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The Great Southern Academy of Sport celebrated its inaugural operating year with launch party on July 31st, featuring a host of the region’s talented athletes and those supporting their dreams.

More than 100 people attended the event at Retravision Stadium, with several presentations including one from special guest and former Hockeyroo Georgia Wilson.

GSAS has a vision “to foster Great Southern athletes to reach for the stars”, and its program involves 30 young athletes across a variety of sports including basketball, swimming, cricket, mountain biking, volleyball, football, gymnastics, surfing, soccer, netball and athletics.

GSAS executive officer Danielle Carne welcomed guests to the evening and made special mention of WA Institute of Sport chief executive Matt Fulton, who travelled to attend. The evening was a great success filled with positivity, collaboration and inspiration.

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Some of our girls in their new singlets 🤩🔥
Sponsored proudly by South Coast Sports Medicine and Advanced Family and Sports Podiatry 🙏
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Team Training 💪
Twice a week, our Tier 1 athletes train strength and power with @chris.dorman
Each athletes personal load is altered to adjust to injuries, upcoming competition, and well-being.
Though everyone's session in the gym looks different,

🚨 NEW ATHLETE

Name: Gladis Markey

Sport: Weightlifting 🏋&zwj;♀️

Despite being new to weightlifting, Gladis's dedication and strength have already earned her remarkable achievements in the sport. In August, she claimed the state title, and in Oc

🥇🥈 @meganpascoe_ proving yet again that she is a force to be reckoned with!!

MANDURAH LONG COURSE 🏊&zwj;♀️
Gold in 50m Breaststroke
Silver in 100m Backstroke
~ Open Division

Megan now has 9 Qualifying times for the State Meet in January. Her

🚨 NEW ATHLETE

Name: Edmund Toomey

Sport: Orienteering

Edmund is an Orienteering athlete from Albany.
He has represented WA in the Orienteering State Schools Team twice in 2023 and 2024. His best results include placing 1st in the 2023 National

TESTING WEEK 💪

In just 6-12 months of training, our GSAS athletes have made incredible strides in both their strength and movement patterns. The progress they've shown is nothing short of inspiring!

Our goal isn’t just to enhance their healt

🚨 NEW ATHLETE

Name: Mitch Pike

Sport: Hockey

Mitch is a passionate and dedicated hockey player. In 2024, Mitch was selected for the prestigious WA School Sports 15-and-Under State Hockey Team, representing Western Australia at the National Champi

🚨 NEW ATHLETE

Name - Will Macaulay

Sport - Volleyball 🏐

Will is a rising volleyball talent who was talent identified by Volleyball WA at both the 2024 Schools Countryweek and State Schools Cup. He has been invited to trial for the State U19 and

2024 Oceanic & National Gravity Enduro Championships 🤩🚵&zwj;♀️

Last month, Abbey O'Donnell took on the Gravity Enduro Championships in Collie, competing in the U/21 category as one of the youngest riders! 💪 Placing 5th and 6th, Abbey has prov

🚨 NEW ATHLETE

NAME: Courtney White
SPORT: Netball

Courtney White is a talented and dynamic goal attack (GA) who brings speed and fearlessness to the court. After being selected for Netball WA's Fever in Time Program, she competed as a shooter in t

🚨 NEW ATHLETE

NAME: Amelia McDonald

SPORT: Equestrian

Amelia is an emerging Dressage rider who trains her horse, Springwater Chanel, from Preliminary to Elementary level, and is now progressing to Medium level movements.

She represented WA at t

🚨 NEW ATHLETE

Name: Harrison Beres
Sport: Motorsports

Meet Harrison, a passionate motorsport enthusiast who competes in both dirt track and circuit racing, driving two Hyundai Excels. With the WA Excel Cup season coming to a close, Harrison’

🚨 NEW ATHLETE

NAME: Megan Pascoe
SPORT: Swimming

Megan is an accomplished swimmer who competes in both long course and short course events, currently training with the Albany Swim Club's performance squad. Her strongest events are the 50m Freestyl

WA All Schools State Champions! 🏆

Mason Watkins 🥇🥇🥈What an incredible weekend for Mason at the WA All Schools Championships! He kicked things off with a phenomenal 12.89m in the triple jump, securing Gold with a massive 47cm personal best. He co

🚨 NEW ATHLETE

Name: Shelley Thompson
Sports: Football (Soccer)

Shelley has a passion to exceed in football. This year, she was selected to play for the Football West U16 State Football (Soccer) Team, where she represented WA in the National Yout

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8 June 2024

Great Southern Academy of Sport benefits from $570,000

8 June 2024

The Great Southern Academy of Sport is about to embark on an exciting phase under the guidance of its newly appointed executive officer Danielle Carne, backed by more than $500,000 to further the growth of young athletes within the region.

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OUR VISION

“To foster Great Southern athletes to reach for the stars”

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Funding Partner

The Great Southern Academy of Sport appreciates the funding by the State Government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural industries Regional Athlete Support Program. Sport and recreation creates vibrant, inclusive and connected WA communities.

The academy welcomes partnership opportunities with organisations dedicated to excellence and committed to community development.

For more information contact: Dani Carne 0498 759 937

OUR PURPOSE

“To be a stepping stone onto a high-performance pathway by delivering an exceptional local training and sport support environment for Great Southern Athletes”