by Bernice Butlion | Apr 5, 2022 | Individual Athlete, News
Aspiring young athletes including those with a disability are invited to apply for a scholarship with the South West Academy of Sport for the chance to take their game to the next level. Applications are now open for the academy’s highly competitive Individual Athlete...
by Bernice Butlion | Mar 10, 2022 | Events, News
It’s the fun run the whole family can participate in, thanks to a special 2km category for youngsters – and it is taking place again on Saturday March 19. With the countdown to the SWAS Albemarle Fun Run well underway, now is the time to register for the popular...
by Bernice Butlion | Feb 22, 2022 | Alumni, News
South West Academy of Sport alumni athlete Joshua Commons is on the road to making his debut on the European cycling scene after being picked up by a Belgium-based team. The 18-year-old recently secured a position with Mysenlan, which opens the door for the...
by Bernice Butlion | Feb 22, 2022 | Awards, News
Sport can open doors – just ask the winner of this year’s Wally Foreman Coach of the Year, Juan Propato. “In my case, you can travel around the world, doing what you love,” he said. Since attending the River Plate Football Youth Academy, where he trained under some of...
by Bernice Butlion | Feb 22, 2022 | Alumni, News
Ella Roberts has taken another big step towards achieving her AFLW dream. After being part of the WA State Academy in 2021, the 17-year-old Peel Thunder wunderkind has reconfirmed her place on the pathway to the national draft through selection to the 2022 State 18s....
by Bernice Butlion | Feb 10, 2022 | Awards, News
Hockey star Ella du Preez’s name is now etched into South West Academy of Sport history books after taking out the South West Academy of Sport’s Sports Star of the Year award. The 18-year-old joins a list of accomplished A-list athletes – including Olympian Lauren...