Rugby - NIAS

Rugby LEAGUE

2023 SQUAD

Not yet selected

2023 Program Personnel

Peter Stevens, Scott Bone, James Cooper, Jake McManus, Luke Taylor

Program Information

The Rugby League program includes skill development, team development, fitness assessments, and match play. Athletes will have access to performance support and additional education.

The program offers each athlete the opportunity to further develop and improve skills required to gain selection in higher levels of representation.

The program for both BOYS & GIRLS Squads in 2023 will include:

Six regional training sessions
Skill acquisition, performance support and athlete education
Academy Awards

Eligibility & Selection

Male athletes who turn 15 in 2023 (born in 2008), reside within the Group 21, 4 or 19 regions and is a member of an affiliated club or association or be prepared to join.

Female athletes who turn 14 or 15 in 2023 (born in 2008 or 2009) and reside within the Group 21, 4 or 19 regions.

Players may be offered a place in the Rugby League Program based on their performances. A selection panel will assess each application based on performances, attitude and commitment to Rugby League. Athletes will be assessed on criteria such as: technique, physical attributes, skill, intelligence, endurance, coachability and attitude. 2023 Selection Trials for both Boys & Girls will be conducted in Tamworth:

BOYS – March 11
GIRLS – March 3114,

Program Partners

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
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. Costs vary from sport to sport.
Please contact NIAS for more information.

APPLICATION FORM

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