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Who is Eligible
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Male and Female athletes aged between 14-17 in 2011, live in the Northern Inland region, be a member of a Hockey NSW affiliated association (or be prepared to join).To trial Athletes need to have represented at Regional level or above.
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Selection Process
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Up to 16 Male and 16 Female athletes will be offered a place in the Hockey Program based on performance at selection trials and or via talent identification processes. Selection will also be based on your attitude and commitment to Hockey.
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Program year
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Scholarship offered is for a 12 month period, November to November with skill based technical and tactical program during hockey off-season, November 2010 to April 2011. Life skills RACE program held in athletes home towns during June-July 2011.
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Program Outcomes
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Off season skill program is designed to provide players with increased skills and fitness to better prepare them for selection into NSW squads and school representative squads.
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Selection Criteria
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The following specific skills and tests will be conducted as part of the selection process at trials.
1. 1st Touch quality 2. Off ball awareness 3. Off Ball movement 4. Awareness of role outletting 5. Awareness of role pressing 6. Endurance- 20m shuttle run 7. Decision making with the ball 8. Passion to succeed 9. Speed 10. Receiving front 11. Receiving reverse 12. Receiving going forward 13. Receiving- turning with strength 14. Receiving under pressure 15. Elimination 1V1 16. Elimination 2V1
17. Defensive Skills
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Appeals
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Subjectivity is an unavoidable element in all selections. Athletes who feel the selection criteria has not been adhered to should be aware that NIAS has a formal 'Appeals' process available.
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Program content
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The program has been developed in close consultation with Hockey NSW and NSWIS. Skill sessions and camps are held within the region throughout November to March. The skills program follows a structured approach concentrating on a range of individual skills early in the program which lead into team skills involving concept skills and game strategies. Guest coaches ensure that the program remains fresh and interesting and athletes are presented with new ideas and different perspectives to encourage their learning. Fitness sessions focus on the importance of building core strength to improve posture, balance and technique - both speed and an introduction to weights sessions are conducted. In June-July players are required to attend the NIAS RACE program. This program covers education sessions on sport psychology, sports medicine, nutrition, public speaking, media training, sun protection and career skills. The squad competes in the Annual Clubs NSW Academy Games each April. Athletes are also required to submit a weekly online diary at the coach's discretion.
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Athlete Benefits:
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♦ Intensive training support by quality regional, guest and state level coaches.
♦ Life skills RACE Program-Two 3 hr workshops including dinner for athlete and one parent.
♦ NIAS merchandise- training shirt, polo, shorts, cap and socks. Additional items available for purchase.
♦ Individual home training program and structured satelite training sessions
♦ Sport Science fitness testing and support.
♦ 1 Ticket to annual awards night.
♦ Travel Assistance to attend NIAS regional training sessions and camps.
♦ Financial assistance if selected into state team.
♦ Fully Paid Athlete Levy scholarships due to financial hardship available.
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Athlete Commitments
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♦ Attend all program activities.
♦ Hockey is no 1 sport while on scholarship.
♦ Be committed to a holistic approach to their development, both on and off the field.
♦ Comply with the training requirements and respond in a positive manner to any suggestion or criticism.
♦ Maintain an appropriate performance standard to continue to receive a scholarship.
♦ Behave and dress in a professional and dignified manner when representing the NIAS and its sponsors.
♦ Wear Academy apparel when representing the Academy at events.
♦ Make yourself available (within reason) to sponsors and the media for promotional purposes.
♦ Adhere to NIAS anti-Doping policy.
♦ Maintain communication with NIAS and coaching staff as required.
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Cost
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♦ Trial Fee $5.00
♦ Athlete Levy $340.00 (GST Inc.) (Reduced levy for returning athletes) is applicable to successful athletes and assists in covering the costs of clothing, administration, accommodation, sports science support, venue hire, and coaching fees. (Total value of program is $1500 per Athlete.)
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Applications
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♦ Open Date- 1st August 2010
♦ Close Date- 30th September 2010
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Proposed Program - Dates may alter so please continue to check the website for updates.
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Date
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Event
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Venue
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Time
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Oct 2010
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Selection Trials
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Tamworth Hockey Centre
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10am-12noon- girls / 1- 3pm-boys
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20 Nov 2010
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Induction and Fitness Testing
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Oxley High School Tamworth
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10am-4pm
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Sun 30 Jan 2011
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Regional Training Session
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Armidale
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9am-3pm
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Sun 6 Feb 2011
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Regional Training Session
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Tamworth
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9am-3pm
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Sun 20 Feb 2011
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Regional Training Session
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Armidale
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9am-3pm
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5-6 March 2011
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Regional Training Camp
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Tamworth
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9am Sat -1pm Sun
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20 March 2011
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Regional Training Session
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Armidale
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9am-3pm
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15-17 April 2011
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ClubsNSW Academy Games
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Armidale
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TBA
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June- July 2011
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RACE Workshops
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Home Towns
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5.30pm-9:30pm
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6 Nov 2011
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NIAS Annual Awards Night
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Tamworth
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6.00pm-10pm
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FURTHER INFORMATION
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PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY
 
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