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2016HIGHLIGHTS

Front cover:

Brayden Davidson (Athletics)

Georgie Parker (Hockey)

Kyle Chalmers (Swimming)

James McRae (Stroke), Alex Belonogoff (Seat 2) (Rowing)

Jocelyn Neumueller (Canoe Sprint)

Jack Bobridge (Cycling)

Jared Tallent (Athletics)

Back cover:

Kyle Chalmers (Swimming)

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Contents

SASI 4

2016 Rio Olympic Games 6

2016 Rio Paralympic Games 7

Canoe Sprint 8

Cycling 9

Diving 12

Hockey 13

Netball 14

Rowing 15

Swimming 16

Volleyball 17

Water Polo 18

High Performance Scholarships 19

Paralympic Scholarships 20

Country Athlete Awards 21

Robert Gerard AO Emerging Athlete Development Fund 22

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SASI

The South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) identifies, develops and supports athletes with the potential to perform at the highest national and international levels in sport

We work with sporting partners to conduct world-class intensive coaching, training programs and individual scholarship programs

SASI is committed to delivering leading edge scientific and technical services, whilst supporting the holistic development of athletes, coaches and staff

Staff Coaching StaffNathan Luce Canoe Sprint

Kris Lepianka Canoe Sprint

Brett Aitken Cycling

Jason Niblett Cycling (Concluded 2016)

Michel Larouche Diving

Christian Brooker Diving

Tim White Hockey

Tania Obst Netball

Jason Lane Rowing

Jarrad Schar Rowing (Concluded 2016)

Christine MacLaren Rowing

Mick Nelson Volleyball

Dustin Damjanovic Water Polo

DirectorateWes Battams Director

Kylie Marshall Sport Program & Volunteer Coordinator

Sherie Hagger Divisional Support Officer

Sport Program DeliveryTom Patrick High Performance Manager

Paul Smith High Performance Manager (Concluded 2016)

Tania Paterson Senior High Performance Coordinator

Simon Cain Senior High Performance Coordinator

Helen Mortimer Senior High Performance Coordinator (Concluded 2015)

Luke Haniford Sport Program Coordinator

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Performance ServicesEileen Robertson Technical Lead Sports

Physiologist

Sarah Woolford Sports Physiologist

Jamie Stanley Sports Physiologist

Clint Bellinger Sports Physiologist

Sian Barris Sports Biomechanist

Tim Rawlins Performance Analyst

Ben Haines Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach

Craig Colduck Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach

Luke Knappstein Strength and Conditioning Coach

Geof Boylan-Marsland Sports Psychologist

Emma Mattey Sports Psychologist

Susan Bassett Talent Search Coordinator

Richard Rouse Casual Sports Engineer

Shaun Lee Casual Sports Engineer/AMS Builder (Concluded 2016)

