We have managed to secure a visit from the WA institute of Sport (WAIS) to come and search for future Olympians here at LJBC.

A team from WAIS will be in school on Thursday 7 September to test students who think they may have potential in Cycling, Rowing and Kayaking. No previous experience in these activities is required as they are looking for athletes who they can train in these areas and who have the right physiology to enable them to be successful. They have proposed four categories for selection.

Category 1 Natural athletes - these are students who currently have a specific sport of choice with clear ability however, they may have an interest in trying a new sport. Years 7-12

Category 2 Sport-specific features - Rowing, taller and bigger athletes with a large potential to do work. Cycling – explosive with strong legs (track) or solid cross-country runner (road/track). Canoe Sprint – powerful and tough with varied body types. Rowing: Years 9,10,11,12 Cycling: Year 7,8,9,10 Canoe Sprint: 8,9,10

Category 3 Athletes in the shadows who have yet to show huge potential in any specific sport but may demonstrate a burning determination which has been noticed in other domains at school such as Drama, English, Sciences, etc. Years 7-12

Category 4 Students with potential due to their willingness to learn and grow. Years 7-12

The students will be tested by the WAIS staff on the WAIS state-of-the-art testing equipment here at school and for those who are successful, follow-up sessions will be at the WAIS headquarters.

If you feel you would like to be considered for this prestigious opportunity please direct message or email - ben.allsop@ljbc.wa.edu.au

Who knows, the next Olympian could be you!