Golf

Program Benefits

The Illawarra Academy of Sport (IAS) is an independent sporting organisation that provides the opportunity and encouragement for talented athletes to achieve excellence in sport.

The benefits of an IAS Golf Scholarship, is based on developmental activities within the program which will enhance an athletes progress to higher levels within golf. Scholarships are offered for a twelve-month period, and scholarship athletes are expected to attend these sessions in addition to club and representative commitments.

Coaching sessions are held at venues throughout the Southern Councils Group.  In 2011 it is anticipated that there will be up to ten weekend sessions along with three competition tours.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Scholarship, athletes must:

·         Reside within the Southern Council Group (SCG), Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Shoalhaven and Wingecarribee

·         Be a playing member of a golf club affiliated with NSWGA through the IDGA.

·         Be between the ages of 17 to 14 at the beginning of the 2011/2012 scholarship.

·         Have an AGU Handicap of 12 or less (males)/ WGU Handicap of 20 or less (females).

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.

Sponsors & Supporters

The IAS Golf Program is supported by:

 The Illawarra District Golf Association, the Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation and the NSWGA.

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, squad photos and tours.  The cost to scholarship holders in 2010 was no more than $350.00 - the majority of which was for athletes selected to attend the Academy Games.

Selection Process

Program Staff

Neil Speirs

Head Coach

Greg Drummond

Coach

Richard Jumrukovski

Coach

Ralph Stevenson

Manager