Kent Dredge Casual Strength and Conditioning Coach

Amantha Kirkham Casual Strength and Conditioning Coach

James Pearce Casual Strength and Conditioning Coach

Alek Saunders Casual Strength and Conditioning Coach

Melissa Wardle Casual Strength and Conditioning Coach

ConsultantsDr Geoff Verrall Medical Director

Olivia Warnes Sports Nutrition Coordinator

University StudentsShannon Connolly University of Bath

Emily Fallon University of Bath

James Kay University of Bath

Sam Tebeck University of South Australia

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2016 Rio Olympic Games

SASI/SA AthletesHenry Frayne Athletics

Tanya Holliday Athletics

Chelsea Jaensch Athletics

Kurtis Marschall Athletics

Jared Tallent Athletics

Jessica Trengove Athletics

Leanne Choo Badminton

Cayla George Basketball

Laura Hodges Basketball

Joe Ingles Basketball

Erin Phillips Basketball

Stephanie Talbot Basketball

Mariafe Artacho del Solar Beach Volleyball

Louise Bawden Beach Volleyball

Taliqua Clancy Beach Volleyball

Nicole Laird Beach Volleyball

Jack Bobridge Cycling

Patrick Constable Cycling

Rohan Dennis Cycling

Alexander Edmondson Cycling

Annette Edmondson Cycling

Matthew Glaetzer Cycling

Anna Meares Cycling

Stephanie Morton Cycling

Glenn O’Shea Cycling

Callum Scotson Cycling

Anthony Dean BMX

Sam Willoughby BMX

Scott Keach Equestrian

Grant Nel Diving

Jane Claxton Hockey

Karri McMahon Hockey

Gabrielle Nance Hockey

Georgie Parker Hockey

Olympia Aldersey Rowing

Alexander Belonogoff Rowing

Molly Goodman Rowing

Alexander Hill Rowing

Sally Kehoe Rowing

James McRae Rowing

Chris Morgan Rowing

David Chapman Shooting

William Godward Shooting

Jack Rossiter Shooting

Dane Sampson Shooting

Kyle Chalmers Swimming

Joshua Palmer Swimming

Thanasi Kokkinakis Tennis

Blake Gaudry Trampoline

Isobel Bishop Water Polo

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2016 Rio Olympic Games (Continued)

2016 Rio Olympic Games MedallistsGoldKyle Chalmers Swimming 100m Freestyle

SilverJared Tallent Athletics 50km Walk

Jack Bobridge Cycling Team Pursuit

Alexander Edmondson Cycling Team Pursuit

Callum Scotson Cycling Team Pursuit

Alexandra Belonogoff Rowing Quad Scull

James McRae Rowing Quad Scull

Alexander Hill Rowing Coxless Four

BronzeAnna Meares Cycling Keirin

Kyle Chalmers Swimming 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay

4 x 100m Medley Relay

2016 Rio Paralympic Games

AthletesGabriel Cole Athletics

Brayden Davidson Athletics

Michael Roeger Athletics

Jocelyn Neumueller Canoe Sprint

Kieran Modra Cycling

Libby Kosmala Shooting

Jesse Aungles Swimming

Liam Bekric Swimming

Samuel von Einem Table Tennis

2016 Rio Olympic Games MedallistsGoldBrayden Davidson Athletics T36 Long Jump

(Paralympic Record)

SilverSamuel von Einem Table Tennis Class 11 Singles

BronzeMichael Roeger Athletics T46 1500m

Kieran Modra Cycling B2 Tandem Time Trial

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Canoe Sprint

Coaching StaffNathan Luce Head CoachKris Lepianka SASI/NTID Performance

Development Coach

Network StaffJim Murphy Network CoachNicholas Bulmer Network CoachMatthew Goble Network CoachLuke Haniford Network CoachJames Trotter Physiotherapist

SASI Scholarship Athletes (June 2016 – May 2017)

Reece Bacchus

Ruby Backen

Callum Dunn

Charles Ellis

Jayden Ellis

Matt Goble

Francesca Kidd

Sean Lohse

Catherine McArthur

Timothy Symonds

SASI Associate Scholarship Athletes Josephine Bulmer

Chris Kither

Jared Lee

Owen McLeod

Isabella Rositano

Rachel Ryan

Zac Ryan

International Benchmark Event ResultsSenior

Olympic Games, Rio

Coach RepresentationNathan Luce

Junior

U23 World Championships, PortugalJayden Ellis K4 1000m – Finalist

Francesca Kidd K4 500m – Finalist

Sean Lohse K4 1000m – Finalist

Team MembersJosephine Bulmer

Callum Dunn

Charlie Ellis

Isabella Rositano

Coach RepresentationKris Lepianka

Junior World Championships, Portugal Reece Bacchus K1 1000m – Finalist

Ruby Backen K4 500m – Finalist

Coach RepresentationKris Lepianka

OtherJunior

Olympic Hopes Regatta, Poland

Coach RepresentationKris Lepianka Nicholas Bulmer

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Cycling

Coaching StaffBrett Aitken Lead Coach

Jason Niblett Lead Coach (Concluded 2016)

