Developing Tomorrow’s Champions

Opportunity through sport

We’re giving junior athletes talent development opportunities in the region they call home – and its working. SWAS athletes can be seen excelling on state, national and international stages. Both when they’re in the academy and long after they’ve graduated. And that’s because our programs are designed to ensure aspiring sports men and women are set up for long and rewarding careers in sport. It’s about creating champions on and off the field, for today and tomorrow.

programs

The Academy aims to develop the talent of athletes in their chosen sport and educate them with life skills such as nutrition, fitness, injury prevention and career counselling to hold them in good stead for a future in sport.

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For all the latest athlete achievements, event updates and news from SWAS.

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Time to register for the fun run that everyone can participate in

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...

Joshua riding high as Europe beckons

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...

World game leads to award for football development officer

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...

FUN RUN

An annual fun run event to raise funds for SWAS programs as well as encourage teamwork, fitness and community spirit. Join in on either a 10km, 5km or 2km track with options available for athletes of all ages.

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