[Uwh-announce] The business of Sport Forum / Australian Women's team / Junior Sports Grants.

[Mark.Lewis at csiro.au]

Guys I am forwarding this again, the event is next week and they need to be told today if you are going to attend.
Last Chance.
Contact Chris Cleaver today to attend.
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Dear state reps,
Please distribute the information below.
Kind regards,
Rees

Rees Quilford
Executive Director, Underwater Hockey Australia | Australian Underwater Federation
Email: director at underwaterhockeyaustralia.org.au<mailto:director at underwaterhockeyaustralia.org.au>
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ATT: Players interested in nominating for the Australian Women's Underwater Hockey Team
Australia will field Women's team(s) at the 2012 Southern Hemisphere Championships (which are likely to be held in Australia in July - details will be confirmed shortly).

David Lambert was recently named Australian Women's Coach and a training squad was selected at the recently completed Australian Underwater Hockey Championships held in Perth.

The final team will be selected by David and a panel of UHA approved selectors at a training camp to be held in March/April.

Players interested in nominating for selection should contact David Lambert (david.lambert at innovation.gov.au<mailto:david.lambert at innovation.gov.au>) ASAP.

The criteria for selection to the final team(s) is as follows:

 *   Adequate base level of fitness
 *   Ability to follow instructions and direction
 *   Ability read the play
 *   Puck control and skill set
 *   Ability to maintain control of the puck
 *   Team oriented play and the ability to bring team mates into the game
 *   Flexibility and adaptability
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*         31 January 2012

*         Apply now for a Local Sporting Champions Grant

*         Do you know a Local Sporting Champion?
Are you, or do you know, a dedicated young athlete, coach or official participating in a state or national sporting championships? Are you aged 12-18 years old travelling further than 250km return for a state or national championships?
If yes, then you or your team could be eligible for a Local Sporting Champions grant to help meet costs such as uniforms, travel, accommodation and equipment.
Grants of $500 per individual and $3,000 per team are available for young people participating in a nominated National Sporting Organisation-endorsed state or national sporting championships or a School Sport Australia national championship.
This program is an Australian Government initiative managed by the Australian Sports Commission and supports 8,000 young people each year.
The grants are designed to help athletes, coaches and officials achieve their sporting goals and are distributed across all 150 federal electorates of the national parliament.
Applications are open, so apply now!
Applications must be submitted prior to the commencement of the nominated championships.
For further information, including application forms and eligibility criteria, go to: http://www.ausport.gov.au/champions<http://subscribe.ausport.gov.au/t/r/l/iuqiyk/otuiytlc/r/>

Mark Lewis
Biological Technician
Mob: 0407 879 759


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