Northern Territory Institute of Sport
15 February 2012 I NTIS Cricket Squad Scholarships now open
Scholarship applications are now invited from Cricket athletes wishing to join the NTIS Cricket squad program for 2012-2013. To download the NTIS squad application form select http://www.nretas.nt.gov.au/sport-and-recreation/ntisathletes/scholarships
For selection criteria and further information contact the NTIS Cricket Coach, Shane McDermott on 8922 6807 or email Shane.McDermott@nt.gov.au. Application forms need to be posted to: NTIS Cricket, PO Box 40844, Casuarina N.T 0810. Application forms need to be received by C.O.B Monday 5th March, 2012.
14 February 2012 I NTIS Netball Squad Scholarships now open
Scholarship applications are now invited from Netball athletes wishing to join the NTIS Netball squad program for 2012-2013. To download the NTIS squad application form select http://www.nretas.nt.gov.au/sport-and-recreation/ntisathletes/scholarships
For selection criteria and further information contact the NTIS Netball Coach, Dianne Brown on 8922 6818 or email Dianne.Brown@nt.gov.au. Application forms need to be posted to: NTIS Netball, PO Box 40844, Casuarina N.T 0810. Application forms need to be received by C.O.B Friday 2nd March, 2012.
1 February 2012 I Andrews and Logan selected to Cricket Australia’s Centre of Excellence
NTIS Cricket scholarship holders Thomas Andrews and Joel Logan have been invited to attend the 2012 edition of the National Under 18 talent camp. This is to be held at Cricket Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Brisbane later this month.
NTIS Coach Shane McDermott was suitably excited ”to see two of the Territory’s young spinners getting the opportunity to attend. Both players have amazing skills and potential and have been rewarded for their consistent performances at the Under 17 and Under 19 National Championships”.
31 January 2012 I Cartwright wins AIS Rugby League medal
NTIS scholarship holder Dylan Cartwright has won the Col Matthews medal for his efforts on the Australian Institute of Sport tour of France and the United Kingdom in December 2011. The month-long tour involved games against France, Wales, the England Academy and the British Community Lions.
Dylan Played four of the five games, including a start at lock in the 38-24 victory over the Lions. Also featuring in the tour was another NTIS scholarship holder, Chris Smith, who is now contracted with the Penrith Panthers U18 SG Ball team.
2012 Prohibited List released
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has released the 2012 Prohibited List which will come into effect on 1 January 2012.
The major change to the 2012 List which will affect Australian athletes and support personnel is to inhaled formoterol.
In its announcement of the 2012 List WADA advised that, “The List prohibits the administration of all beta-2 agonists except salbutamol (maximum 1600 micrograms over 24 hours), salmeterol when taken by inhalation, and now formoterol (maximum 36 micrograms taken over 24 hours).
”WADA also has a monitoring program that focuses on substances which are not on the Prohibited List, but which it wishes to monitor in order to detect patterns of misuse in sport. WADA has confirmed that in 2012 it will be monitoring the effects nicotine can have on performance when taken in oral tobacco products such as snus. WADA stressed that it was not the Agency’s intention to target smokers.
Further information about the new Prohibited List can be found on the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority website and WADA website.
Athletes can re-check the status of their medications at any time by referring to the Check Your Substances tool on the ASADA website.
11 December 2011 Abbott in Kookaburras Champions Trophy win
Des Abbott and the Kookaburras Australian Hockey team overcame a determined Spain to win the Champions Trophy final 1-0 in Auckland. A late penalty corner was eventually converted by Eddie Ockenden, after a scramble in the goal circle. Coach Ric Charlesworth was pleased with the way the Australians defended, in what what he described as a very tough, close match.
28 September 2011 I NTIS Athlete information session
The next Northern Territory Institute of Sport athlete information session is being held on Saturday the 5th November at 9am. The venue is the Mal Nairn Auditorium at Charles Darwin University. It is a compulsory session for all 2011 scholarship holders, who missed the previous session in April 2011. All athletes are requested to arrive at least 15 minutes early to sign in and be seated. Parents and coaches are also encouraged to attend.
27 September 2011 Lockley and Hayward selected for Australia A tournament
NTIS athletes Adrian Lockley and Leon Hayward have been selected to play for Australia ‘A’ in the matches versus New Zealand, India and Pakistan in Rockingham and Mandurah in October 2011.