Media Releases
For more information on media releases below, email chief executive officer Bernice Butlion, or phone 9792 4504.Basketball program gets underway for year
The South West Academy of Sport's basketball program is underway for 2012, with a mixture of new and familiar faces seen at the year's first training sessions.
Following his dream - 31/01/2012
South West trio named in Australian junior surfing team - 31/01/2012
Academy hockey players mix it with top international sides - 19/12/2011
Footballer honoured with State Academy selection - 19/12/2011
Westpac continues to support academy - 19/12/2011
Emerging tennis star selected to compete in China's friendship games - 22/11/2011
National team selection will see Kim travel overseas in the new year - 22/11/2011
Corey returns from China with trophy - 17/11/2011
Academy's top achievers named - 07/11/2011
Up-and-coming hockey players showcase skills - 04/11/2011
SWAS football introduces new strength-building program - 27/10/2011
Academy to honour top athletes - 26/10/2011
Teenage tennis talent takes on China - 26/10/2011
Telstra gets behind one of the region's biggest sports awards nights - 12/10/2011
Title number six for Australia's new taekwondo champion - 28/09/2011
Soccer talents pack their bags for Coffs Harbour - 28/09/2011
Academy graduate earns silver in Beijing - 28/09/2011
Shire invests in talent development of young sports men and women - 27/09/2011
Bunbury Port Authority thanked for sponsorship - 27/09/2011
Alexandra brings home bronze from international rowing event - 30/08/2011
Academy football talents finish championships on top of the ladder - 23/08/2011
Young guns groomed for possible AFL careers - 23/08/2011
Dream run leads champion surfer to nationals - 23/08/2011
Ryan to captain State swim team at age championships - 23/08/2011
Tiana scores personal goal with State team selection - 09/08/2011
Bunbury goalie to defend WA on national stage - 09/08/2011
Young cyclist shows star potential - 03/08/2011
Boxing champion pursues Olympic dream - 26/07/2011
South West rider chases world champion title - 26/07/2011
Football player leads State team in national tournament - 26/07/2011
Breanna's talent for track and field events shines in Malaysia - 26/07/2011
Register now for the South West Academy of Sport's golf day - 26/07/2011
Academy footballers help WA vie for national title honours - 25/07/2011
Holiday program a slam dunk with young basketball fans - 21/07/2011
Pilates helps athletes reach their potential - 02/06/2011
Shenae sets her sights on Commonwealth glory - 30/05/2011
Football talent leads to camp selection - 30/05/2011
People invited to tee off for a cause - 30/05/2011
Be part of the South West Academy of Sport's biggest night - 25/05/2011
Hurdler bound for 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games - 24/05/2011
Impressive performance at nationals leads to camp selection - 24/05/2011
BMX champion slips on the green and gold for an important race - 24/05/2011
Hockey aces battle for national title honours - 27/04/2011
Young South West athletes invited to apply for SWAS scholarships - 11/05/2011
Creed named WA's top junior surfer - 27/04/2011
Graduate continues to shine - 27/04/2011
Bradley makes his bid for worlds - 13/04/2011
Rowan caps of a successful season - 29/03/2011
State players pass on tips to young hopefuls - 29/03/2011
Auction to form part of academy's inaugural quiz night - 29/03/2011
Double talent gives young athlete plenty to smile about - 29/03/2011
Fun-filled quiz night to raise funds for academy's sports programs - 23/03/2011
Young talents take centre stage during curtain-raiser for AFL game - 10/03/2011
Inaugural SWAS tennis program gets underway - 28/02/2011
Connor's talent stretches across the cricket pitch to the football field - 23/02/2011
SWAS basketball players in roll call of names for State teams - 22/02/2011
Preah and Keeley honoured with third State selection - 22/02/2011
Shenae's stellar comeback - 25/01/2011
Westpac and NewCo Financial Services join forces to support SWAS - 25/01/2011
Inspirational academy boss leads by example with world cup win - 24/01/2011
Creed to represent Australia at world junior surfing championships - 24/01/2011
Skipper Sam's talents shine at nationals - 22/12/2010
Inaugural Wally Foreman Award goes to netball coach - 22/12/2010
International games on home turf for local hockey players - 21/12/2010
New program to set athletes up with skills for life - 21/12/2010
Basketball player named SWAS sports star of the year - 07/12/2010
Scholarship holders set to bat for State cricket side - 26/11/2010
Cricket, netball and tennis added to SWAS family of sports - 02/12/2010
Successful stint in Singapore for SWAS soccer player - 22/11/2010
SWAS footballer honoured with early selection to State squad - 22/11/2010
