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Individual  Athlete  Support  Program  

Guidelines  

         

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Individual  Athlete  Support  Program  Guidelines    Table  of  Contents  

 

CONTACTS   3  

BOARD   3  

PATRONS   4  

THE  PROGRAM   5  

MISSION  &  GUIDING  PRINCIPLES   5  

►  MISSION   5  ►  VISION   5  ►  GUIDING  PRINCIPLES   5  POLICIES                           5  

APPAREL   6  

ANNUAL  AWARD  DINNER   6  

TELSTRA  DEDICATION  TO  TASK  AWARD   6  SPORTS  SCIENCE   7  SPORTS  MEDICINE   7  SPORT  PSYCHOLOGY/MENTAL  SKILLS   7  SPORTS  NUTRITION   8  SPORTS  PHYSIOTHERAPY   8  LIFE  SKILLS   8  CURRENT  SERVICE  PROVIDERS   9  

MEDIA  PARTNERS   9  

SWAS  IASP  Funding                         9  

EXPENDITURE  OF  FUNDING   12  INVOICING   12  

MONTHLY  REPORT   13  

DISCLAIMER                                                    12  

APPENDIXES                                                    13  

 

   

         

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Contacts    

South  West  Academy  of  Sport  

STAFF   POSITION  

Mrs  Bernice  Butlion   CEO  

Miss  Valerie  Ogoke   Program  Coordinator    

CONTACT    

Phone   (08)  9795  1783  

Email   programcoordinator@swaswa.com.au  

Website   www.swaswa.com.au  

Postal   PO  Box  696,  BUNBURY  WA  6231    

Board  

The  South  West  Academy  of  Sport  is  an  incorporated  body  with  an  independent  board  of  management.  

The  board  is  made  up  of  a  team  of  outstanding  regional  leaders  committed  to  providing  the  best  training  and  opportunities  for  our  athletes.  

2014/2015  Board   Position  Mr.  Don  Punch   SWAS  Chairperson/  CEO  South  West  Development  Commission  Mr.  Rolf  Stene   SWAS  Patron/  Past  president  –  South  West  Chambers  of  Commerce  and  Industry  Troy  Jones   Regional  Manager  –  South  West  Department  of  Sport  and  Recreation  

James  Shepherd   Manager  of  City  of  Bunbury  Civil  Infrastructure,  Parks  &  Gardens  and  Sports  Ground  Jennifer  Coote   Business  Partner  –  Four  Seasons  Management  Wayne  Vitali   Group  Editor  –  WA  Newspapers,  SW  Regional  Newspaper  Group  David  Kerr   Manager  –  Dolphin  Discovery  Centre/  Managing  Director  –  Management  and  Training  

Consultancy  Business  Ernie  Kay   Board  Member  –  South  West  Development  Commission  Stan  Liaros   SWAS  Treasurer,  CEO  –  Apprentice  and  Traineeship  Company/  Vice  President  –  South  Football  

League/  Chairperson  –  Aqwest/  Director  –  Group  Training  Australia  WA  

 

   

         

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Patrons    

SWAS  has  two  patrons  who  continue  the  work  of  the  late  Dr  Ern  Manea  AO,  the  inaugural  patron  of  the  South  West  Academy  of  Sport.  

Dr  Manea  was  a  champion  of  regional  development,  health  provision  and  an  active  supporter  of  a  wide  range  of  sports.    

Rolf  Stene  AM  

Rolf  has  been  extensively  involved  in  the  development  and  enhancement  of  business,  employment,  community  and  sport  in  the  South  West  for  more  than  30  years.  As  initiator  and  past  president  of  the  South  West  Chambers  of  Commerce  and  Industry,  Rolf  initiated  the  idea  of  creating  the  South  West  Academy  of  Sport,  working  with  the  late  Wally  Foreman  to  conduct  the  first  feasibility  plan.  Rolf’s  strong  connections  with  South  West  sport  include  the  establishment  of  the  West  Coast  Athletic  League,  support  of  the  Australian  Rowing  Championships  at  Wellington  Dam  and  leadership  of  the  Bunbury  Golden  Classic  Committee.  

