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Important update: IAS hockey scholarship nominations now open
The Illawarra Academy of Sport is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the IAS 2024-25 Hockey Program.
The IAS Hockey Program is designed to support the developmental needs of the regions young talented hockey athletes by providing industry leading high-performance sport development programs. The aim of the program is to provide additional skill development on top of club or school-based training.
Scholarships are offered for a 12-month period commencing in October 2024 and concluding in September 2025.
The program will provide coaching, training and competition to improve athlete development with a view to:
- Develop the fundamental skill level of athletes which will enhance their opportunities for selection into NSW AAP
- Prepare athletes to a level where their transition to any NSW State Team is ‘seamless’ in terms of programs or pathways
- Increase the level of success of those athletes at competition and events nationwide
- Provide education around athletic development as well as personal development in topics such as Nutrition, Sport Psychology, Media Skills / Public Speaking, Youth Leadership, Drugs in Sport
- Provide an introduction and progression into sport specific strength and conditioning
- The program will conduct weekly skills based and strength and conditioning training to which attendance is expected.
2024/25 Staff
Alex Mackay, Head Coach
James Wright, Coach
2024/25 Squad
Alexander Stone
Ben Bragg
Brayden Dawes
Bryce Rodger
Bryn Fuller
Ethan Dawes
Harry Isedale
Henry Jones
Jayden Mare
Jhett Delfs
Justin Murray
Kye Edwards
MacKenzie Perry
Noah Smallman
Rhys Bollard
Rueben Hurt
Sam Peoples
Tom Gair
Addison Everatt
Breanna Cresswell
Charlotte Portell
Edwina Jones
Georgia O’Grady-Shorten
Georgie Peoples
Jade Wright
Karly Jenkins
Lila Gardiner
Matilda Contre
Matilda South
Maya Thompson
Samantha Reed
Sienna Mason
Tessa Body
Athlete Profiles
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2024/25 Scholarship
Athlete Eligibility
To be eligible for an IAS Hockey Scholarship, athletes must:
- Reside within the Illawarra Region, Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Shoalhaven and Wingecarribee local government areas
- Be a registered member with Hockey NSW through an Association within the Illawarra region
- Be between turning the age of 16-18 during in 2024 (born in 2006, 2007 or 2008)
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Selection Criteria
Satisfy the eligibility criteria and demonstrate the following qualities;
- Physical abilities and physical skills considered to be essential for eventual success in hockey
- Display an ability to apply coaching & technical instruction
- Display attitude, commitment and dedication to improving performance
- Demonstrate potential to be selected for Hockey NSW state teams within 12 months
- The ability or potential to work as part of a team to achieve excellence
NB: Subjectivity is an unavoidable element of selection to the IAS Hockey Squad.
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Fees
IAS athletes are required to purchase the IAS squad uniform, they also are required to contribute to additional components of the programs such as camps.