Charles Sturt University Gym,
Panorama Ave, Bathurst NSW 2795
For twenty years Kurt Fearnley has been an icon of Australian sport. Marathon wins, conquering Kokoda and being a vocal advocate for disability awareness have been just a handful of Kurt’s personal accomplishments. But the journey from Carcoar to becoming a multiple Paralympic and Commonwealth Games medalist, was not an easy road. Fearnley was driven…
DetailsAn understated individual, Mitch Selwood had an incredible basketball career taking him to the heights of international basketball. The Orange junior developed his craft in the local leagues, developing an impressive skillset before he was selected in the Western Region Academy of Sport 1998 basketball program. Mitch credited the academy for refining his fundamental skills…
DetailsIdentified at a 2001 WRAS athlete rookie camp, Nathan Burns is a prime example of regional athletic talent. A Blayney native, Burns progressed steadily through the football pathways spending time with the New South Wales Institute of Sport (2003-2004), Parramatta Eagles (2005) and Australian Institute of Sport (2006) football programs. His attacking skill was evident…
DetailsFor the first seven years of the Western Region Academy of Sport, Margaret Combs OAM was responsible for crafting the vision and direction for regional athletes. Working alongside inaugural board members David Berry former Bathurst MP, Neil Donohue the former director of the school of education at Charles Sturt University and Neville Goldspring from the…
DetailsFor over 30 years, Garry ‘Gus’ Dawson has been synonymous with Central West cycling. Dawson the 2010 Aus Cycling Coach of the Year has amassed an impressive resume with a legacy of international and national riders. His incredible contributions to the sport started with the Dubbo Cycle Club, with a mission to build a great…
DetailsAs a former mayor of Evans Shire (1996-2002), Bathurst City (2003-2004) and Bathurst Regional (2005-2007) Councils, Norm Mann has been a pillar of the Western Region community. Spending 13 years in local council Mann built an extensive knowledge of strategic planning skills and understanding of governance policies that brought the Western Region Academy of…
DetailsBruce McLean is the definition of WRAS golf. For over 10 years he has been the head coach of the program before taking some time away for the 2022 season. He has been an integral part of the identification of local and regional junior golfers. Known for conducting numerous school golf programs to foster young…
DetailsCharles Sturt University (CSU) has provided essential support to the Western Region Academy of Sport (WRAS) since the academy has moved on to the CSU Bathurst Campus in 1991. Over time the CSU and WRAS partnership has flourished, providing opportunities to athletes, students, staff and volunteers. The relationship has been supported by the inclusion of…
DetailsFor the past 19 years, Local Clubs have provided much needed financial assistance to Western Region Academy of Sport (WRAS) junior athletes. ClubGRANTS have been allocated to regional athletes to assist with the financial burden that is placed on families when their children become involved in sport. This assistance ensures that athletes selected on their…
DetailsJoining the WRAS board in 1993, Len Graff left a legacy of financial stability and direction for the academy. Bringing a wealth of knowledge from his chartered accountancy business, Graff joined WRAS wanting to help the development of regional athletes. “When the academy was in its most formative years, the then Bathurst State MP David…
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