 

Lyn  Foreman  

Lyn  Foreman  has  been  coaching  athletics  for  almost  30  years.  While  her  primary  focus  has  been  the  elite  athlete,  she's  also  coached  children  as  well  as  athletes  with  disabilities.  Lyn  was  awarded  the  Australian  Sports  Medal  for  services  to  athletics  in  2000  and  is  a  life  member  of  Athletics  Australia,  Athletics  WA  and  Canning  Districts  Athletics  Club.  Lyn  worked  at  WAIS  (the  West  Australian  Institute  of  Sport),  initially  as  senior  track  coach  and  then  as  head  coach  of  track  athletics  at  WAIS.  In  2013  Lyn  put  her  energies  into  Run  Jump  Throw,  a  program  which  is  run  in  primary  schools  across  Perth.  

 

 

   

         

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The  Program  The  South  West  Academy  of  Sport  was  formed  to  provide  support  for  talented  young  athletes  to  help  them  reach  state,  national  and  international  levels  of  competition.  

An  individual  athlete  support  program  and  talent  development  pathways  in  Australian  Football  Rules,  cricket,  netball,  tennis  and  hockey,  give  local  athletes  the  best  possible  chance  of  making  it  to  the  top  of  their  sport.  

Access  to  top  tier  coaches,  specialist  training  and  services  such  as  sports  mental  skills  and  nutrition,  round  out  the  program  and  present  athletes  with  the  skills  to  build  a  long  and  rewarding  career  in  sport.  

Mission  &  Guiding  Principles  

►  Mission  

To  support  identified  SWAS  athletes  to  reach  their  potential  through  identified  pathways  and  programs  delivered  in  the  South  West.  

►  Vision  

Developing  tomorrow’s  champions  

►  Guiding  Principles  

Partnerships  We  want  to  be  a  valued  partner  to  sport,  community  groups  and  government.  

Developing  individuals  We  provide  specialised  support  services  to  meet  the  individual’s  needs.  

Community  matters  We  develop  individuals  and  programs  to  build  stronger  communities.  

Policies  

On-­‐going  development  of  specific  policy  to  guide  the  operations  of  South  West  Academy  of  Sport  will  occur  on  an  as  needs  basis.    

Policies  will   be  drafted   in   consultation  with   relevant   stakeholders   group   to  enhance   the  performance  of   SWAS  and  its  athletes.  

The  Academy  acknowledges   the  professional  assistance  provide  by   the  Western  Australian   Institute  of  Sport   in  developing  the  policies.  

 

Policies  can  be  found  on  the  SWAS  website:  http://www.swaswa.com.au/web/Policies/  

 

         

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Apparel  Athletes  will   be  provided  with   a   SWAS  walk  out   shirt.     Athletes   are   to  wear   the   SWAS  walkout   shirt   for   SWAS  media   events   and   any   SWAS   functions.   The   SWAS   walk   out   shirt   should   be   accompanied   with   smart   casual  pants/shorts/skirt  and  enclosed  shoes.  

Annual  Award  Dinner  All   Individual  Athletes  will  be   invited  to  attend  the  SWAS  Annual  Awards  Dinner.    Athletes  attending  the  dinner  will  be  provided,  by  SWAS,  with  a  formal  attire  to  be  worn.  

The   venue   is   a   licenced   premise   and   drinks   are   available   for   purchase   at   the   bar.   A   legal   guardian   must  accompany  all  U/18  athletes.    The  dinner   is  where  we  highlight   the  achievements  of  young  sports  men  and  women  who  have  spent   the  past  year  striving  for  excellence  in  sport.  

Trophies  will  be  handed  out  to  outstanding  athletes  in  the  academy’s  Australian  Rules  football,  basketball,  cricket,  hockey,  netball,  soccer,  tennis  and  individual  scholarship  programs.  

An  award  named  in  honour  of  the  late  Wally  Foreman  will  also  be  presented  to  an  individual  in  the  South  West  community,  such  as  a  coach  or  administrator,  for  their  contribution  to  sport  in  the  region.  

Telstra  Dedication  to  Task  Award    

Telstra  have  been  a  proud  supporter  of  the  Academy  since  2010,  sponsoring  the  Gold  Award  at  the  South  West  Academy  of  Sport  (SWAS)  Annual  Awards.      Telstra  have  decided  to  provide  the  Academy  with  a  monthly  award  to  recognise  a  member  of  the  Academy  Community  (athletes,  coaches  and  staff).      This  monthly  award  will  be  given  to  an  individual  who  shows  a  dedication,  contribution  and  commitment  to  task  in  their  academy  training,  support  and  community  promotion  of  the  organisation.    Parents,  athletes  and  coaching  staff  are  encouraged  to  nominate  a  person  they  see  fit  of  receiving  this  high  profile  award  via  a  nomination  form  from  the  Academy.    Winners  of  the  monthly  award  will  receive  a  Telstra  Product  presented  by  the  Area  General  Manager,  WA  South  Telstra  Country  Wide,  Mr  Boyd  Brown.    In  recognition  of  their  commitment  and  will  be  featured  in  the  SWAS  South  Western  Times  monthly  feature  page.  At  the  end  of  the  year  a  final  winner  will  receive  the  Telstra  Dedication  to  Task  Annual  Award.    Nominations  are  to  be  submitted  on  the  nomination  form  by  the  15th  day  of  each  month  along  with  any  additional  information  to  SWAS  Administration  (Appendix  3).  

