Project Goal:
To provide regional athletes and coaches with development opportunities that assist progression into the WA Cycling development pathway.
Objectives:
Regional Academy of Sport athletes and coaches to gain:
- Improved performance results in terms of State Championships performance and State Team selection.
- Increased qualifications and experience for regional coaches.
- The opportunity to network with other Regional Academy of Sport athletes and coaches
Outputs:
To provide regional athletes with appropriate development opportunities to assist with furthering their performance levels:
- Deliver the RAS using a three tier structure – RAS SW Talent Squad (Talent ID athletes), RAS SW State Squad athletes (State Championships competitors) and RAS SW State Team athletes (State team members).
Tier One – Development Squad.
Athletes at this level will be competitive at a local club level.
They will show an aptitude for cycling and potential to progress to a higher level. Included in this tier will be younger athletes (e.g. under 15s involved in BMX).
Selection will be based upon results of a sporting background and attitude questionnaire, results of physiological testing and observation of pedalling and bike handling technique by selection coaches.
Benefits of being in the development squad will include:
- Squad training sessions
- Opportunity to link with local coaches and SWCC mentor riders
- Opportunity to attend Regional Academy of Sport cycling camp
- Squad Jersey
Tier Two – State Squad Athletes (State Championship Competitors)
Athletes at this level will be competitive at a state level and able to finish in the top five in relevant state level races.
Selection will be based upon performance in pre-determined state and local races. These will include Peel Junior Tour, Dardanup Open, Lowry Memorial, local time trials and hill climb races. Selection coaches will observe athletes performances in these events and decide athlete’s appropriate tier level.
Benefits of being in the State Squad will include:
- Squad training sessions
- Appointment of individual coach and individualised training program
- Regular performance testing
- Attendance at Regional Academy of Sport Camp
- Squad Jersey
- Financial assistance to attend selection events and state titles
Tier Three – State Team Athletes
Athletes at this level will achieve selection into the state cycling team.
Selection will be based upon state team selection criteria determined by the SSA.
Benefits of being State Team Athletes will include:
- Squad training sessions
- Appointment of individual coach who will work closely with state coach in developing individualised training programs
- Regular performance testing
- Attendance at Regional Academy of Sport Camp
- Squad Jersey
- Financial assistance as per tier two plus support to attend National Championships and state training sessions
In order to be eligible for the Regional Academy of Sport SW Cycling Program athletes must:
- Be members of SW Cycle Club and reside in the SW
- Agree to full commitment to the program for at least 12 months
- Adhere to training programs and participate in set competitions and camp and other education opportunities
- Complete training feedback diary and deliver to coach on a weekly basis
- Communicate any problems (illness/injury, conflict, misunderstandings) to the coach as soon as apparent
- Make the most of this opportunity, show a positive attitude, have fun!
Mentor Coach to co-ordinate regional coaches: Jo Moore
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