OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVES

The WestVic Academy of Sport Golf Program, proudly supported by the Victorian Golf Foundation and Golf Australia, provides services to talented junior golfers located in Western Victoria, to assist in their training and development.
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• The aim of the WestVic Golf program is to provide athletes with training and support that compliments the training they already complete with their clubs & coaches. High Performance and holistic education opportunities to provide golfers across our region with the greatest chance to achieve their best in golf & life. 

   
We now run two Golf Programs - High-Performance Program and a Development Program.

High-Performance Program

The program runs from March to December and is coordinated by WestVic Golf head coach Andrew Cartledge. Each year, athletes attend high performance training days at the Sandringham Golf Facility and 13th Beach golf links hosted by Golf Australia. 

Development Program
The Development program is a new program creating a pathway for young aspiring golfers to gain the tools to enter our High-performance program. The development Program is a six month program running from October - March.

Applications for our 2025 - 2026 Golf Development Program are now open.
Applications will close on the 7th of September 2025.
 

2025 Golf Development PROGRAM OUTLINE

2025 Golf Application form

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 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

WestVic Academy of Sport Golf Program. An interview with Amy Leeson.

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