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Sailing
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The WAIS Sailing 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 Sailing. 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 following squads to be selected in April of each year.
- Elite Training Squad - This squad is formed so that the development program for athletes in senior national teams can be rationalised and implemented.
- Development Training Squad - This squad is formed so that a development program can be implemented for those athletes identified as potential future elite athletes and may be within national senior and junior squads.
Size of Squads
Squad size is dependent on the quality of athletes and the total number of squad memberships available. The maximum number of WAIS squad memberships offered for 2006/07 is 12 sailors. WAIS reserves the right to offer up to but not exceeding this maximum total.
Timeframe
Athlete squad memberships will commence on 1st April and conclude on the 31st March 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.
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.
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