Waiariki Academy of Sport
Waiariki Academy of Sport was launched
in 2007 to provide an environment
where young, talented athletes of the
region can prioritise their sport while also
gaining a tertiary qualification.
For more information see the WAOS Website
In 2007, five athletes were awarded
a three-year scholarship waiving their
fees for the duration of their studies, as
well as full support in sport science and
medicine. A year later the academy grew.
Sport science and medicine support is
managed by the Waiariki Academy of
Sport staff. Services to athletes include
individual programme planning, testing,
and prescription in areas such as exercise
physiology, biomechanics, and physical
training and conditioning. Academy staff
work with the athletes, their individual
coaches, and their mentors to provide
complete support through training and
competition.
The Waiariki region offers ideal training
environments in numerous sports.
Besides the major sports, the academy
focuses on those for which this region
is so well known, including mountain
biking, kayaking and golf.
Waiariki Academy of Sport is modelled
on the New Zealand Academy of Sport
(NZAS) system, the government high
performance sport system that delivers
support to New Zealand’s most elite
athletes. It bridges the gap between
when athletes leave secondary school
and when they reach the fully supported
NZAS system. Waiariki Institute of Technology launched
a sport science facility in February 2008.
This facility provides athletes with a
further platform and edge to develop and
push their sporting potential. read more>>
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