Lone Star

Who is Eligible

Male and Female athletes aged between 14-18 in 2023 (born between 2009 to 2005) who live in the Northern Inland region, who have been selected in their chosen sport at state or national level. NIAS encourages all eligible able bodied and athletes with disabilty to apply!

Selection Process & Criteria

Scholarships will be considered based on recent performances, ranking and recommendations from respective state sporting organisations. 

• Athletes may be involved in an individual or team sport.
• Athletes who are eligible to apply for a NIAS squad based program during 2022/2023 are ineligible.
• Scholarships will be awarded based on the most recent performances by the athlete at state level or equivalent.
• An athlete may only have a 'Lone Star' scholarship for 2 years.
• Athlete must be a member of a regional and or state sporting organisation.

Program year

Scholarship offered is for a 12 month period, November 2022 to October 2023.

Program content

Lone Star requires the athletes to maintain monthly communication with the NIAS office. Athletes selected in the program are required to:

• Attend the NIAS Athlete Induction
• Attend Education and Performance Support activities
• Contribute to the regional community 
• Provide Monthly reports
• Attend NIAS events as required.

Program Outcomes

LoneStar athletes recieve individual cash grants and support. These scholarships are designed to assist athletes with the costs of training and competing at State, National or Internationla level. 

Appeals

Unsuccesful athletes should contact the NIAS office to receive feedback.

Athlete Benefits

• Financial support of up to $500 toward expenses incurred in selection to higher level competition, training, facility access, gym fees etc
• Attendance at Education and Performance Support activities
• NIAS clothing: polo shirt and cap. Additional items available for purchase
• Media recognition
• Invitation to events such as the annual Academy Awards presentation.

Athlete Commitments

• Attend all program activities.
• Be committed to a holistic approach to their development, both on and off the field.
• Comply with the training requirements and respond in a positive manner to any feedback.
• Maintain an appropriate performance standard to continue to receive a scholarship.
• Behave and dress appropriately when representing the NIAS and its sponsors.
• Wear NIAS apparel when representing the Academy at events.
• Make yourself available to sponsors and the media for promotional purposes.
• Adhere to NIAS Athlete policies.
• Maintain communication with NIAS as required.

Cost

An Athlete Levy will apply to all athletes selected. 

Applications

Open Date: 09 September 2022
Close Date: 21 October 2022

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.