by Bernice Butlion | May 28, 2023 | Individual Athlete, News
If you start suffering from leg cramps while competing in a challenging 90 kilometre gravel race full of climbs, descents – and mud, it’s fair to say it’s not going to be an easy ride. But Finn Reilly’s determination to push through during the Five event of the Seven...
by Bernice Butlion | Apr 25, 2023 | Individual Athlete, News
Sometimes it’s the experiences that standout over the victories. And for young golfers it’s hard to top competing at Australia’s premier junior event for emerging players. In April, South West Academy of Sport athlete Aiyana Morris had the chance to put herself to the...
by Bernice Butlion | Apr 25, 2023 | Alumni, Individual Athlete, News
In the months since being named the South West Academy of Sport’s Sports Star of the Year, alumni athlete and swimmer Alex Saffy has continued to impress. Most recently, the Bunbury young gun was named in the 26-strong Australian Dolphins team that will compete at the...
by Bernice Butlion | Apr 25, 2023 | News
As part of its commitment to providing high-level support to locally-based young sports men and women, the South West Academy of Sport has announced the appointment of its first athlete mentor. Former SWAS athlete Lowen Ferry has stepped into the newly-created casual...
by Bernice Butlion | Apr 25, 2023 | Individual Athlete, News
It’s a great feeling to achieve a goal you’ve worked towards. Just ask Sophia Cross. The Bunbury teenager has recently returned from competing at the 2023 Australian National Rowing Championships – an accomplishment that was a year in the making. The training along...
