Basketball

Who is Eligible

Athletes should be aged 14 or 15 in 2021 (born in 2006 or 2007) and be residing in Northern Inland region.  We will also have up to five under age (i.e. 13 in 2021/born in 2008) to form a development squad.   

Selection Process & Criteria

The squad will consist of 20 athletes, 10 male and 10 female.

Athletes will be assessed on the following criteria at selections trials or via Talent Identification processes.

1. T- Technique
2. I- Intelligence (Basketball).
3. P- Physical Attributes
4. S- Skill
5. Endurance- 20m shuttle run

Program year

Scholarship offered is for the period October 2020 to May 2021.

Trials: Saturday 10th October in Tamworth

Training dates and locations are to be finalised.

Your Local Club Academy Games 16th - 18th April 2021 in Newcastle. 

Awards Night – Date TBC

Program content

The program year will consist of various weekend training camps attributing to over 30 hours of coaching time. The skills program follows a structured approach concentrating on a range of individual skills and development. Athletes will have the opportunity to travel to Sydney for a touring weekend where they will gain specialist coaching support. 

Athletes will attend the NIAS Life Skills Education Day. This program covers education sessions on Goal Setting, Resilience, Opportunities beyond sport, Wealth management, Testing and fitness, radio and print media and Healthy mind healthy body. Athletes will also attend an overnight training camp and attend Clubs NSW Academy Games.

Program Outcomes

The skill program is designed to provide athletes with increased skills and education to better prepare them for competition nationally and internationally.

AppealS

Subjectivity is an unavoidable element in all selections. Athletes who feel the selection criteria has not been adhered to should be aware that NIAS has a formal 'Appeals' process available.

Contact NIAS if you would like to make an appeal and recieve feedback on your application. 

Athlete Benefits

• Intensive training support by quality and experienced basketball athletes
• Attendance at the NIAS Life Skills Education Weekend (off-field education).
• Sydney tour - high level guest coaches and access to professional sporting environment
• Sport Science fitness testing and support.
• 1 Ticket to annual awards night.
• Travel Assistance to attend NIAS regional training sessions and camps.
• Financial assistance if selected into state team.
• Fully Paid Athlete Levy scholarships due to financial hardship available.

Athlete Commitments

Attend all program activities.

• Basketball is no 1 priority sport while on scholarship.
• Be committed to a holistic approach to their development, both in and out of the arena.
• Comply with the training requirements and respond in a positive manner to any suggestion or criticism.
• Maintain an appropriate performance standard to continue to receive a scholarship.
• Behave and dress in a professional and dignified manner when representing the NIAS and its sponsors.
• Wear Academy apparel when representing the Academy at events.
• Make yourself available (within reason) to sponsors and the media for promotional purposes.
• Adhere to NIAS Anti-Doping policy.
• Maintain communication with NIAS and coaching staff as required. 
• Assist/Volunteer at the NIAS National Primary Games 

Cost

Athlete levy:  $190 GST inclusive.  This levy covers training camps, coaching support, Life Skills Education Day, fitness testing, Awards Night ticket)
Sports Trip:  $190 GST inclusive. This is an approximate number, can change depending on tour activities.

Academy Games: $250 GST inclusive. This is for the female athletes selected to represent NIAS at the Academy Games.

Basketball Clothing Pack:  $TBC (Includes NIAS polo shirt, cap, training shirt, training shorts, tracksuit pants, hoodie and ankle socks).  Additional NIAS merchandise can be purchased.

Athlete levy support programs are available for those experiencing financial difficulty.

Applications

Open Date: 07 September 2020
Close Date: 14 February 2021

For further information please contact the NIAS office on 67 662526 or email nias@nias.org.au

Athlete Information
Sport*	--None-- AFL Athletics Basketball Football Football Armidale Football Gunnedah Football Inverell Football Tamworth Golf Hockey Lonestar Lonestar AWD Cycling & Mountain Biking Netball Rugby League Rugby Union Rugby 7s Tennis Triathlon Waterpolo
First Name*
Last Name*
Birthdate*
Email*
Gender*	--None-- Female Male
ATSI
NESB
Height (cm)*
Weight (kg)*
Address*
City*
State*
Postcode*
Phone*
Athlete's Mobile*
School*	--None-- Armidale High School Ashford Central School Baradine Central School Barraba Central School Bingara Central School Boggabilla Central School Bundarra Central School Calrossy Anglican School Carinya Christian School Coolah Central School Coonabarabran High School Courallie High School Duval High school Emmaville Central School Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School Glen Innes High School Glen Innes Public School Gunnedah High School Guyra Central School Holy Trinity College Inverell High School Inverell Public School MacIntyre High School Manilla Central School McCarthy Catholic College Moree Christian Community School Moree Secondary School Mungindi Central School Narrabri High School New England Girls School O'Connor Catholic High School Other Oxley High School Peel High School PLC Armidale Quirindi High School St Mary's College St Philomena's School Tamworth High School The Armidale School Uralla Central School Walcha Central School Warialda High School Wee Waa High School William Cowper School
Parent/Guardian Contact Details
Fathers Name*
Fathers Phone Number*
Mothers Name*
Mothers Phone Number*
Parent Email*
Council LGA*	--None-- Aberdeen Armidale Dumaresq Council Glen Innes Severn Gunnedah Guyra Gwydir Inverell Liverpool Plains Moree Muswellbrook Shire Narrabri Narrabri Shire Council Singleton Tamworth Regional Council Tenterfield Upper Hunter Shire Walcha
Medical Details
Medicare No*
Family Doctor
Family Doctor Ph Number
Do you have any injuries*
Permission to Call Ambulance*
Emergency Contact*
Emergency Mobile No*
Do you suffer from any known allergies?*
Member of Private health Fund
Fund Name
Fund Member Number
Medications*
Medical Operations/Conditions*
Ambulance Cover with Private Health
Sport Information
Lonestar Sport (if applicable)
Golf H'cap (if applicable)
Current Club/Association*
Coach Name
Coach Mobile
Level of Competition/Representation	--None-- School Club District State National
Result
Level of Competition/Representation	--None-- School Club District State National
Result
Level of Competition/Representation	--None-- School Club District State National
Result
Additional Information
How long have you played/competed*
Preferred Position*
What are your goals with your sport*
Who is your favourite Athlete?*
Greatest Influence on your Sports career*
Declaration
Athlete declaration*
I have read the NIAS Terms and Conditions, NIAS Drug Policy and the NIAS Athlete Code of Ethics documents and if selected, I agree to fulfil all obligations to the Academy outlined in these documents.
Parent Declaration*
I have read the NIAS Terms and Conditions, NIAS Drug Policy and the NIAS Athlete Code of Ethics documents and if selected, I agree to fulfil all obligations to the Academy outlined in these documents.