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Athletics

OVERVIEW

The Ballarat Regional Athletic Centre is excited to partner with the WestVic Academy of Sport (WVAS) to bring you the High-Performance Athletics Program in 2023! The partnership between the two organisations will create a new WestVic program specifically targeting athletics competitors across all disciplines. The program will involve aspects of High-Performance testing, Strength & Conditioning, Education sessions and Athletics specific content.
After a successful six-month program in 2022, the partnership will expand to include an Emerging Athlete Program for more athletes. This program is a partnership between WestVic & BRAC with support from Athletics Victoria’s Target Talent Program (TTP) staff.
The program will have two groups, Podium Athlete group and Emerging Athlete group with difference services offered to both groups. Based on the athlete’s placement and needs, the program aims to compliment their current training programs.
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At this stage, we are asking for Expression of Interest for the 2023 Programs, with applications to open in March Those who fill out the EOI will receive updates and emails on the program, have the opportunity to ask any questions and attend an information session at a later date.

2023 Program OUTLINE
2023 Program EOI Form
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SPORT PROGRAMS OVERVIEW

The WestVic Academy of Sport (WVAS) delivers support to Western Victoria's elite and developing elite athletes through dedicated sport programs in which WVAS supports the training environment with support from the sport's State Sporting Organisation (SSO).
  
Athletes from sports outside the current sport programs are eligible for support through WVAS, by becoming an Individual Scholarship Holder (ISH).

SPORTS PROGRAMS

On the basis of a sport's rating against specific criteria, WVAS will operate and manage a Sport Program as agreed in a formal partnership with the sport's State Sporting Organisation (SSO).
 
The program constitutes a core element of the SSO and NSO elite athlete pathway. WVAS may employ a Program coach, or coaches, to lead and direct the Program.
 
WVAS Program coaches work closely with state coaches to ensure that the emphasis and direction of the WVAS program is consistent with the state and/or national direction.
 
The selection of an athlete in a WVAS program is based on specified criteria that are focussed on supporting elite and potential elite athletes.
 
The number of athletes at the WVAS at any one time will typically range between 130 - 150 athletes.

WVAS SPORTS
PROGRAM INFORMATION

Objectives
  • Maximise WVAS representation on State teams;
  • Maximise Victoria’s contribution to Australian world-class performances.
 
Benefits
WVAS offers a range of services to athletes as prioritised on the basis of the needs of the athlete as identified by the sport and/or coach/es. Services may include: coaching, strength & conditioning, sports psychology, biomechanics, physiology, nutrition and career and education guidance through the delivery of a number of personal excellence presentations.
  
In addition to these services WVAS may also offer direct financial support to offset competition travel expenses, coaching fees, venue access fees and medical costs. All services offered by WVAS are at the discretion of the Executive Officer.

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OUR PARTNER ORGANISATIONS & SPONSORS:

VIS Victorian Institute of Sport
Victoria State Government
Federation University Australia
City of Ballarat
North Ballarat Sports Club
Ballarat Renault
Ballarat Sportsmen's Club
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RSM Ballarat
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Cason Sports
Cre8 Video Productions
Sports Power
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Rix Cars Avis Budget Ballarat
Lake Health Group
Eureka Concrete
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Ballarat OSM
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Bacchus Marsh Grammar
Horsham College
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Ballarat Table Tennis Association
Netball Victoria
Rowing Victoria
Special Olympics Victoria Ballarat
Tennis Australia
Victorian Golf Foundation
Swimming Victoria
BFUA Ballarat Football Umpires Association
Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre
RAD Rad Centre
North Cares
Ballarat Regional Tennis Centre
Tennis Ballarat
Ararat Rural City
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We would love to hear from you. We are always on the lookout for athletes who have the potential to succeed with our ongoing help and assistance. Similarly, we value our partnerships with organisations, coaches, health professionals and facilities across the western region of Victoria.

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We, the WestVic Academy Sport would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we work on, the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People. WestVic recognizes their continuing connection to the land and waterways, and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging

The WestVic Academy of Sport is committed to ensuring that children and young people who participate in its activities have a safe and happy experience. WestVic Academy of Sport supports and respects children, young people, staff, volunteers, and participants.
Contact us

E: ​wvas@federation.edu.au
M: 0417 044 419

PO BOX 663, Ballarat, VIC, 3353
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  • About Us
    • About
    • Mission, Vision & Values
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    • Calendar
    • Academy Board & Patron
    • Academy Staff
    • Member Protection Policy
    • Annual Reports
    • Athlete Resources
    • Contact
  • Athlete Services
    • Sport Specific Training & Coaching
    • Musculoskeletal Screenings & Home Exercise Programs
    • Strength & Conditioning Programs
    • Wellbeing Network
    • Athlete Education Program
    • FedUni Elite Athlete Program
  • Our Sports
    • Athletics
    • Bacchus Marsh Grammar
    • Cycling
    • Golf
    • Holy Trinity Lutheran College
    • Horsham College
    • Individual Memberships
    • Netball
    • Rowing
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
  • Sponsors
  • Members