Network StaffAndrew Holmesby ChaperoneAndy Scotson MechanicPaul Captein MechanicKeren Faulkner PhysiotherapistSteve McArthur PhysiotherapistMalcolm Morris Massage Therapist

SASI Full Scholarship Athletes(June 2016 – May 2017)

Harrison Lodge

Danielle McKinnirey

Chloe Moran

Derek Radzikiewicz

Holly Takos

Rohan Wight

SASI GraduatesJack BobridgePatrick ConstableTiffany CromwellLuke DavisonRohan DennisAlexander EdmondsonAnnette EdmondsonMatthew GlaetzerDamien Howson

Alexandra ManlyAnna MearesStephanie MortonGlenn O’SheaAlex PorterCallum ScotsonMiles ScotsonCarlee Taylor

SASI Associate Scholarship Athletes Rikki BelderJames BristerTom ClarkeJarrad DriznersSophie EdwardsJoshua Harrison

Leigh HoffmanMaeve Moroney-PlouffeLiam NolanBraden O’SheaCooper SayersBrooklyn Vonderwall

International Benchmark Event ResultsSenior

Olympic Games, RioJack Bobridge Team Pursuit – SilverAlexander Edmondson Team Pursuit – SilverCallum Scotson Team Pursuit – SilverAnna Meares Keirin – Bronze

Team MembersPatrick Constable

Annette Edmondson

Matthew Glaetzer

Junior

UCI World U23 Road Championships, QatarMiles Scotson Time Trial – Bronze

Team MemberCallum Scotson

UCI World Junior Road Championships, Qatar

Team MemberChloe Moran

UCI World Junior Track Championships, SwitzerlandHarrison Lodge Team Sprint – Silver

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Cycling (Continued)

OtherSenior

UCI World Track Championships, United KingdomLuke Davison Team Pursuit – Gold

Alex Porter Team Pursuit – Gold

Callum Scotson Team Pursuit – Gold

Miles Scotson Team Pursuit – Gold

Matthew Glaetzer Team Sprint – Silver

Anna Meares Team Sprint – Silver

Glenn O’Shea Omnium – Bronze

Team MembersPatrick ConstableAnnette Edmondson

Stephanie Morton

UCI World Road Championships, Qatar

Team Members Rohan Dennis Tiffany Cromwell

UCI Team Time Trial World Road Championships, QatarRohan Dennis BMC – Silver

Alexander Edmondson Orica-Bike Exchange – Bronze

UCI Track World Cup 1, ColumbiaMatthew Glaetzer Keirin – Silver

Anna Meares Team Sprint – Silver

Stephanie Morton Team Sprint – Silver

Alex Porter Team Pursuit – Bronze

Callum Scotson Team Pursuit – Bronze

Team MembersAlexandra Manly Danielle McKinnirey

UCI Track World Cup 2, New ZealandMatthew Glaetzer Sprint – Gold

Team Sprint – Bronze

Glenn O’Shea Team Pursuit – Gold Omnium – Bronze

Jack Bobridge Team Pursuit – Gold

Luke Davison Team Pursuit – Gold

Alexander Edmondson Team Pursuit – Gold

Annette Edmondson Team Pursuit – Gold Omnium – Silver

Anna Meares Keirin – Silver

Stephanie Morton Sprint – Silver Team Sprint – Silver

Team MemberPatrick Constable

UCI Track World Cup 3, Hong KongPatrick Constable Sprint – Gold

Alex Porter Team Pursuit – Gold

Miles Scotson Team Pursuit – Gold

Rohan Wight Team Pursuit – Gold

Stephanie Morton Keirin – Silver

Team MembersAlexandra Manly Danielle McKinnirey

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Cycling (Continued)

Special thanks to the following Cycling sponsors:

