by Bernice Butlion | Apr 26, 2022 | Individual Athlete, News
He became excruciatingly close to competing at the Tokyo Paralympics – but now superfast swimmer Alex Saffy is finally set to live his dream of representing Australia. The 16-year-old “Bunbury Bullet” has been named in the Australian swim team that will compete in the...
by Bernice Butlion | Apr 5, 2022 | Individual Athlete, News
Aspiring young athletes including those with a disability are invited to apply for a scholarship with the South West Academy of Sport for the chance to take their game to the next level. Applications are now open for the academy’s highly competitive Individual Athlete...
by swas shannon | Jan 11, 2022 | Individual Athlete
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 player to secure a coveted scholarship with the talent development...
by Bernice Butlion | Nov 30, 2021 | Athlete Story, Individual Athlete, News
Superfast swimmer Alex Saffy has been delivered a $10,000 boost on his journey to Paris 2024 – this year’s Wally Foreman Foundation Scholarship. The 16-year-old “Bunbury Bullet” was recently announced the recipient of the honour at the annual WAIS awards and will...
by Bernice Butlion | Oct 26, 2021 | Athlete Story, Individual Athlete, News
When it comes to achieving success as part of a duo, it helps to have the right partner. The equestrian sport of dressage is no exception, with rider and pony needing to have a good working relationship. A skilled event in which predetermined movements known as...
