South West Academy of Sport

23/09/2026

Another big milestone for SWAS-APEX athlete Sophie Ryan.

Sophie has secured her place at the 2026 Australian Short Course Championships after a fantastic run of performances in the pool, earning the opportunity to compete on the national stage

As an APEX athlete, Sophie continues to chase higher levels of performance through her commitment, consistency, and hard work every step of the way.

Congratulations, Sophie. We can't wait to see you take on Australia's best!

Dedication rewarded with berths at Sydney-based competition.

22/09/2026

South West Coaches Collective is returning to Warrnambool this October

Following the great response to our inaugural event in April, South West Academy of Sport and South West Sport is excited to bring another line-up of nationally recognised coaches and athletes to the South West, sharing elite-level insights with our local coaching community.

This time, we’re switching gears and giving coaches more opportunity to connect directly with our expert panellists through a single 90-minute panel discussion at Reid Oval Social Rooms.

The relaxed, conversational format will focus on real dialogue and practical insights, with our panellists exploring athlete wellbeing and the growing space of female participation in sport.

The discussion will offer valuable insights for coaches across all sports, genders and experience levels.

Best of all, the event is completely FREE and open to coaches of all ages, sports and experience levels across the South West.

📅 Wednesday 7 October 2026
📍 Reid Oval Social Rooms, Warrnambool
☕ Tea, coffee and light snacks provided
🎟️ Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/DOGNY

Get your ticket now and lock the date in your calendar — you won’t want to miss this one.

21/09/2026

A Lightfeet discount code is available to athletes through the SWAS App. Head to Resources → Partners or check the SWAS Member Portal to access the code.

Keep an eye on Latest News in the SWAS App for any VIP access codes and other exclusive opportunities.

Be sure to check the SWAS App regularly for the latest athlete resources and offers.

20/09/2026

Meet our second South West Coaches Collective panellist — Hannah Every-Hall OLY

We’re excited to introduce Hannah Every-Hall OLY as the second panellist joining us for the South West Coaches Collective, proudly delivered by South West Academy of Sport (SWAS) and South West Sport (SWS).

Hannah brings an incredible depth of experience across elite sport. A **World Champion rower, London Olympian, accredited sports dietitian, high-performance coach, mentor and sport leader**, she has worked across many different areas of athlete development and performance.

Originally from Bendigo, Hannah took up rowing seriously while studying at university. Just 18 months later, she was representing Australia and went on to win gold in the Lightweight Women’s Double Sculls at the Under-23 Nations Cup. Her international career continued for 17 years, including becoming a World Champion in 2002 and competing at the London Olympics.

Today, Hannah continues to play an important role in high-performance sport. She is currently General Manager High Performance at the Victorian Institute of Sport, working closely with athletes, coaches and performance teams preparing for competition at the highest level.

With her experience spanning athlete performance, coaching, sports nutrition, mentoring and high-performance leadership, Hannah will bring plenty of insight to our panel.

The FREE 90-minute panel discussion will provide an opportunity for coaches from across the South West to hear from experienced leaders in sport, share ideas and take part in an open conversation around athlete wellbeing and female participation in sport.

📅 Wednesday 7 October 2026
📍 Reid Oval Social Rooms, Warrnambool

Keep an eye on SWAS and SWS socials as we continue to introduce the panel.

Register via the link: https://www.trybooking.com/DOGNY

19/09/2026

World Champions!!!
Congratulations to SWAS Alumni Jaylen Brown for an amazing championship!!

WORLD CHAMPIONS! The Australian Rollers officially mark the beginning of a new era with a dominant 81-57 victory over Italy to take the gold! An absolute masterclass and an incredible all-round team performance on the world's biggest stage.
Jaylen Brown: 28 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST
Tom O'Neill-Thorne: 20 PTS, 7 REB, 16 AST
Bill Latham: 12 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST
The trophy is coming home!

📸 IWBF

19/09/2026

Recover. Recharge. Perform.

A Blackroll discount code is available to SWAS athletes through the SWAS App. Head to Resources → Partners or check the SWAS Member Portal to access the code.

APEX athletes can also access Blackroll recovery boots for hire! Make the most of this opportunity to give them a try and see how they can support your recovery.

Be sure to check the SWAS App for the discount code and other resources.

18/09/2026

JIMMY!!!! 🇦🇺🇦🇺💪

17/09/2026

Thank you to the Western District Golf Association for your incredible support of our SWAS Junior Golfers. Your ongoing commitment to junior golf and athlete development is helping create meaningful opportunities for young golfers across the region.

Strong community partnerships like this make a real difference, and we're grateful to have organisations that share our passion for supporting the next generation of athletes.

Thank you for being such an important part of the SWAS Golf Program and for investing in the future of junior golf in our region. ⛳💙

16/09/2026

Take the next step with APEX.

The SWAS - APEX Program is designed to support athletes striving to grow, improve and pursue their sporting goals. Through access to guidance, development opportunities and athlete support, APEX helps athletes continue building toward success both in sport and beyond.

Applications remain open year round for state and national level athletes.

If you are someone or know someone who would be a great fit for APEX, tag them below or share this post to help spread the opportunity.

Apply here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/VDj1p030DM

16/09/2026

🏎️😎🏀

This is the Formula 1 of Paralympic sport, and Jaylen Brown is in the driver's seat.
41 POINTS in a massive Quarter-Final performance! He’s been a certified game-changer all tournament, averaging a double-double with 29.2 PTS and 10.6 REB.

📸 IWBF