Primary Sponsors

Tier 2 Sponsors

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Diving

Coaching StaffMichel Larouche National Coach

Christian Brooker Assistant Coach

Network StaffShanming Zhu NEPP Coach (Concluded 2016) Amber Cameron NEPP CoachGuennadi Rybine Network Coach – GymnasticsTim Bass PhysiotherapistMalcom Morris Massage Therapist

SASI Scholarship Athletes (Feb 2016 – Jan 2017)

Taneka KovchenkoMatthew Carter

Samantha MillsGrant Nel

SASI Associate Scholarship AthletesMatthew BarnardLily FosterElla Nixon-DoresKate Rosman

Brodie ScapensLily StuckeyRoss Todd

International Benchmark Event ResultsSenior

Olympic Games, Rio

Team MemberGrant Nel

Coach RepresentationMichel Larouche

Junior

FINA World Junior Diving Championships, Russia

Team MembersMatthew Carter

Kate Rosman

Brodie Scapens

Ross Todd

OtherFINA World Cup, BrazilSamantha Mills 3m Synchro – Bronze

Team MemberGrant Nel

FINA/NVC Diving World Series, China

Team MemberGrant Nel

FINA/NVC Diving World Series, United Arab Emirates

Team MembersSamantha Mills Grant Nel

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Hockey

Coaching StaffTim White Head Coach

Daniel Mitchell Scholarship Coach

Todd Kitto Scholarship Coach (Concluded 2016)

Network Staff Darren Neimke Network Coach

Jamie Holland Network Coach

Steve Button Network Coach

Henry McGregor Physiotherapist

Stephanie Gaskell Sports Nutritionist

SASI Scholarship Athletes (Jan 2016 – Jan 2017)

Annie Busiko

Lachlan Busiko

Edward Chittleborough

Luke Larwood

Euleena MacLachlan

Cooper Powardy

Michaela Spano

Leah Welstead

Cameron White

Kurtis Willson

SASI Graduate Scholarship AthletesJane Claxton

Karri McMahon

Gabrielle Nance

Georgina Parker

International Benchmark Event ResultsSenior

Olympic Games, Rio

Team MembersJane Claxton

Karri McMahon

Gabrielle Nance

Georgina Parker

OtherHockeyroos Squad MembersJane Claxton

Karri McMahon

Gabrielle Nance

Georgina Parker

Australian U23 Women Tour, United KingdomMichaela Spano

Junior World Cup Qualifier, AustraliaEuleena MacLachlan

Michaela Spano

Leah Welstead

National Junior SquadMichaela Spano Leah Welstead

National Futures SquadLachlan Busiko Cooper Powardy

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Netball

Coaching StaffTania Obst Head Coach

Network StaffLaura Heinrich Squad ManagerMegan Carter Network CoachKim Hocking Network CoachSarah Vidmar Network CoachKathryn Chidwidden PhysiotherapistLauren Stribley Sports Nutritionist

SASI Scholarship Athletes (Apr 2016 – Apr 2017)

Gia AbernethySienna AllenLucy ArmfieldChelsea BlackmanEmily BurgessAmelia DayGeorgia DentSasha GlasgowCharlee HodgesSarah Klau

Cody LangeChelsea LemkeMaisie NankivellHannah PettyMadeleine ProudKate ShimminNicola Sulley-BealesMaddy TurnerMary Wilson

SASI GraduatesNatalie Medhurst Khao Watts

National Squad AssociatesErin Bell Renae Ingles

National Squads and ResultsAustralian Diamonds SquadNatalie Medhurst

World Youth Cup Squad 2016/2017Lucy Armfield

Emily Burgess

Sasha Glasgow

Hannah Petty

Coach RepresentationTania Obst

Australian 19/Under Squad MembersCharlee Hodges Nicola Sulley-Beales

Australian 17/Under TID Squad MembersSienna Allen

Chelsea Blackman

Georgia Dent

Amelia Day

Maisie Nankiville

Mary Wilson

2017 National Netball League

Adelaide ThunderbirdsEmily Burgess Hannah Petty

NSW SwiftsSarah Klau

Madeleine Proud

Maddy Turner

Queensland FirebirdsKate Shimmin

Collingwood MagpiesCody Lange

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Rowing

Coaching StaffJason Lane Head Coach

Jarrad Schar Assistant Coach (Concluded 2016)

