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Future Stars Show Skill in National Tournament
Aug 29, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
The South West Academy of Sport hockey program continues to develop the next generation of Hockeyroo and Kookaburra players, with the region’s young talent recently being showcased on the national...
Big Goals Drive a Will to Work
Aug 29, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
When it comes to the sport of cricket, Keagan Lynch is a natural. The South West Academy of Sport athlete has been passionately perfecting his craft for years, improving his talents in the...
Blazing Trail to Success
Aug 29, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
Dunsborough’s Chloe Collis has been proving her speed and skills on WA’s mountain bike trails in recent months as she competes in this year’s WA Gravity Enduro State Series. The downhill daredevil’s...
Elite Service to Help Athletes Reach Goals
Aug 20, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
The South West Academy of Sport is set to welcome 18 talented athletes over the coming year as part of a scholarship program. The SWAS Individual Athlete Support Program seeks to develop the...
Mitchell Scoops Up Pool Rescue
Aug 1, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
South West Academy of Sport athlete Mitchell Tuckey has shown not many people can break through water like he can, after he came home with multiple medals in a State contest. The Bunbury surf...
Connor has Wright Stuff in Czech Republic
Jul 17, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
Burekup’s Connor Wright has taken the mountain biking world by storm, dominating his recent international debut. The South West competitor took out two impressive wins in the Czech Republic. Wright...
New Academy Boss Steps Up
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...
Tenacity & Partnership Boost Fraser
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...
Gold Medal a Ticket to Oceania Competition
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...
Trailblazing CEO Calls Time on Long Tenure
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,...