We're two days out from the #Paris2024 #Paralympics. The 160-strong Australian team is brimming with experience heading into the Games, among them 39 from the Victorian Institute of Sport. Michal Burian, will be trying to turn Tokyo silver into Paris gold in the javelin and Reece Langdon, on his Paralympic debut, is set on winning track gold in the men’s T38 1500m. Emily Petricola is the hot favourite for gold in cycling’s individual pursuit but wants a golden double with victory on the road in the individual time trial. And the Steelers, wheelchair rugby’s world champions in 2023, are out to confirm their status as the best team in the world. Read the start of your VIS Paralympic Games viewing guide now: https://lnkd.in/gbba-NUd #ImagineWhatWeCanDo
Victorian Institute of Sport
Spectator Sports
The Victorian Institute of Sport is supporting Victoria's elite athletes as they pursue success in sport and life.
About us
The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) helps elite Victorian athletes become the best of the best on the world stage. It was established in 1990 by the State Government as a private trustee company, with its Board of Directors appointed by the Victorian Minister for Sport. The VIS is located at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park. It is a non-residential institute, which utilises Melbourne’s outstanding sporting facilities, to allow high performance athletes to live and train in Melbourne. The VIS is funded by the State Government through Sport & Recreation Victoria, the Commonwealth Government through the Australian Sports Commission, National and State Sporting Associations and corporate sector sponsors. The VIS awards scholarships to approximately 450 talented Victorian athletes from over 50 sports on an annual basis. Both able-bodied athletes & athletes with a disability have scholarships. VIS scholarships provide athletes with access to coaching, sport science and sports medicine services, career and education advice, and training and competition support. There are three scholarship programs available: Tier 1, Individual and Future Talent. The current Tier 1 sports are; Aerial skiing, Athletics, Cycling, Diving, Golf, Hockey, Netball, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming. Athletes with an Individual Scholarship compete in sports which do not have a VIS Tier 1 sports program. VIS athletes with an Individual Scholarship come from a wide range of sports which may change each year, such as badminton, BMX, boxing, lawn bowls, snowboarding and many more. Future Talent scholarships are for talented athletes who show outstanding potential for future success but are not yet eligible for a full scholarship due to age or selection criteria restrictions; once identified they are provided with VIS support services to “fast track” their development. Follow VIS on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VicInstSport/ Instagram: @VicInstSport Twitter: @VicInstSport
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http://www.vis.org.au
External link for Victorian Institute of Sport
- Industry
- Spectator Sports
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Albert Park
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1990
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Aughtie Drive
Albert Park, 3000, AU
Employees at Victorian Institute of Sport
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Sue Barrett
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Dave Crosbee
Performance Director at Victorian Institute of Sport
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Gregory Lee FAICD
Chairman / Non Executive Director
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Kim Gray
Performance Lifestyle Adviser at Victorian Institute of Sport / Wellbeing Lead at Melbourne Vixens
Updates
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2016 Rio Paralympics. The Men’s C4-5 road race. Tough, tactical and unpredictable, the road race favours the brave. Alistair Donohoe rode a near perfect race. Until… The final episode of the series. This is Alistair’s moment. 📺 Catch up on the full series via the VIS YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gPhXTk7g
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Are you an Exercise and Sport Science (or equivalent) student or graduate, interested in working in high performance sport? We want to hear from you! The Victorian Institute of Sport Performance Science traineeships are now open. Join the team behind Olympic and Paralympic athletes and gain world class experience in high performance sport. The traineeships align with one of the VIS performance science disciplines; movement science (biomechanics and skill acquisition), performance analysis and physiology, to allow graduates to focus on their chosen area of interest. Learn more - https://lnkd.in/g9fN-_Da Apply now! https://vis.org.au/careers
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The final episode of The Moment Series, featuring Paralympic cyclist Alistair Donohoe, drops tomorrow at 4pm. 👀 Catch up on the previous episodes now via the VIS YouTube! https://lnkd.in/g-WmYeSF
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As Emily Petricola OAM PLY readies herself for the 13.9km Paralympic Individual Time Trial in Paris, she combines world-class training with advanced simulation. With the assistance of the VIS performance science team, Petricola has been able to study and ride every corner, incline and speed hump on a bike responding to real-time vision of the course, while refining her pacing strategy. Read how we're supporting Emily go for gold: https://lnkd.in/gd6GTVrH
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#VISOpenDay returns this 2 October 2024, check out the fun we had in 2023 and book your free tickets now! Learn more & book: https://lnkd.in/gd-nmndT ✅ Learn from VIS high performance experts ✅ Meet our Olympic, Paralympic and World Champion athletes ✅ Try new sports ✅ Explore the many roles in high performance sport 👉 Share with your networks, friends and family See you there!
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The qualification clock is ticking down. Paris and the 2024 Paralympic Games beckon but can swimmer Col Pearse answer the call? Dreams of turning Tokyo bronze into Parisian gold need to be set aside as the task to make the team becomes urgent. Watch the third and final part of The Quest for Paris, featuring Paralympic swimmer Col Pearse now! 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gr-cH8x2 This documentary was made possible by filmmaker, Dominic Hook. Thank you for your many hours of dedication, creativity and patience. 🤝 #TheQuestforParis #ImagineWhatWeCanDo
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2020 Paralympic Games swimming bronze medallist Col Pearse is learning that a delicate equilibrium is required to prevent high expectations from scuppering his quest for Paris. For Col, the toughest opponent may be within. The Quest for Paris, part two is out now! 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gZgiHXaS This documentary was made possible by filmmaker, Dominic Hook. Thank you for your many hours of dedication, creativity and patience. 🤝 #TheQuestforParis #ImagineWhatWeCanDo
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THE QUEST FOR PARIS | Part one, featuring Paralympic swimmer, Col Pearse is out now! 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gCfbZiA7 For a time, Col Pearse trained for the Tokyo Paralympic Games in a dam - the now famous Pearse Aquatic Centre - located on the family farm in downtown Bamawm Extension. He went on to win bronze in the Japanese capital. Four years later and expectations have risen. The quest is to turn bronze into gold in Paris. This documentary was made possible by filmmaker, Dominic Hook. Thank you for your many hours of dedication, creativity and patience. 🤝 #TheQuestforParis #ImagineWhatWeCanDo
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Are you an Exercise and Sport Science (or equivalent) student or graduate, interested in working in high performance sport? We want to hear from you! The Victorian Institute of Sport Performance Science traineeships are now open. Join the team behind Olympic and Paralympic athletes and gain world class experience in high performance sport. The traineeships align with one of the VIS performance science disciplines; movement science (biomechanics and skill acquisition), performance analysis and physiology, to allow graduates to focus on their chosen area of interest. Learn more - https://lnkd.in/g9fN-_Da Apply now! https://vis.org.au/careers
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