Developing Tomorrow’s Champions

Opportunity through sport

We’re giving junior athletes talent development opportunities in the region they call home – and its working. SWAS athletes can be seen excelling on state, national and international stages. Both when they’re in the academy and long after they’ve graduated. And that’s because our programs are designed to ensure aspiring sports men and women are set up for long and rewarding careers in sport. It’s about creating champions on and off the field, for today and tomorrow.

programs

The Academy aims to develop the talent of athletes in their chosen sport and educate them with life skills such as nutrition, fitness, injury prevention and career counselling to hold them in good stead for a future in sport.

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iasp applications 2022-2023 OPEN

Applications for the 2022-2023 Individual Athlete Support Program are now open.

If you are a young athlete, resdining in the south-west and excelling in your sport you could be eligible for our Individual Athlete Support Program. Any sport is considered other than those included currently in our Partner Sport Programs (Netball, AFL, Hockey and Cricket). For more information please follow the link below.

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news

For all the latest athlete achievements, event updates and news from SWAS.

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Where are they now? Ella sets her sights on draft

Feb 22, 2022 | Alumni, News

Ella Roberts has taken another big step towards achieving her AFLW dream. After being part of the WA State Academy in 2021, the 17-year-old Peel Thunder wunderkind has reconfirmed her place on the...

Local sporting talent in spotlight at South West’s biggest junior sports awards

Feb 10, 2022 | Awards, News

Hockey star Ella du Preez’s name is now etched into South West Academy of Sport history books after taking out the South West Academy of Sport’s Sports Star of the Year award. The 18-year-old joins...

Thomas collects another State record

Jan 25, 2022 | Athlete Story, News

There is nothing better than crossing the finish line in first place – except doing so knowing you’ve run a faster time than anyone your age in Western Australia. Ever. Just ask junior athletics...

FUN RUN

An annual fun run event to raise funds for SWAS programs as well as encourage teamwork, fitness and community spirit. Join in on either a 10km, 5km or 2km track with options available for athletes of all ages.

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