Western Sydney Academy of Sport

18/09/2026

🏆 LOVE SPORT? COME WORK WITH US!

We’re looking for a Sport Programs Administration Officer to join the Western Sydney Academy of Sport and help support the delivery of high-performance programs for talented young athletes.

If you’re organised, passionate about sport and love making things happen behind the scenes, this could be your next opportunity! 🙌

📍 Western Sydney
💼 Full-time position
📅 Applications close 4 October 2026

👉 Apply now and join the team!

Responsible for the administration of sport programs, academy office and events.

16/09/2026

15/09/2026

📸 CELEBRATING THE WESTERN SYDNEY ACADEMY OF SPORT AWARDS 🏆

What a fantastic evening celebrating the achievements, dedication and contribution of our athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers at the 2026 Western Sydney Academy of Sport Awards.

Congratulations to everyone recognised on the night, your commitment to excellence and to representing Western Sydney continues to inspire. 👏

📸 View the full gallery from the evening on our page and relive some of the special moments from the night.

A huge thank you to Luke Fuda Films & Photography for capturing the celebrations and creating lasting memories of the evening.

You can read all about the special night, and all the award winners in the article in the comments.

Also a huge thanks to for hosting us.

Office of Sport

11/09/2026

🥎💙WSAS | NSW OPEN WOMEN'S SOFTBALL TEAM 💙🥎

Congratulations to our WSAS Alumni selected in the 2027 Softball NSW Open Women's Team competing for the Gilley’s Shield! 👏🔥
💙 Rachel Lack
🩵 Kandra Lamb
💙 Taylah Van Lieshout (Tsitsikronis)
🩵 Shaylan Whatman

The team will compete from 28 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 at Redlands Softball Association QLD.
We are incredibly proud to see so many former WSAS athletes continuing to progress and represent at the highest levels. 🌟

Congratulations girls, and best of luck for the competition! 💪💙🩵

Congratulations to all athletes and officials, 2027 Firestars, Open Women competing for the Gilley’s Shield 28 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027, Redlands Softball Association QLD

10/09/2026

💛 R U OK? 💛

A simple question can make a big difference.

Today, we’re checking in with our athletes, coaches, families and Academy community.

Ask the question. Listen. Stay connected. Sometimes, just being there is enough.

👉 Learn more: ruok.org.au/sport

10/09/2026

🥎 💙WSAS | U16'S WOMEN'S SOFTBALL NSW TEAM 💙🥎

Congratulations to both our current WSAS & WSAS Alumni selected in the 2027 U16 Softball NSW Women's Team competing for the Esther Deason Shield! 👏🔥
💙 Aaliyah Batey (Alumni)
🩵 Bridie Harper (Current)
💙 Asst Coach - Ryleigh Arnott (Alumni)

The team will compete from 14–19 Dec 2026 at Mirrabooka International Softball Stadium, WA.

We are incredibly proud to see so many WSAS athletes & coaches continuing to progress and represent at the highest levels. 🌟

Congratulations girls, and best of luck for the competition! 💪💙🩵

Congratulations to all athletes and officials, 2027 U16 Womens Team competing for Esther Deason Shield 14–19 Dec 2026, Mirrabooka International Softball Stadium, WA

09/09/2026

🥎 💙WSAS ALUMNI | U18 WOMEN'S SOFTBALL NSW TEAM 💙🥎

Congratulations to our WSAS Alumni selected in the 2027 U18 Softball NSW Women's Team competing for the Elinor McKenzie Shield! 👏🔥

💙 Charlotte Bedwell
🩵 Nicola Harris
💙 Chloe Johnston
🩵 Jessica Middleton
💙 Addison O'Connor
🩵 Jordyn Saunby

The team will compete from 11–16 January 2027 at West Beach Parks, South Australia.

We are incredibly proud to see so many WSAS Alumni continuing to progress and represent at the highest levels. 🌟

Congratulations girls, and best of luck for the competition! 💪💙🩵

Congratulations to all athletes and officials, 2027 U18 Womens Team competing for Elinor McKenzie Shield 11–16 Jan 2027, West beach park South Australia

09/09/2026

🚴‍♂️ BMX PROGRAM NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN! 🚴‍♂️

Ready to take your BMX racing to the next level? 🔥

Nominations are now OPEN for the Western Sydney Academy of Sport BMX Program delivered in partnership with AusCycling

Our program provides talented young BMX athletes with the opportunity to develop their skills within a high-performance environment, while preparing for higher-level competition and representative pathways.

💪 What’s included?
🔹 High-performance BMX coaching
🔹 Strength & conditioning
🔹 Athlete education & development
🔹 Performance support and testing
🔹 Competition preparation
🔹 Opportunities to represent WSAS at Academy events and camps

If you're an ambitious BMX athlete looking to challenge yourself, develop your performance and take the next step in your sporting journey, we want to hear from you! Athletes must be aged 13-18 and be from Western Sydney.

👉Nominate via the link below or visit the WSAS website for full program details and nomination information.
🔗https://thinksport.my.site.com/s/applications
🔗https://regionalacademies.org.au/wsas/programs/bmx/

09/09/2026

🏐 VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM | NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN! 🏐

📣 Are you a talented young volleyballer ready to take your game to the next level?

Western Sydney Academy of Sport is excited to open nominations for our 2026/27 Volleyball Athlete Program, delivered in partnership with Volleyball New South Wales.

Our program provides talented young volleyballers with the opportunity to develop in a high-performance environment, supporting their growth both on and off the court.

💪 ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDES:

🏐 High-quality coaching & technical skill development

💪 Strength & Conditioning

📊 Sports Science & Performance Support

🧠 Sports Psychology & Athlete Education

🥗 Nutrition & Recovery

🩹 Injury Prevention & Management

🎯 Opportunities to progress through Volleyball NSW state and national pathways

Athletes will train alongside other talented volleyballers while developing the skills, knowledge and confidence to take the next step in their sporting journey.

If you're a committed and ambitious young volleyballer looking to progress your game, we want to hear from you!

👉 Nominate via the link below or visit the WSAS website for full program details and nomination information.
🔗https://thinksport.my.site.com/s/applications
🔗https://regionalacademies.org.au/wsas/programs/volleyball/

08/09/2026

🌟 SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT! 🌟

Get excited! The Western Sydney Academy of Sport Awards Night is happening this Thursday and we are thrilled to announce that proud WSAS Alumni, two-time Paralympian and Australian Para-Cyclist Gordon Allan will be joining us as the special guest speaker! 🚴‍♂️

Gordon joined WSAS in 2014 as the Academy's first Para-athlete, before progressing through the national high-performance pathway and making his Australian debut in 2018.

Since then, Gordon has represented Australia at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, won bronze at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, and most recently claimed silver in the Men's C2 1000m Time Trial at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. 🥉🥈

We are incredibly proud to welcome Gordon back to WSAS and can't wait to hear his inspiring journey at our Awards Night! 👏

We look forward to celebrating another incredible year with our athletes, families, partners and Academy community. 🌟