ATHLETE AMBASSADOR
THE ACADEMY Western Sydney Academy of Sport is an independent, not-for-profit community based organisation, endorsed to assist Western Sydney’s talented young athletes achieve their sporting goals through participation in our holistic athlete development programs. These programs include technical, educational and personal development components, and are delivered by accredited coaching resources and professional providers. The Acadmey’s brand has become synonymous with quality- both in the standard of talented young athletes we support, and the quality of our program content. We are providing an opportunity for local businesses to align their brand with that of the Academy, and to provide direct support to our individual athletes.
OUR ATHLETES Every year the Academy engages over 200 young male and female athletes within its development programs, across a range of sports. These athletes all reside within the Academy’s defined geographic boundaries of Western Sydney. Over the initial 17 years of operations, the Academy is proud to be able to showcase a number of graduates that have achieved significant success at the elite levels of their chosen sport, both on a National and International stage, including dual Olympian Jessica Fox (Canoe Slalom), 2016 Rio Olympian Ian Borrows (Canoe Slalom) and 2012 London Olympian Amanda Spratt (Cycling). The talented young athletes that commit to an Academy Scholarship generally range in age from 13 to 18 years and dependent on the sport - are at a relevant age to receive important technical, educational and personal development opportunities that will better prepare them for the rigours of elite level sport.
HOW YOU CAN HELP Through a contribution of just $500.00 (exc. gst) you can make a significant difference for the Academy’s talented young local athletes, with all funds raised being applied to the provision of specific technical and educational development activities for the athletes. As a not-for-profit organisation, all revenue generated by the Academy is applied to day to day operations, and directly benefits the athletes through provision of uniform clothing, professional educational providers, best standard sporting venues and other personal development opportunities. Your contribution will enable you or your company to be recognised as an Academy Ambassador and join a family of supporting companies and individuals that are recognised across the Academy’s marketing and promotional mediums. Your Academy Ambassador relationship with the Academy can extend from 12 months ($500) to three years ($1,500). In return for your support, the Academy will ensure appropriate recognition and provision of marketing and promotional opportunities for you or your business. You will be recognised as a member of the Academy’s Ambassador Family, with a listing of all Academy Ambassadors displayed on the Academy’s impressive website. Academy Ambassadors will recieve invitations to attend activities such as Council receptions for local athletes (gratis), the Athlete Dinner & Awards Night (ticket cost) and other Academy fundraising activities (ticket cost).
NEXT STEPS... For further information please contact:
Mikayla King Marketing & Communications Western Sydney Academy of Sport PO Box 4357, Penrith Plaza, NSW 2750 (Eastern Grandstand, Penrith Stadium, 143 Station Street, Penrith)
E: mikayla@wsas.com.au P: (02) 4732 4977 M:0429 434 940 Web: www.wsas.com.au