The land on which the South West Sydney Academy of Sport is located, and where our athletes train and compete is the traditional land of the Dharawal people.

In paying our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and with a spirit of reconciliation and recognition of the Traditional owners of Country,  the Academy is hosting a UAA Indigenous Talent Identification Day.

Tuesday 13 September 2022

Where: Minto Indoor Sports Centre, Minto
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Who: Ages 13-16 Male and Female Indigenous, First Nation, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons from the South West Sydney Academy of Sport Catchment areas, who live, attend school in or play sport in Camden, Campbelltown, Liverpool or Wollondilly, the traditional land of the Dharawal people. 

What:  Sport Talent Identification Day.

Athletes will undergo sport science testing with Western Sydney University practitioners, as well as undertake sport skills sessions in various sports that the South West Sydney Academy of Sport services. 

Cost: There is no cost to attend this day for Indigenous students.  Athletes will receive lunch and a t-shirt recognising their attendance. 

How to be involved: We are seeking the support of school sports teacher or school Indigenous Liaison Officer's to nominated interested students using the form available at swsas.org.au/indigenous.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Academy office on 02 4627 7622 or email stephen.craig@swsas.org.au should you require any further information. 

Thank you for your support. 

Stephen Craig
Sport Operations Manager