Applications are called for scholarships for 2006 at the OA National Training Centre at ACTAS. An application form can be obtained from Neville Bleakley at
nevandpam@bigpond.com or by telephoning 02-62810335.

Applicants must meet the selection criteria below. In addition:

• All offers of scholarship will be conditional upon a cash contribution from the athlete’s home State association (or another source).
• One scholarship will be offered at a discounted rate (yet to be agreed) to the person who best fits the selection criteria. That amount was $500 in 2005.
• Other scholarship holders (up to a maximum of three) will be charged an amount yet to be agreed for 2006. That amount was $2,500 in 2005.

Selection Criteria for OA Scholarship the National Training Centre

The following are the selection criteria for an Orienteering Australia
scholarship to the National Training Centre based at ACTAS:

• An elite orienteer who is a resident in ACT but competes for their State of Origin;
• Current member of the National Senior Squad;
• Demonstrated potential to achieve an OA benchmark performance at a world orienteering championships (WOC);
• Strength and conditioning levels required of an elite athlete, and a commitment to improving them;
• Commitment to a squad-based training program;
• Commitment to a systematic, “holistic” program.

Conditions of a National Training Centre Scholarship:

1) Whilst an OA scholarship holder, must compete for his/her home State in the National League during the season of the scholarship;

2) Will not be eligible for direct cash assistance from the ACTAS squad funds or Sport and Recreation ACT Travel Grants.

Selection Process for OA Scholarship to NTC

A selection panel will be formed consisting of the Head Coach, OA HP Manager, and other members as deemed appropriate.