Academy Sport Again On The Rise
Sport is once again on the rise, but as in many areas of life it will never be the same again.
We are now all abundantly clear, that there will be a myriad of various challenges facing all involved
with running sport. And I am sure they will be overcome with patience, greater internal sport connectivity,
an understanding of required changes, and the opportunity to change - most often for the better.
The next 12-months will see the Academy go through its greatest ever transition. As it along with its
Regional Academy colleagues, will better position itself in Australia's sports development pathway.
The first step has been taken, with the relocation of the Academy's administration centre (see article
below). And recently signed, an enhanced partnership, with the NSW Institute of Sport, has been another
highly positive and supportive step.
And a greater integration with Office of Sport outcomes,
has also placed the Academy in a much stronger pathway position.
The next 12-months will see a heightened engagement in athlete screening in training and competition
with an increased individual athlete strength and conditioning program, which will incorporate an athlete
monitoring system.
Along with a greater
contribution to regional sport and active recreational plans; SWSAS will also take a lead role in the
systematic adoption of the Australian Institute of Sport FTEM athlete development model across the region.
As you can see there is much to do, and you have a highly committed team at SWSAS, that will transform
these amazing, identified changes into actions, for the betterment of our current and future local athletes.
Enjoy your athlete journey.
Gerry Knights
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Nominations Opening soon for:
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AFL Female Talent
Pathway
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Netball Opens & Umpires
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BMX
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Wests Future Stars
Keep an eye on swsas.org.au
for further information
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BMX Test Rides Macarthur's New World Class Track
SWSAS
BMX Manager Anne-Marie Moubarak shows athletes video feedback of their gate starts during the recent BMX
squad session at the new Macarthur Track.
After what seemed
like an eternity away from the dirt tracks of the BMX world, the South West Sydney Academy of Sport (SWSAS)
BMX squad athletes recently returned, to test ride Macarthur's new World Class track in Elderslie.
The SWSAS BMX squad, like the majority of our regions sporting community, was forced into a two-month
break from the track due to COVID-19 restrictions. However unlike other sporting organisation's, the Academy
was able to continue to develop athletes knowledge and understanding of their sport across a number of
online training opportunities.
Under strict "Return
to Ride" guidelines, the Academy athletes were excited to be one of the first organisation's to experience
the new BMX facilities provided by Camden Council.
"After the short
break, it was amazing to see the riders still sharing that squad-like mentality with each other", said
Academy Acting Sports Programs Manager Daniel Currinckx, who added, "Covid-19 has affected community sport
within our region in many different ways, we are thankful that we have a gradual return to normality within
our Academy squads."
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Academy's Historic Step in Time
The South West Sydney
Academy of Sport has firmly entrenched its spot into Campbelltown history, after recently making the move
to the historic 'Coach House', in the heart of the city's Heritage Precinct, at the southern end of Queen
Street.
After being located at the opposite end of town for sixteen years, in its affectionately known 'little
fibro cottage of champions', the Academy had well and truly out-grown its humble premises.
The move to the significantly larger premise allows the Academy to enjoy the space it needs to successfully
provide high-quality administrative support to its current crop of sports programs. As well as allowing
the Academy to provide much needed additional programs, including a targeted community coach education
program, it plans to launch in the coming months.
Read Full Story Here
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AFL Coaching Nominations Open
If you are looking
to expand your AFL coaching knowledge to a higher level whilst inspiring the next generation of talented
AFL superstars, then take the next step with the South West Sydney Academy of Sport.
The
Academy's AFL Female Talent Pathway (U16s and U19s) program is seeking coaches just like you.
Not only will you gain experience within the AFL's Athlete and Coach development pathway, but you will
gain access to develop your own coaching career by being an integral part of the Academy's professional
coaching education and development network.
Take that next step and become a part of the culture of Youth, Sport
& Excellence within the South West Sydney Community today!
Simply fill in the
form and nominate now.
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Welcome New Squads
The South West Sydney Academy of Sport recently
announced its 2020-2021 intake of athletes into the Softball, Golf and Triathlon programs.
Congratulations to the successful athletes on their inclusion into the
South West Sydney Academy of Sport.
Softball
Golf
Triathlon
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| SWSAS Board Ready for Next Chapter
The South West Sydney Academy of Sport is pleased to announce that at its recent 2020 Annual General
Meeting, all members of its Board of Directors were reinstated to their respective positions.
Mr. Peter Campbell will again lead the Academy as its Chairperson, with Mr. Ross Kelly again serving
as Deputy Chairperson.
At the AGM, Mr.
Campbell thanked the Board of Directors for their ongoing commitment to the Academy. And in recognising
the efforts of Academy CEO Gerry Knights, and his staff during this current challenging period, stated
that "Whilst 2020 has been a year of dramatic change in the Academy's service delivery due to the World
health crisis, I am pleased to say, this challenge has been met head-on through a myriad of innovative
sports program facilitation changes, implemented by our Academy."
Mr Campbell concluded the meeting wishing his incoming Board his best wishes, and stated that he was
looking forward to working closely with the Board in determining the next chapter of the Academy's evolving
future.
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HSC True Reward
Western Sydney University value who
you are and your strengths, values and aspirations.
WSU pride ourselves on supporting students to fulfil their dreams and
understand the needs of students to be prepared for tomorrow's workplace.
That's why we have our innovative HSC True Reward program, which can
give you an early offer based on your year 11 or 12 subjects results, rather than your ATAR.
We'll be releasing our final HSC True
Reward offers based on year 11 results on 24 September, so if you haven't already applied, there's still
time. Find out more at: http://ow.ly/L2Ri50ALZko
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Have you considered supporting the 'Dreams' of
tomorrow's Australian sporting heroes, in a partnership that compliments both parties?
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Something that is of benefit to the wider community and embraces the value of your organisation
and its staff members; and
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supports
your brand in its desire to be economically, socially, environmentally and culturally responsible;
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whilst supporting the development of young, local men and women into valued community leaders.
We have an opportunity for you to partner with
us, and assist athletes realise their sporting potential.
Your partnership will also be a direct investment into a better tomorrow.
The South West Sydney Academy of Sport is a non-profit community based organisation, which relies heavily
on the financial and social support of its outstanding corporate partners, in providing these much needed
development opportunities.
The Academy in return
invests a large amount of its time back into its local sporting community, increasing the reach of our
corporate partners throughout the region.
Become a part of securing the culture of
Youth, Sport & Excellence within your Community
today.
Act now, please email
CEO Gerry Knights for further information and allow the development
of your personalised partnership package, today.
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