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Elite Athlete Program2020Matthew HauserBachelor of BusinessTriathlon, Australian Triathlon team member
We’re proud to be the top elite athletefriendly university in AustraliaThe expert support provided by Griffith Sports College (GSC) is one of the many reasons thatGriffith is a leading sports university. With the highest number of student athletes in the country,GSC help athletes balance the high demands of elite sport and university life. First establishedin 2004, GSC have supported thousands of athletes, including more than 550 in 2019 alone.1MADISONDE ROZARIOBachelor of BusinessAthletics, 2008 (Silver) and 2016 Paralympian (2 Silver)Being a part of GriffithSports College has trulyhad such an impact on myability to balance studyand my sporting career.I’ve been overwhelmed by the support and flexibility the Sports Collegehas been able to provide. It has allowed me to focus on and prioritise mytraining and racing, while moving in a direction to set myself up for myfuture following sport.
Distinguished Griffith students and alumni55 OLYMPIANS10 PARALYMPIANS60 COMMONWEALTH GAMES ATHLETES65 CURRENT PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES ACROSS AFL, AFLW,NRL, FOOTBALL, NETBALL, CRICKET AND RUGBY UNION50 CURRENT QAS AND NSWIS ATHLETESGriffith led the way at both the Rio 2016 Olympics and Gold Coast 2018Commonwealth Games, where Griffith had the most student athletesfrom any Australian University competing at both of these Games.IZAACSTUBBLETY-COOKBachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of BusinessSwimming, Australian Swimming team memberOne of my biggestpersonal beliefs is thatyou are a person beforeyou are an athlete.With the support of Griffith Sports College I am able to facilitate thisphilosophy. The Sports College has given me the ability to study whilstcompeting or training on the other side of the world, allowing me to pursuea sporting career whilst also preparing for a future after swimming.I believe that a balanced life is an extremely important part of an athlete’slife and without the help and guidance of the Sports College I wouldnot be able to be pursuing dreams both in and out of the water.2
Elite athlete programThrough the dedicated assistance from GSC more than 550 student athletes were ableto successfully balance the high demands of elite sport and university life in 2019.As a part of the Australian Institute of Sport’s (AIS)Elite Athlete Friendly University network, we workone-on-one with students and directly with teachingstaff to provide a supportive environment and balancecommitments for elite athletes.BENEFITSIN 2018: Timetabling assistance and class flexibility110 ATHLETES REPRESENTEDAUSTRALIA64ATHLETES GRADUATEDFROM GRIFFITH70 ATHLETES HELD SPORTINGEXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS3 Direct admission* Consideration for program admission flexibility* Personalised degree advice and course planning Assessment and exam flexibility Academic tutoring assistance* Support with special consideration requests Access to additional personal developmentworkshops and opportunities Opportunity for cross-institutional study Flexibility to study interstate/overseas with online options Significantly reduced rates for gym and facility access Access and special rates for physiotherapy andsports science services Funding for specific sporting events**Conditions applyASHLEIGHSOUTHERNBachelor of Business graduateWaterpolo, 2012 (Bronze) and 2016 OlympianI graduated in 2018with a Bachelor ofBusiness majoring inSports Managementand Marketing.I am now living in Sydney and training for the 2020 Olympics as well asworking on gaining experience with an internship with the NSW Warratahs.The Sports College gave me the freedom to be able to train while alsocompleting my studies. I was able to base my timetable around my trainingschedule as well as compete on the world stage. The Sports Collegegave me the support to work with my course convenors to get all myassessment in on time. I wouldn’t have been able to get through mydegree so quickly without the help and support of the Sports College.
As a GSC member you’ll bepart of a close-knit sportingfamily that provides valuablesupport and unlocks allkinds of opportunities.Ryan JamesBachelor of EducationRugby League, Gold Coast Titans Captain4
Sporting facilitiesAs a student, you will have the chance to use our world-class sportingand fitness facilities. Some of these facilities have been used by Olympicmedallists past and present and international teams from across the globe.The Griffith AthleticsTrack at the Gold Coastcampus is a nationalstandard facility available forevent and individual use.The track was an officialathlete training venuefor the Gold Coast 2018Commonwealth Games.Liz ClayBachelor of BusinessAthletics, 2017 World University Games5
Our facilities include 25m pool MG 50m pool GC Athletics track GC Fitness centre GC MG NA Indoor sports hall MG Multisport complex NA Outdoor courts GC MG Sports Fields GC L MG NA Squash Courts NA Tennis centre MGCampuses: GC – Gold Coast, L – Logan,MG – Mt Gravatt, NA – NathanTennis centre, Mt Gravatt campusThe Gold Coast Aquatic Centre has a 50 m heated pool, housing a SwimmingAustralia high performance program, and a functional fitness studio and gym.6
