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Netball
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The WAIS Netball Program caters for the development and support of WA athletes currently or identified as capable of progressing to the highest representative levels in the sport of Netball. The Program provides world-class coaching, training, facilities and support services to improve athlete competitive performance.
Objectives
- Improve athlete development and performance at the National 16 – 19 & Under level for transition into National 21 & Under squad;
- Maximise WA representation on National Teams;
- Maximise the WA contribution to Australian world-class performances.
Program Categories
The Program consists of the following squads to be selected in October of each year:
- Elite - These athletes will be Nationally identified and presently in Australian Open or 21&Under squads.
- Development - This squad is formed so that a development and preparation program can be implemented for those athletes identified as potential future elite athletes but are currently not considered close to national team selection.
- Preparatory (affiliated to Development Squad only) - This squad is formed so that athletes can train within the WAIS environment for a variety of, normally, short term objectives such as talent assessment or to provide short term support to other athletes in the Program
Size of Squads
Squad size is dependent on the quality of athletes and the number of nationally identified Open and 21&Under squad athletes. The maximum number of WAIS squad memberships (Elite, Development & Preparatory) offered for 2006/07 is 26 (6, 16, 4). WAIS reserves the right to offer up to but not exceeding this maximum total.
Timeframe
Athlete squad memberships will commence on 1st November concluding on the 31st October annually.
Selection Process
A Selection Panel consisting of the WAIS Program Manager, WAIS Head Coach, or Elite Coaching Panel, the National Coach (or nominee) and a nominee from the State Sporting Organisation will propose athlete names to the WAIS Executive Director for endorsement. Once approved, athletes will be offered Program memberships. Membership to the Program is not confirmed until the athlete has signed the WAIS Athlete Agreement.
Queries on Selection
All questions concerning any aspect of selection must be in writing and addressed to the WAIS Program Manager or the WAIS Head Coach.
Duration of Squads
All squad memberships will be reviewed 2 times per year, in April and October. Its purpose is to review the progress of athletes against projected performance indicators.
De-selection Process
- Athlete initiated - An athlete wishing to withdraw from the Program may do so at any time by informing the WAIS Head Coach in writing.
- Head Coach initiated - The WAIS Head Coach may recommend to the Selection Panel the withdrawal of an athlete’s squad membership after a formal review or at any other time deemed necessary, based on the athlete’s current and future performance, commitment and potential to achieve the program’s objectives.
- WAIS initiated - An athlete’s program membership may be suspended or terminated where s/he breaches the WAIS Athlete Agreement. WAIS reserves the right to add/delete athletes to/from a scholarship squad at any time.
Athlete Selection Criteria
Squad Criteria
Athletes will be eligible for inclusion into a Squad based on their performance relative to selection criteria listed below. It should be noted that satisfaction of this criteria does not automatically guarantee a Squad membership offer.
Elite Squad
- Athletes who are currently in Australian Open or 21&Under National Teams or Squads.
- Athletes who are clearly identified as having the potential to progress to a Senior National Squad.
Development Squad
- Athletes who it is believed show enough to suggest that they may be future senior national representatives.
- Athletes who are of sufficient quality and who are considered essential to ensure an appropriate development environment.
- Skill level.
- Training commitment, attitude and behaviour.
- Sports science / Sports Medicine information.
Preparatory Squad
- Athletes who are of sufficient quality and who are considered essential to ensure an appropriate development environment to other athletes in the Development Program.
- Assessment of WAN/WAIS identified talent who would benefit from exposure to WAIS Development training environment.
Staff
Program Staff
- Program Coordinator - Ruth Prenter
- Head Coach - Michelle Wilkins
Netball Program Support Personnel
- Physician/Doctor - Dr Carmel Goodman
- Physiotherapist - Jacinta Downey
- WAIS Sport Psychologist - Matthew Burgin
- WAIS Nutritionist - Deborah Kerr
- WAIS Exercise Physiologist - Claire Rechichi
- WAIS Athlete Career and Education Officer - Jenny Marsh
- WAIS Strength and Conditioning Supervisor - Greg Morgan
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