Network StaffChristine MacLaren HPDP Coordinator

Phil Blesing Network Coach

Renee Chatterton Network Coach

Chris Herschell Network Coach

Ron Mobbs Network Coach

Brenton Tewell Network Coach

Andrew Darcey Physiotherapist

Susan Everett Physiotherapist

SASI Scholarship Athletes (Oct 2015 – Oct 2016)

Bridget Badenoch

Narelle Badenoch

Alexander Belonogoff

Annabel Gibson

Molly Goodman

Sally Kehoe

Jack Kelly

James McRae

Georgia Seidel

Verayna Zilm

SASI Associate Scholarship AthletesOlympia Aldersey (NTC)

Hal Frigaard

Kane Grant

Alexander Hill (NTC)

Jack Korcz

Timothy Santin

Matthew Stamatas

Lucy Triggs

International Benchmark Event ResultsSenior

Olympic Games, RioAlexander Hill Coxless Four – Silver

James McRae Quad Scull – Silver

Alexander Belonogoff Quad Scull – Silver

Team MembersOlympia Aldersey

Molly Goodman

Sally Kehoe

Junior

U23 World Championships, NetherlandsBridget Badenoch Quad Scull – Finalist

OtherSenior

FISA Rowing World Cup 2, SwitzerlandAlexander Belonogoff Quad Scull – Gold

James McRae Quad Scull – Gold

Sally Kehoe Double Scull – Silver

FISA Rowing World Cup 3, PolandAlexander Belonogoff Quad Scull – Gold

James McRae Quad Scull – Gold

Alexander Hill Coxless Four – Bronze

Sally Kehoe Double Scull – Finalist

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Swimming

Coaching StaffPeter Bishop Marion ClubShelly Jarrett Marion Club Shaun Curtis Norwood ClubCarole Margrison Playford ClubSteve Garner Starplex Club

Network StaffLeigh Nugent Technical ConsultantDavid Spurrier PhysiotherapistMalcolm Morris Massage Therapist

SASI Scholarship Athletes (June 2016 – May 2017)

Andrew AboodKyle ChalmersSally Hunter

James McKechnieEthan OwensJoshua Palmer

SASI Associate Scholarship AthletesSarah DavidsonJacob DesmondAbby DuncanMicaela Habib

Emily LiuBethan MounfieldTess ShresthaVictoria Wright

International Benchmark Event ResultsSenior

Olympic Games, RioKyle Chalmers 100m Freestyle – Gold

4x100m Freestyle Relay – Bronze

4x100m Medley Relay – Bronze

Team MemberJoshua Palmer

OtherSenior

FINA Swimming World Cup 7, SingaporeAndrew Abood 100m Freestyle – Finalist

4x50m Freestyle Relay – Gold

Kyle Chalmers 200m Freestyle – Gold

100m Freestyle – Silver

100m Butterfly – Finalist

4x50m Freestyle Relay – Gold

Micaela Habib 200m Butterfly – Finalist

Ethan Owens 400m Freestyle – Finalist

1500m Freestyle – Finalist

FINA Swimming World Cup 8, JapanKyle Chalmers 200m Freestyle – Gold

100m Freestyle – Gold

Team MembersAndrew Abood

Micaela Habib

Ethan Owens

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Volleyball

Coaching StaffMick Nelson Head Coach

Network Staff Edwina McCarron Network Coach

Nikki Laird Network Coach

Tim Noble Network Coach

Ian Scarborough Physiotherapist

SASI Scholarship Athletes/VA Centre of Excellence (April 2016 – April 2017)

