HOCKEY

The Western Region Academy of Sport (WRAS) program provides high performance coaching and training opportunities to up-skill athletes and assist them in progressing to higher representation within the sport of hockey.

WRAS and the Regional Academy network in NSW has had a long standing partnership with Hockey NSW, playing a vital role in the Hockey NSW pathway by identifying, monitoring and developing the skills of young hockey players.

The Regional Academies are currently in negotiations with Hockey NSW to finalise the partnership requirements for the 2024/25 year.

TRIAL INFORMATION

Nominations for the 2023 Hockey Program have now closed. To register your interest in the 2025 program please click here.

ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION PROCESS

To be eligible for selection in the 2025 program athletes must:

The specific details are to be confirmed

The following selection criteria may be taken into consideration during the selection process:

Physical attributes and capabilities
Technical competence
Tactical awareness
Potential to improve
Competitive ability
Individual application
Performance and results at specific events
Coachability and behaviour

ATHLETE BENEFITS

Intensive training sessions by local elite coaches
Skill development
Inter-Academy Development camps
Injury prevention screenings and strength and conditioning training programs
Sports science fitness testing
Educational seminars

Opportunities to compete in elite events such as the Your Local Club Academy Games

2024 PROGRAM STAFF

Head Coach: Kent Bestwick (Bathurst)
Manager: Ian McAlister (Orange)

2024 ATHLETES

The 2024 athletes have completed their season.

Female

Male

PROGRAM PARTNERS

OUR PARTNERS

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