POLICIES
Seahawks Track and Field Academy has several Coaching Policies of which all athletes and parents should be aware. All athletes wishing to join the our training squads should first contact the Head Coach Zsuzsanna Olgyay-Szabo, to determine whether places are currently available in the squads.

All Athletes

• Must be registered with an Athletics NSW-affiliated Athletics Club;
• Will be on a probationary period for up to three month when they first join a squad;
• Are required to report any injuries or “niggles” to the coach;
• Are required to pay monthly fees by the first week of each calendar month;
• Are required to pay a casual coaching fee before each session;
• Are required to pay a casual coaching fee for competitions, if the coach is required to be at the competition (this will always be the case for pole vault);
• Will advise the coach if they are not able to attend a session;
• Are expected to set a good example with their conduct and sportsmanship. 

All coaches

• Will hold current Working With Children Check clearances;
• Will hold current coaching accreditation with Athletics Australia;
• Will hold current Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance; and
• Will be available before or after sessions to discuss issues with parents.

Parents  

• Are welcome to observe training sessions;
• Are asked to advise the coaches if they have objections to their child being video taped or photographed to assist with their training or competition;
• Are advised sessions are rarely cancelled. However, the decision to train, or not, is left entirely to the athlete and parent;
• Are encouraged to discuss their child’s progress with the coaches; and

• Are asked to volunteer their services at the competitions. 

Seahawks Track & Field Academy

• Will ensure the attendance of at least one coach at State and National Championships (Open and Junior) and State and National All Schools Championships;
• Maintains the right to refuse to coach any athlete due to obvious injury, disruptive behavior, disrespect, bad sportsmanship or other appropriate reasons;
• May review and alter session times and/or days if necessary;
• Will ensure all coaches are furthering their knowledge and updating their skills regularly; and

• Will ensure that athletes and parents are notified of any changes to session times or availability of coaches etc. 

Coaching fees 

• Monthly fee for development squad 6-12 years - $160 (up to 2 sessions / week);
• Monthly fee for development squad 13-18 years  - $300 (up to 2 sessions / week);
• Monthly fee for development squad 13-18 years  - $350 (up to 3 sessions / week);
• Monthly fee for development squad 13-18 years  - $400 (up to 4 sessions / week);
• Monthly fee for over 4 sessions a week  - $450;

 (Please note that all monthly fee are a monthly installment of a yearly fee.)

• Casual fee - $50 in group / session; or
• One on one session: Level 1 or 2 coach - $50/hour, Level 3 coach - $85/hour, Level 4 coach - $100/hour.
• ​If you have any special enquiry please contact us we can discuss it personally.