 

 

   

         

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Professional  Service  Providers  

The  South  West  Academy  of  Sport  (SWAS)  has  qualified  professionals  to  help  with  the  training  and  development  of  talented  athletes  in  the  South  West  of  WA.  

A  key  strategy  in  the  delivery  of  support  services  to  athletes  is  the  register  of  providers  in  the  areas  of,  but  are  not  limited  to:  

• Sports  Science  • Sports  Medicine  • Sport  Psychology/Mental  Skills  • Sports  Nutrition  • Sports  Physiotherapy  • Life  Skills  • Coach  Educating  • ASADA  –  Drug  Free  sport  

Sports  Science    This  involves  an  elevation  of  the  overall  physical  fitness  of  the  high  performance  athlete.    It  includes,  amongst  others,  an  assessment  of  cardio-­‐respiratory  endurance,  muscular  endurance,  speed,  muscular  strength,  power,  flexibility  and  body  composition  and  a  sport-­‐specific  physical  evaluation.      The  physical  evaluation  is  conduction  by  qualified  and  accredited  exercise  scientists.    The  evaluation  is  conducted  in  accordance  with  standardised  sports-­‐specific  physical  testing  protocols.    After  assessment  and  evaluation,  practical  recommendations  for  training  are  provided  to  the  coach  and  athlete  to  assist  in  maximising  performance  potential.    

Sports  Medicine  The  medical  screening  included  a  general  medical  assessment  and  a  sports  specific  assessment.    An  injury  history  and  haematology  screening  is  also  recorded.    This  assessment  is  either  conducted  at  an  accredited  testing  centre  or  at  the  physician’s  practice.  The  medical  screening  is  conducted  by  doctors  with  a  postgraduate  Sports  Medicine  qualification  from  a  University.  

The  results  of  this  screen  are  strictly  confidential.  Prior  written  authorisation  is  required  for;  All  medical  interventions  (including  medication  and  surgery)  

Sport  Psychology/Mental  Skills  The  psychological  assessment  is  conducted  with  the  aim  of  improving  the  athletes’  mental  skills  before,  during  and  after  competition.    The  focus  areas  include  achievement  motivations,  visualisation,  self-­‐confidence,  concentration  and  goal  setting.    A  sport-­‐specific  Metal  Skills  Inventory  forms  a  part  of  the  initial  assessment.    Where  appropriate  the  Sport  Clinic  Intake  Protocol  is  also  applied.    Applicable  interventions  are  recommended.    In  addition  to  mental  skills  training  interventions  are  provided  when  indicated.    The  sports  psychologist  is  also  available  for  sessions  with  the  athlete’s  coach  and  his/her  parents  if  applicable.  Accredited  sports  psychologists  and  mental  training  consultants  perform  the  psychological  assessment.    The  results  of  this  assessment  are  strictly  confidential.  

         

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Sports  Nutrition  Sports  nutrition  assessment  and  interventions  are  to  facilitate  the  athlete  in  optimising  their  diet  for  sporting  performance  throughout  training  and  competition,  to  aid  recovery  post-­‐exercise,  achieve  and  maintain  body  composition  goals  and  maintain  their  health  (e.g.  prevent  infection,  fatigue).    Based  on  comprehensive  assessments  that  take  into  account  nutrition  on  training  days  and  competitions  days,  dietary  advice  and  nutrition  education  is  tailored  to  meet  the  individuals’  needs.    The  athlete’s  fluid  requirements,  nutrition  supplements,  meal  planning  and  travel  nutrition  strategies  are  also  addressed.    If  applicable,  the  dietician  may  also  be  available  to  liaise  with  the  athletes’’  coach  and  his/her  parents/guardians.    The  following  services  may  also  be  available  upon  request;  menu  planning  for  travelling  teams,  liaison  with  food  services  personnel  and  hands-­‐on  shipping/cooking  classes  for  the  athletes.  Accredited  dieticians  who  have  a  BS  in  Dietetics  conduct  assessments  and  interventions.  

