Fnorn: EricAnning fetanningsnr@bigpond com] Sent: 1410712A0812:50PM To: Ken Freer Subject: UQ Acadenry

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May we please get togetherto talk abouthow the 12 AcademyScholarships willwork -selectionprocess -Academy reporting-etc.

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TheUniversity of QueenslandRugby Academy (UORA)

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Informationand Application pack

Dnna 4 nf 1A Tableof Contents

A.boutUQRA J

The ElitePlayer Development proEram c

Your Program 5

Key Staff 7

About UQ 7

Fricing q

How to Apply 10

Visa options 11

Accommodationand LivingExpenses 12

Payingfor the Academy 14

Testimonials 15

ApplicationForrn 16

Page2 af 16 About UQRA The UQ RugbyAcademy's mission is to be globally recognrsedas the premierfee for serviceCoachino and PlayerAcademy. The Academyspecialises in the designand deliveryof educationand development systerns to meetthe needsof Australianand overseas customers. programs are deliveredby world-classcoaches, and supportedby The Universityof Queensland'sworld renowned School of HumanMovement Studies to delivera pre-eminent packagecombining sports science, athlete analysis and supremerugby tuition. Applying best practice recommendationsfrom Australian Rugby Union High PerformanceSkill Development Models, the Academvis cuttingedge. Featuredight: TJQRAgraduates Danfel Linde and James Hanson- both players were membersof the 2A06World ChampianAustralian tJnder 1g side and are naw members of the QueenslandReds Rugby Academy. The Elite Player Development Frogram The UQRA'sElite Player Development Program provides a newpathway for aspiringrugby union players.Designed for playerswho desirea professionalcareer in rugby,the programpiovides a fantasticopportunity to progressin termsof technical,tactical anO pnysical development, puttingyou in paramountposition to gainselection into the Australianelite player development pathway.

The programattracts interstate and overseasplayers from as far a fieldas the USA,Japan, South Africaand England,and is opento anyonewith a passionto improvetheir game. We offera rangeof optionsfor playerswishing to participatein a pre-seasonor annualprogram, andthe UQRAis of comparablequality to provincialacademy programs in termsof: ' Resourcesand education n Worldclass facilities n Coachingand physical development expertise n Sportsscrence services , Eliteathlete management Focussingon thedevelopment of thecomplete Rugby Player our programs are individually tailored to meetthe specificneeds of the playerboth on anoor the fierd. core, unit, Individuar& positionspecific skill Developrnent Commonskill acquisition literature identifies that it takes500 hoursto changea poorskilt habit to a goodskill habit. In thefirst year of the ElitePlayer Development Program in tne off-seasonalone playersare exposedto 70 hoursof qualityskill development (over 20 weeks).Combined with 3 5 hoursof clubtrainingduring the in-season and 1.5hcurs of gameseach week, a playerwill completein thefirst year of theirprogram between 180 and 2t 0 hoursof qualityskill development and execution.Based on thesefigures, each player should be acceleratingtowards their athletic potentialby theend of thethird vear.

Pzno a nf 1A Strengthand Conditioning At UQ RugbyAcademy, strength & conditioningprograms are specificto each individualand are basedaround their physiological testing results. They also include elements of 'prehabilitation'to addressand manageany identifiedpredisposition to injury PsychologicalSkilt Development 'Psychological ln additionto an initial LearningStyles' evaluation, over the courseof the ElitePlayer Development Program ptayers wiit Oe provided with the mentaltoughness tools to assistthem in achievingtheir goals. Throughout the programindividual goals for the overall programand eachcycle are negotiated between the AcademyDirector and olaver. Players will be giventhe toolsand techniques which will assist them in: . Developingconfidence . Visualisationand imagery ' ldentifyingand establishing individual optimised performance zones ' overcomingnegative thinking & developingpositive mental states ' Relaxation n Pre-gamepreparation, in-game focusing, and postgame review n Overcomingadversity FormerWallaby James Holbeck is currentlyresearching skill acquisition theories specific to rugby througha scholarshipwith the UQ School of HumanMovement Studies, and says players can improvetheir performance dramatically by developingtheir psychological skills. "Theimportance of psychologyfor rugbycan neverbe underestimated.ln my opinionit can be the ultimatedifference between success and not achievingto one'spotential. Despite the intuitively appealingnotion that some people are just bornmentally tough, there is nowevidence to showthat just likephysiological factors, mental abilities can alsobe impioved.The Academy uses a frameworkthat ensures its designis specificallytailored for developinghigh pe*ormance rugby players." Testing Playersundergo a batteryof physicaland skillbased tests on a six weeklvbasis. Included in these testsare: ' Catchand pass . Defence . Contact o Ballcarry o Supportplayer and supportptayer decisionmaking Speed(10, 20, & a0m) VerticalJump (Power) PhosphateDecrement Anthropometrics AerobicCapacity (Beep Test) Throughoutthe programeach player receives individual training performance monitoring, evaluationand review.In additionplayers will be monitoredin relationto theirattendance, attitude. applicationand physiological and psychological training responses, to ensurethat each athlete is notover-training.A report atthe end of each6 weekcycle, detailing each of theseareas wili be availableto eachrelevant coach or clubfor theirown review

