HARNESS RACING PROGRAM

The Southern Sports Academy (SSA) is now accepting nominations from athletes interested in participating in the 2019 Harness Racing Program. This program is supported by Harness Racing NSW.

A pathway program for high performance including healthy lifestyle & integrity has been created utilising the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) in partnership with various venues & facilities around the state. The main focus of the Academy program is to create junior development to educate off-track, or out-of-racing. Parents are encouraged to attend these sessions alongside their athlete(s). 

 

The program will consist of two education sessions of as follows:

Session One – Saturday 6th April

Time: 9am-3:30pm

Venue: Rules Club Wagga and

Old Wagga Harness Racing Track, Urana Street Wagga.

This full day session will include the following topics presented by various professionals:

  • Rules & Driving
  • Social Media
  • Personal Fitness
  • Training & Driving
  • Animal Welfare
  • Media Training
  • Dual Sulky Driving

AN SSA Polo, lunch & dinner will be provided.

 

Session Two – Sunday 7th April

Time: 9am-3:30pm

Venue: Rules Club Wagga and

Old Wagga Harness Racing Track, Urana Street Wagga.

This full day session will include the following topics presented by various professionals:

  • Gearing a Horse
  • Nutrition
  • Well Being
  • Goal Setting
  • Pathway Opportunities
  • Media Training
  • Public Speaking
  • Further Animal Welfare

All athletes will receive a participation certificate upon completion.

The Harness Racing program is open to athletes aged between 11-15 years of age in 2019.

The cost of the 2019 Southern Sports Academy Harness Racing  Program is FREE

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