CANOE SLALOM PROGRAM

The Western Sydney Academy of Sport provides athlete scholarships in our Canoe Slalom development program, undertaken in collaboration with Paddle Australia and the NSW Institute of Sport.

This Holistic program provides a highly relevant step in the athlete development pathway for young paddlers residing within the western Sydney regional catchment, and presents an opportunity for these athletes to progress to the elite levels of their chosen sport.

Athletes selected into this program will already be receiving high level coaching in the technical components of the sport, and the Academy will be responsible for providing education and personal development components in an integrated manner throughout the program duration.

Duration:

March 2019 – January 2020

Venues:       

Technical – Penrith Whitewater Stadium

Strength & Conditioning – Fit 4 All Gymnasium, Penrith

Educational – Various

ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION

To be eligible for selection into the Academy’s Canoe Slalom Program, athletes must be:

  • Aged between 13 and Under 18 years of age
  • Committed to progressing to higher representation
  • Currently residing within the Academy’s Local Government Area catchment

 

*** Please note that an athlete levy of $300 is applicable to all athletes, which assists in the meeting of costs associated with education and personal development opportunities.

ATHLETE BENEFITS

In addition to regular scheduled training sessions, the following benefits will apply to athletes selected within the Academy’s Canoe Slalom Program:

  • Valuable knowledge in key areas of nutrition, banned substances, strength and conditioning, physiology, sports integrity and cyber safety.
  • Access to online learning portals through specific websites and Team App.
  • Academy athlete uniform clothing.
  • Privileged pricing for physiotherapy needs at Sydney West Sports Medicine.
  • Free membership and access to Fit 4 All gymnasium, Penrith.

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