Phoebe Bell

Paul Burnett

Tim Dickson

Marcus Ferguson

Simon Gray

Maximilian Guehrer

Brittany Kendall

Adam Kitto

Casey Muirhead

Bryce Poland

Zachery Schubert

Mitchell Wakefield

Stefanie Weiler

SASI Graduates Chris McHugh

Becchara Palmer

Harrison Peacock

Nathan Roberts

Greg Sukochev

SASI Associate Scholarship Athletes Ryan Dagg

Jayden Fathers

Katie Gardner

Sabrina Lawrence

Tara Maland

Lucas Mark-Seymour

Torz Mensforth

International Benchmark Event ResultsJunior

FIVB U21 World Championships, Switzerland

Team MembersBrittany Kendall

Simon Gray

Maximilian Guehrer

Mitchell Wakefield

FIVB U19 World Championships, Cyprus

Team MembersPaul Burnett

Marcus Ferguson

Adam Kitto

Casey Muirhead

Bryce Poland

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Water Polo

Coaching StaffDusan Damjanovic Head Coach

SASI Scholarship Athletes (Nov 2015 – Oct 2016)

Chloe Barr

SASI Associate Scholarship AthletesJoshua Dawkins

William Dayman

Caelan Grooby

Sophie Hall

Joseph Parnis

National Squads and ResultsJunior

Born 97 Australian Squad – Tour of EuropeJoseph Parnis

Youth Barbarians SquadJoshua Dawkins

Born 99 Australian SquadSophie Hall

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Individual Athlete Program

The High Performance and Paralympic Scholarships offer financial and service assistance to the athletes who have achieved an elite level of performance at the senior or junior international level

High Performance Scholarships(January 2016 – December 2016)

Declan Carruthers AthleticsTanya Holliday AthleticsKurtis Marschall AthleticsJared Tallent AthleticsJessica Trengove AthleticsLeanne Choo BadmintonAnthony Dean CyclingShane Rosa CyclingSam Willoughby CyclingMegan Jones EquestrianJames Min Figure SkatingWayne Ruediger Lawn BowlsEmma Adams ShootingDavid Chapman ShootingWill Godward ShootingJack Rossiter ShootingLauren Aspinall SquashVy Bui Table TennisMarsha Guseva Table TennisThomas Auger TaekwondoTassya Stevens TaekwondoClaire Arthur TrampolineBlake Gaudry TrampolineCassandra Hoare Trampoline

International Benchmark Event ResultsSenior

Olympic Games, RioJared Tallent 50km Race Walk – SilverAnthony Dean Elite Men – FinalistSam Willoughby Elite Men – Finalist

Team MembersTanya HollidayKurtis MarschallJessica TrengoveLeanne Choo

David ChapmanWill GodwardJack RossiterBlake Gaudry

Junior

IAAF World Junior Athletics Championships, PolandKurtis Marschall Pole Vault – Silver

ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships, HungaryTeam MemberJames Min

WSF World Junior Squash Championships, PolandTeam MemberLauren Aspinall

FIG World Junior Gymnastics Championships, DenmarkTeam MemberCassandra Hoare

OtherSenior

UCI BMX World Championships, ColumbiaSam Willoughby Time Trial – Silver

Anthony Dean Time Trial – Finalist

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Individual Athlete Program (Continued)

Paralympic Scholarships(January 2016 – December 2016)

