Posts Tagged "talent identification"

Try a Triathlon – 9 April 2008

Posted on Apr 22, 2008 in Media Releases | Comments Off

The Western Region Academy of Sport is on the look out for that ‘undiscovered’ talent to ‘try a triathlon’. The Academy offers athlete’s quality sports development programs to help them reach higher levels in their sport. WRAS athletes are provided with excellent opportunities including elite coaching, fitness testing, strength and conditioning, athlete education and individual program monitoring. Over the last few years, the Academy has conducted a broad talent search program through schools in the western region in conjunction with the Australian Sports Commission. The focus of this...

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Why Weight? – 11 April 2008

Posted on Apr 22, 2008 in Media Releases | Comments Off

Ever dreamt about winning a gold medal? Love playing sport but feel that you’re too small to represent at a higher level? Well the Western Region Academy of Sport might have the answer for you. The ‘Why Weight’ Talent Identification Weightlifting program is a new initiative for WRAS in 2008. The aim of the program is to identify athletes with the potential to win a state or national championship in the next few years. Selected athletes will train in power lifting techniques including the ‘snatch’ and ‘clean and jerk’ in Bathurst several times a week. If you are in school year 9 or 10,...

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