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Sponsorship Recognition – Westvic Staffing Solutions

Sponsorship Recognition

Today we would like to welcome Westvic Staffing Solutions as a valued partner for the 2019-2020 financial year.

Westvic Staffing Solutions, one of Victoria’s largest employers of apprentices and trainees, exist to facilitate and enable job creation and education for the communities in which they serve.  Westvic Staffing Solutions achieve this through the facilitation of general employment, apprenticeships, traineeships, training and personal growth and development.  Westvic Staffing Solutions enable these opportunities through core values of safety, excellence, innovation, integrity and community.

The South West Academy of Sport would like to say a big thank you to Westvic Staffing Solutions on providing this support not just for the academy but the community as a whole!

Australian Team Selection for SWAS Volleyball Player

South West Academy of Sport and Warrnambool Volleyball Association member Gabby Lougheed has been selected by Volleyball Australia to participate in the U21 Thailand National Volleyball Championships.

Selection for the Australian team has been a long process for Gabby. She has represented Warrnambool on a number of occasions and has represented Victoria three times at the annual Australian Junior Volleyball Championships. On each occasion, her team placed in the medal standings. In 2017 and 2018 she received MVP awards for her efforts. After last year’s Junior Championships Gabby was invited by national selectors to attend an Australian junior development camp in Churchill. Gabby joined 60 other junior volleyball players from around Australia for a week’s training with coaches from Volleyball Australia. From this group, 24 volleyball players were selected for the Australian Junior Women’s Thailand Development tour.

Gabby is excited about representing her country and participating in the sport she loves.

“I was really excited to get the invitation from Volleyball Australia. It took me a while to believe it. It’s an incredible opportunity to travel and play volleyball at a much higher level than I’m used to.”

“I’ve had a lot of support through the Warrnambool Volleyball Association and my state coach, Dave Berry. I have also recently joined South West Academy of Sport who are helping me further develop as an athlete.”

“I’ve made lots of friends through volleyball. It has helped me to develop my skills and confidence. I’m passionate about playing volleyball and am looking forward to representing Warrnambool and Australia.”

The tour to Thailand will take place between April 23rd and May 7th. The first week will involve training and team building before the championships start May 1st – 5th. The tour will expose the team to international volleyball and support the development of players. The international experience may continue late in the year with a possible attendance at the USA High-Performance Championships in Fort Lauderdale, 11-23 July.

Further Information & Photo opportunity

Paul Lougheed 0439 039 783

Youth Achiever of the Year Awards

The Warrnambool and Moyne Youth Achiever of the Year Awards were held last night at the Lighthouse Theatre. Many were recognized for their outstanding efforts and achievements.

A special congratulations to our 2019 SWAS Athletes Noah Best and Maddison Drake and 2018 athlete Emily Bartlett. 

-Noah was named the Warrnambool City Councils Male Sports Youth Achiever of the year. 

-Maddison Drake was named the Moyne Shire Councils Overall Runner Up Female. 

-Emily Bartlett was named the Moyne Shire Councils Female Sport Youth Achiever of the Year as well as the Moyne Shire Councils Female Overall Youth Achiever of the Year. 

Great to see these young leaders being recognized for their great efforts. Congratulations to everyone involved.

SWAS Southern Grampians Strength & Conditioning Tender

The South West Academy of Sport is currently looking for a Tender to provide Strength and Conditioning for South West Academy of Sport athletes in the Southern Grampians.

General conditions

  • The tender is to supply strength and conditioning sessions for the South West Academy of Sport (SWAS) in the Southern Grampians Shire and delivered at Hamilton Indoor Leisure and Aquatics Centre (HILAC).
  • Work involves providing athletes (12-17 years) with strength and conditioning programs relevant to their individual sport.
  • Conducting weekly strength and conditioning sessions with SWAS Athletes
  • Sessions run with a minimum of 1 athlete to a maximum of 12 athletes.
  • The successful contractor will need to supply evidence of a Working with Children Check and Strength & Conditioning level 1 or Certificate IV in Fitness and an Exercise Science degree or equivalent qualifications or experience
  • All work is to be performed by the Contractor that has submitted the tender.
  • Contractors having their own Public Liability Insurance is encouraged

