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.
