by Bernice Butlion | Nov 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s not every day you get to learn from your sporting heroes. But on Saturday a group of aspiring South West netballers had the chance to work with some of Australia’s top netball talent during an on-court session with West Coast Fever players. Young...
by Bernice Butlion | Oct 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
South West Academy of Sport scholarship holder Aiden Wright has outraced some of Western Australia’s best up-and-coming riders on Nannup’s new tracks to claim an under-17 cross-country mountain biking championship title. The 16-year-old speedster built on his...
by Bernice Butlion | Apr 5, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
It’s billed as the fun run for everyone – and it once again lived up its reputation, attracting both enthusiasts and serious competitors to the Ridley Place Foreshore Park in Australind this year. The SWAS Albemarle Fun Run saw hundreds of participants either walking...
by Bernice Butlion | Apr 5, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
James Kiely already has his eyes set on a higher spot on the podium at next year’s Australian Track and Field Championships after medalling at this year’s event in Sydney. The 17-year-old South West Academy of Sport athlete claimed bronze in the U20 400m hurdles at...
by Bernice Butlion | Sep 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
The South West Academy of Sport’s netball program is proving to be a valuable training ground for emerging netball stars, with a record number of athletes linked to the organisation having achieved selection into this year’s Western Sting squad. Former SWAS...