High performance programsGriffith has a rich history with sport in both our elite athlete program andhigh performance sporting programs, including a Swimming Australiasupported swimming program, women’s Rugby 7s, rowing, and trackand field. All high performance programs have the support of Griffith’sextensive sport science and sport medicine services and ancillary services.SwimmingRowingGriffith Swimming Club, based on the Gold Coastcampus, is proud to be one of Swimming Australia’s highperformance supported programs—the only supportedprogram on the Gold Coast. Led by world renowned coachMichael Bohl as Head Coach, Griffith runs an elite programwith multiple Olympians and also a development/pathwayprogram coached by Olympian Chris Wright.Griffith University Surfers Paradise Rowing Club housesmultiple Australian representatives, producing both worldand Olympic champions. Identified as one of two clubsin Queensland as a Rowing Queensland supported club,the Griffith club experiences success on the local, state,national and international stage under the direction ofHead Coach Lincoln Handley and his network of othernational team coaches.Womens Rugby 7sGriffith University are proud to be selected as one of10 universities in Australia to compete in the NationalWomen’s Sevens University Series. This series providesan elite pathway for female student athletes to getinvolved in Rugby 7s at a National level.Griffith are proud reigning title holders in 2018 andhave had several players picked up by Rugby Australiaon a national development contract or for furtherdevelopment opportunities.Griffith University Women’s Rugby 7s team and 2018 Uni 7sSeries Champions7Track and fieldUnder the guidance of Olympic medal winning coachesSharon Hannan and Peter Hannan, Griffith University’ssuite of high performance programs also includes a trackand field squad in partnership with Gold Coast VictoryAthletics Club. This program has expertise in all trackand field disciplines and continues to produce Australianrepresentatives with the ongoing support of the University.Griffith University Surfers Paradise Rowers and AustralianWomen’s U19 Four
EMMA MCKEONBachelor of Public HealthSwimming, 2016 Olympian (Gold, 2 Silver, Bronze)It’s challenging balancing studyand training at a high level, butwith a good support system throughthe Griffith Sports College, it makesit a lot easier to succeed in both.For me, studying gives me something to take my mind off thepool, and it’s important to focus on having qualifications for whenI finish swimming competitively.GRIFFITH SWIMMING CLUB MEMBERPartnerships and networksAt Griffith University, we work closely with leading sport institutions,organisations, academies, and professional sporting teams to createuniversity-wide collaborations. Having these partnerships opens the doorfor current students to be involved in internships, graduate programs,research opportunities, along with new avenues of learning.Griffith’s collaborations also focus on academic pathway programs for athletes,high performance programs, innovation, sports science/sports medicine supportand community programs aligning aims and values, sports strategy and researchfocus areas, while fostering a two-way exchange of opportunities and knowledge.“To stay ahead on an international level, high performance sport requiresinvestment and expertise when considering research and innovationpartnerships, and with Griffith University teaming up with us on ourexciting journey, we have a competitive advantage.Relationships are everything in our sport, and GriffithUniversity is a partner who not only shares our visionand values but engages with our people on a rangeof projects that will all be linked to performance.”Kim Crane, Surfing Australia National High Performance Director8
GSC eligibilityTo applyIf you compete at a state, national orinternational level in your sport, you mightbe eligible to join the Griffith Sports College.Whether you’re currently studying at Griffith,or are in Year 12 and looking to attend nextyear, complete your GSC application form.Elite athletes* are identified as participating in an AIS andGriffith University recognised sport. We base eligibilityon advice from state and national sporting organisations,professional sporting clubs and/or recognisedplayer associations.To download your form, visitgriffith.edu.au/griffith-sports-college*The term “elite athlete” includes athletes, coaches and officialsSports scholarshipsGriffith sports scholarships are offered to elite athletes who have excelledin their chosen sport.The following scholarships are available to commencing and/or current students: Griffith Sports Excellence Scholarships 28,000 over 4 years ( 7,000 per year) Griffith Sports Development Scholarships 5,000 for one year Griffith University Women’s Rugby 7s Scholarship Up to 5,000 for one year The Clem Jones Scholarship 9,000 for three years Sunnybank Senior Rugby Club Annual Scholarships Up to 5,000 for one year Adam Scott Foundation Sports Business Scholarships HECS fees for up to three yearsgriffith.edu.au/scholarshipsLeading from the topOur leadership team membersknow what it’s like to performat the top of their sport.Gold medal-winning Olympians Duncan Free (Rowing)and Naomi McCarthy (Water Polo) combine theirexperience as elite athletes with managementexpertise to assist our cohort of talented athletes.As well as being Griffith alumni, Duncan and Naomiunderstand the demands elite athletes face jugglingtraining, competition and study and can providementoring and direct athlete support.9
MATTHEW DENNYBachelor of BusinessAthletics, 2016 OlympianI am studying a Bachelor of Business with twomajors in sport and entrepreneurship. I chosethis degree because I enjoy sport and also wantto learn how to generate innovative ideas anddevelop them.Studying business at Griffith givesme a focus on the future in additionto my sporting career.10
Riley DayBachelor of BusinessAthletics, Australian Athletics team memberFollow usgsc@griffith.edu.augriffithsportscollege(07) 5552 8552griffithsportscollegegriffith.edu.au/gscCRICOS 00233E J002266Contact us
Griffith led the way at both the Rio 2016 Olympics and Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, where Griffith had the most student athletes from any Australian University competing at both of these Games. With the support of Griffith Sports College I am able to facilitate this philosophy. The Sports College has given me the ability to study whilst
