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 program runs from April to September, 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. |
SPORT PROGRAMS OVERVIEWThe 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 PROGRAMSOn 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 |
VIDEO
An interview with Cameron McFarlane (Head Coach) & Shannon Craggill (Athlete) of the WestVic Academy of Sport Cycling Program