Hockey Program Selection Trials

Monday, 22 October 2018  - Narellan 6.30  9.00pm

Nominations Close 18th October. 

2018/2019 Hockey Scholarship Program

The South West Sydney Academy of Sport (SWSAS) implements high performance programs for talent identified athletes from South Western Sydney across a number of sports. The academy implements a hockey program in association with Hockey NSW. The focus of the program is on high standards of individual performance and excellence based on a solid platform of skill development. The program is a link in the Hockey NSW development pathway, linking club athletes to state and national programs.

The SWSAS program is very aware of the attributes required for hockey athletes to progress on this pathway. We are very proud of the fact that every year; Academy athletes gain selection into the Hockey NSW AAP program. Six players have successfully made this transition from our program in the last 2 years alone.

SWSAS is now accepting nominations from male and female athletes for the 2018/2019 hockey program.

Nominate HERE

Eligibility:

• Athletes must be between 16 and 18 years of age, born 2001-2003.
• Athletes must reside or attend school or compete for a sporting club within the defined local government areas of the Regional Academy zones serviced by SWSAS SESA WSAS
• Athletes must be committed to progressing to higher representation within the sport of hockey
• Athletes must be committed to attending all coaching/training, education sessions and camps. We understand that from time to time athletes may be unable to attend sessions due to illness, holiday commitments or competing at a higher level within school sport etc. Prior arrangement must be sort and approved from SWSAS to be absent from any sessions.
• Athletes must be a member of a Hockey NSW registered hockey club

PLEASE VIEW THE COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION PACKAGE BELOW

Click Here for nomination information - nomination form - draft program schedule

Click Here to View the program 'Flyer'

Click Here to view SWSAS Hockey 'WHO ARE WE' document

Click Here for Role Description - Expression of Interest - Hockey Assistant Coach / Hockey Squad Manager

Hockey Program Partners 

Q: Program Overview

The South West Sydney Academy of Sport's Hockey Program provides high performance training opportunities for talented young athletes in the South West Sydney region. In partnership with Hockey NSW, the program provides opportunities for athletes in the areas of technical skill, education and personal development, preparing athletes for the next level of elite sport representation.

Q: Selection Process

To be eligible for the Academy Hockey Program, athletes must be:

• Aged between 16 and 18 Born (2001 - 2003) during year of participation in Program
• Committed to progressing to higher representation within the sport of Hockey
• A financial member of a Hockey Club within the South West Sydney Academy of Sport (SWSAS), South East Sports Academy (SESA) or Western Sydney Academy of Sport(WSAS) regions
• Currently residing within the Local Government Areas attached to the above mentioned Regional Academies
• Hockey NSW AAP Athletes ineligable 

Q: Athlete Benefits

The Academy Program includes specific skill components, testing and reporting procedures as set by Hockey NSW. Together with competition opportunities, squad camps and  gym based strength and conditioning, this assists athletes to further progress on the hockey development pathway.

Athletes will have the opportunity to be selected to compete in the ClubsNSW Academy Games.

Q: View Squad List

The 2018 - 2019 squad will be listed here when selected

Q: View Coaching Staff

 

Program staff will be listed here when selected