OVERVIEW

The WestVic Schoolboy/Schoolgirl Regional Rowing Pathway Program is designed to provide a clear and transparent framework of criteria and processes used in selection of a regional non-competing representative group of rowers and coxswains; producing a means to identify talent, recognize ambitions and encourage further participation in rowing.

• The aim is to provide services to these athletes that completes and compliments their current coaching, training and competition.

 
The Academy program is coordinated by WestVic Academy of Sport in partnership with Rowing Victoria, and Coached by a range of ‘Guest Coaches’ arranged by Rowing Victoria. The program runs from April to September.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The overarching objective of the WestVic Academy of Sport’s Rowing Program is to implement a program which takes a holistic approach to an athlete’s development.  This is achieved through on and off water activities.

• Sessions in this program are not intended to replace any aspects of the athlete’s regular training via their school or club. To this end, the program will see all non-strength and conditioning activities (i.e. Rowing activities and off-water workshops in Nutrition, Psychology and similar) delivered via three camps being delivered between April to September inclusive.
• Strength & conditioning programs to further athlete development will be delivered via once-weekly gym sessions; delivered by FedUni Exercise and Sport Science students completing their placements.
  

SELECTION CRITERIA
& PROCESS

• The full selection criteria is detailed overleaf.

• To be considered for selection, athletes will need to complete all forms attached to this program outline by Thursday March 23 2017. Such applications must be submitted to WestVic Academy of Sport, at the address provided on the paperwork, or via email (email is preferred).
  • The agreed selection panel will choose athletes to receive an offer to join the WestVic Rowing Program. This will be administered by the WestVic Academy which will advise applicants of outcome, and is anticipated to be completed within two weeks from applications closing. Criteria is overleaf.
• The Academy also expects that all athletes in all programs be committed to their sport from both a training/competition and off-water work perspective. This means applying oneself to demonstrate “High Performance Behaviours” – regular attendance and participation in all activities and respectful and timely communication with officials as required.

SERVICES INCLUDED

• Coaching opportunities, centred on activities not usually included in club rowing (e.g. video analysis, etc.).
• Musculoskeletal screening; followed by Strength and conditioning programming/ weekly gym sessions.
• Provision of four standard personal development workshops (Nutrition, Psychology, ASADA and Olympian Address); with scope to add additional workshops to meet the needs of the athletes.
• RV Regional Pathway uniform items.
  

COST & FURTHER INFORMATION

Cost = $390 + GST per annum. This cost covers all service provision within the program.

For more information, please contact the Academy’s Office on (03) 5327 9890.

VIDEO

Watch an interview with Laura Foley & Amity Musgrove who are both current athletes in the Rowing Program at WVAS.

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