HOCKEY

Mitch is dynamic mid field hockey player whose athleticism is rarely matched. In 2024 he was selected to represent WA at the All-School State Championships and in the Griffin Cup.

MOUNTAIN BIKE

Declan Poett is a 16-year-old downhill mountain bike rider from Albany, Western Australia. He has been actively competing in the Western Australian downhill mountain biking scene since at least 2020, when he won the under-15 category in the third round of the WA Downhill Series.

In 2024, Declan continued to showcase his talent by winning the under-19 division at the Peel Districts Mountain Bike Club's Round 6 event, held at Tom's Crossing.

NETBALL

In 2024, Sophie was selected for the Netball WA Fever in Time Program. She was chosen to compete in the State Cup and played a key role in her teams A Division Grand Final win. As a result of her strong performance, she was chosen to represent the Western Roar in the upcoming WANL futures program.

AFLW

Esme is an athletic and strong AFLW player, who takes every opportunity available to her, playing in both male dominated and female leagues. Esme’s skill has not gone unnoticed, and Esme has played a practice match with Claremont Under 16’s.

EQUESTRIAN

Amelia is a talented young dressage rider who has trained her horse, Springwater Chanel, from Preliminary to Elementary and is now progressing to Medium level movements. She has represented WA at the Australian Interschool Equestrian Championships, placing 5th at the 2023 event, and was also selected to compete in the Pony Club International Alliance Virtual Dressage Show.

SAILING

Henri Bellanger, a 16-year-old high-performance catamaran sailor from Denmark, has been sailing competitively since the age of 10. His first experience at the state championships was alongside his dad, marking the beginning of an impressive journey in the sport.

Henri has just been selected in Sailing Australia’s 2025 National Youth Squad.

TRACK & FIELD

Lucy Newton is a powerhouse sprinter, specializing in the 100m and 200m events. Running with Albany Little Athletics, Lucy has consistently excelled at the Country Championships, achieving notable success year after year. She has built momentum, finishing in the top 8 at the state level, and now sets her sights on competing at the national level.

MOTORSPORT

Harrison is the current SSA Junior Sedan National Champion, having claimed the prestigious title at Kingaroy Speedway in January 2025. He made history as the first driver from the Great Southern to ever win this championship.

EQUESTRIAN

Maddison has competed at state events annually since 2016, earning numerous titles, high-point awards, and team and individual victories. A two-time national competitor (2021 & 2023), she played a key role in her team’s high point novice junior team victory at the 2023 Nationals.

ATHLETICS

Another outstanding runner has joined the academy, PG van Wyk. PG is Albany based and runs the 1500m, 800m and 400m competitively, being selected in the State Junior Athletics Development Squad in

SWIMMING

Sophia is a dedicated young swimming who competes in long course, short course and open water events. Her strongest events are the 50m, 100m and 200m backstroke. Sophia is based in Albany and is a