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Mini-camp Builds on Skill, Hones Technique
The South West Academy of Sport successfully hosted a dynamic mini hockey camp on January 9, led by the esteemed performance and pathways manager Tristram Woodhouse. The event was organised by...
Ex-Hockeyroo Inspires Athletes
South West athletes learnt from the best of the best when a former Olympian visited late last year. Former Hockeyroo, and Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Fiona Ryan presented a captivating keynote...
WAIS Staff Put Athletes to the Test
Nineteen south west athletes were in for a treat last month when they were put to through their paces by high performance staff for the Western Australia Institute of Sport (WAIS). The testing was...
Program Welcomes Next Round of Players
South West Academy of Sport held its highly anticipated hockey partner sport program induction on November 21. The event marked the induction of 10 new athletes who joined 15 returning athletes in...
Tips for ‘Super’ Parents to Help Along the Way
In a bid to enhance the support system for young athletes living in the south west, Sisu Life, a renowned wellness and lifestyle organisation, recently hosted a workshop titled How to be a Super...
Regular Screenings Keep on Top of Athletes’ Health
Health care of South West Academy of Sport athletes is in good hands, thanks to an arrangement that sees the young athletes receive free heart screenings. The newly established Bunbury-based...
Insight on Elite-Level Sacrifices
Across every aspect of the South West Academy of Sport, education and improvement is paramount. From SWAS chief executive Bernice Butlion down, every athlete, athlete and volunteer leaves no stone...
SKG Improves Athletes’ Image
The South West Academy of Sport has teamed up with SKG Radiology — with athletes and their families massive benefactors. As part of their new sponsorship agreement with SWAS, SKG Radiology will...
Support Allows Triathlete to Perform at His Best
South West Academy of Sport triathlete Connor Fraser is having a massive 2023 — and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Earlier this year, Connor was recognised as runner up junior Triathlete of...
Making the Most of the Opportunity
Talented youngster Ingrid Blandford is excited about what her future holds with the academy, as she aims to become SWAS’ latest success story in the pool. “This is my first year in SWAS,” she said....
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