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Work/ Study/ RugbyBalance Hereat the UQRAwe are realisticwith players as to the opportunitiesRugby can provideand the competitivenature of professionalrugby. As suchplayers are encouraged to studyor workoutside of theirtraining schedules to ensurethat they have something to fallback on in the eventthat they don'tmake it as a professionalrugby player. We appreciatethat study and work requirements don't offer the flexibilityof ourtraining schedule so we aftemptto provideplayers with the flexibility within their programs to ensurethat a balanceis achievedbetween the two. Your Program Ourannual program is dividedinto 2 broadprograms, Pre Season and In Season.Below are examplesof typicallywhat we wouldcover across the board.

Activity PM

3.30- 5.00pm . StrengthDevelopment (Lower Body) withAdam Garred Tuesday 7.00- 8.30arn 5:30- 8pm n StrengthDevelopment (Upper n Psychology(Optimistic Thinking) with Body)with Adam Garred JamesHolbeck . Speedand Agility with Adam Garred . CoreSkill Development with Zane Hilton o TeamTraining with UQ RugbyClub ' Recovervwith Adam Garred 4.30- 6.00 . StrengthDevelopment (Lower Body)

Thursday 7.30- 8.30am 5:30- 8pm " Flexibilityand Core . Psychology(Goal Setting) with James DevelopmenURecovery Holbeck . Speedand Agility with Adam Garred ' PositionSpecific Skills with Zane Hilton n DecisionMaking Practical with James Holbeck o TeamTraininqTraining with UQ RugbyClub 7.00- 8.30am . StrengthDevelopment (Full Body)withAdam Garred 8.30am- 9.30arn

" Recovery Restand Recovery

Restand recovery

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6-9am 6.00- 7.30pnn . StrengthDevelopment with EducationSession AdamGarred . LifeSkills Playerinjury Assessment/ " ' Lawsof the Game Triage o Nutrition . Massage

Tuesday 9 - 9.30am 5:30- Bpm . IndividualPlayer Review . Speedand Agility with Adam Garred withZane Hilton n CoreSkill Devetopment with Zane Hilton . TeamTraining with UQ RugbyClub o Recovervwith Adam Garred 3,30- 5.00 . StrengthDevelopment

Thursday 7-9am 5;30- 8pm

" Rehabilitationand Recovery " Speedand Agility with Adam Garred withAdam Garred " PositionSpecific Skills with Zane Hilton . DecisionMaking Practicalwith James Holbeck " TeamTrainino with UQ RuobvClub 4.30- 5.30pm . Recoverywith Adam Garred

Sunday Restand recovery

Paqe6 of Key Staff a favid Muir FormerUniQuest Technology Commercialisation Associate andcurrent CEO of UQRAand UQRFC " ZaneHilton FormerBenetton Rugby Skills co-ordinator and currentReds AcademyForwards Coach and UQRAHead Coach a \ick Leah FormerBrumbies Academy Head Coach, Melbourne Rebels Assistantcoach, and currentUQ RugbyHead Coach and AustralianSevens Assistant Coach " RogerGould FormerWallaby fullback & currentUQRA Ambassador JamesHolbeck FormerWallaby centre & currentUQRA Skill Acquisition ResearchScholar , TabaiMatson FormerAll Blackand FijianWorld Cup player& UQRFC ConsultantCoach r Pr CliffMallett OlympicSilver medalwinning relay coach, sports psychologistand currentCoordinator of PostGraduate Programsin CoachingHMS & AIS r Pr David Jenkins FormerAlSStrength & ConditioningCoach (Rugby) and currentExercise Physiology course coordinator HMS About UQ

The UQ is oneof Australia'spremierlearning and research institutions. lt is thelargestand oldest universityin Queenslandand has produced generations of graduateswhohave gone onto becomeleaders in all areasof societyand industry.

