SMAP Scholarship Program
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Program Overview
The LCRSA SMAP Scholarship Program is designed to support the developmental needs of the regions young talented athletes by providing industry leading high-performance sport development programs.
The SMAP is for athletes who compete in the various sports, individual or team, that the LCRSA currently do not provide specific programs for. This scholarship comes at no cost to the selected athlete.
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Program Specifics
The LCRSA is committed to the development of the holistic athlete by providing an Elite Strength and Conditioning Program, 12-month gym membership, High Performance Physical Testing, as well as an elite sports education curriculum.
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Athlete Eligibility
Athlete Eligibility - To be eligible for the SMAP Scholarship Program, athletes must:
- Reside
within the Limestone Coast Region made up of the Mount Gambier, Grant,
Wattle Range, Robe, Kingston, Naracoorte Lucindale or Tatiara local
government areas; and
- Be
a registered member with the State Sporting Organisation (SSO) through an
Association within the Limestone Coast region; and
- Be
affiliated with the SSO for the nominated sport; and;
- Be
of age 13 - 19 during the year of scholarship
- Special consideration may be given to athletes outside the eligible age, subject to the approval of the LCRSA Administration or the SSO.
- Reside
within the Limestone Coast Region made up of the Mount Gambier, Grant,
Wattle Range, Robe, Kingston, Naracoorte Lucindale or Tatiara local
government areas; and
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Selection Criteria
Selection Criteria - Satisfy the eligibility criteria and demonstrate the following qualities;
- Physical
abilities and physical skills considered to be essential for eventual
success in your chosen sport;
- Display
an ability to apply coaching & technical instruction;
- Display
attitude, commitment and dedication to improving performance;
- Demonstrate
potential to be selected for SA/National representation within 12 months
(where that pathway exists);
- The
ability or potential to work as part of a team to achieve excellence
- Meet the criteria set for scholarships by the SMAP AND Four Reasons Why Foundation. For enquiries regarding this criteria, please contact Tony on 0400 262 738.
- Physical
abilities and physical skills considered to be essential for eventual
success in your chosen sport;
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Nomination Forms