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SW Talent Plays Role in WA’s Title Victory
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 Athletes Empowerd
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...
Asthma WA to Help Young Academy Stars Breathe Easier
May 7, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
Athletes at the South West Academy of Sport are set to receive increased support for their respiratory health through a new partnership. Asthma WA has joined SWAS to enhance the wellbeing of the...
Otis Inspires Young Surfers
May 7, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
A 16-year-old surfer from the South West has made waves against the world’s best at the Margaret River Pro. In a thrilling display of talent and determination, Yallingup’s Otis North captured hearts...
Tuckey Excels in National Contest
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...
Dressage Star Rowe Tops Night of Nights
Feb 22, 2024 | Awards, News, Uncategorized
Dressage luminary Lauren Rowe shone brightly amid a constellation of exceptional junior athletes from across the region earlier this month, claiming the prestigious Sports Star of the Year title at...
Sparkling Swimmer Secures Scholarship
Jan 29, 2024 | News
A junior Dunsborough swimmer has been given a step up in her athletic career thanks to a popular South West event. Ruby McLellan is being supported by the Busselton Jetty Swim with a scholarship to...
Mini-camp Builds on Skill, Hones Technique
The South West Academy of Sport successfully hosted a dynamic mini hockey camp on January 9, led by the esteemed performance and pathways manager Tristram Woodhouse. The event was organised by...
Ex-Hockeyroo Inspires Athletes
South West athletes learnt from the best of the best when a former Olympian visited late last year. Former Hockeyroo, and Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Fiona Ryan presented a captivating keynote...
WAIS Staff Put Athletes to the Test
Dec 27, 2023 | News
Nineteen south west athletes were in for a treat last month when they were put to through their paces by high performance staff for the Western Australia Institute of Sport (WAIS). The testing was...