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GYC1915 - Play and coach sport in Sydney! Country: Australia Cost: £2895.00 Please note: The cost of this placement is from £2895 - £5095 dependant of duration. Price does not inlcude flight, insurance or kit. Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance, food, kit or visas    Duration: 3 months Company Rep Nearby: All 0845 344 7601 or

 

	This placement would suit... Sports players with a love of travel! The glittering harbour with its world famous bridge, the pearly Opera House, the bronzed lifesavers at Bondi Australia...most of the symbols that define Australia are located here in the country’s main city. Australia’s largest city, Sydney is at once a bustling commercial urban centre and a place of amazing natural beauty. From the city centre harbour Sydney’s green and yellow ferries carry commuters and beachbums alike to the numerous stunning beaches that surround the city. In terms of nightlife Sydney leads the way with pubs and clubs to rival any city in the world. The real beauty of Sydney lies in this combination of all that is great in a city - buzzing cultural and party scenes, a commercial pulse with an amazing climate and beaches that counter all the razzamatazz with a laid-back ease. Sport Lived offers an extensive range of sporting programmes to Sydney. We can arrange for you to play a wide range of sports in Sydney including cricket, hockey, rugby, football and netball. We want you to have the most amazing experience possible which is why we select only the most organised and welcoming of clubs that offer exceptional facilities and coaching. Some of our top clubs are represented by state and international players giving you the chance to train and play alongside world class sportspeople. All the clubs that we have affiliations with in Sydney are in central locations so you’re always at the heart of the action! Many of the clubs we have affiliations with also have junior sides, giving you an opportunity to undertake coaching work. This can be extremely rewarding for players looking to develop teamwork, leadership and organisational skills - a welcome addition to any CV. As well as playing sport, Sport Lived can also arrange for you to coach sport in schools in Sydney. We can arrange for you to coach cricket, rugby, hockey and netball in some of the best sporting schools in Australia which have fantastic facilities and have produced numerous state and international representatives. At Sport Lived we understand that for many people a gap year provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to focus on sport and maximise potential. For this reason we have established academies in some of the world’s premier sporting destinations where participants receive expert coaching, analysis and match experience to take their game to the next level. The Sport Lived Tennis Academy is located in Sydney, at the Sydney Olympic Park. Participants on the academy programme have access to world class facilities and will receive tuition from an array of top coaches including former Australian Davis Cup Captain Wally Masur. By taking part in a Sport Lived programme, we think you will have a fantastic experience, meeting people, discovering new places, and playing and coaching sport to the utmost of your potential. However, we also provide a sense of focus to your year out which looks fantastic when it comes to job applications and C.V. writing. A sports placement like ours proves your capacity for adventure, commitment and teamwork, so that whilst you’re having fun on the pitch and the beach, at the end of it all, you also look fantastic on paper. Ultimately though, our aim is to provide a framework for you to go out to Australia and have the time of your life. We want to give you the opportunity to experience a culture from the inside, to develop as a sportsperson, and to live your dreams! Think Sydney Harbour at sunset, as another hot day draws gently to a close. The bridge is silhouetted against the dusky sky, and green and gold ferries dot the water... A picture postcard scene? Maybe, but it exists for real too. We can only recommend that you go and see it for yourself. 0845 344 7601 Sport Lived provides young people with the opportunity to play and coach sport in Australia and New Zealand. We arrange for young people to play a wide range of sports with clubs in Australia and New Zealand including cricket, hockey, rugby, football and netball. Individuals can also attend our rugby, cricket, golf and tennis academies where they will have access to world class coaching and facilities. We also arrange for people to coach sport in schools in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. For all of our programmes we arrange fully furnished accommodation for participants to share providing individuals with an exciting opportunity to have loads of fun playing and coaching sport overseas with other young people.