Tennis

Who is Eligible

Talent identified U15 male and female athletes by invitation only.

Program year

Scholarship offered is for the period February - October 2022

Training sessions as outlined below:

Regional Training 1: 12 February - Armidale 

Regional Training 2: 12 March - Armidale (compulsary education weekend)

Regional Training 3: 2 April - Narrabri

Regional Training 4: 4 June - Tamworth

NSW Country Championships: June/July Holidays - Forster

Regional Training Weekend: 3 & 4 September - Tamworth  (including family tennis and sponsor afternoon)

Academy Awards & 30 Year Celebration: 29 October

 

Program Outcomes

This program is designed to provide specialised technical and tactical skills to compliment the Regional Zone Squad program.

 

Program content

Athletes are invited into the NIAS Tennis program based on last years performance, attitude and commitment to tennis.

1. Must commit to attending all regional training days.
2. All athletes to commit to NSW Country Championships - Forster 
3. Must commit to Education Weekend and Awards night unless away playing tennis
4. Be willing to embrace other opportunities in the tennis pathway

Athlete Benefits

• Specialised training support by quality coaches
• NIAS Clothing Pack - NIAS white polo shirt and NIAS cap (additional items available for purchase)
• One ticket to annual awards night.
• Financial assistance if selected into state team.
• Fully Paid Athlete Levy scholarships due to financial hardship available.
• N.B. NIAS will subsidise Regional Zone Squad Training Days

Athlete Commitments

• Attend all program activities
• Tennis is no 1 priority sport while on scholarship
• Be committed to a holistic approach to their development, both on and off the court
• 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

CosT

NIAS levy: $190 GST inclusive. This levy covers allied health services, coaching support, Awards Night ticket and clothing as specified (please note NIAS will cover payment Regional Zone Training Days).

 

Applications

Open Date: 21 January 2022
Close Date: 28 January 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.