2013 TAFE New England Triathlon Program Information.
♦ Attend all program activities. A levy of Approximately $200.00 (GST Incl) 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 $1200 per Athlete.) FURTHER INFORMATION NIAS Office: 67 662526 PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY
Who is Eligible
Male and Female athletes aged between 13-18 in 2013, live in the Northern Inland region, be a member of an affiliated club or association (or be prepared to join).
Selection Process
Up to 10 athletes Male and Female may be offered a place in the Triathlon Program based on past performance and or via talent identification processes.
Program year
Scholarship offered is from October 2012- April 2013 with the awards night in November 2013.
Program Outcomes
The skill program is designed to provide athletes with increased skills and education to better prepare them for selection into Regional and NSW squads.
Selection Criteria
Athletes will be assessed on the following at selection trials or via TID processes. Time Trials in discipline of Swim and Run may be undertaken. Athletes who possess strong skills and performance levels in either Swimming, Athletics (Middle/Long Distance) or Cross Country will be considered as Talent transfer athletes.
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 Triathlon NSW and Triathlon Australia. Skill sessions and camps are held within the region throughout October to April. The skills program follows a structured approach concentrating on a range of individual skills and development. Sessions will be based around regional club competitions. Training sessions will be held in conjunction with the club competitions so to support local clubs and increase the exposure of Triathlon as a Sport. Communication with NIAS Triathlon staff and your home coaches will be important to ensure you set a suitable program to further develop in Triathlon. From May-June athletes are required to attend the NIAS RACE program. This program covers education sessions on sport psychology, sports medicine, nutrition, public speaking, media training, financial fitness and career skills.
Athlete Benefits
♦ Intensive training support by quality regional, guest and state level coaches.
♦ Up to 4 regional training days.
♦ Lifeskills RACE Program-Two 3 hr workshops including dinner for athlete and one parent.
♦ NIAS merchandise- training shirt, polo, shorts, cap, swim cap and socks. Additional items available for purchase.
♦ 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 Commitments
♦ Communicate with NIAS and coaching staff as required.
♦ Triathlon 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.
Cost
Applications
♦ Open Date- 13th August 2012
♦ Close Date- 14th September 2012
Proposed Program - Dates will change as we are currently planning for the 2013 program, please continue to check website for updates.
Date
Event
Venue
Time
14 Oct 2012
Club Race/Induction/training day (Cycling Focus)
Armidale
7:30am- 4pm
18 Nov 2012
Club Comp/ training day (Running Focus)
Tamworth-Kootingal
TBA
8 Dec 2012
Club Comp/ training day (Swimming Focus)
Gunnedah
TBA
9 Feb 2013
1 or 2 day Camp
Gunnedah/Lake Keepit
TBA
Mar 2013
NSW All Schools
Penrith
TBA
18 - 21 Apr 2013
ClubsNSW Academy Games
Wollongong
TBA
May-June 2013
RACE Workshops
Home Towns
5.30pm-9pm
TBA
NIAS Annual Awards Night
Tamworth
6.00pm-10pm
Email: nias@nias.org.au
Northern Inland Academy of Sport ABN 59 403 639 063
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