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.