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Albemarle and sports academy partner to hold community fun run
Jan 11, 2022 | Events
Registrations now open The family-friendly South West Academy of Sport (SWAS) Fun Run returns to the Australind foreshore on Saturday March 19 with Albemarle Corporation as the event partner. “It is...
Out of the Academy and into the AFL
Nov 30, 2021 | Athlete Story, Football, News
A record three South West Academy of Sport football players were drafted into the AFL this year, highlighting the organisation’s growing reputation as a regional sporting talent development...
Alex honoured with prestigious scholarship
Nov 30, 2021 | Athlete Story, Individual Athlete, News
SWAS athlete and local swimming superstar Alex Saffy has received the 2021 Wally Foreman Foundation Scholarship.
Jayden makes first-class debut for WA in 2021-22 Sheffield Shield season
Jayden Goodwin has made his debut for Western Australia in the 2021-22 Sheffield Shield season, with his father and former Zimbabwean cricketer Murray Goodwin on hand to present him with his cap.
Brady’s incredible rise through footy’s ranks
Oct 26, 2021 | Athlete Story, Football, News
In less than a year, exciting AFL draft prospect Brady Hough has gone from playing country football to competing in the WAFL system. And now AFL clubs are calling him. The versatile and composed...
Dale honoured with lifetime membership for on and off court effort
The valuable contribution South West Academy of Sport netball head coach Dale Nielsen has made to the ECU Souwest Jets has been officially recognised with a lifetime membership. The Brunswick...
Lauren riding high with Earl and Cad ahead of upcoming State championships
Oct 26, 2021 | Athlete Story, Individual Athlete, News
South West Academy of Sport athlete Lauren Rowe, pictured with Cadillac, is riding high after wins at recent state-level events.
Olympians Unleashed inspires next generation of potential sporting stars
The importance of mindset to an athlete’s success was one of the topics highlighted at an Olympians Unleashed event hosted by the City of Bunbury and South West Academy of Sport. Olympian and...
Ella named best and fairest on the WAFLW footy field
In a year in which WAFLW league star Ella Smith’s strength, endurance and grit shone through on the football field, the exciting football player’s exceptional character and talent has been...













