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High Performance Programs

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is committed to supporting athletes in achieving their goals at major events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, World Championships, and Commonwealth Games. QAS invests resources strategically based on quality performance planning that optimises medal success.

This approach aligns with the Australia's 2032+ High Performance Sport Strategy led by the Australia Institute of Sport.

Our teams work in collaboration with sports to implement impactful performance practices.

OUR SPORTQAS HIGH PERFORMANCE MANAGER

ATHLETICS

David Watts | Email: David.Watt@sport.qld.gov.au

BEACH VOLLEYBALL

Wayne Lomas | Email: Wayne.Lomas@sport.qld.gov.au

BMX FREESTYLE

Keith Flory | Email: Keith.Flory@sport.qld.gov.au

BMX RACING

Keith Flory | Email: Keith.Flory@sport.qld.gov.au

CYCLING TRACK

Keith Flory | Email: Keith.Flory@sport.qld.gov.au

DIVING

Wayne Lomas | Email: Wayne.Lomas@sport.qld.gov.au

­­FOOTBALL (W)

Scott Dickinson | Email: Scott.Dickinson@sport.qld.gov.au

HOCKEY (M)

Scott Dickinson | Email: Scott.Dickinson@sport.qld.gov.au

HOCKEY (W)

Scott Dickinson | Email: Scott.Dickinson@sport.qld.gov.au

PADDLE

Tom Dickson | Email: Tom.Dickson@sport.qld.gov.au

PARA ARCHERY

Wayne Lomas | Email: Wayne.Lomas@sport.qld.gov.au

RUGBY 7's

Scott Dickinson | Email: Scott.Dickinson@sport.qld.gov.au

SAILING

Kate Spilsbury | Email: Kate.Spilsbury@sport.qld.gov.au

SKATEBOARDING

Tom Dickson | Email: Tom.Dickson@sport.qld.gov.au

SURFING

Tom Dickson | Email: Tom.Dickson@sport.qld.gov.au

SWIMMING

Benita Lalor | Email:  Benita.Lalor@sport.qld.gov.au

TRIATHLON

Tom Dickson | Email: Tom.Dickson@sport.qld.gov.au

WATER POLO

Kate Spilsbury | Email: Kate.Spilsbury@sport.qld.gov.au

WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL

Emma Beckman | Email: Emma.Beckman@sport.qld.gov.au

WHEELCHAIR RUGBY

Emma Beckman | Email: Emma.Beckman@sport.qld.gov.au

MEDAL SUPPORT PLAN

Tom Dickson | Email: Tom.Dickson@sport.qld.gov.au

Last updated: 24 Jun 2025