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Emerging Talent Program Nomination and
Submission Information


Alpine / Ski Cross Nomination Process

 

Nomination Expectations 

Athletes should be selected at the right time and who are showing the potential to move into the Performance Pathway.

Coaches must:

  • Ensure athletes have been thoroughly ‘profiled’ prior to submitting an online ETP – Athlete Evaluation Application. Please download a word version of the application form to review prior to submitting the application
  • Provide critical data via athlete Individual Performance Plans (IPP’s) to support the athlete’s ability & potential
  • Have a performance pathway mindset of ‘exclusive’ NOT ‘inclusive’ in order to reduce athlete turnover in ETP
  • Provide open and honest information about an athlete’s realistic potential
  • Keep in mind the ETP program provides the framework to potentially ‘transition’ to NSWIS or Equivalent Program, it’s not for an athlete to start and finish their sporting career

  • Athletes must be able to show an appropriate level of commitment to the program
  • Athletes who are currently receiving NSWIS, VIS, OWIA program support will not be considered

 

Submission Requirements

To submit a nomination to the Emerging Talent Program, coaches must include:

  • Completed online ETP – Athlete Evaluation Application
  • Copy of athletes prior 12 month attended calendar, including a summary of completed training days/skills assessment results in relevant areas i.e days on snow is data is available
  • Up-to-date copy of each Athletes Individual Performance Plan (IPP) to be submitted during the online ETP – Athlete Evaluation
  • Any other documentation that supports the athlete nomination to be submitted during the online Emerging Talent Program – Prospective Athlete Evaluation

Please submit the application form by 5pm, 29th of March 2021.

** Please note: The system will not allow excel uploads. Please email any excel documents to rclark@snow.org.au

Covid

Due to Covid, Snow Australia is aware many athletes were unable to access on-snow programs for 2020/2021. When completing the application, please include the most up-to-date information, dating back to the 2019 domestic season. 


Templates 

To assist with completing the online ETP - Athlete Evaluation Application, it recommended coaches review the following templates to ensure all data required has been previously collected. Please feel free to use these documents prior to completing the online forms.

Please note, only the online application will be excepted as the final application.


Covid

Due to Covid, Snow Australia is aware many athletes were unable to access on-snow programs for 2020/2021. When completing the applicaiton, please include the most up-to-date informaiton, dating back to the 2019 domestic season. 


Submission Review and Recommendation Process

Submissions will be reviewed by the ETP Discipline Selection Panel consisting of;

  • Performance Pathway & Program Manager
  • Talent, Health & Performance Coordinator
  • National Pathway Coordinator
  • National Discipline Head Coach
  • National Discipline Committee Representative

The final nominations for ETP and ETP - Targeted Athlete programs will be presented to the National Discipline Committee for final approval.
 

ETP Coach Activity Proposal

Head Club and Program Coaches have the opportunity to propose ETP initiatives for ETP athletes that support their current program. Head Club and Program Coaches must complete and submit the following ETP Activity Request Form for consideration and approval to Ben Wordsworth - Performance Pathway & Program Manager.

Please click here to download the ETP Activity Request Form.

Contact

For ETP enquiries please contact:

Ben Bond - Talent, Health & Performance Coordinator

Rebecca Clark - National Alpine & Pathway Coordinator