Impressive nationals performance delivers Jamie a spot at camp - 22/11/2010
Academy to name its highest achievers - 22/11/2010
Opportunity to sponsor SWAS annual dinner and awards night - 27/10/2010
Lauren celebrates podium finish in final leg of world cup series - 26/10/2010
Gold medal win the latest achievement for Jasmine - 25/10/2010
Academy announces new board members - 25/10/2010
Cycling champion pedals his way to New Zealand - 28/09/2010
Thomas set to compete at State's premier junior athletics event - 28/09/2010
Candyce competes for national honours in Darwin - 28/09/2010
Charlotte named in State netball academy - 29/09/2010
Teen scores spot on State side - 28/09/2010
Mikaela rides wave of success to nationals - 06/09/2010
Sam's English summer of cricket - 24/08/2010
Ashlee sets her sights on International Triathlon Union series event - 24/08/2010
Countdown to annual awards night begins - 24/08/2010
Golf day to thank academy sponsors - 24/08/2010
Cory back from world basketball championships - 27/07/2010
Worsley signs new sponsorship deal with SWAS - 26/07/2010
Local football player selected for national camp - 26/07/2010
South West football players warm-up for nationals - 20/07/2010
Academy basketball players reach new heights - 02/07/2010
South West BMX star on track to world championships - 03/07/2010
Funding boost for sports academy - 29/06/2010
Olympians to make appearance at South West Sports Centre open day - 28/06/2010
Tyler attends Nike All Asia Camp in Beijing - 23/06/2010
Rachel to represent Western Australia at national soccer tournament - 22/06/2010
AFL legend puts young football players to the test - 21/06/2010
Callum makes his mark on the soccer field with State debut - 01/06/2010
Ingrid celebrates national netball success - 31/05/2010
Cory to represent Australia at world basketball championship - 25/05/2010
Hard work and dedication pays off for young hockey talent - 24/05/2010
Kim continues to shine brightly on the soccer field - 24/05/2010
Sports academy welcomes car donation - 21/05/2010
Surfers celebrate success at State event - 06/05/2010
Local swimmer has plenty to smile about - 27/04/2010
Shooting for the chance to represent Australia - 27/04/2010
Hockey players develop skills through gifted athlete program - 27/04/2010
Teenage taekwondo talent adds another medal to her collection - 27/04/2010
Bunbury talent to spend a season playing cricket in England - 14/04/2010
Young South West basketball players make presence felt in State teams - 23/03/2010
BMX champ in Europe to take on world's best - 22/03/2010
Academy officially welcomes individual scholarship recipients - 22/03/2010
Academy hockey players continue to excel on the field - 22/03/2010
Soccer talents kick off 2010 training program - 17/03/2010
Balancing surf and study a winning combination for pro junior surfer - 15/03/2010
Cyclist celebrates after being named State champion - 09/03/2010
South West hockey talents set to be a force at nationals - 24/02/2010
South West Academy of Sport announces 2010 scholarship recipients - 24/02/2010
New coach announced for Bunbury's football squad - 24/02/2010
Your chance to be part of the SWAS soccer program - 16/02/2010
Young footy talents reap rewards when Fremantle docks in Dunsborough - 08/02/2010
Challenging course no barrier to success for South West mountain bike talent - 08/02/2010
Bright future in saddle for Capel's rising star - 27/01/2010
Local cricket talent wins Adam Gilchrist scholarship - 25/01/2010
Bridging the gap between junior and elite levels of sport - 25/01/2010
Academy athletes to train with the Kookaburras - 13/01/2010
Academy hockey athletes learn from Australia's best - 20/01/2010
Team Australia welcomes talented young Margaret River surfer - 07/01/2010
BMX champ heads list of riders aiming for Bunbury glory - 07/01/2010
Basketball players selected for national talent development program - 21/12/2009
International match for South West hockey players - 21/12/2009
Basketball talent an emerging star - 21/12/2009
Pilot program to help develop young talents into elite athletes - 21/12/2009
Academy appoints new board member - 21/12/2009
South West junior hockey players prepare for FHE Cup - 08/12/2009
Reynolds celebrates top athlete win - 08/12/2009
Reynolds crowned SWAS Sports Star of the Year - 07/12/2009
South West residents invited to become Friends of SWAS - 01/12/2009
Soccer players farewell inaugural season - 01/12/2009
Academy's football program kicks off for another year - 24/11/2009
Councillor continues to show support for academy - 24/11/2009
Awards night to recognise academy's top athletes - 24/11/2009
Time running out for athletes to apply for scholarships - 24/11/2009
Scholarships to support the South West's next generation of sports stars - 11/11/2009
Callum's potential shines at national soccer tournament - 27/10/2009
