Do you have what it takes and want to launch your Olympic dream in becoming a part of the Australian Sailing Team?!
This is your opportunity:
Australian Sailing will run a Draft Program for the 470 Men’s class this summer.
The purpose of this pilot program is to identify athletes with the potential to develop into Gold Medal winning athletes.
Athletes participating in the program will be tested and assessed both on and off the water for Gold Medal winning potential.
If you are selected to progress in the Draft you will receive specialist coaching from expert coaches, overseen by Australian Sailing Team’s Gold Medal winning coach Victor Kovalenko.
You will also receive first-hand advice from World and Olympic 470 Champions as well as World Class service providers in all areas of campaigning.
A series of camps will be based around key regattas. You may be chosen to form crews and compete in the regattas over the summer.
At the end of the program, you have the chance to be part of two skippers and two crews who will be selected for membership in the 2015 Australian Sailing Squad.
Do you have what it takes?
We are looking for athletes who:
- Have the drive to become an Olympic Champion
- Have a hunger to develop their skills
- Be at, or have the ability to maintain:
- Skipper: 55kg-65kg
- Crew: 67kg-72kg and a minimum of 175cm tall
- Are available to participate in all Draft activities
Athletes, who may not be ready yet to transition to the 470 but have aspirations to do so in the future, should also apply.
Athletes, who may be considering other classes, such as the 49er, can submit an application as well.
Draft program schedule
Stage 1: | Testing & Assessment Camp | 15-16 November 2014 | NTC*/Sydney Academy of Sport |
Stage 2: | Skills Based Camps | ||
Camp 1: Introductory camp | 29-30 November 2014 | NTC/Sydney Academy of Sport | |
Camp 2: Boat Handling | 15-16 December 2014 | Sandringham, Melbourne | |
Camp 3: Sails trimming | 8-9 February 2015 | Southport, Gold Coast | |
Stage 3: | Final Assessment & Selection Camp | 16-17 February 2015 | Southport, Gold Coast |
*National Training Centre, Australian Sailing, Middle Harbour YC, Mosman, NSW
Nominate now!
Nominations for the Draft program will close on Monday 3rd November.
To nominate complete this form - click here: Australian Sailing Draft Nomination Form and return to team@australiansailing.org asap.
For further information please contact AST Program Manager, Katie Culbert on (02) 8424 7414 or team@australiansailing.org