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

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Making the Most of the Opportunity

Sep 7, 2023 | Athlete Story, News

Talented youngster Ingrid Blandford is excited about what her future holds with the academy, as she aims to become SWAS’ latest success story in the pool. “This is my first year in SWAS,” she said....

Learning to Think Like Champs

Aug 27, 2023 | News

It’s not just about talent. If you want to be a champion, you also have to think like one. That is what South West Academy of Sport athletes have been taught as part of a special program that...

Future Stars Earn Scholarships to Reach the Next Level

Aug 27, 2023 | Athlete Story, Individual Athlete, News

The South West Academy of Sport is supporting the sporting dreams of a fresh batch of athletic talent, announcing an exciting list of new scholarship holders with the potential to take their game to...

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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