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WRAS commences program for talented western region officials

Flick — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:46:27 +0000

The Western Region Academy of Sport is proud to announce the inclusion of officiating as a new program for 2009/2010.

Officials are the forgotten backbone of the sporting world. Officials often work very hard at their sport but are only drawn to our attention when a mistake is made. Without referees and officials sport as we know it would cease to exist. This is why WRAS has taken the initiative and introduced a program to train and nurture young and talented officials from the western region.

Officials were selected on the basis of recommendations from State Sporting Organisations. The officials from around the western region that were selected for the program are:

Aminta Barby (netball), Emily Brady (hockey), Andrew Brown (hockey), Ben Castlehouse (basketball), Laura Dickenson (hockey), Tye Evans (basketball), Shaun Hildebrandt ( football ), Chloe Potts (hockey), Danielle van Kemenade (netball) and Saan Williamson (netball).

Coordinator of the officiating program is National Basketball Association referee Peter Wright. Peter regularly officiates in the NBL and also the WNBL. Peter recently received the 2009 award for Waratah Australian Basketball League Referee of the year, the award came on the back of his performance in the National Basketball Association grand final

Nathan Pearce and Tony Wilds from Bathurst have been appointed as the two satellite coaches. Nathan has been officiating ruby union since 1998, and has refereed 70 first grade matches, including super 14 games, NSW 1st grade games, and two international test matches. Nathan is up for selection for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Tony is currently president of the Bathurst Football Referees Association, and has refereed football from local level up to State League Division One. Tony is also a State Graded Touch Football referee and an active member of the Sydney Cricket Association 1st grade panel.

Wramblings 28 August 2009

Flick — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:15:20 +0000

Please download the 30th edition of the WRAS Wramblings, the last one for the 2009 athlete intake!

WRAS Wramblings #30 2009

Wramblings 14 August 2009

Flick — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:59:09 +0000

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WRAS scholarships for talented western region athletes

Flick — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:52:55 +0000

Applications for the WRAS 2010 Lone Star program are now open. Lone Star scholarships are for athletes in any sport recognised by NSW Sport and Recreation who are achieving at least at a NSW representative level and who aspire to reach the highest possible level in their given sport. Lone Star scholarships are formulated for each athlete on an individual basis and include strength and conditioning programs, physical testing and monitoring, sports science support, media skills training, time management, personal development, speed and agility training, coaching, access to NSW Institute of Sport facilities and personnel and possible funding assistance.

Information and application forms are available from the downloads section and close Monday 24 August 2009

2009/10 WRAS squad trial information

Flick — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:14:49 +0000

Please see below the information for the 2009/10 WRAS Squad Trials for Basketball, Hockey, Netball and Triathlon

Basketball – Sunday 9 August 2009, 10am-3pm, Charles Sturt University Bathurst
Hockey – Wednesday 26 August 2009, Females: 4.45-7.45pm, Males: 6-9pm, Cooke Hockey Complex Bathurst
Netball 15 years trials – 16 August 2009, 10am-12midday, Centrepoint Blayney
Netball WRAS trials – 16 August 2009, 1-4pm, Centrepoint Blayney
Triathlon additional – 6 September 2009, 10am, Bathurst Aquatic Centre

Nominations for Basketball close 5 August, nominations for Hockey, Netball and Triathlon close 12 August.

Please note that only invited athletes from the 2009 Rookie Camps and previous athletes from the 2008/09 squads are eligible to nominate for squad trials. For more information please contact WRAS on 6338 4821

2009 WRAS Rookie Camps

Nancy — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:38:22 +0000

WRAS is currently conducting Rookie Camps on the CSU Campus, Bathurst.The camps began on Friday night, 10 July, with Basketball and Triathlon. The Hockey and Lawn Bowls followed closely on Sunday 12 July. 145 people from around the Western Region attended the initial camps with another 70 registered for the Netball camp starting Saturday 18 July.The activities conducted at each camp included physiological testing, body movement, individual and specialist skills, and game sense. All athletes who attended the camps received expert tuition by coaches from the local region, special guest coaches, senior WRAS graduates and association/club coaches.Players and coaches are exposed to the latest playing and coaching techniques and given instant feedback on improving individual performance.The Academy is grateful for the support received from Charles Sturt University and Bathurst City Council, who provided facilities during the Rookie Camps.

Wramblings 26 June 2009

Flick — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:08:05 +0000

Please download the 23rd edition of the WRAS Wramblings

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Wramblings 18 June 2009

Nancy — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:50:33 +0000

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Wramblings 12 June 2009

Nancy — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:11:03 +0000

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Welcome on board!

Flick — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:27:13 +0000

The Western Region Academy of Sport Annual General Meeting was held at the Bathurst RSL on Monday evening 18 May, where the election of new board members took place.WRAS welcome�s two new members to the board, Katrina Ferris of Bathurst and Peter Hargreaves of Dubbo. Katrina brings a great deal of experience with regional academies having been involved with the Illawarra and North Academies of Sport as well as previously being WRAS head basketball coach. Peter is passionate about sport and has a background in finance, currently as Manager of the Rabobank in Dubbo.
During the meeting, a new executive was decided with Professor Frank Marino of Bathurst as chair, Beth Shea of Orange as deputy chair and Peter Hargreaves of Dubbo as treasurer.
WRAS thanks outgoing board members Matthew Irvine (2008 chair) and John Rodis for their hard work and continued support of the Academy. It�s been great to have you both involved!
2009 WRAS board:
Chair � Frank Marino (Bathurst)
Deputy Chair � Beth Shea (Orange)
Treasurer � Peter Hargreaves (Dubbo)
Robert Cluff (Wallerawang)
Katrina Ferris (Bathurst)
MPIO � Ross James (Bathurst)
Anne Jones (Wellington)