OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVES

The WestVic Academy of Sport (WVAS) in partnership with Wimmera Lutheran College (WLC) provides services to students at the school who have been selected as part of the WVAS & WLC high performance program.
The aim of this program is to provide services to these athletes which they could not otherwise access in the western region of Victoria, therefore completing and complimenting their current coaching, training and competition environments.
The program runs from February to December each year. The Academy management works with the designated staff members of the school to deliver the services.

SERVICES INCLUDED

• WVAS T-shirt with school logo
• Fitness test with detailed report at start and end of program
• High Performance Day visit to Federation University Exercise and Sports science hub – Education, Tour, S&C, Recovery session etc
• Athlete specific S&C program, 20-week program for term 2-3
• Lumin app for engagement with S&C program
• Athlete Wellbeing monitoring – Lumin app
• 2 interschool Education sessions in Horsham at FedUni campus
• Access to discounted Health professionals in Horsham and Ballarat
• Travel fund to the Value of $200
• Invitation to Horsham Coaches Collective evening
• High Performance Activities (as determined by the school and WVAS)

SELECTION PROCESS

• The WestVic Academy of Sport selection panel will consist of the designated staff members of Wimmera Lutheran College (WLC) plus WestVic Executive office and Program Co-Ordinator
• All those wishing to be a part of the WestVic & WLC program will need to apply through the application process via the school. Contact WLC Secondary Sport Coordinator

FURTHER INFORMATION

For more information, please contact the Academy’s Office on 0417 044 419​

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