Sports  Physiotherapy    Physiotherapy  intervention  covers  aspects  of  prevention,  therapeutic  and  rehabilitative  services,  which  an  athlete  will  derive,  benefit  from  to  optimise  his/her  performance.  

Physiotherapy  assesses  the  first  level  of  the  optimal  sports  pyramid,  functional  movement.  This  addresses  stability,  flexibility,  mobility  and  core  control.  

If  applicable  further  in  depth  assessments  of  athletes  with  niggling  biomechanical  injuries  will  be  done  and  an  exercise  program  will  be  developed  to  address  these  issues.    

Ideally  these  assessments  and  preventative  programs  are  undertaken  in  pre  season  or  early  in  the  athletes  program.  This  allows  the  body  to  be  ready  for  strength  and  conditioning  (the  functional  performance  level  of  the  pyramid)  and  for  the  athlete  to  achieve  optimal  performance  in  their  chosen  sport.    

Life  Skills  

SWAS  together  with  the  Department  of  Sport  and  Recreation  and  the  WA  Institute  of  Sport  (WAIS)  will  ensure  the  delivery  of  a  holistic  Athlete  Career  and  Education  program,  namely  Developing  Champions.  This  Athlete  Career  and  Education  program  will  be  made  available  to  all  SWAS  athletes.  SWAS  will  be  responsible  for  providing  suitable  dates  and  ensuring  that  all  athletes  are  notified  in  advance  of  the  program  delivery  dates.  

 Developing  Champions  The  Department  of  Sport  and  Recreation  (DSR)  in  partnership  with  the  Western  Australian  Institute  of  Sport  (WAIS)  have  created  a  life  skills  program  for  developing  athletes.  The  DEVELOPING  CHAMPIONS  program  is  designed  to  assist  the  development  of  aspiring  young  athletes  to  gain  personal  development  skills.  The  program  has  strong  links  with  the  Athlete  Career  and  Education  (ACE)  program  at  WAIS.  

The  Developing  Champions  program  aims  to  assist  young  aspiring  athletes  to  engage  in  healthy  behaviors  and  make  positive  decisions.  This  will  enable  athletes  to  successfully  enter  and  then  progress  along  the  high  performance  pathway.  The  program  will  achieve  this  by  developing  athletes’  interpersonal  and  personal  life  skills  and  their  ability  to  apply  these  skills  within  different  contexts.  

The  program  will  be  delivered  to  athletes  in  three  stages  consisting  of  development  workshops  and  intensive  servicing:  

  ·∙  Stage  1:  Foundations  for  My  Success     ·∙  Stage  2:  Advancing  along  My  Sporting  Pathway     ·∙  Stage  3:  Strengthening  My  Skills    

         

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Current  Service  Providers  An  updated  list  of  services  providers  will  be  provided  for  the  current  financial  year  

Name   Company   Service   Email   Phone   Location  Gavan  White   Synergy  Sports  

