The WAIS Swimming Program caters for the development and support of WA athletes currently or identified as capable of progressing to the highest representative levels of their sport. The Program provides world-class coaching, training, facilities and support services to improve athlete competitive performance.
Objectives
- Maximise WA representation on National teams;
- Maximise the WA contribution to Australian world-class performances.
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 May and conclude on the 30th April annually.
Selection Process
Athletes are selected on the following basis:
a. Performance at long course National Open Championships and National Age Championships
b. Completion of the Athlete Attribute Matrix by both athlete and coach
c. Interview with the Swimming Performance Manager
d. Sign off by the Joint Management Committee comprising representatives of SAL, SWA, WAIS and DSR at their meeting held in May each year.
Note that:-
- Long course performances at approved competitions in the same season may be considered for selection
- Achieveing a performance standard does not guarantee selection
- Scholarship places are limited to maximise efficient use of resources in order to benefit higher performing athletes
The new squad selection criteria for 2009-10 will be available here shortly.
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 relevant Coaching Group Manager.
Queries on Selection
May be directed in writing to the Swimming Performance Manager or the Coaching Group Manager - Racing Sports.
De-selection Process
An athlete may request to end their scholarship at any time by informing the Swimming 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.
Elite Swimmers with a Disability
As Swimming Australia does not provide financial assistance to WAIS to the daily training environment for Swimmers with a Disability, SWD swimmers are eligible to receive a WAIS Individual Scholarship as per WAIS Individual Athlete Support Program criteria (elite athlete with a disability in a Paralympic event).
People
Our People
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Swimming Performance Manager - Greg Hodge
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WAIS Mentor Coach - Bernie Mulroy
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Coaching Group Manager: Racing Sports - Simon Jones
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Coach - Matt Magee
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Coach - Paul Bruce
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Coach - Tom Stachewicz
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Coach - Nick Watkins
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Coach - Kareena Preston
Swimming Program Support Personnel
External
Internal
- WAIS Sport Psychologist - Matthew Burgin
- WAIS Nutritionist - Deborah Kerr
- WAIS Exercise Physiologist - Sacha Fulton
- WAIS Athlete Career and Education Advisor - Heather McGregor-Bayne
- WAIS Biomechanist/Performance Analysis - Andrew Lyttle
- WAIS Strength and Conditioning Supervisor - Naruhiro (Geish) Hori
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