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CYCLING

OVERVIEW

The WestVic Academy of Sport Cycling Program, proudly supported by Cycling Victoria, will act as a complimentary program for the best cycling athletes in Western Victoria, and provides a development pathway to State and National representation. The program provides “skills” coaching through training camps, and sport science services to aid development.
  • 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 program runs from April to March, so to align with the change in seasons – Road & Track, and club activity/operation, and is coordinated by Academy Management and Coach Cam McFarlane, with Cycling Victoria input.
Cycling Program Members enjoying a camp

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.
  
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.

VIDEO

An interview with Cameron McFarlane (Head Coach) & Shannon Craggill (Athlete) of the WestVic Academy of Sport Cycling Program
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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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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
Cycling Victoria
Swimming Victoria
BFUA Ballarat Football Umpires Association
Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre
RAD Rad Centre
Ballarat BAS Body & Soul Fitness
North Cares
Ballarat Regional Tennis Centre
Tennis Ballarat
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Our location

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Make contact with us
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.

We are located...
We are located at the Mt Helen Campus of Federation University. Our offices are inside the P Building which also houses the Faculty of Health/Unisports.

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Contact us
Executive Officer
Nick Wealands
E: ​wvas@federation.edu.au
P: (03) 5327 9890
M: 0417 044 419

PO BOX 663, Ballarat, VIC, 3353
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About
    • Mission, Vision & Values
    • News
    • Calendar
    • Academy Board & Patron
    • Academy Staff
    • Member Protection Policy
    • Annual Reports
    • Athlete Resources
    • Contact
  • Athlete Services
    • Sport Specific Skill Development
    • Musculoskeletal Screenings & Home Exercise Programs
    • Strength & Conditioning Programs
    • Injury Prevention / Management
    • Athlete Education Program – Personal Excellence Sessions
  • Our Sports
    • Bacchus Marsh Grammar
    • Badminton
    • Cycling
    • Golf
    • Holy Trinity Lutheran College
    • Horsham College
    • Individual Memberships
    • Netball
    • Rowing
    • Special Olympics
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
  • Sponsors
  • Members