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Youth Scholarship Program

Services

Youth Scholarship program

The Youth Scholarship Program is a FREE 4-month weightlifting program. In this program youth athletes will learn how to snatch and clean and jerk in addition to all of the accessory movements. Athletes will follow an individualised program to build strength and Olympic lifting foundations.

To compliment their physical training, scholarship athletes will also complete our ‘Becoming Elite’ educational modules that will equip them with knowledge and tools to help them transition to elite athletes.

We have one of the most successful Youth Weightlifting programs in the country, largely due to our innovative Youth Scholarship Program. Our program has had enormous success, with many of our Youth Scholarship athletes going on to win National medals, break NSW and Australian records, and be selected for Australian teams.

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APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN TO:

  • Male and female athletes aged 13-17 years old.

  • No weightlifting experience is necessary but a background in sport and regular training is preferable

  • Experience in sports such as football, CrossFit, gymnastics, powerlifting, or other strength based sports would be beneficial but not essential

  • Athletes with previous weightlifting experience

  • Athletes who have a desire to commit to a weightlifting training program and to compete at an elite level

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

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SCHOLARSHIP ATHLETES WILL RECEIVE:

  • Three (3) training sessions per week free of charge.

  • Coaching by AWF Level 2 Coaches Josh Wu and Maddi Wu who have both represented Australia multiple times.

  • Our 'Becoming Elite' education program developed and presented by Josh Wu, Maddi Wu and 4x Olympian Melissa Wu, along with specialist guest presenters.

  • Mentoring by our coaches who bring an approach to sports performance that is based not only on their knowledge as coaches, but also on their experience as Australian Representative Athletes.

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SCHOLARSHIP ATHLETES WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

  • Commit to a minimum of three (3) training sessions at HrdKAW per week as follows:

  • 2x Compulsory Youth Squad training sessions weekly.
    Monday 5:30pm - 7pm and

    Saturday 9:30am - 12pm (includes Becoming Elite education session).

    1x session weekly TBD by coach and athlete.

  • Approach the program with commitment, a positive attitude, and a good work ethic.

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4
Australian Representatives

16
National Athletes

16
National Medals

ATHLETES COMPLETED THE YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

22

The Youth Scholarship Program launched in 2020

"We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future."
Franklin D. Roosevelt

Laura Cruickshank

2023 Youth Worlds Athlete

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