This is a joint venture between Otago Academy of Sport, the Otago Community Trust, and The Southern Trust. It provides a sport science support network for top athletes and their coaches, with a tailored programme which meets the needs of talented and aspiring Otago based athletes. The project is supported by Otago Regional Sporting Organisations (RSO’s).
The vision of the programme is to nurture, support and educate talented Otago athletes to achieve excellence in sport, with the goal of more Otago athletes achieving on the national and international stage.
This year, a maximum of 20 athletes from around the Otago region were given the opportunity to be included in the programme, with Ben and Georgina being the only selected from North Otago.
The first year of the programme (Foundation Year) offers athletes an introduction into what high performance sport is like. Those athletes who excel in the first year may be selected for inclusion in a second-year programme (Leadership Year), building on principles from year one. By selection only, the athletes can be offered further support in their third year (Scholarship Year).
Well done to you both!
Well done to you both!
