The championships will be held from May 25 to June 3, with Irwin to compete in the level nine under-17 division.

Irwin won selection to the championships following the recent Victorian state trials.

He hopes to emulate his performance from the 2015 national championships, where he won four goal medals and the all-round title in the under-15 division.

“It’s great that the titles are being held at Hisense arena again,” Irwin said.

“It means we get to stay with our families and are a little more settled going into competition.”

The 15 year old will compete in six apparatus over two days of the championships on May 24 and 26.

Irwin moved to Melbourne in 2014 to train at the Gymnastics Victoria Men’s High Performance Centre.

He said the Victorian team chosen for the championships had high hopes of success.

“We’re looking pretty good at this stage,” he said.

“It’s a strong team and all the gymnasts are fit and looking strong.

“We want to go out and do our best for our state.”

This will be Irwin’s first time competing at nationals in the under-17 division.

He said he was optimistic of his chances.

“I’m eligible to compete in the under-17 division this year and next and then I go up to seniors,” he said.

“I’m feeling pretty good. The body’s been going really well.

“There’s a couple of little niggles, but I’m feeling really confident heading into the championships.”

Irwin said he was optimistic of winning a berth in the shadow squad to compete on the international stage later in the year.

“Last year was my first time at an international competition,” he said.

“From the nationals, they’ll select a shadow squad of between 10 and 12 gymnasts for an international trial later this year.

“The Austrian Futures Cup last year was an experience I really enjoyed and got a great deal out of so to do that again would be amazing.” 

WestVic Academy of Sport executive officer Rob Ward said the organisation was right behind Hudson’s championship bid.

“We look forward to continuing to work with Hudson and his supporters to deliver specialist services to help him succeed,” he said. 

“He’s a role model athlete for his dedication, drive and personality.”

Irwin has long been touted as a future Olympian.

In 2014, Gymnastics Victoria Men's High Performance Program manager and head coach Greg Corsiglia said the youngster was one of the most talented athletes in the country.

“He could be a world championships type of guy, he could be an Olympics type of guy -  I don’t see any real top end to him,” Corsiglia said.