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BLUESCOPE
STEEL INDIVIDUAL ATHLETE PROGRAM
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Age: |
14
- 17 years |
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Squad: |
Male
and female |
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Program
Year: |
October
- October (12 months) |
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Key
Outcomes: |
To assist athletes reach the next level of competition
in their sport.
Progression pathway - NSW Under 17 & 19 teams and/or
national or international competition levels. |
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Key
People: |
Pasco Coppolaro |
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New
Program Nominations: |
Sought
from August each year |
Athlete
Selection
Athletes nominate for scholarships and provide a detailed
list of their existing achievements. An endorsement
and ranking from their state sporting organisations is sought
in order to adequately assess the merits of their nomination.
Only athletes from sports recognised under the NSW Sport & Recreation's Sports Development Program
are eligible for consideration.
A selection panel including representatives from a range of
sporting backgrounds assess each nomination and make final
recommendation to the Academy for scholarship offers.
Refer also to common eligibility criteria at
scholarship program.
Program Components
The
individual athletes program offers a diverse range of learning
experiences across several sports. The program is tailored
annually to suit the sporting experiences of scholarship holders.
Theory
sessions include nutrition, public speaking, drugs in sport,
sport psychology and injury prevention. Practical sessions
are limited to fitness testing and video analysis sessions
as the coaching component is not part of the program.
The program therefore seeks to supplement an athlete's existing
coaching and training program.
A modest level of financial support is available to assist
athletes attend high standard competition or camps or specialist
equipment.
2009 Athlete Scholarship Nomination Form
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