2011 Armidale City Bowling Club/ Carlo's IGA Netball Program Information
 

Who is Eligible	Female athletes aged between 14-18 in 2011, reside in Northern Inland region, be a member of an affiliated club or association (or be prepared to join). 16-18yrs for the tier 1 squad and 14-15 for the teir 2 squad.
Selection Process	Up to 35 athletes may be offered a place in the Netball Program based on past performance at selection trials and or via talent identification processes.
Program year	Scholarship offered is for a 12 month period, November to November
Program Outcomes	The ongoing skill program is designed to provide athletes with increased skills and fitness to better prepare them for selection into NSW Squads, NSWIS EAP  and respective School representative teams.
Selection Criteria	Athletes will be assessed on the following criteria at selections trials or via TID processes: Performance at specific events (last 12 months). Events may include previous NIAS programs, local competition games and state championships.Physical capabilities and attributes including speed, aerobic capacity, height, vertical jump, power, strength and agility. Formal testing may not occur during final trial but are observable during training and games. Technical competence in core skills- passing (selection and execution), catching, balance,footwork, attacking, defending and goal shooting accuracy. Tactical awareness including decision making, spatial awareness, positional play. Potential to improve, mental toughness, temperament, determination, commitment, ability to be highly receptive to coaching. Individual application to training and competition.
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 Netball NSW.  Skill sessions and camps are held within the region throughout November to November. Guest coaches ensure that the program remains fresh and interesting and athletes are presented with new ideas and different perspectives to encourage their learning. From July to August 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 Tamworth Games, state league and the ASI Academy Games..
Athlete Benefits:	♦ Intensive training support by quality regional, guest and state level coaches. ♦ 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 satelitte training sessions where applicable. ♦ 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.
Athlete Committments	♦ Attend all program activities. ♦ Netball is no 1 priority sport while on scholarship. ♦ Be committed to a holistic approach to their development, both on and off th 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	Trial Fee $10.00. A levy of Approximately $375.00 (GST Incl) (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.)
Applications	♦ Open Date- 1st August 2010 ♦ Close Date- 3oth September 2010
Proposed Program- All dates are pending and are subjct to change, please looking at web for updates.
Date	Event	Venue	Time	Tier1 or Tier2 Athletes
Oct 2010	Selection Trials	The 'Den' Armidale	Tier 1 9am-12:30pm  Tier 2 1pm-2:30pm	All
20 Nov 2010	Induction and Fitness Testing	Oxley High School Tamworth	10am-4pm	All
11 Dec 2010	Regional Training Session	Armidale	9.30am-1:30pm	All
6 Feb 2011	Regional Training Session	Tamworth	9.30am-TBC	All
27  Feb 2011	Regional Training Session	Tamworth/Farrer	9.30am-2.30pm	All
5/6  Mar 2011	Regional Training Camp	Armidale	Sat 4pm- Sun 1pm	All
15 Mar 2011	Academy Games Squad selected			T1
15-17 April 2011	Academy Games	Armidale	TBA	T1
8 May 2011	Regional Training Session	TBA	9.30am-1:30pm	T1
5 Jun 2011	Final Training Day	Armidale	9.30am-1:30pm	All
20 Jun 2011	NIB Squad Announced			T1
July- Aug 2011	RACE Workshops	Home Towns	5.30pm-9pm	All
Jul 2011	NIB Games	Maitland	TBA	T1
5 Sep 2011 (TBC)	15's Selections for Syd	TBA	TBA	T2
19 Sep 2011	15's Training	TBA	TBA	T2
Oct	15's Development weekend	Sydney	TBA	T2
Nov 2011	NIAS Annual Awards Night	Tamworth	6pm-10pm	All
Nov	U17 State Selections- Compulsory for T1	Sydney	TBA	All
FURTHER INFORMATION
NIAS Office: 67 662526 Email: nias@nias.org.au
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