Launching in Term 4, 2020, The Podium Program will be a unique opportunity for our aspiring, high-performing sportswomen to access development and mentorship opportunities. Through partnerships with elite sporting institutions within the ACT, selected students at Canberra Girls Grammar School will be supported as they strive to be their best in their chosen sport.
Expressions of interest from athletes across all sports are now open with places strictly limited. The program will run for the entire school year with a range of supplementary sports sessions included each Term. Sessions will include topics such as recovery, strength and conditioning, mental fitness and nutrition.
Applications for the CGGS Podium Program will be accepted annually for the full calendar year. For Term 4, 2020 we will conduct a special introductory program with successful applicants automatically qualifying for a place in the full 2021 program.
- Students relocating to CGGS during the year will be able to apply for a place in the Podium Program on a pro-rata basis.
- Students applying for a place in the Podium Program will have demonstrated a high level of commitment to their chosen sport. The athlete may source their own sport specific coaching arrangements with an outside coach. Sport specific coaching arrangements will take priority over Podium Program sessions in order to best develop the athlete’s skills and fitness. The Podium Program is seen as supplementary to these sports specific training sessions.
- Students may prove their commitment to their sport by performing well in recent ACT School Sport, State Sport Championships events or higher level competition.
The Podium Program offers the following activities during the school year:
- Two strength and conditioning sessions per week during during term time, held at the Yhuuramulum fitness facility after school.
- Recovery and stretching session each month.
- Approximately two guest speaker presentations each term on various topics including mental fitness, goal-setting, positive body image, nutrition, etc.
- Sports fitness experiences at ACTAS, ANU Gym, University of Canberra and the AIS, rotated through the year.
Program 2020 fee: $500 per semester.
Please complete all fields on the following page to complete your application for The Podium Program. Applicants will meet with the Deputy Principal and Sports and Activities Manager to discuss their applications prior to commencing.