inspired everyone in the room.
Read the full releaseGc Bulletin: golden opportunities
Gold Coast Bulletin: Sports Gold Coast Unveils City’s Future Olympians Sports Gold Coast has officially revealed the 10 rising stars who will receive the support of a lifetime through the Grow for Gold program
Read the full storyWhat is Grow for Gold?
Follow your dream
Grow for Gold is a bold, community-driven initiative that identifies and supports a team of four elite young Gold Coast athletes — providing $10,000 per year over seven years, totalling $70,000 per athlete.
Our PartnersAge Requirement
Applicants must be aged between 11 and 21 as of 1st July 2025.
That is, the applicant’s date of birth must fall between 2nd July 2003 and 1st July 2014 inclusive.
Citizenship & Residency REQUIREMENT
Must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or holder of a humanitarian visa.
Must live and train predominantly within the City of Gold Coast during the program.
Note: Temporary relocation for national camps or elite training is permitted, provided your primary residential address remains within the Gold Coast Local Government Area.
sPORT REQUIREMENT
You must compete in a sport that will be contested at the 2032 Olympic or Paralympic Games.
pERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT
Applicants must demonstrate a clear goal to become an Olympian or Paralympian.
fINANCIAL nEED REQUIREMENT
Priority will be given to athletes who face financial barriers to participating in elite-level competition.
Sponsorship
Grow for Gold is proudly powered by Sports Gold Coast, the city’s leading not-for-profit championing sporting opportunity, excellence, and community connection.
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