Golf

2023 SQUAD

First Name	Last Name	LGA
Elly	Petrie	Tenterfield
Jayden	Budda-Deen	Inverell
Brock	Galvin	Gwydir
Lucas	Grosser	Gunnedah
Oliver	Thomas	Tamworth Regional
Harry	Purvis	Armidale Regional

Program Personnel

First Name	Last Name	Position
Darren	Burger	Head Coach
Luke Woods JNGF		Manager @ Coffs Challenge

Program Information

The program is developed in close consultation with Jack Newton Junior Golf (JNJG) and consists of six regional weekend training sessions conducted between November 2022 and May 2023. The program is designed to provide players with increased skills and education to better prepare them for selection in higher levels of representation.
Performance support includes sessions on Goal Setting, Resilience, Opportunities beyond Sport, Health management, Fitness Testing and Media training.
Athletes will also be invited to attend an inter-academy Golf Challenge (Coffs Harbour) and the Clubs NSW Academy Games (Wagga Wagga).

Eligibility & Selection

To be eligible, athletes must be aged 13 – 18 years in 2023 (born 2005 – 2010), reside in or attend school in the NIAS catchment area, and be a registered member of a local Golf Club (or be prepared to join).
Athletes must have a golf handicap of 25 or under to gain selection. If your handicap is slightly greater, please contact NIAS. Selection will not only be based on handicap but also on your attitude and commitment to golf.
Interviews may be required. Discussions with your local club may also be conducted.

Program Partners

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2021 SQUAD

2020 SQUAD

ATHLETE BENEFITS & COMMITMENT

Most of the programs offer:

Intensive coaching from accredited regional, guest and state level coaches.
Regional training sessions – technical and tactical skill development.
Performance Support including Sport Psychology, Nutrition, Fitness Assessments, Strength & Conditioning and more.
Invitations to special events such as the annual Academy Awards.
Travel assistance to attend NIAS regional training sessions and camps – on request.
Opportunities to participate in higher level competitions and challenges.

Each selected athlete must:

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 feedback.
Maintain an appropriate performance standard to continue to receive opportunities.
Behave and dress in an appropriate manner when representing NIAS and its sponsors.
Wear NIAS apparel when representing the Academy at events.
Be available to sponsors and the media for promotional purposes.
Adhere to NIAS Athlete Code of Conduct and policies including anti-doping policy.
Maintain regular communication with NIAS and coaching staff as required.

Athlete Levy

$220 includes: training sessions, coaching and performance support activities, and invitations to special events such as the annual Academy Awards Night.
NIAS is an approved organisation for NSW Government Active Kids Vouchers.

Additional Costs

Academy Challenges, Academy Games and any specific Sports Tours are additional to the Athlete Levy. Costs differ from sport to sport.
Athlete Uniform: ordered from Sportspower Armidale (provide link here) or for NIAS FC from Statewide Sports (provide link here). Costs vary from sport to sport.
Please contact NIAS for more information.

APPLICATION FORM

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