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The WAIS Athletics Program centres on the identification, development, and preparation for international competition, of talented athletes whom it is believed can progress to the national representative level.
Athletes are categorised according to their event with the programs and progress of those who have been nationally identified by National Event Coaches in conjunction with the State Event Group Coordinator or WAIS coach.
Objectives
Program Categories
The Program consists of the athletes selected in the following categories:
WORLD CLASS ATHLETE
International competitor in an individual athlete event with a current world ranking of 1-8 OR a member of a national team which has a current world ranking of 1-4 and is considered capable of maintaining this level of performance.
INTERNATIONAL CLASS ATHLETE
International competitor in an individual athlete event OR a member of a national team at benchmark competitions and is considered capable of retaining or progressing their level of performance.
EMERGING INTERNATIONAL CLASS ATHLETE
Athlete with the capability to achieve at least international class athlete status within 1-3 years.
POTENTIAL INTERNATIONAL CLASS ATHLETE
Athlete with the capability to achieve at least international class athlete status within 3-7 years.
Timeframe
Athlete scholarships will commence on 1st June and conclude on the 31st May annually.
Selection Process
Athletes are selected through the following criteria and process:
a. Athletes are assessed using a Athlete Attribute Matrix which comprises of seven categories: Physical, Tactical, Technical, Psychological, Behavioural, External and Competition across the four separate Scholarship types.
b. The athlete matrix is discussed by a selection panel consisting of the WAIS Coaching Group Manager and/or Performance Manager, WAIS Head Coach, WAIS Service Providers and often a representative of the state sporting association.
c. Athletes deemed having the most potential to achieving the organisational outcomes will be offered scholarships.
d. All selections are endorsed by WAIS executive director and the Joint Management Committee comprising representatives of the National and State Sporting Association.
Benefits
WAIS offers a range of services to athletes as prioritised on the basis of the athlete scholarship tier and needs identified by their coach. Services may include coaching, gym access, sports psychology, biomechanics, physiology, nutrition and career and education guidance.
In addition to these services WAIS may also offer direct financial support to offset competition travel expenses, coaching fees, venue access fees and medical costs. All services offered by WAIS are at the discretion of the Performance Manager.
Queries on Selection
Any queries on selection should be made directly to the Performance Manager.
De-selection Process
An athlete may request to end their scholarship at any time by informing the Performance Manager in writing. WAIS can initiate termination of an athlete's scholarship after a formal review based on the athlete's current performances and level of commitment.
People
The program is staffed by two full-time Head Coaches, with separate responsibilities for Track and Field, a full-time Senior Coach and a Development Coach.
In addition, there are six part-time event group co-ordinators whose primary role is to coach their squad of athletes and to liaise with the appropriate National Event and WAIS Coaches.
Athletics - Pole Vault
Our People
Athletics Program Support Personnel
External
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Physician/Doctor - Dr Carmel Goodman
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Physiotherapist - Chris Perkin ,J P Caneiro
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Massage Therapist - Malcolm Calcutt
Internal
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WAIS Sport Psychologist - Kevin Hayter
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WAIS Nutritionist - Deborah Kerr
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WAIS Exercise Physiologist - Peter Peeling
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WAIS Athlete Career and Education Advisor - Lizzie Moyle
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WAIS Biomechanist - Andrew Lyttle
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WAIS Strength and Conditioning Supervisor - Gil Barnitt
Athletics - Track & Field
Our People
Athletics Program Support Personnel
External
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Physician/Doctor - Dr Carmel Goodman
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Physiotherapist - Chris Perkin / J P Caneiro
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Massage Therapist - Malcolm Calcutt
Internal
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WAIS Sport Psychologist - Kevin Hayter
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WAIS Nutritionist - Deborah Kerr
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WAIS Exercise Physiologist - Peter Peeling
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WAIS Athlete Career and Education Advisor - Lizzie Moyle
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WAIS Biomechanist - Andrew Lyttle
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WAIS Strength and Conditioning Supervisor - Greg Morgan |
