Hunter Central Coast Heart's 2027 TAiP
Immerse yourself in Heart's 2027 talented athlete program!
This elite netball initiative is designed to support and develop emerging high-performance athletes across the Central Coast and Hunter Regions.
An elite netball program designed to develop emerging elite athletes in a high-performance environment.
Selected athletes will train alongside Heart's Premier League athletes and receive specialist coaching from SSN, State and Premier League program coaches.
Our TAiP is an individualised program for athletes turning 15-18 years of age in 2027.
TAiP 2027 – DATES TO REMEMBER
Registrations:
OPEN – Tuesday 1st September 2026
CLOSE - Sunday 11th October 2026 - 5.00PM
TRIALS:
Sunday 18th October | 9:00am-11:30am
Central Coast Adventist School,
Erina (Karalta Lane Entry Gate)
PROGRAM:
February to August 2027
2026 TAiP (Talented Athlete Immersion Program)
TAiP Head Coach
Gima Crowdy
Central Coast Heart Netball are thrilled to announce that Gima Crowdy has been appointed as Specialist Coach across both our Premier League and TAiP (Talented Athlete Immersion Program) and will lead the 2026 TAiP season as Head Coach! An Elite Accredited Coach, Gima brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for athlete development. She returns to Central Coast Heart Netball following her impactful work as a Specialist Coach in 2025, supporting both our Premier League and TAiP programs.
Gima’s strength lies in educating, nurturing, and supporting individual athlete growth, making her the ideal leader for our TAiP athletes as they continue their netball journey. We’re excited to welcome Gima back and can’t wait to see the incredible influence she’ll have on the next generation of Central Coast Heart athletes.
TAiP – Tier 1
Tier 1 represents a pathway to the Netball NSW Premier League program for our aspiring elite athletes. These selected athletes will now have the unique opportunity to engage in our talented athlete pathway, training alongside Heart’s Premier League players and receiving specialist coaching from SSN, State, and Premier League program coaches.
This is an incredible opportunity for athletes to refine their skills, deepen their knowledge, and take the next step in their netball journey.
A huge congratulations to our Tier 1 participants—we wish you every success as you embark on this exciting period of growth and development!
TAiP – Tier 2
Tier 2 provides a pathway for our young and aspiring pre-elite athletes, offering them the chance to take an important step forward in their development. These selected athletes will now have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in our talented athlete program, training alongside Heart’s Premier League players and receiving specialist coaching from SSN, State, and Premier League program coaches.
This is an incredible opportunity for each athlete to refine their skills, build confidence, and elevate their netball careers.