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AIS Scholarship Program Objectives

“To play a key role within the National network of Institutes in maximising medal winning performances in Olympic category boats at the London Olympic Games and World Championships.”

AIS Program Strategy 2011–2012

The AIS Residential program is Canberra-based, comprising full time rowing scholarships and a program of national training camps

Years one and two of the Olympic quadrennial primarily focus on the structured development of emerging talented athletes capable of being in the London 2012 team. In these years, Senior A athletes will primarily be based in the states.

Years three and four primarily focus on maximizing performances in key Olympic category big boats. In these years, development categories will primarily be based in the states.

The National and AIS Head Coaches (and HP Coaches) will coach international crews in line with the objective of maximizing our medal winning performances in London which may include either the Senior A or Under 23 Teams.

2011/12 AIS Scholarship Program

The AIS rowing scholarship program is a full-time residential program aimed at providing world class athletes with a world leading training environment. The ultimate aim of this program is to assist with the NRCE medal targets in 2012.
a. There are two components to the AIS residential program:
    i. Up to 26 scholarships for Olympic focussed athletes (potentially including coxswains)
    ii. Up to 4 scholarships for Paralympic focussed athletes
b. To be selected each athlete must be a fit and proper person to participate in the AIS scholarship program and to represent the AIS. Each athlete must also display a suitable temperament and suitable levels of self motivation and self discipline to participate in the AIS scholarship program.
c. All scholarship athletes are expected to be striving for National Team selection in 2012.

Timings:

a. Applications close Friday 12 August 2011
b. Scholarship positions will be announced 19 September 2011
c. Scholarships will commence 3 October 2011, and be predominantly 1 year in length

Applications:

Please read the attached PDF Information Documents and complete the Excel Application Form prior to 5pm Friday 12 August 2011.

Did you know?

Australia is one of only two nations to have competed in every modern Summer Olympic Games.

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