Local league junior to further career with AIS scholarship
Wednesday April 8, 2009
Local junior rugby league player Zacc Douglas has gained a scholarship with the Australian Institute of Sport.
Cobar Rugby League’s Under 18s captain Zacc Douglas has gained a scholarship with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra for the 2009 season.
The scholarship will allow him to attend various training/information camps at the institute throughout 2009.
The scholarship comes as a reward for the young footballer’s hard work and commitment over the last 18 months and if Zacc continues to improve his skills and retains his commitment then he may find himself on a plane to Europe in November as a member of the AIS Representative squad.
The AIS sends a squad of 24 players to Europe each year on a tour which includes playing games against European teams.
At the moment Zacc is a member of the 24 man squad that gained scholarships for the 2009 season.
While on scholarship to the AIS, Zacc will be coached by some of the most renown coaches and players in areas such as skills, nutrition, weights and speed training.
Last year Zacc was invited to the AIS scholarship trials on two occasions and has since secured one of the 24 scholarships handed out each year to gifted and committed rugby league players.
The scholarships are awarded to players across Australia (outside of the Sydney
metropolitan area) and also to players who are not already permanently playing for a NRL club.
Zacc also gained selection in the 2009
Group 11 Under 18s representative side that defeated Group 10 (50-18) in Narromine on Saturday.
Out of this game a Western Division side was selected for the Country Rugby League divisional championship that will be held in a couple of weeks time.
Zacc’s achievements this year follow on from last year where he was selected in the NSW Country Under 16s side that toured Queensland as part of the Quad series.
He was also signed up by the Parramatta Eels on a two year contract that will see him going to Sydney at various stages throughout 2009 for training camps.
Parramatta has the option of relocating
him to Sydney in 2010 where he will become
a member of their SG Ball squad.—contributed
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