Scholarship Structure

At present the AIS Archery Program provides archers with three levels of support. They are Residential Scholarships (based in Canberra and training at the AIS Archery Centre), Camp Scholarships (where athletes train in their home environment and attend a set number of training camps and competitions with the AIS Archery Squad annually) and identified 'Athletes of Interest'

The Program offers annual scholarships to a maximum of 12 athletes to coincide with the calendar year. The focus of the program involves systematic variation across a 4-year cycle.  At any point in time there may be an emphasis on athletes that are defined as senior, emerging and/or elite development or a mix thereof.

Athlete of Interest

The AIS /National Head Coach will identify an Athlete of Interest for endorsement by Archery Australia. Athletes demonstrating the potential or existing talent as well as the required commitment and attitude will be considered for inclusion in the pool of athletes of interest. National Squad members that do not hold an AIS Archery scholarship will automatically be considered an Athlete of Interest. There will be no set limit on the number of athletes in this category however inclusion is by formal invitation only and is dependent on written acceptance of AIS scholarship conditions detailed below.  Athletes will be added to the pool periodically and will be formally reviewed annually.

Those athletes identified by the AIS/National Head Coach will be able to access the coaching and facilities within the AIS Archery Program at no cost. The specific coaching and training options and requirements will be discussed on an individual basis with the athlete and their coach.

Athletes of Interest are required to train, report and meet requisite standards as directed by the AIS/National Head Coach in consultation with the athlete and their personal coach/es. They must also adhere to the AIS Code of Ethics and Anti Doping Policy.

Residential and Camp Scholarship selection

Selection Criteria

• All applicants must be members of Archery Australia
  
• All applicants must be 13 years of age or over to be considered
  
• All potential scholarship athletes must demonstrate the ability or potential to win medals at international benchmark events (Olympic Games and World Championships).
  
• The Athlete must be a fit and proper person to participate in the AIS scholarship program and to represent the AIS.
  
• The Athlete must display a suitable temperament, and suitable levels of self motivation and discipline, to participate in the AIS scholarship program.
  

Selection Process

Scholarships may be offered on a full-time residential basis or alternatively on a camps basis depending on the aims of the Head Coach with the athlete. Each archer will be assessed on an individual basis taking into account their circumstances.  Athletes that accept a camps based scholarship will be required to spend no less than 20 days per calendar year at the AIS campus in Canberra and commit to all competitions outlined by the AIS/National Head Coach.

A call for applications will normally be published in The Australian newspaper in mid July each year and through a targeted communication to Archery Australia’s Recognised Governing Bodies at that time.

Interested athletes should read, understand and agree to the AIS Code of Ethics and the AIS Archery Program Code of Conduct prior to applying.

Applications are to be made on the AIS Scholarship Application Form and be accompanied by a brief sporting history on this form which includes achievements over the past two years (paying particular attention to instruction regarding the forms completion).

The following information MUST accompany each application

• copies of school reports for the past 2 years, particularly narrative comments.
• if not school aged, a Curriculum Vitae with three references from referees not involved in archery nor family members.
• a short (no more than one page) narrative from the applicant's personal coach and/or Pathway Program Regional High Performance Coordinator outlining the athlete’s general demeanour, application and technical ability.
• a short (no more than one page) reasoning statement from the athlete explaining why they would like an AIS Archery Scholarship and their goals
• a video of no more than five minutes duration demonstrating shooting style from front right, front left & behind.

Applications should be sent to:

AIS Archery Program Manager
PO Box 176
BELCONNEN ACT 2616

Email: aisarchery@ausport.gov.au

Nominations will be short-listed by the AIS Head Coach and invited to an AIS Scholarship Assessment Camp to be held in early December.  In the case of athletes under the age of 18 a parent will be invited to accompany the athlete.

At the Assessment Camp archers will be have their shooting ability and/or potential reviewed, have their physical fitness tested and undergo psychological and physiological testing. Additionally, all athletes, and parent/s for those athletes under 18, will be afforded the opportunity to speak with the Residence Manager & House Parents and AIS Archery’s Athlete Career & Education (AC&E) adviser.

Following the Selection Camp, the AIS Head Coach will make scholarship recommendations to Archery Australia for endorsement and recommend athletes to the AIS Director for consideration and approval of scholarship offers. The AIS Archery program scholarship offers will be made as soon as practicable following completion of the above processes

Further advice relating to archery scholarships can be obtained by contacting the Archery Program Manager and more information is also available at Scholarships at the Australian Institute of Sport.

• 2009 AIS Scholarships ( PDF - 143.3 kb)
• Scholarship Applicant Sporting Details ( PDF - 6.8 kb)

• AIS Scholarships

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