South West Academy of Sport receives Royalties for Regions funding to support young athletes

The South West Academy of Sport received a huge boost last week, sharing in more than $3 million of Royalties for Regions funding to improve regional athlete development. The academy will receive $235,000 in funding to help it continue providing programs and services that contribute to the development of athletes who are involved in elite sporting pathways. SWAS is one of nine programs included in the Regional Talent Development Network, and received more funding than any of the other programs. Sport and Recreation Minister Tony Buti said the State Government was committed to “increasing opportunities for regional athletes”. “Through funding programs such as this, we are giving regional athletes, coaches and officials access to top-quality training and development,” he said.