Having proved their commitment, dedication and passion to achieve their own dreams, successful athletes can be very powerful in encouraging others to reach their full potential.
VIS Community Programs
The VIS has worked closely with the community since its beginning in 1990.
Throughout their careers, VIS athletes accumulate a variety of expertise to achieve their goals. Having proved their commitment, dedication and passion to achieve their own dreams, successful athletes can be very powerful and positive influences in encouraging others to reach their full potential.
The VIS currently runs three different role model programs, each varying in style to suit your next school presentation or corporate event.
Athletes address topics such as:
- Goal setting and motivation
- Achieving your dreams
- Leadership and dedication
- Overcoming set-backs and adversity
- Achieving a balanced lifestyle
- Physical activity as part of an active and healthy lifestyle
- Succeeding at the Olympics, Paralympics and other sporting events
VIS Athlete Speakers Program
The VIS is home to a huge stable of sports stars who are available for your speaking engagements at the most reasonable rates in Australia. Our athletes have won Olympic and Commonwealth Games medals, World Championships and World Cups.
They are high achievers who have triumphed over the most adverse circumstances and have learnt some valuable lessons in life which they are willing to share with your school, corporate or community group.
Income received for speaking engagements is paid to the athletes to assist with their sporting endeavours.
Athletes can participate at various events including:
- School Graduations
- Orientation Days
- Curriculum Days
- Award Nights
- VCE Functions
- Sports Functions
- Staff Professional Development
- Conferences
Athlete speaking fees are dependent on a number of factors including the athlete’s; sporting achievements, professional training and experiences in public speaking.
If you would like to book a VIS athlete for your next function, please click here.
VIS Facility Tour
The VIS Facility Tour provides schools, community groups, sporting groups and corporate organisations with the opportunity to tour the VIS facilities at the Westpac Centre, Olympic Park.
The tour runs for approximately 60- 90 minutes with 1 hour spent touring the VIS facility. The tour concludes with a 30 minute motivational presentation from a VIS athlete or VIS staff member, who will generally run the tour. The main areas of the tour are:
- VIS History
- Athlete Services
- Sport Science
- Physical Preparation
- Gymnasium
A tour can be altered to cater for the specific interest of an organisation (ie Sport Science, Strength and Conditioning).
If you would like to book a VIS Facility Tour, please click here.
The S.P.O.R.T Crew
The following information will provide you with the background and philosophy on The S.P.O.R.T Crew (Sports People on Real Topics) and demonstrate how your school can become involved.
Background
The S.P.O.R.T Crew is an initiative of the Department of Education & Training and conducted in partnership with the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS). It is part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to encourage participation in sport and physical activity. The S.P.O.R.T Crew aims to promote the value of an active and healthy lifestyle by utilising elite level athletes as role models.
The Program
The S.P.O.R.T Crew is available to both primary and secondary government schools across regional and metropolitan Victoria. Each successful school will receive 2-3 visits by a nominated VIS athlete, with each visit running for 1½-2 hours. There is no cost involved, however, it is essential to indicate on the submission form how the program will enhance your school’s curriculum program, in particular, how it will be used to promote active participation in sport. The program is not designed to provide coaching sessions, however students may have the opportunity to participate in activities relating to the athletes’ sport. Many of the athletes involved in The S.P.O.R.T Crew have represented Australia at the Olympic or Paralympic Games and are able to provide the students with rare insights into the minds and aspirations of sporting champions.
If your school would like to be involved in The S.P.O.R.T Crew, please click here.
Related Downloads
- VISToursBookingForm2011.pdf (PDF, 161.87 KB)
- AthleteSpeakersProgramBookingForm.pdf (PDF, 97.99 KB)
- S.P.O.R.T Crew Booking Form.pdf (PDF, 313 KB)
