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Our programs are based on providing a healthy, positive, fun and encouraging environment for all our participants. All programs have been developed and delivered by our highly experienced and qualified team of coaches and trainers. We are committed to developing our athletes for both on and off the field, through holistic and innovative training techniques. In addition, whilst athletes may start in their age group, our coaches are constantly seeking for outstanding achievers and are given the opportunity to move up a level. This ensures our athletes are continuously being challenged and strengthened. Our aim is to ensure our athletes achieve their goals and we endeavour to provide the support to the individual and their families. In turn, we also encourage our athletes to take what they have learned and use it to also be the positive influences within their own communities, building leaders of the future.
Junior Pathways
Mini Giants
The Mini Giants Program is catered for boys and girls between the ages of 5 to 10 years of age of any sporting background or level. This program is based on providing a fun training environment, where they are able to developing their fundamental skills and fitness whilst keeping entertained and focused within a safe and positive environment.
The program involves fitness, fun games, speed development, footwork, ball skills, agility, hand/eye coordination, evasion, decision making and tackle technique.
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​Participants in the program are part of our Junior Pathways (JP) division. They will first begin in their age group, once a participant is allocated their group, the coach will continuously assess their development. If a participant is excelling within their age group they will moved to the advanced level first, then the participant will continue to move levels, regardless of age, until we believe the participant is being sufficiently tested.
ARMOUR UP
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In Season Program
WEST ONLY: Monday to Thursday
Development Group; 5:30pm-6:30pm
Location Iron Armour Performance Centre: 22 Drake Blvd, Altona
RECON
20 WEEK SEASON - Off-season & Pre-season program
WEST ONLY: Monday to Thursday
Develpment Group; 5:30pm-6:30pm
Location Iron Armour Performance Centre: 22 Drake Blvd, Altona
SATURDAY RECON
Mini Giants; Saturday: 9am-10am
Field Location:
WEST: Grange Reserve, Hogans Rd, Hoppers Crossing
SOUTH: Fountain Gate Secondary College, 45 Josephine Ave, Narre Warren
Junior Pathways
Little Giants
The Little Giants Program is catered for boys and girls between the ages of 11 to 14 years of age of any sporting background or level. This program aims to develop skills and fitness levels and introduces the athletes to a positive and professional environment at an early age.
The program involves fitness training, speed development, footwork, ball skills, agility, hand/eye coordination, evasion, decision making, game sense and tackle technique.
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​Participants in the program are part of our Junior Pathways (JP) division. They will first begin in their age group, once a participant is allocated their group, the coach will continuously assess their development. If a participant is excelling within their age group they will moved to the advanced level first, then the participant will continue to move levels, regardless of age, until we believe the participant is being sufficiently tested.
ARMOUR UP
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In Season Program
WEST: Monday to Thursday
Development Group; 5:30pm-6:30pm
-or- Elite Group; 6:30pm-7:30pm
*Please speak to Coach on recommended time
Location: Iron Armour Performance Centre - 22 Drake Blv, Altona
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SOUTH: Wednesday
Development/Elite Group; 4:30pm-5:30pm
Location: Fountain Gate Secondary College - 45 Josephine Ave, Narre Warren VIC 3805
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RECON
20 WEEK SEASON - Off-season & Pre-season program
WEST: Monday to Thursday
Development Group; 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Iron Armour Performance Centre - 22 Drake Blv, Altona
RECON SATURDAY
Little Giants; Saturday: 9am-10am
Location:
WEST: Grange Reserve, Hogans Rd, Hoppers Crossing
SOUTH: Fountain Gate Secondary College 45 Josephine Ave, Narre Warren
Emerging Athletes Pathways
Academy
The Academy Training Program is catered for boys and girls from the age of 15+ of any sporting background or level. This program aims to improve the skills and fitness levels of the athlete in a professional and positive environment. The sessions focus on physical fitness and mental toughness, encouraging to develop the athlete from the inside and out.
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Participants in this program are part of our Emerging Athletes Pathways (EAP) division. Each athlete will begin on the same level regardless of age. As this is our high level program, participants do not move unless the participant's meets our selection criteria.
Outstanding participants of Training Academy may then be selected in our HPU scholarship program.
