CANOE SLALOM PROGRAM

The Western Sydney Academy of Sport’s Canoe Slalom Program is implemented in collaboration with Australian Canoeing. The Program provides an essential and highly relevant step in the development pathway of young canoe athletes from across the Western Sydney Region. The ultimate goal is preparing these talented young paddlers for progression to State and National squad representation selection.

The Program features skills, athlete education and fitness elements as well as personal development opportunities. This Program is a comprehensive introduction to what will be required at the elite levels of the sport.

Duration: May 2018 – May 2019

Venues: Penrith Whitewater Stadium & Fit 4 All Gymnasium

ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION

To be eligible for the Academy Canoe Slalom Program, athletes must be:

  • Aged between 13-19 years of age at the time of the program;
  • Committed to progressing to higher representation within the sport of canoeing;
  • Currently residing within the Local Government Areas of Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Fairfield, Hawkesbury, City of Parramatta, Penrith or The Hills.

An athlete levy of $300 is applicable to athletes, which assists in meeting the costs of the Program.

ATHLETE BENEFITS

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

  • Valuable athlete education seminars provided by specialists in nutrition, physiology and injury management & prevention;
  • Access to online portals for ASADA, AIS My Basecamp and other relevant websites;
  • Academy athlete uniform clothing;
  • Ability to nominate for the annual Woolworths Athlete Scholarship;
  • Privileged pricing on 2XU compression clothing purchases;
  • A discount on services provided by Sydney West Sports Medicine;
  • Free membership to Fit 4 All gym located in Penrith.

OUR PARTNERS

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