Northern Inland Academy of Sport - 6766 2526 - PO Box 907 Tamworth NSW 2340

2012 South Tamworth Bowling Club Lawn Bowls Program

Who is Eligible Male and Female athletes aged between 13-17 in 2012, live in the Northern Inland region, be a member of an affiliated club or association (or be prepared to join).
Selection Process Up to 5 athletes Male and Female will be offered a place in the Lawn Bowls Program based on past performance and or via talent identification processes.
Program year Scholarship offered is for a 12 month period, May to November
Program Outcomes The skill program is designed to provide players with financial support enalbling them to access coaching and to assist them with travel costs associated going away for competitions. A development camp is also planned with a high profile coach/bowler to run a clinic with the squad members at South Tamworth Bowling Club.
Selection Criteria Achievements and participation at club/district/zone/carnival level will give selectors an indication of the athletes ability. A written Club President and Coach recommendation/report is encouraged as it is important that the athlete has a good relationship with their local club. Selection will also be based on your attitude and commitment to Lawn Bowls.
Appeals 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.
Program content The program has been developed in close consultation with Bowls NSW and NSWIS.  The program will require the athletes to commit to 4 selected events, 1 will be nominated by the athlete and 3 will be named by the Academy. This program covers education sessions on sport psychology, sports medicine, nutrition, public speaking, media training, sun protection and career skills. Athletes will also be required to voluteer for a local club event. Athletes will also attend the annual awards night in November.
Athlete Benefits
 

♦ Financial Assistance up to $500.
♦ Lifeskills 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 satellite training sessions where applicable.
♦ Sport Science fitness testing and support.
♦ 1 Ticket to annual awards night.
♦ Receive access to high profile coaches/Bowlers at development camp.

Athlete Committments

♦ Athletes are to attend 4 nominated events throughout the Lawn Bowls Program. 1 events will be nominated by NIAS and 1 will be nominated by the athletes shortly after being selected in the squad. An online form will be submitted to NIAS at the conclusion of the program stating the events the athletes attended. Once checked off by the Academy the athlete can then be paid the final amount of $250.
♦ Athletes must also attend the annual awards night.
♦ Lawn Bowls is no 1 priority 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.

Cost

 Nil

Applications  
Proposed Program- Dates will be added or changed so please continue to check website.
Date Event Venue Time
 May  Squad Selected through identification  

 

 Sat 23 June  Squad induction/ Karen Murphy Clinic  South Tamworth Bowling Club  10am-3pm
 TBA  Athlete to nominate event  TBA  TBA
 22-23 Sept 2012  Junior Tournament and Bowls Expo  South Tamworth Bowling Club  TBA
 6th Oct 2012  Premier League Game/ Steve Glasson Coaching  South Tamworth Bowling Club  TBA
 10 Nov 2012  NIAS Annual Awards Night  Tamworth  6.00pm-10pm

 

FURTHER INFORMATION

NIAS Office: 67 662526
Email: 
nias@nias.org.au

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