UQ continuesto attractthe vastmajority of thestate's highest academic achievers and is renownednationally and internationally for the qualityof itsteaching and research. In 1998- 99 it was namedAustralia's University of the Yearand it continuesto enjoythe highest overallrating for Queenslanduniversities in the annualGood Universities Guide.

UQ'sgraduates have a strongrecord of successin attainingemployment and income levelswell aboveaverage. UQ qualifications are highlyregarded by employerseverywhere and ourgraduates form a powerfulnetwork of successacross all industriesand endeavours in all cornersof theglobe. The sportingfacilities and wide range of programsare open to everyoneregardless of whether you'rea student,staff member or padof ourlocal community Facilitiesinclude a 50mheated swimming pool, athletics track, tennis centre, squash couds, indoor sportspavilion, beach volleyball court, three-levelfitness centre, sports store and playing fields. Thereare a widerange of passes,programs and events on offeryear round.

PageTof 16 RugbyField and Athletics track Olympicsize swimming facility

Olympicstandard Gym facilities

)aao A af 16 Fricing

Term Coursefee 1 month $1,250.00 2 months $2,005.00 3 months $2,760.00 q? (4 6 nn 4 months vv,v I v.vv 5 months $4,270.00 6 months $5,025.00 7 months $5.780,00 8 months $6.53500 9 months $7,290.00 10months $8,045.00 11months $8,800.00 . All pices are in AustralianDollars

In the case of a Playerdoing an 11 monthProgram, the Academywill pay the followingfees and expensesassociated with the Player'sinvolvement in the Academy: o Academytraining kit " 12 monthUQ SportMembership . 12 monthGym, Cardio and Pool membership ' All SupervisedStrength, Conditioning and Speed Developmentsessions - Approx270 hours - " All SupervisedCore, Unit and PositionSpecific Skill development sessions Approx190 hours 3 All RecoverySessions - Approx50 hours a All FtexibilitySessions - Approx50 hours a All gameand training analysis and documented feedback I Nutritional AssessmenVs I All relevantsports science, tactical development and personaldevelopment sessions and serninars I Psychologicalassessment as requiredby the program 3 Psychologicalskills training program I All end of cyclephysiological, psychological, skills and perceptualassessment x 6 I All end of cyclereview meetings where players will be providedwith documentationand DVD Footageof theirresults x 6 I Facilityhire f End of seasonwritten report and playerprofile on DVD.

Page9 of 16 Hcw to Apply

In orderto be consideredfor the program,please send tne followingdocumentation:

" A UQRAapplication form (attached) " two rugbyreferences . one personalreference . a rugbyCV . a personblCV

NB:Scholarships for the2008 season are now closed; however applications for the 2009season areopen untilJuly 2008. Scholarships are availableto Australianbased players only.

Thisinformation can be sentto the followingpostal address, or faxedto +61 (0) 7 33717229

UQ RugbyAcaderny POBox 6087 St Lucia Queensland 4067 AUSTRALIA

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What else do I need to consider before ljain the Academy?

Beforeyou applythere are a numberof thingsyou should consider.

. Do I needa Visato enterAustralia for the termof the program n Can I workwhile I am in Australia . Wheream I goingto live o How am I goingto payfor the programand the costof livingin Australra

Visa options

Thereare threemain Visa options for playersjoining the Academyfrom overseas. The optionsto considerare:

StudentVisa

You mustbe enrolledat the Universityof Queenslandor anothereducational institution to be eligiblefor this Visa - the UQ RugbyAcademy is not consideredto be an Educational lnstitution.

The followingsite will guide you throughthe StudentVisa options that are availableto you: http://www.imm i. gov. a u/studentsiindex. htm

Pleasevisit the followingsite for furtherinformation regarding study options in Australia: http://vwvw.studyina ustral ia. gov. aulSia/en/Home. htm

Working HolidayVisa

The WorkingHoliday and Work and Holiday programs encourage culturalexchange and closerties befueen arrangement countries by allowingyoung people to havean extended holidaysupplemented by short-termemployment.

The Visa is availableto the followingcountries: Belgium, Canada, Republic of Cyprus, Denmark,Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Republic of lreland,ltaly, Japan, Republicof Korea,Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Chile, Thailand,Turkey and the USA.

Pleasevisit the following site for furtherinformation: http://vww.immi. gov. a u/visitors/working-holiday/index. htm

Tourist Visa

A temporaryvisa generally granted for a stayof 3 rnonthsor 6 rnonths.In certain circumstancesa stayof 12 monthsrnay be granted.

