by Bernice Butlion | Jul 17, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
The new head of the South West Academy of Sport is excited to be taking on the key position after stepping back from the sporting world for some time. Rachel Norman has taken the reins of the region’s leading sports academy as its new executive officer, starting in...
by Bernice Butlion | Jul 17, 2024 | Athlete Story, News, Triathlon
Consistency is the key for young triathlete Connor Fraser, who has gone from strength to strength in his pursuits. The Bunbury resident has steadily improved in swimming, cycling and running, under the watchful eye of his coach and 2016 Rio Olympian Ryan Bailie....
by Bernice Butlion | Jun 6, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
A South West athletics competitor has shown she is one of the best young javelin throwers in the country at the recent national titles. Collie’s Gemma Buckle won gold in the under-17 javelin at the Australian Junior Championships in Adelaide during April.Demonstrating...
by Bernice Butlion | Jun 6, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
It is the end of an era for the South West Academy of Sport, with its inaugural chief executive leaving after nearly 17 years in the position. Bernice Butlion departs the organisation this month, concluding a lengthy tenure leading SWAS from its foundationto become...
by Bernice Butlion | Jun 6, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
A South West surf lifesaver and two of her WA counterparts have proved themselves to be among the best in the country. Olivia Doddy teamed up with Annika Negus and Millie Kok to win the under-17 female board relay for Trigg Island at the Australian Surf Life Saving...
by Bernice Butlion | May 7, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
Young South West athletes, coaches and stakeholders have been told about optimising health, wellbeing and performance in female sports as part of an insightful workshop. Dr Kate Baldwin presented a session on March 13 aimed at empowering female athletes with crucial...
