DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WORLD CLASS ATHLETE PROGRAM

Feed Your Competitive Spirit
A1C Michalski

World Class Athlete Program

The Air Force World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) is open to Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve Air Force and Space Force personnel who rank the highest in their sports. Only the best athletes are selected to train with the elite for a spot on the USA Olympic Team. Do you have what it takes? Click here to apply.

Sr.A Kelly Curtis at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Bejing

Our Mission

Our mission is to develop Department of Air Force athletes and prepare them to successfully qualify for Team USA and compete on the world stage at the Olympic Games.

Do you have what it takes?

Apply Here

Our Vision

Our vision to relocated the World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) to Colorado Springs, CO allowed us to integrate the the WCAP and the Department of the Air Force Shooting program management with the International Governing Bodies, the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the US Air Force Academy (USAFA). Our goal is to improve service and program recognition, improve athlete performance, cultivate professional skills and build resiliency as military service members. Additionally, these programs strive to be marquee public relations and recruiting programs for the Department of the Air Force.

Maj. Chris Walsh & SSgt. Beach

Our Story

The Air Force World Class Athlete Program, known as WCAP is designed to allow elite athletes the opportunity to train and compete in national events to make the Olympics.

World Class Athlete Program " Road to the 2024 Paris Olympics"

Paris I France I 2024
26 July – 11 August

Days

Our featured athletes have been selected from the best of the best across the Air Force and Space Force. Their goal is to represent the United States in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. Learn more about these incredible individuals who represent the World Class Athlete Program.

2024 WCAP Olympic Hopefuls

A1C Mitchell Brown

Wrestling

Bio

A1C Tyler Evans

Modern Pentathlon

Bio

Maj. Phaelen French

Modern Pentathlon

Bio

2nd Lt Sam Fuller

Water Polo

Bio

SrA. Michael Mannozzi

Racewalking

Bio

Maj. Daniel Rich

Shooting

Bio

2nd Lt Grant Snyder

Water Polo

Bio

1st Lt. Jaci Smith

Track & Field

Bio

SrA Mariah Anderson

Freestyle Wrestling

Bio Coming Soon

A1C Daniel Michalski

3,000 Meter Steeplechasee

Bio Coming Soon

2nd Lt Wen Zhang

Swimming

Bio

Featured Programs, News Stories

Road to 2024 Paris Olympics

Being a part of the Olympics is always a thrilling journey filled with determination, passion, and perseverance. For many athletes, it represents the pinnacle of their sporting careers, and they dedicate years of hard work and sacrifice to qualify and compete on the world stage. Among the impressive group of Olympic hopefuls are 11 Airmen […]

Air Force Varsity and Intramurals

Air Force and Space Force service members who are interested in competing at the Armed Forces Championships or as part of the U.S. Armed Forces Teams need to apply here. This program is open to active-duty, reservists, or Air National Guard on active duty orders. If you have any question, please email the All -Air […]

WCAP

The Air Force World Class Athlete Program is open to Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve Air Force Personnel who rank the highest in their sports. Only the best are selected to train with the best for a spot on the USA Olympic team.Do you have what it takes, or want to find out more […]

Air Force Training Camps

From basketball to wresting, the Air Force offers the opportunity for athletes to compete for a position on our All-Air Force Sports teams. Once selected, the All-Air Force Sports teams compete against the Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard. The Athletes with the best play can earn a position on the National’s or CISM team. […]

WCAP Features A1C Kelly Curtis

Air Force Athlete Flies Down a Tube of Ice Imagine sliding down a mountain in a tube of ice. On your stomach. Face first. At about 80 miles an hour. And being among the best in the world doing this adrenaline-filled sport. Enter the world of Airman 1st Class Kelly Curtis, a member of Team […]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WCAP?

The Air Force World Class Athlete Program, known as WCAP, is designed to allow elite athletes the opportunity to train and compete in national events to make the Olympics. For the duration of the time the member is in WCAP, they sole focus is to train and stay ready to compete in their respective sport.

How do I become a part of WCAP?

Contact DAF Sport
Or contact
Mr. Dale Filsell
World Class Athlete Program Manager
AFSVC.WCAP.Workflow@us.af.mil

What are the requirements to enter the program?

Click here for the Air Force WCAP 2023 Entry Standards

What is the application process?

Application & Entry Standards

How can I enter the military as an officer?

Click here to view the process of becoming an Air Force Officer

Click here to find an Air Force Recruiter

How can I enter the military as an enlisted Airman

Click here to read about the process of entering the Air Force as an enlisted Airman.

Click here to find an Air Force Recruiter