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Time to register for the fun run that everyone can participate in
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...
Joshua riding high as Europe beckons
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...
World game leads to award for football development officer
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...
Where are they now? Ella sets her sights on draft
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...
Local sporting talent in spotlight at South West’s biggest junior sports awards
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...
Thomas collects another State record
There is nothing better than crossing the finish line in first place – except doing so knowing you’ve run a faster time than anyone your age in Western Australia. Ever. Just ask junior athletics...
Netball players deliver on-court sting
History-making five included in Western Sting squad The South West Academy of Sport’s netball program is proving to be a valuable training ground for emerging netball stars, with a record number of...
Table tennis champ bounces to new heights
Stamps name into the South West Academy of Sport’s history books Capel teenager Obie Herring has earned himself a place in the South West Academy of Sport history books as the first table tennis...
Albemarle and sports academy partner to hold community fun run
Registrations now open The family-friendly South West Academy of Sport (SWAS) Fun Run returns to the Australind foreshore on Saturday March 19 with Albemarle Corporation as the event partner. “It is...
Out of the Academy and into the AFL
A record three South West Academy of Sport football players were drafted into the AFL this year, highlighting the organisation’s growing reputation as a regional sporting talent development...
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