Performance Development section
scottishathletics staff have been working on updates on Performance Development topics.
To help raise awareness for the community, we have been updating permanent pages in sections of this website to help promote key information.
The performance development section updates are geared to highlight programmes designed to better support developing athletes at key stages of their journey towards Senior level.
The new Performance Development section outlines the performance development pathway and what support is available for athletes with the ambition and potential to progress in our sport.
Programmes include:
Scottish Schools Athletics Association and scottishathletics Development Days
Regional Programmes
ATS National Academy
University Athletics and Hubs
Event Group Projects
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ATS National Academy
We are pleased to launch an updated ATS National Academy web page, providing a clear overview of the Academy programme within the scottishathletics Performance Development pathway.
The refreshed page brings together key information on the purpose of the National Academy and how it supports athlete/coach/parent team at a critical stage of their development.
We encourage athletes and coaches to review the updated page and use it as a central reference point for understanding the role of the ATS National Academy and what it takes to be part of the programme.
👉 View the updated page here
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scottishathletics and Scottish Schools Athletics Association Development Days
We are delighted to launch a new partnership with the Scottish Schools Athletic Association (SSAA), strengthening collaboration in the development of talented school‑age athletes across Scotland (U16s)
As part of this partnership, SSAA–Scottish Athletics Development Days have been introduced to provide targeted, age‑appropriate development opportunities that complement both the school athletics and performance development environments.
The programme is designed to support athletes and their personal coaches during a key stage of their journey, focusing on skill development, learning and positive progression experiences.
👉 Find out more about the SSAA–Scottish Athletics Development Days here
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Regional Development Programmes
Regional Programmes operate in partnership with sportscotland, Scottish institute of Sport and other local partners to offer support in local/regional areas across Scotland/
These programmes support collaboration between clubs, coaches and performance staff, helping to raise standards and provide consistent development opportunities.
More information on these programmes is available via Regional Development Programmes – Scottish Athletics
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University Hub and Athletics
The University Hub and Athletics section is designed to support athletes in making informed decisions while showcasing the universities we work with.
It highlights how these institutions support university athletics and strengthen the link between higher education and performance sport.
The section outlines the athletics provision at each university, including available sports scholarships and performance programmes, helping athletes balance high-level sport with their academic studies.
More information can be found here – University Athletics & Hubs – Scottish Athletics
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