by Bernice Butlion | Mar 7, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
South West star has shone brightly at the pinnacle event of the Australian lifesaving calendar. The Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre played host to the 2024 Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships in late January, with Mitchell Tuckey one of the standout...
by Bernice Butlion | Sep 7, 2023 | Athlete Story, News, Triathlon
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 the Year (men’s 14-15 years old) at the 2022-23 Triathlon Western...
by Bernice Butlion | Sep 7, 2023 | Athlete Story, News
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. “It’s a great opportunity for me to meet more like-minded people, who...
by Bernice Butlion | Aug 27, 2023 | Athlete Story, Individual Athlete, News
The South West Academy of Sport is supporting the sporting dreams of a fresh batch of athletic talent, announcing an exciting list of new scholarship holders with the potential to take their game to the next level. A total of 10 new athletes in disciplines ranging...
by swas shannon | Feb 8, 2022 | Athlete Story
You could say it has been a Glory-ous season for former South West Academy of Sport soccer player Natasha Rigby, who has wrapped up her first term as captain of Perth Glory. The Margaret River-raised soccer star stepped into Sam Kerr’s boots at the beginning of the...
by Bernice Butlion | Jan 25, 2022 | Athlete Story, News
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 star Thomas Cross, who has been etching his name into the history books...
