OVERVIEW

The WestVic Academy of Sport netball program is supported by Netball Victoria and develops athletes for the Talent Academy Trials at the end of each year. The program runs intensively, with training sessions focusing on the skills required for the trials. The sessions are ran by WestVic netball Coach Kate McMahon, and complement the training that the players are doing with their own clubs.  

​As a part of the program athletes attend the Netball Victoria Inter Academy trials as a team, and play off against the other Victorian Regional Academies of Sport. Throughout the year Netball Victoria also runs a small number of education sessions, ran by professional netballers and providers.  

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

An interview with Kate McMahon (Head Coach of the WestVic Zone Academy Netball Preparation Program)
​& athlete Tessa O'Callaghan of the WestVic Academy of Sport Netball Program

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

PO BOX 663, Ballarat, VIC, 3353
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