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Each participants recieves:
- Complete Athlete Development (Physically, Mentally, Spiritually)
- Fitness testing
- Skill testing
- Complete report at end of semester + more
FULL PROGRAM Participants also receives:
- Selectors Bio Link via our website
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We encourage participants of Training Academy to be part of our RECON CAMP
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In Season Program
WEST: Monday to Thursday
Elite Group; 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Iron Armour Performance Centre - 22 Drake Blv, Altona
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SOUTH: Wednesday
Development/Elite Group; 3:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Fountain Gate Secondary College - 45 Josephine Ave, Narre Warren
RECON
20 WEEK SEASON - Off-season & Pre-season program
WEST: Monday to Thursday
Elite Group; 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Iron Armour Performance Centre - 22 Drake Blv, Altona
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RECON SATURDAY
Training Academy; Saturday: 8am-9am
Location:
WEST: Grange Reserve, Hogans Rd, Hoppers Crossing
SOUTH: Fountain Gate Secondary College 45 Josephine Ave, Narre Warren
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High Performance Unit
The High Performance Unit (HPU) is an invitational scholarship program offered to outstanding achiever in both their physical and emotional development and identified to have the attitude, leadership qualities and commitment in order to complete the program.
The HPU participants are selected from the Academy Training Program. It has been built to further assist those close to breaking through to the professional scene. HPU participants receive a specific timetable.
Costs
No Cost
HPU shirt provided
FIT 4 PURPOSE (F4P)
Group Training and Personal Training
Fit 4 Purpose is our Personal Training and Group Training program catered for adults. F4P is aimed to improve health and fitness of all participants in a safe, encouraging and fun environment.
These sessions are designed to get you results during convenient times. You gain results not only for yourself but for your community with all profits going back into the initiative at IAA.
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Fit 4 Purpose participants also receive unlimited sessions per week, online community to stay motivated
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Our results driven TRANSFORM 12 week challenge is an optional extra to guaranteed results. Online, community, before and after photos, IAA app for tracking results, body fat analysis, nutritional advice and constant support.
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SATURDAY SESSIONS ARE FREE at our HQ in Altona, Victoria. Please come down and get FIT 4 PURPOSE.
F4P - Training Days
GROUP TRAINING:
Monday - Thursday: 10am-11am, 5:30-6:30pm
Saturday: 8am-9am
If your require another time please contact us
Location 22 Drake Blv, Altona
Please note Saturday session moves to OGT program during 'RECON' season.
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PERSONAL TRAINING:
Days and Times tailored to your specific need
Location 22 Drake Blv, Altona
Ask us about our special rate for combining
PERSONAL TRAINING & GROUP TRAINING.
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OUTDOOR GROUP TRAINING (OGT)
Saturday 8am-9am; during Mini Ginats & Little Giants
OGT runs on the field during the "20 week season"
Location: To Be Confirmed
Wootten Reserve, Tarneit (Cnr of Wootten Rd & Hogans Rd)
OGT is FREE for parents/guardians with Child participating in the 'RECON program.
$10 each session for community
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Schools
Iron Armour have a range of school programs to further support the youth in our communities.
Our programs are based on the Iron Armour Academy foundation of sport development and mentoring.
We work with your schools budget and have a range of specific programs including excursion and incursion options.
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With our partnership with the Victorian Rugby Union we deliver the Game On Program in local schools which is fully funded through Sporting Schools initiative. We can also provide health and fitness clinics, specialised coaching sessions, sports development and behavioural programs .
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We understand the importance on reporting so we have designed all our behaviour and specialised programs to come with full evaluation process.
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If you would like us to get involved with your school or would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact us and look through our School program booklet.
Sports Clubs
Iron Armour Academy attracts participants from many sporting clubs and codes throughout Victoria. We can provide specialised coaching sessions for juniors, seniors and coaches.
We have many options for clubs including; Mentoring, Leadership seminar, In house coaching, Specific performance programs, Coaches development, Supplying referees, Team Bonding Session (TBS) designed to strengthen teams, At your home grounds visits, or at our performance center in Altona.
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We at Iron Armour are committed to excelling the standard of community club sport.
Also offering FREE ClubReach sessions. If you would like more information on how we can support or get involved with your club, please do not hesitate to contact us.
RECON Camp
Camps at Iron Armour Academy are designed to get the best out each participant in an intensive environment. We take care of all the organising as all our camps include healthy meals through out the day and all travel (when required).
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The aim of our Recon Camp is our overnight Camp (3 days & 2 nights) to prepare each of the athletes as they head into the 20 week off/preseason, have some team bonding and various other fun and trust building activities. It will be an opportunity for the coaches to assess their current skills and fitness levels, and commence the selection process for our pathways programs. THIS CAMP is open to ALL athletes, IAA members and non IAA members
Next Camp Info
RECON CAMP - 24 September - 26 September 2018
skills and fitness testing, full reporting, development workshops, bonding sessions, competition, and much more!!
For pricing see flyer! Simply click on the REGISTER button above
Please feel free to share the flyer with your schools, friends and family!
If you have any questions or would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0401465807 / info@ironarmouracademy.com We hope to see you there!
