Our Athletes

Meet the Talent Behind the Movement

Every athlete has a story. NCMHA is committed to creating opportunities for athletes to develop their skills, compete and pursue sporting excellence.

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Ability Comes First

We believe athletes with intellectual disabilities should be recognised for their ability, talent, commitment and sporting potential.

Our role is to help create the opportunities, structures and support that allow athletes to develop and progress through sport.

Athlete Development

Every Athlete Deserves a Pathway

  1. Discover

    Identify sporting interests, abilities and potential.

  2. Develop

    Build skills through structured training and coaching.

  3. Compete

    Take part in meaningful sporting competition.

  4. Perform

    Improve sporting performance through continued development.

  5. Excel

    Pursue higher levels of competition where opportunities are available.

More Than Performance

  • Technical Skills
  • Fitness & Conditioning
  • Confidence
  • Discipline
  • Teamwork
  • Competition Experience
  • Sportsmanship
  • Independence

From Participation to Competition

Competition gives athletes the opportunity to test their skills, measure progress and build experience.

  1. Local Participation

  2. County Competition

  3. Regional Competition

  4. National Competition

  5. Higher-Level Opportunities

Progress depends on the athlete, sport, eligibility requirements and available competition opportunities.

Celebrating Athletes Responsibly

NCMHA is committed to presenting athlete stories with dignity, accuracy and appropriate consent.

Personal information, photographs and achievements should only be published when suitable permission and verification are in place.

Ready to Start Your Sporting Journey?

Whether you are discovering sport for the first time or looking for your next opportunity to compete, NCMHA aims to help you find the right pathway.