Pleasevisit the following site for furtherinformation: http://www.immi. gov.aulvisitors/tourisUvisa-options. htm

Pleasecheck with your local Australian Embassy to seewhich VISAis availableto you

Page11 of 16 Accornmadationand Living Expenses

Membersof the Eliteplayer development program are requiredto sourcetheir own accommodationfor the period of theirstay. There are a numberof optionboth on andoff campus andplayers should expect to budgetaround AUD$335 per week.

Brisbane'saccommodation, food, public transport and educational costs are generally lower than the othercapital cities of Australiamaking it affordablefor players.Below is a roughguide of the livingexpenses you canexpect to paywhile living in Brisbane.

Theinformation below is intendedas a guideonly to helpyou pianand budget.This budget has beendeveloped based on informationavailable at the timeof publication.

On CarnpusAccommodation

Thereare 10 ResidentialColleges based on thegrounds of the St Luciacampus within easy walkingdistance of allteaching and researchfacilities, but they are notowned or managedby the University.

TheColleges typically provide students with individual study bedrooms containing a singlebed, desk,chair and storagespace for clothingand other belongings. Some College rooms have attachedbathrooms (ensuite), but the moretypical arrangement is to sharethe bathroomwith otherstudents.

Collegesprovide educational amenities such as group study rooms, computer labs, printers and photocopiersand tutorialsthat are in additionto the standarduniversity classes; and recreational facilitiessuch as commonrooms, landscaped gardens, gymnasiums, practice courts and music rooms.

Collegeplaces are in highdemand, and collegesalways receive more applications than they have roomsavailable. We recommendthat you alsoexplore other accommodation options, in caseyour collegeapplication is notsuccessful. The MedianPrice is A$48per personper day.

Meals

All collegesoffer fully-catered accommodation. Three meals per day areprovided in a communal dininghall. Vegetarian and other specialised diets can usuallybe cateredfor andstudents can packlunches on daysthey do notwish to returnto the College.

Twocolleges - CromwellCollege and InternationalHouse, also provide a limitednumber of self- cateringplaces in unit-styleaccommodation.

Pleasevisit the followingsite for more[nformation: http://www.accommodation.uq.edu.aul

Off-campus accommodation (in closeproximity to the UQ RugbyAcademy)

Thereare a nurnberof accommodationoptions within walking distance or a shoribus ridefrom the University.Please visit the following site for furtherinformation: http://accommodatron.uq.edu. a u/offca m p us/accommodation/index. html

We recommendthe followingsuburbs when searching for accommodationnear the University:

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Rent

Averageweekly in sharehouse/flat - $100 to $120

The amountof renta singleperson pays depends on the kindof housingthey choose. Mostplayers d.ecide to sharewith other players or students.This option varies in coston average fromabout $100 per personper week (for 3 or morepeople) to about$120 per personper week (fortwo).

Furniture/ electricalappliances

Purchaseor hire:$15 to 920per week

Manyhouseslflats are rentedunfurnished or partlyfurnished. lt is alsocommon in a share householdto findthe flatfurnished except for the bedroom;so at minimum,you may havea one timeexpense of purchasinga bed,mattress, desk, lamp and perhapsdresser and wardrobe. Initial expensesalso include bedding, towels and kitchenutensils.

Someunfurnished houses and flats may alsoneed refrigerators or washingmachines. lt is commonin sharehouseholds for severalpeople to sharethe costof hiringlarge appliances, but thiscan add an extra$15 to $20to eachof yourweeklyaccommodation expenses.

Transport

Estimate$20 per weekfor publictransport

For UQRAplayers it is wiseto findaccommodation that is on oneof the Universitybus routes,or whichconnects to the WestEnd City Cat ferry,or is on the trainline to Toowong,Indooroopilly or DuttonPark. Providingyou show your current Full Time UQ studentidentity card, you are entitled to a studentdiscount on suburbantrains, and on busesand ferries operated by the BrisbaneCity Council.

Food/Groceries

Averageweekly food/ grocery costs: $S0 - $90

Playersin sharehousing may opt to sharefood costs. Buying food for a groupcan work out cheaperper personthan buying for one.Food costs vary according to dietand tastes, in particular, whetheryou eat takeawaysand meat.Vegetarians could manage on about$50.00 per week. Otherplayers can expectto pay around$80.00 per week on food,groceries and cleaningsupplies.