Nathan Arkley Athletics

Gabriel Cole Athletics

Brayden Davidson Athletics

Daniel Kirk Athletics

Michael Roeger Athletics

Sarah Mutton Boccia

Sam Germein Canoe Sprint

Jocelyn Neumueller Canoe Sprint

Grant Allen Cycling

Kieran Modra Cycling

Darcy Thompson Cycling

Bianca Woolford Cycling

Elizabeth Sobecki Equestrian

Libby Kosmala Shooting

Jesse Aungles Swimming

Liam Bekric Swimming

Jade Calverley Swimming

Samuel von Einem Table Tennis

Scott Crowley Triathlon

Sam White Wheelchair Basketball

International Benchmark Event ResultsSenior

Paralympic Games, RioBrayden Davidson T36 Long Jump – Gold

Samuel von Einem Singles Class 11 – Silver

Michael Roeger T46 1500m – Bronze

Kieran Modra B2 Tandem Time Trial – Bronze

Gabriel Cole T46 100m – Finalist

Jocelyn Neumueller K1 200m KL1 – Finalist

Jesse Aungles 200m Individual Medley SM8 – Finalist

100M Butterfly S8 – Finalist

100m Backstroke S8 – Finalist

400m Freestyle S8 – Finalist

Liam Bekric 100m Breaststroke SB13 – Finalist

Team MemberLibby Kosmala

OtherSenior

ICF Paracanoe World Championships, GermanyJocelyn Neumueller K1 200m KL1 – Finalist

UCI Paracycling Track World Championships, ItalyKieran Modra B2 Tandem Individual

Pursuit – Gold

Team MemberDarcy Thompson

ITU Paratriathlon World Championships, Netherlands

Team MemberScott Crowley

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Individual Athlete Program (Continued)

Country Athlete Awards(January 2016 –December 2016)

These awards provide junior athletes from rural areas with financial assistance to assist with training and competition expenses

Caitlin Adams Athletics

Benjamin Larsson Athletics

Mitchell Larsson Athletics

Harrison Mulady Athletics

Jack Stolarski Athletics

Brenna Mckay Basketball

Brad Rathjen Basketball

Lauren Ross Basketball

Leigh Hoffman Cycling

Jacob Edwards Hockey

Connor Grant Hockey

Juliet Mallinson Hockey

Aidan Stock Hockey

Olivia Dukalskis Netball

Courtney Tschirpig Netball

Celia Cowan Rowing

Marty Hood Sailing

Nova Rolevink Volleyball

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Robert Gerard AO Emerging Athlete Development Fund

The Robert Gerard AO Emerging Athlete Development Fund was originally established in May 2007 and has provided financial assistance to South Australian athletes since 2009 Its charter includes the provision of support to next generation elite athletes, particularly those competing at Junior / Under 23 World Championship / International level or equivalent

The Fund is operated by an independent Board with assistance from the South Australian Sports Institute, who considers applications for funding annually Priority for support is provided to athletes who compete in sports and disciplines contested in Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games

2016 Robert Gerard AO Emerging Athlete Development Fund RecipientsKurtis Marschall Athletics

Reece Bacchus Canoe Sprint

Ruby Backen Canoe Sprint

Josephine Bulmer Canoe Sprint

Callum Dunn Canoe Sprint

Charlie Ellis Canoe Sprint

Jayden Ellis Canoe Sprint

Jesse Ellis Canoe Sprint

Francesca Kidd Canoe Sprint

Sean Lohse Canoe Sprint

Isabella Rositano Canoe Sprint

Harrison Lodge Cycling

Chloe Moran Cycling

Matthew Carter Diving

Luke Marshall Diving

Katelyn Rosman Diving

Brodie Scapens Diving

Ross Todd Diving

James Min Figure Skating

Badenoch Bridget Rowing

Lauren Aspinall Squash

Blake Gaudry Trampoline

Paul Burnett Volleyball

Marcus Ferguson Volleyball

Simon Gray Volleyball

Maximilian Guehrer Volleyball

Adam Kitto Volleyball

Casey Muirhead Volleyball

Bryce Poland Volleyball

Mitchell Wakefield Volleyball

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The South Australian Sports Institute would like to thank the following partners:

SASI would also like to acknowledge our sport and performance apparel partner:

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