The WAIS Rowing Program is part of the Australian National rowing program and caters for the development and support of WA athletes currently or identified as capable of progressing to the highest representative levels. The Program provides world-class coaching, training, facilities and support services to improve athlete competitive performance.

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.

 

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 Performance Manager, WAIS Senior Coach, WAIS Under 23 Coach and WAIS Service Providers.

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.

 

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 relevant Coaching Group Manager and 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.

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