by Bernice Butlion | Feb 19, 2025 | Awards, News
The South West Academy of Sport once again celebrated the outstanding achievements of its athletes, coaches, and sporting community at the prestigious 2023/24 Awards Night, held on Saturday, 8th February, at the Old Lyric Theatre, Bunbury. The night showcases the hard...
by Bernice Butlion | Oct 17, 2024 | Athlete Story, Individual Athlete, News
h West cyclist Connor Wright has added another national win to his record, this time at the Australian Junior Road Cycling National Titles. The cycling powerhouse joined the WA team in Loxton, South Australia in September for three days of challenging racing against...
by Bernice Butlion | Oct 17, 2024 | Athlete Story, Football, News
September marked the end of another football season, including hosting the West Australian Football League grand finals. SWAS partner-sport athletes Chayse Martinson, Cody Ryan, Colby McDonald and Jessie Hollins, all lined up for Swan Districts Football Club in the...
by Bernice Butlion | Oct 17, 2024 | Athlete Story, News, Swimming
Swimming has become one of SWAS’ newest partner-sport programs, allowing more identified athletes to take part in the pre-elite program. After a lengthy planning period, Swimming WA has invested in a new role, SWAS program lead, which allows the program to take in up...
by Bernice Butlion | Aug 29, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
The South West Academy of Sport hockey program continues to develop the next generation of Hockeyroo and Kookaburra players, with the region’s young talent recently being showcased on the national stage. A number of partner sport athletes competed for Western...