BlueScope Steel Cricket
Program Benefits
The scholarship program is based on developmental activities which will enhance progress to higher levels within cricket. Scholarships are offered for a twelve-month period, and scholarship athletes are expected to attend these sessions in addition to club and representative commitments.
The benefits of an Academy Cricket Scholarship includes exposure to high quality coaching from the region’s leading coaches, individualised skill and technical training, sports science and video analysis, camps and tours, fitness testing, uniforms, cricket-specific education sessions, and personal development activities in areas including sport psychology, drugs awareness and nutrition.
Coaching sessions are held at venues throughout the Southern Councils Group. In 2011 it is anticipated that there will be five weekend sessions throughout the cricket off-season, along with an end-of-program tour and trial matches.
Sponsors & Supporters
The Academy Cricket Program is supported by Cricket NSW, Cricket Illawarra, Southern Zone Cricket and its member associations of South Coast, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands. The program is sponsored by BlueScope Steel.
Costs
The Academy covers the majority of costs associated with the scholarship program. Scholarship holders are, however, required to contribute to some components of the program such as uniform, and tours. The cost to scholarship holders in 2010 was approximately $500 - the majority of which was for the major tour in August.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Scholarship, athletes must:
- Reside within the Southern Council Group (SCG), Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Shoalhaven and Wingecarribee
- Be a registered member of either Illawarra, South Coast, Shoalhaven or Southern Highlands Cricket Associations.
- Age requirement: Be eligible for the 2011 U16 Bradman Cup competition (or younger).
Selection Criteria
Satisfy the eligibility criteria and selection process;
- Demonstrate through past performance and/or potential capacity, the potential to improve performance to a high level.
- 1st year athletes (and parents/carers) must be available to attend a short interview.
- Demonstrate dedication to improving performance.
- Display an ability to apply coaching & technical instruction.
Selection Process
| Stage | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 - Nominate to trial |
Opens: Mon 16th Jan 2012 Closes: Fri 17th Feb 2012 |
IAS website |
| Stage 2 - Invitation to attend trial | Tues 21st Feb 2012 | via Email |
| Stage 3 - Attend trial | Sun 4th Mar 2012 | Various locations |
| Stage 4 - Invitation to interview (1st Yr Athletes) | Sun 5th Mar 2012 | via Email |
| Stage 5 - Attend Interview - athlete and parents/carers |
Mon 12th Mar 2012 Tues 13th Mar 2012 Wed 14th Mar 2012 |
Wingecarribee Kiama/Sholahaven Shellharbour/Wollongong |
| Stage 6 - Notification of scholarship offer | Fri 30th Mar 2012 | via Email |
| Stage 7 - Sign agreement accepting scholarship terms | Thu 4th April | Return to IAS Office |
| Stage 8 - Attend athlete induction | Sun 6th May | University of Wollongong |
Program Staff
