The AIS Pro Tour Program is a full-time on-the-road touring program for players over the age of 16. The aim of the program is to help these players make the transition from the junior to senior tour.
AIS Pro Tour Program Full Scholarship holders receive:
Contractual requirements include:
The AIS Pro Tour Program has two official bases in Canberra, Australia, and Barcelona, Spain.
Canberra, Australia
Barcelona, Spain
Prospective scholarship holders are required to meet certain ranking, result and participation levels.
Download the Athlete Development Criteria document
Applications are now closed for the 2012 AIS Pro Tour Program Scholarship intake. Applications for the 2013 intake will be available here in 2012.
2011 Scholarship Holders
The following athletes have been selected for scholarships in 2011:
Note: athletes may be added to the program at any time during the year.
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The 2011 AIS Pro Tour Program coaching and support staff are:
Head Men’s Coach
Brent Larkham
Head Women’s Coach
Nicole Pratt
Men’s Coaches
Ray Ruffels
Des Tyson
Ben Mathias
Felix Mantilla
Women’s Coaches
Jason Stoltenberg
Men’s Strength and Conditioning Coaches
Ian Prangley
David Jones
Women’s Strength and Conditioning Coaches
Stefano Baracchi
Physiotherapists
Ian Prangley
Anne Marie Montgomery
Program Manager
Mark Edney
Program Administrator
Peta Allan