The Western Region Academy of Sports basketball squad consisting of athletes from all over the western region will head to Charles Sturt University on Sunday 13 April for a full day of intense training to further enhance their basketball skills. The WRAS squad consists of some of the region’s most talented and up and coming basketball stars including Bathurst’s own Jesse Fergusson, Meredith Jones, Laurence Mifsud, Freya Roebuck and Connor Sherlock. Joining the squad on the day will be the Senior and High Performance basketball athletes which will add the competitive edge needed to keep the athletes on their toes. The WRAS Basketballers will benefit from this day by participating in rigorous training sessions aimed at developing and increasing their range of skills on the basketball court. Head Coach Katrina Ferris from Bathurst will conduct the training day, “I am looking forward to the day as it will be a great chance for the athletes to learn and improve their skills. It is also a great opportunity for the whole squad to come together, interact as a team and challenge themselves.” Local basketball players, coaches and spectators are welcome to attend the training day which will provide a great opportunity to witness the squad in action and the latest training techniques and drills. END