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Hard work and determination pays off for young cyclist
May 28, 2023 | Individual Athlete, News
If you start suffering from leg cramps while competing in a challenging 90 kilometre gravel race full of climbs, descents – and mud, it’s fair to say it’s not going to be an easy ride. But Finn...
Aiyana back from Australian Junior Amateur
Apr 25, 2023 | Individual Athlete, News
Sometimes it’s the experiences that standout over the victories. And for young golfers it’s hard to top competing at Australia’s premier junior event for emerging players. In April, South West...
Alumni Update: Alex Saffy turns his attention to Manchester
Apr 25, 2023 | Alumni, Individual Athlete, News
In the months since being named the South West Academy of Sport’s Sports Star of the Year, alumni athlete and swimmer Alex Saffy has continued to impress. Most recently, the Bunbury young gun was...
Former scholarship holder appointed as SWAS athlete mentor
Apr 25, 2023 | News
As part of its commitment to providing high-level support to locally-based young sports men and women, the South West Academy of Sport has announced the appointment of its first athlete mentor....
Sophia rewarded with medal-haul at nationals
Apr 25, 2023 | Individual Athlete, News
It’s a great feeling to achieve a goal you’ve worked towards. Just ask Sophia Cross. The Bunbury teenager has recently returned from competing at the 2023 Australian National Rowing Championships –...
Joel putting himself to test at The Aussies
Mar 28, 2023 | Individual Athlete, News
South West Academy of Sport athlete Joel Doddy is among those aiming to be the ‘best on the beach’ at the 2023 Australia Surf Saving Championships, currently taking place in Perth. Speaking before...
Willow rides wave of success
Mar 28, 2023 | Individual Athlete, News
Teen surfer Willow Hardy continues to make waves, following a reputation-defining start to the year which saw her once again prove that Taj’s Small Fries is her event to lose. After a successful...
Annual fun run attracts early morning crowd to foreshore
Annual fun run attracts early morning crowd to foreshore Dogs on leashes and kids in prams were among those who crossed the finish line at this year’s SWAS Albemarle Fun Run. Living up to its...
Rhianna on track for next stint at nationals
Feb 21, 2023 | Individual Athlete, News
No one could accuse Rhianna Di Giuseppe of not being quick on her feet. The youngster is fast becoming the one to beat on the local athletics track – with a growing collection of medals and records...
Lauren riding high after awards win
Feb 21, 2023 | Awards, Individual Athlete, News
Emerging star Lauren Rowe is fast earning recognition as one of the State’s best dressage riders, having taken out awards that place her in the top tier of Western Australian sporting talent. In the...