| Who is Eligible |
Male and Female athletes must be turning 13-17 in 2011, So competing at U15 and U17 age level, reside in the Northern Inland region. Be a member of an affiliated club or association (or be prepared to join). |
| Selection Process |
Up to 10 athletes may be offered a place in the Cycling Program based on performance at Selection Trials and or via talent identification processes. Selection will also be based on your attitude and commitment to Cycling. |
| Program year |
Scholarship offered is for the period, May to November 2011 |
| Program Outcomes |
The skill program is designed to provide athletes with increased skills and education to better prepare them for selection into Regional and NSW squads. |
| Selection Criteria |
The trial will be held on the 12th March 2011. Athletes will be assessed over the 3 events on the day. Time Trial, Road Race and Short Criterium. By Coaches within the region.
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| Appeals |
Subjectivity is an unavoidable element in all selections. Athletes who feel the selection criteria has not been adhered to should be aware that NIAS has a formal 'Appeals' process available. |
| Program content |
The program will incorporate 2 nominated events by NIAS and 2 events nominated by the athlete. The 5th event will be a guest coaching weekend. In June athletes are required to attend the NIAS RACE program. This program covers education sessions on sport psychology, sports medicine, nutrition, public speaking, media training, sun protection and career skills. Staff for the program will be Mark Bullen (Armidale)- Cycling Coordinator, Kevin Bartlett ( Tamworth) and Peter Sunderland (Inverell) - who will be both Satellite coaches. |
Athlete Benefits
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♦ Intensive training support by quality regional, guest and state level coaches.
♦ Lifeskills RACE Program-Two 3 hr workshops including dinner for athlete and one parent.
♦ NIAS merchandise- training shirt, polo, shorts and cap . Additional items available for purchase.
♦ Individual home training program and structured satellite training sessions where applicable.
♦ Sport Science fitness testing and support.
♦ 1 Ticket to annual awards night.
♦ Travel Assistance to attend NIAS regional training sessions and camps.
♦ Financial assistance if selected into state team. |
| Athlete Commitments |
♦ Athletes are to attend 5 nominated events throughout the Cycling Program. 2 events will be nominated by NIAS and the remaining 2 will be nominated by the athletes, shortly after being selected in the squad. An online form will be submitted to NIAS at the conclusion of the program stating the events the athletes attended. Once checked off by the Academy the athlete can then be financially reimbursed.
♦ The 5th event will be a guest coaching weekend TBA.
♦ Cycling is no 1 priority sport while on scholarship.
♦ 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 suggestion or criticism.
♦ Maintain an appropriate performance standard to continue to receive a scholarship.
♦ Behave and dress in a professional and dignified manner when representing the NIAS and its sponsors.
♦ Wear Academy apparel when representing the Academy at events.
♦ Make yourself available (within reason) to sponsors and the media for promotional purposes.
♦ Adhere to NIAS anti-Doping policy.
♦ Maintain communication with NIAS and coaching staff as required.
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| Cost |
A levy of $110.00 (GST Incl) is applicable to successful athletes and assists in covering the costs of clothing, administration, education, sports science support.(Total value of program is up to $1000 per Athlete.) Athletes will be reimbursed $50 / (2) Athlete nominated events and $100/ (2)NIAS nominated events attended after being approved by the Academy. NIAS will cover Coaching weekend.
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| Applications |
♦ Open Date- 1st February 2011
♦ Close Date- 28th February 2011 |
| Proposed Program |
| Date |
Event |
Venue |
Time |
| 12 Mar 2011 |
Trials |
Armidale- Traffic Education Centre |
1:30-2pm Start-5:30pm
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| 26 Mar 2011 |
Induction and Fitness Testing |
The Armidale School - Armidale |
10am-4pm |
| 11-17 April |
Bathurst Camp - Pending |
Bathurst |
TBA |
| June 2011 |
RACE Workshops |
Home Towns |
5:30- 9pm |
| 11-12th June |
Tamworth 2 Day Tour ( NIAS event) |
Tamworth |
TBA |
| 30- 31 Jul 2011 |
Inverell Heinrich Haussler (NIAS event) |
Inverell |
TBA |
| TBA |
Athlete Nominated event |
TBA |
TBA |
| TBA |
Athlete Nominated event |
TBA |
TBA |
| TBA |
Guest coaching weekend |
TBA |
TBA |
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5.30pm-9pm |
| 12 Nov 2011 |
NIAS Annual Awards Night |
Tamworth |
6.00pm-10pm |
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FURTHER INFORMATION
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NIAS Office: 67 662526
Email: nias@nias.org.au
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