SELECTION CRITERIA

South West Academy of Sport must be fully satisfied that the Contractor has the qualifications, expertise and previous experience to complete the contract with a quality standard. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

LODGEMENT

Tenders must be lodged via email to Nic.Kaiser@swtafe.edu.au, clearly marked “Tender for Strength and Conditioning” by 5.00pm on Monday, January 7th, 2019

Full details are provided in the following document Strength and Conditioning Tender- Southern Grampians

SWAS Netball Program Manager and Assistant Coach Positions Available

SWAS Netball Program Manager and Assistant Coach Positions Available

The South West Academy of Sport is currently looking for a 2019 SWAS Netball Program Manager and two 2019 SWAS Netball Program Assistant Coaches.

SWAS Overview

The South West Academy of Sport provides talent development for potential Zone Academy athletes transitioning to the U15 age group. The program provides opportunities and exposure for Athletes to high-performance sporting knowledge. Specifically, the Dare to Develop a Diamond Netball program within the Victorian Netball Development Pathway.

The aim of the program is to both assist Netball Victoria to reach and service regional areas and to support aspiring Netball athletes within the South West region.

Positions

Program Manager- As Program Manager, you will oversee the SWAS Netball program and report the results of training and events back to SWAS. As well as being a Role Model you will engage with coaches, volunteers and personnel to assist in maintaining the program philosophies of the Academy.

Netball Program Manager position description

Assistant Coaches – As Netball Program Assistant Coach you will assist the Head coach with the running of the SWAS Netball program including all trainings and events. As well as being a Role Model to athletes you will engage with coaches, volunteers & personnel to assist in maintaining the program philosophies of the Academy.

Netball Program Assistant Coach position description

Written applications/expressions of interest can be forwarded by 5 pm Friday, December 14, 2018, to:
South West Academy of Sport Inc.
Attn: Emma Chapman
PO Box 26
Warrnambool Vic 3280
Or email: swsportsacademy@swtafe.vic.edu.au
Additionally please contact us or (03) 5564 8567 or swsportsacademy@swtafe.vic.edu.au with any questions

SWAS 2019 Individual Athlete Program is NOW open for application

The South West Academy of Sport (SWAS) is the peak sporting body of South West Victoria for aspiring elite athletes. SWAS provides athlete education and training opportunities for all its member athletes across the South West.

SWAS is the regional development pathway provider for the Victorian Institute of Sport and is funded by the State government and South West Local Governments to provide training and educational opportunities for aspiring South West athletes and coaches. SWAS works within all Olympic and Commonwealth sports programs and also works in any sport program that is linked with the Department of Sport and Recreation.

So if you are an aspiring athlete, SWAS we can help you along your pathway and provide you with the essential elite athlete education and training that you require to take the next big step in your sporting career.

SWAS provides a range of performance services for supported talented athletes including:

  • Intensive training by quality coaches
  • Fundamental Movement and Speed & power sessions
  • Mentoring & Leadership training
  • Strength and conditioning programs, support and advice (including functional movement screening)
  • Access to myAISbasecamp an Australian Institute of Sport athlete development and support program
  • Sports science testing and education
  • SWAS uniform
  • Personal Development workshops such as Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Media training and Recovery
  • Access to a medical support network.

In sports where SWAS does not have a partnered squad program, athletes may apply for the Individual Athlete Program. The Individual Athlete Program supports talented athletes from a variety of Olympic, Paralympic and non-Olympic (Commonwealth Games) sports.

SWAS individual athlete programs are NOW open, go to our Individual Athlete Program page for more information or click here for the online application form.

The scholarship period for the Individual Athlete Program will run from 10 February 2019 to 31 December 2019. The timeline for the selection process is outlined below:

  • Closing date for applications Friday 18 January 2019
  • Athletes notified of the application outcome Wednesday 30 January
  • Athlete Induction day Sunday 10 February

Please note: Individual scholarships are only available to athletes in sports where SWAS does not host a squad program. In 2019 SWAS has partnered squad programs with the following sports: Clay Target Shooting, Cycling, Golf, Netball, Tennis, Surfing, Football* (Soccer) within SWAS and applications forms will be provided shortly, please contact the office, your club or keep an eye on the SWAS website for further information.