South West Academy of Sport

South West Academy of Sport

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The home of developing, emerging, and talented athletes in south west Victoria.

SWAS seeks to provide services to emerging athletes that support them in their sporting pathway. These services include;

- Athlete Education (Sport Psychology, Nutrition, Sports Integrity, Injury Prevention and Rehab
- Sport Science (musculoskeletal screenings with aligned fitness programming, fitness testing)
- Exercise Physiology (strength and conditioning)
- Opportunities via an integrated net

26/08/2026

The Victorian Institute of Sport Para Sport Unit is giving people across regional Victoria the opportunity to discover their potential and take their first step into para-athletics.

If you have an interest in sport, this could be your opportunity to explore a new pathway, develop your athletic potential and potentially work towards representing Victoria and competing on the national and international stage.

Check out the attached flyer for full registration details.

Know someone who could be a great fit? Tag them or share this post and help us spread the word!

Victorian Institute of Sport
Athletics South West

26/08/2026

SWAS - ASCEND GOLF
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

The SWAS - ASCEND Golf Program is back, giving
talented young golfers across South West Victoria the
opportunity to develop their game through quality
coaching, training and development opportunities.⛳

Check out our website for all the program details:
swas.org.au/golf

Register here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/g82dGCKCkG

Golf Australia
Warrnambool City Youth
Moyne Shire Council
Southern Grampians Shire Council
Corangamite Shire Council
Glenelg Shire Council

25/08/2026

Talent can take you far, but the right support can help you go further.

SWAS - APEX is designed to support state and national level athletes through personalised guidance, development opportunities and resources that help them navigate the demands of high performance sport.

From performance and goal setting to building confidence, resilience and life skills, APEX supports athletes to develop both on and off the field.

Ready to take the next step in your sporting journey?

Applications are open year round.

Visit swas.org.au/apex to find out more.

Proudly supported by Deakin University, Warrnambool Campus
Victorian Institute of Sport
Australian Paralympic Team
Warrnambool City Youth
Southern Grampians Shire Council
Glenelg Shire Council
Moyne Shire Council
Corangamite Shire Youth Services

Photos from FedUni WestVic Academy of Sport's post 24/08/2026

Brad is playing an integral role to help support ParaSport in regional Victoria.
If you or someone you know, your club or school, would like to know more, please get in touch with us.

Photos from South West Sport's post 21/08/2026
20/08/2026

Make sure you submit it on the new athlete tracker to win the VRAS CHAMPIONS TROPHY 🏆

Competed over the weekend?
Hit a PB?
Made a team?
Achieved something you’re proud of?

Your submissions help us celebrate your achievements, report results back to the VIS and, most importantly, earn points for your Academy in the VRAS Champions Trophy.

Who will be crowned 2026 VRAS Champions ? 🏆

https://vrasathletetracker.netlify.app/

19/08/2026

SWAS - ASCEND GOLF REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

The SWAS - ASCEND Golf Program is back, giving talented young golfers across South West Victoria the opportunity to develop their game through quality coaching, training and development opportunities.⛳

Check out our website for all the program details:
swas.org.au/golf

Register here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/g82dGCKCkG

Golf Australia
Western District Golf Association
Warrnambool City Youth
Moyne Shire Council
Southern Grampians Shire Council
Corangamite Shire Youth Services
Glenelg Shire Council

18/08/2026

A brand new episode of the Athlete Blueprint Podcast has just dropped on Spotify!

Join ACE & AVA as they unpack the impact of social media on young athletes.
This episode explores what the research actually says about social media, sleep, mental load and performance, while looking at both sides of the story.

🎧 Give it a listen now on Spotify

17/08/2026

High performance athletes need more than talent alone.🏆

SWAS APEX delivers tailored support designed to help athletes thrive both in sport and beyond. Through tailored, individual support, APEX helps athletes navigate the demands of high performance sport while developing the skills, mindset, and confidence needed for long term success.

Take your performance to the next level, or share this with an athlete who is ready to do the same.

Applications are open year-round for state and national-level athletes.
swas.org.au/apex

Deakin University, Warrnambool Campus
Victorian Institute of Sport
Australian Paralympic Team
Warrnambool City Youth
Southern Grampians Shire Council
Glenelg Shire Council
Moyne Shire Council
Corangamite Shire Youth Services

14/08/2026

Think you've got what it takes to be the next SWAS Trivia Champions?

After an awesome afternoon at our last trivia event, we're doing it all again! Join us for another SWAS Trivia Challenge on Sunday, 23rd of August!

We'd love to see you there🧠🏆

RSVP here👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/RBbNJ2andq

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Location

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Level 3, Building A, Deakin University
Warrnambool, VIC
3280