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2009-2012 Canoe Sprint Program
The NSWIS Canoe Sprint Program is an integral part of the National High Performance Program operating in partnership with the Australian Institute of Sport and Australian Canoeing.
The program has both an elite and emerging athlete component, delivered through a decentralised ‘local’ squad based approach with training at club facilities on both the south side of Sydney (St George) and the north side of Sydney (Narrabeen). In addition to the North Side and South Side squads, athletes train from a variety of locations including the National Centre of Excellence in QLD, Illawarra and agreed national bases. Additionally, centralised crew combinations and servicing is based at the NSWIS ‘Hub’ at Sydney Olympic Park.
The programs focus is the development of elite NSW athletes to achieve national and international success in line with the National Program direction and targets. NSWIS coaches are engaged to support athlete progress through the National Pathway and to identify and develop emerging talent through links such as that with Surf Life Saving Australia.
NSWIS Canoe Sprint Coaching Staff
Southside Coach: Jimmy Walker
Northside Scholarship Coach: Tim Jacobs
Network Coach: Terry Prosser
Network Coach: Brian Trouville
Program Partners