Badminton

OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVES

The WestVic Academy of Sport: Cason Sports Badminton Program, proudly supported by Cason Sports, will act as the peak badminton program in Western Victoria, and provides a development pathway to State and National representation.

The aim is to provide services to these athletes which they could not otherwise access, therefore completing and complimenting their current coaching, training and competition environments.

The Academy program is Coordinated and Coached by Rhonda Cator (Olympian 1992, 1996, 2000), along with Coaches Andrew Perks (Commonwealth Games 1990) and Brandon Olver (State Coach and former WestVic Badminton program athlete); with other former program members and now high level senior athletes also contributing to the coaching. The program runs from February to December annually.

Badminton Athletes Daniel Hocking (left) & Josh Gay (Right)

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).

SPORT 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 INFORMATON

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.

Queries on Selection
Any queries on selection should be made directly to the Executive Officer.

De-selection Process
An athlete may request to end their scholarship at any time by informing the Executive Officer in writing. WVAS can initiate termination of an athlete's scholarship after a formal review based on the athlete's current performances and level of commitment.