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ATHLETES WANTED

Do you have a strong desire to achieve at the highest level?

Do you live, attend school or are registered and competing in a club within the five funding shires of SWAS (Southern Grampians, Warrnambool, Moyne, Glenelg & Corangamite)?

The South West Academy of Sport (SWAS) is a not for profit administrative body supported by state and local government along with state sporting bodies & corporate partners to provide funding for coaching, education and services to promising South West athletes. In August SWAS will induct athletes for 12 month ongoing contracts in all Sports. Do you meet the following criteria?

Golf Applicants
- Must be aged between 12 and 17 on July 1, 2010
- Must have minimum handicap girls 39, boys 20
- Must be a member of a regional club
- Must attend trial if requested
The MBO Financial Group Golf Squad program objective is for athletes to achieve state colts or VIS squad selection

Cycling Applicants
- Must be eligible for U13, U15, U17 or U19 categories on July 1, 2010
- Must be willing to follow a training program
- Must be registered with a cycling club holding a VCI licence
- Selection based on performance/results
The Bicycle Superstore Cycling Squad program objective is to provide a pathway for regional cyclists to State & National Representation

Table Tennis Applicants
- At least 10 years of age and eligible for U13, U15, U18 or U21 age categories on 1 January 2011
- Successful performance at the National, State, Region, Club or School level
- Able to attend a try out session in Portland, Hamilton or Warrnambool if requested
The South West TAFE Table Tennis program objective is to provide a pathway for regional players to State & National Representation

Other Sports
- Applicants must be 12 years or older on 1st July, 2010
(Exceptions will be made for age exemption sports i.e. gymnastics)
- Applicants should already be competing at State, National or International levels
(Exceptions may be made for some sports)
- Must be competing in a sport recognised by Sport & Recreation Victoria
All other sports (Individual Athletes) objective is to eliminate the need for travel for essential services

Note: Athletics intake September 2010, Tennis intake December 2010

Download further program information or application forms below or attend one of our information sessions in June;

Information Sessions
Camperdown – Tuesday June 15, 5.30 pm Killara Centre Manifold Street (Next to library)
Hamilton – Wednesday June 16, 5.30 pm Martin Hynes Auditorium behind Melville Oval
Warrnambool – Thursday June 17, 5.30 pm South West TAFE Timor Street Level 3 Room 3.25
Portland – Friday June 18, 5.30 pm Reception Room Glenelg Shire Offices Portland

Applications close Friday June 25, 2010

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