2014 REGIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORT JNJG TITLEIST/FOOTJOY SCHOLARSHIP
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Illawarra Academy of Sport athlete Danielle Vasquez has been selected to receive the 2013-14 Regional Academy of Sport JNJG Titleist/FootJoy scholarship.
Danielle is also a member of the JNJG girls' development program and is a member of Kiama and Bonnie Doon golf clubs.
Danielle will receive a range of Titleist/FootJoy products during her 12-month scholarship which includes an equipment assessment and fitting session at the Titleist fitting centre.
"This has to be the proudest and happiest moment of my life," Danielle said about winning the inaugural scholarship.
"It is an honour to have been selected to receive the JNJG Titleist/ FootJoy Regional Academy of Sport scholarship."
A total of 32 nominations were received for this year's scholarship.
"The nominations that JNJG received for this scholarship were of very high quality, making it a difficult decision for the selection panel," JNJG chief executive Peter van Wegen said.
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IAS NETBALLERS PUSH FOR STATE SELECTION
The Illawarra Academy of Sport has been well represented at the recent Netball NSW State U17 trials, with seven athletes progressing through to the second phase in the selection process. Recent graduates Chelsea Bolton, Te-Arn Bradley, Kirra Jones, Abby McFadden and Emma Sylvester, and current athletes Laura Davenport and Gabriella Taylor-Helme remain in contention for the 2015 NSW U17 s state team.
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ROAD TO OLYMPICS STARTS WITH IAS
The region's leading hockey athletes turned out in numbers on the weekend to trial for a hockey scholarship with the Illawarra Academy of Sport. Inspired by Olympic medallist and Academy graduate Kieran Govers, hockey hopefuls were put through their paces by IAS hockey head coach Alex Mackay and Hockey NSW regional co-ordinator Ben Senior.
Successful athletes will be notified early next week, with the scholarship program to commence at the athletes' induction on the weekend of October 25-26.
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IAS GOLF DAY 2014
The Illawarra Academy of Sport will hold its annual Golf Day fund-raiser at the Links Shellharbour on Friday, November 14. All proceeds raised go to supporting local talented athletes in their pursuit of excellence.
The IAS is seeking community support through hole sponsorship and playing participants. If you are interested in playing golf and supporting the Illawarra's future stars then call the IAS office on 4225 3899 or email admin@ias.org.au to register.