First taste of international competition is sweet for academy's basketball players - 27/10/2009
A sponsor the South West Academy of Sport can bank on - 23/10/2009
Paris scores second basketball scholarship with academy - 22/10/2009
Reynolds achieves impressive world cup ranking - 22/10/2009
Taekwondo champion sets sights on representing country - 21/10/2009
Hagan selected for Olympic development - 19/10/2009
SWAS football talents celebrate achievements at WAFL grand final - 22/09/2009
Academy forges international links at Colorado Springs sports forum - 22/09/2009
BMX star to tear up the dirt at world supercross event in California - 15/09/2009
Donation of sports equipment puts a smile on the faces of Collie students - 08/09/2009
Prosser power on show at world rowing championships - 01/09/2009
Breakfast with the Wildcats - 01/09/2009
South West rowing ace claims silver at world championships - 26/08/2009
Your chance to be part of the region's most glamorous sports event - 26/08/2009
Fantastic five set to be a force at national hockey championships - 25/08/2009
Tips from the top as Lockyer lends a hand - 18/08/2009
Hockey duo bound for Townsville - 11/08/2009
Top hockey coach lends a hand - 10/08/2009
Preah celebrates State selection - 10/08/2009
Hockey duo to represent Western Australia - 07/08/2009
Laura crowned State champion at Flat Rocks - 05/08/2009
NBL star takes in local basketball action - 28/07/2009
Academy helps make sports centre's open day a success - 28/07/2009
Ben ready to defend goal at national school sports championships - 23/07/2009
World title in Lauren's sights - 17/07/2009
World Cup in cricket sensation's bright future - 15/07/2009
Creed wins Occy Sony Surf Shoot Out - 13/07/2009
Mountain bike champion ramps up training in preparation for national events - 10/07/2009
School sport event to feature SWAS football players - 25/06/2009
South West basketball players set to impress in Tasmania - 25/06/2009
Plenty to celebrate as region's first sports academy turns one - 24/06/2009
Young basketballer preps for nationals - 23/06/2009
Domonique kicks off another success - 12/06/2009
A little Thunder makes for memorable footy training - 12/06/2009
Making her mark at nationals - 08/06/2009
Kim prepares for National Youth Championships in Coffs Harbour - 27/05/2009
Local athletes to make television debut alongside AFL star - 27/05/2009
SWAS soccer program kicking goals for the region's best and brightest - 27/05/2009
Drills and skills with Rob Wiley - 27/05/2009
Tyler selected for national basketball camp - 18/05/2009
Lauren makes her mark in Copenhagen - 14/05/2009
SWAS hits the road to hold meetings in Margaret River and Manjimup - 14/05/2009
Amy's double talent - 29/04/2009
Hagan and Prosser named in Australian Junior Rowing Team - 29/04/2009
Skehan to head up SWAS football program - 28/04/2009
Gracetown surfer in GromSearch final - 06/04/2009
Local basketball talents fly out for national championships - 16/04/2009
On track for an exciting future in BMX - 30/03/2009
Kevin Sheedy to host fundraising dinner in Busselton - 20/03/2009
Sports fans raise $3,400 for the academy - 20/03/2009
Young footballers given chance to shine at AFL match - 18/03/2009
Adam Hunter announced as patron of academy's football program - 25/02/2009
Spotlight on academy's first scholarship recipients - 25/02/2009
Local rowers to compete at national championships - 25/02/2009
Surfing champion selected for national squad - 04/02/2009
Worthington shoots to inspire - 28/01/2009
Training with the Kookaburras - 27/01/2009
Breakfast with Ric Charlesworth - 22/01/2009
Scholarship winner sets sights on nationals - 22/01/2009
Breakfast with Ric Charlesworth - 22/01/2009
Individual scholarship recipients announced - 22/01/2009
Academy welcomes appointment of football coaches - 23/12/2008
UK soccer trip an eye-opener for local talents - 17/12/2008
Kookaburras to fly into South West - 17/12/2008
Academy soccer squad kicks off - 17/12/2008
Scholarship recipients to be named next month - 17/12/2008
Uniforms give basketball players a clear identity - 17/12/2008
Sports academy appoints soccer coach - 27/11/2008
Let the games begin - 27/11/2008
Athletes named in academy's inaugural hockey squads - 27/11/2008
Academy football program gathers momentum - 07/11/2008
A milestone for sports academy - 05/11/2008
Academy hockey trials to begin - 29/10/2008
Academy basketball squad named - 29/10/2008
Sports academy appoints leader - 26/09/2008
Car donated to sports academy - 24/09/2008
Academy a boost to South West sport - 09/07/2008
Basketball star to inspire South West Academy of Sport participants - 07/07/2008
Sports stars lend support to academy - 03/07/2008
Date set for launch of Academy - 26/06/2008
Strong interest in academy - 15/01/2008
Call for partner sports - 19/10/2007
Sponsorship program announced - 14/09/2007