Telephone

Averageweekly telephone expenses: $20

Telephonecosts average $15 per week (moreif youai'e phoning overseas). lt is recommended thatyou shop arounda varietyof phonecompanies for competitiveprices for ISD(Long Distance) and Internationalcall rates. Many players budget by recervingtheir phone bills monthly instead of

Page13 of 16 quarterly,and by usingphane caros for rnternationalphone calls. Studerits with computermodems wiil find thattheir use can add at leastg10 to theirweekty phone budget. Beware. Mobile phones are convenientto usebut can be expensiveto operate.Some companies charge YOU for internationalmobile calls you receive.Investigate computer connected phone calls. Local calls from land linesare charged for in Australia.Piotect yourself in sharehousing by eachflatmate keepinga recordof theirownlocal, interstate and international phone calls.

Electricity& Gas

Averagecost of utilities:$17 per week per person

Electricityand gas are usuallyaround $12 and$5 perweek respectivelyfor individualsin share housingalthough some pay less if sharingwith severalpeople, or morewhenusing heaters, fans andcomputers.

Other costs: $30/week

Allowfor at least$30 for spendingmoney, parking, recreation, toiletries, haircuts, clothing, householdinsurance, gifts and other minor personal items. These hidden costs will vary depending on your budgetand lifestyle.

Paying for the Academy

To secureyou placein theAcademy you will need to paya depositof $1,000.This is dueonce you havereceived an officialoffer from the Academy.The balanceof the paymentsis dueprior to you commencingtraining with the Academy.

For localplayers, the Academy has a DirectDebit system which you cansign up for.This must be completedbefore you commencewith the Academv.

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Testirnonials

"Theexperience of comingto the UQ RugbyAcademy has beenabsolutely immense. The facilities at UQ for both on andoff field training are secondto none.The coachesshow dedication to both indivduatperformances and needsas wellas helpin becomingbetter team players which made the environmentaround the academyenjoyable. The differencefor myselffrom when I startedand finishedmy timewas incredible.My performancesboth in the gym andon the pitchimproved drasticallydue to the timededicated by the coachesto analyseand talk about my individualneeds on where I couldimprove. The benefitof alsobeing in the academyhas increased my knowledge of rugbytremendously and has given me newand excitingtraining methods that I cantake backto England.The skill-speciflcsessions have really helped me improveas an allround player and addeddimensions to my gamethat I thoughtI couldnever have. I couldn'trecommend highly enoughgoing to the UQ RugbyAcademy for playersat all levelswho want to improvetheir rugby and I would liketo thankall the coachesand playerswho mademy time at the academy memorable-" Andy Naisbitt- ElitePlayer Development Program Member 2007

"Firstof all I wouldlike to thankall of the coachesand teammatesfor makingmy experienceat the Universitytruly great. The rnentoring,facilities on fieldand off fieldtraining were unprecedented.The academytraining really helped me developmy ballhandling skills above whereI thoughtthey could go. The strengthand conditioningprogram introduced me to techniquesthat areforeign io the UnitedStates and I havebenefited from immensely. The players werevery warm and receptiveto teachingand learningfrom me. Coachingstaff took the timeto focuson the individualneeds as wellas my rolewithin the teamstructure through helpful video analysis.All of the individuallytailored programs developed my game specifically to my needsas a player.I cameto Brisbanein orderto irnprovemy game,from playing at a higherlevelto improve mytechnical skills. The Univeisity of QueenslandRugby Academy has improved my technical skills,physical strength and overall game knowledge. I wouldgive my recommendationsto anyone,at any levellooking to becomea betterrugby player." Tim Ryland(Penn State, USA) - ElitePtayer Developrnent Program Member 2007

"Fromthe outsetI wasvery irnpressed with the highlevel of technical,tactical and physical developmentoffered by the UQ RugbyAcademy's High Performance Program. The technical expertiseprovided tor a nigntyOynamic, disciplined and enjoyable environment which contributed to me being selectedin theAustralian U19's and subsequentlybeing offered a contractin the Reds Collegefoitne 2007season. This is the bestprogram outside of the Super14 Academiesfor developingplayers to theirindividual potential and I encourageany playerwho wishes to reach theirrugby playing and athletic potential to contactthe UQ RugbyAcademy." JamesHanson - UQRAHigh Performance Ptayer Development Program member 2006

!)ae'c -J- 15of 16 Applicatian Form

Surname FirstName: Dateof Birth: TelephoneNo: FaxNo: PostalAddress:

EmailAddress: SchooliClub: Position Height Weight HighestRugbyAchievements

Wherewould you liketo be in 5 yearstime

Whatis yourgreatest strength as a Rugbyplayer?

Whatis yourgreatest strength as a person?

If youdon't make it as a professionalrugby player what would you liketo do?

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