2010 Metroll Cycling Program

Who is Eligible	Male and female athletes must be turning 13-17 in 2010, So competing at U15 and U17 age level, reside 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 may be offered a place in the Cycling Program based on performance at Selection Trials and or via talent identification processes. Selection will also be based on your attitude and commitment to Cycling.
Program year	Scholarship offered is for the period, May to November 2010
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	The trial will be held on the 21st of March in Armidale. Athletes will be assessed over the 3 events on the day.Time Trial, Road Race and Criterium. By Coaches within the region.
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 will incorporate 2 nominated events by NIAS and 2 events nominated by the athlete. The 5th event will be a guest coaching weekend. From  July- August athletes 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.
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 and cap . 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. ♦ Travel Assistance to attend NIAS regional training sessions and camps. ♦ Financial assistance if selected into state team.
Athlete Commitments	♦ Athletes are to attend 5 nominated events throughout the Cycling Program. 2 events will be nominated by NIAS and the remaining 2 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 financially reimbursed. ♦ The 5th event will be a guest coaching weekend TBA. ♦ Cycling 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	A levy of $110.00 (GST Incl) is applicable to successful athletes and assists in covering the costs of clothing, administration, education, sports science support.(Total value of program is up to $1000 per Athlete.) Athletes will be reimbursed $50 per event attended after being approved by the Academy. NIAS will cover Coaching weekend.
Applications	♦ Open Date- 1st February 2010 ♦ Close Date- 28th February 2010
Proposed Program
Date	Event	Venue	Time
21 Mar 2010	Trials	Armidale	TBA
8 May 2010	Induction and Fitness Testing	Oxley High School Tamworth	9am-5pm
12-13th June	Tamworth 2 Day Tour ( NIAS event)	Tamworth	TBA
31st Jul- 1st Aug	Inverell Heinrich Hauslsler (NIAS event)	Inverell	TBA
TBA	Athlete Nominated event	TBA	TBA
TBA	Athlete Nominated event	TBA	TBA
TBA	Guest coaching weekend	TBA	TBA
July- Aug 2010	RACE Workshops	Home Towns	5.30pm-9pm
6 Nov 2010	NIAS Annual Awards Night	Tamworth	6.00pm-10pm
FURTHER INFORMATION
NIAS Office: 67 662526 Email: nias@nias.org.au
PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY       Metroll