Medicine  Sports  Medicine   info@synergy-­‐sports.com.au   (08)  9791  

6999  Bunbury  

Colin  Strydom  

Bunbury  Physiotherapy  

Centre  

Physiotherapy   Strydom.colin@yahoo.com.au   (08)  9721  4368  

Bunbury  

Trevor  Lawrewnce-­‐

Brown  

Down  South  Physio  and  Sport  Rehab  

Physiotherapy   trevorl@bigpond.com   0409  448  144  

Dunsborough  

Marg  Rhodes   Maximum  Results    

Exercise  Physiology   maximumresults@bigpond.com   (08)  9792  4179  

Bunbury  

Fiona  Collins   Fiona  Collins  Sports  Dietician  

Sports  Dietician   onrun@activ8.net.au   0429  166  930  

Bunbury  

Sam  Rankin    

Brecken  Health  Centre  

Exercise  Physiology   reception@breckenhealth.com.au   (08)  9791  8133  

Bunbury  

Marie  Van  Der  Merwe  

Brecken  Health  Centre  

Physiotherapy   reception@breckenhealth.com.au   (08)  9791  8133  

Bunbury  

Heather  McGregor-­‐Bayne  

Total  Leader  and  Coach  Solutions  Australia  

Sports  Psychology   admin@tlcsolutions.com.au   (08)  6468  1989  

Bunbury  

Therese  Reeves  

Physiotherapist,  Posture  &  Pilates  

Physiotherapy/Pilates   physpostpilates@netspace.net.au   (08)  9725  3175  

Eaton  

Tereasa  Marsh  

Purely  Essential  Therapies  

Massage/  Water  Therapy  

purelyessential@westnet.com.au   (08)  9755  8329  

Busselton  

Erin  Culnane   Physio  Southwest  

Physiotherapist   physiosouthwest2@westnet.com.au   (08)  9751  5655  

Busselton  

Jim  Stephen     Public  Speaking   jim@jimstephen.com.au     Bunbury  

Jamie  Douse    Strength  &  Conditioning   Jamie.douse@sportshouse.net.au  

0417  980  508   Bunbury  

Media  Partners    GWN7  Television  –  GWN7  is  the  Academy's  broadcast  partner.      South  Western  Times    

The  South  Western  Times  is  the  region's  premier  newspaper  and  proud  supporter  of  the  Academy.  Once  a  month  it  publishes  a  full-­‐page  feature  highlighting  the  latest  news  on  the  Academy.      SWAS  encourages  athletes   to  provide  SWAS  with  any   information  on  event  and/or  achievements   to   forward  to  our  media  partners.    

         

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SWAS  IASP  Funding  

         

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Expenditure  of  Funding  All  allocated  funds  are  to  be  expended  in  the  financial  year  in  which  the  funding  is  allocated.  The  SWAS  financial  year  is  from  July  to  June.    Balance  of  funds  not  acquitted  within  the  financial  year  of  the  IASP  program  will  be  retained  by  SWAS.  

Invoicing  

         

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In  order  for  our  invoice  processing  to  work  effectively,  we  would  ask  all  our  clients  to  follow  the  guidelines  below  for  claiming  assistance.        

1. With   each   invoice   that   you   supply   to   SWAS,   you   must   supply   evidence   of   the   supplier/consultant’s  invoice,  signed  SWAS  approval  form  and  complete  the  SWAS  Invoice  Form  (Appendix  4)  

 2. Payment  will  be  made  within  2  weeks  after  receipt  of  appropriate  completed  and  approved  paperwork.    

All  payments  in  respect  of  this  invoice  shall  be  made  by  SWAS.    

SERVICES  PROVIDERS:  Service  Providers  are  to  invoice  SWAS  direct  direct  for  SWAS  approved  appointments  (with  the  exception  of  all  physiotherapy  consultations)  

**EXCEPTION:  Services  that  an  individual  can  claim  via  Medicare  or  private  health  insurance  should  be  process  first  with  the  balance  claimed  from  SWAS.  These  include  Physiotherapy  and  Dr  White.  The  SWAS  CEO,  on  recommendation  by  the  SWAS  athlete’s  parent/guardian,  will  give  any  athlete  without  private  health  insurance  financial  assistance  consideration.  This  will  therefore  prevent  any  athlete  from  being  excluded  in  a  program  due  to  their  financial  position.  

Monthly  Report  Individual  Athletes  are  to  provide  SWAS  with  a  month  report  and  performance  results  at  the  end  of  each  month  (Appendix  1)  Summaries  of  these  reports  are  provided  to  the  SWAS  Board  members  at  their  bi-­‐monthly  meetings    

         

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Disclaimer  

This  document  is  provided  solely  as  a  general  information  service  to  the  sports  program  and  not  as  advice,  whether  professional  or  otherwise.  Although  a  considerable  amount  of  time  and  effort  was  consumed  in  the  establishment  and  maintenance  of  this  document,  the  accuracy  of  its  content  cannot  be  guaranteed.  No  warranty  is  given  that  the  document,  or  any  site  to  which  it  is  linked,  or  the  content  thereon,  is  free  from  error  or  omission,  nor  as  to  the  accuracy,  currency,  reliability,  fitness  or  suitability  of  anything  in  the  document  or  on  any  site  to  which  it  may  be  linked.  

The  South  West  Academy  of  Sport  expressly  disclaims  all  liability  for  any  act  or  omission  done  or  omitted  in  reliance  on  this  website  or  any  site  linked  to  it  or  anything  contained  thereon,  or  for  any  consequences  of  such  reliance,  act  or  omission.  

   

         

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Appendix  1  

Monthly  Report  Form  

 

 

         

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Appendix  3  

Telstra  Dedication  to  Task  Monthly  Award  

 

       

         

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 Appendix  4    SWAS  IASP  Invoice  Form  

         

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