When you register to ADEL, your level in sport will be used to assign you to the right Education Program.
In line with the International Standard for Education, our Education Programs are now developed to better reflect the stage of development of athletes. So, on ADEL we now have 5 levels of athletes. Please find the relevant description of the different levels of athletes below:
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Stage of Development
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Descriptor from the Education Guidelines |
Summary |
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International-level athletes
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Typically, an athlete competing outside of their country in world championships/cups, continental or global multi-sport competitions, representing their team/club or their country.
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Athletes competing internationally – Major Champs/Games |
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National-level athletes
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Typically, an athlete competing nationally, which could include those competing in national leagues, those in full-time training, and those receiving funding from sport or Governments.
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Athletes competing nationally – leagues or competitions |
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Talented athletes
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Athletes training regularly and committed to sport, identified as talented through some formal mechanism such as attending talent camps, or part of a talented development program.
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Athletes committed to sport and identified as talented OR Athletes identified as talented/having potential |
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Youth athletes
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Older children involved in sport at school or attending a sport center/club, attending on a regular basis and possibly competing at local or regional levels and playing for enjoyment.
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Older children in sport at school or club |
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Children and School Sport
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Young children involved in early sport experiences, predominantly within a school environment or at a sport center or club.
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Young children in sport at school or club |
When you register on ADEL, you will be asked to select what level in sport you are in. Once selected, you will be enrolled automatically to the right Education Program for your level.
If you still are confused about your level, please verify with your ADO to make sure you are selecting your level correctly.