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Marian Renshaw is a name synonymous with cycling in the western region. From her association with Bathurst Cycling and helping several junior athletes climb through the state and national cycling pathways, Renshaw is known as one of the state’s best cycling coaches. Marian’s first became involved with the Western Region Academy of Sport (WRAS) in…
DetailsAt 16 years of age, Stephen Bird began his strength and conditioning coaching career. Sparked by a curiosity about how the body moves and athletic performance, he turned his passion into a profession that has taken him to two Olympics Games, five World Championships and seven World Cups. Bird’s involvement with the Western Region Academy…
DetailsAcross her twenty-year association with the Western Region Academy of Sport (WRAS), Beth Shea has held multiple positions all with an aim to help country kids take the next step in sport. Shea’s passion though is hockey, with her love for the sport starting in her Lue Public School primary days. Through hockey, she learnt…
DetailsDetermination is a skill that defines most elite athletes. For Edwina Bone, it ensured she was able to reach the highest levels in hockey. Self-described as a competitive and stubborn hockey player, Bone’s journey to the 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and captaining her nation started because of her love of the social…
DetailsThe formative years of the Western Region Academy of Sport (WRAS) programs have been well supported through the contributions of the Central NSW Joint Organisation (CNSWJO). CNSWJO is tasked with advocating, prioritising and improving the infrastructure and services delivered to communities in Central NSW to establish the long term viability of the region. WRAS has…
DetailsFor six years, Kalinda Robinson has been a common thread in the WRAS cycling squad. During her tenure with WRAS, Kalinda has won the Chairman’s Award for Excellence in 2017 and been a nominee for the same award in 2019. This year, she won the Cycling Athlete of the Year and is the undeniable WRAS…
DetailsThe Western Region Academy of Sport (WRAS) is excited to announce our exciting new partnership with Underwriting Agencies of Australia (UAA). We are delighted to sign a multi-year partnership with UAA who will be the major sponsor of our inaugural Indigenous Talent ID program (ITID) as well as our Basketball Program. The Central Coast Academy…
DetailsWith the 2021 WRAS Presentation Night moving online, we were still able to acknowledge our graduating athletes, their achievements and our incredible squad staff. Kalinda Robinson (Cycling) was named as the 2021 WRAS Athlete of the Year, following a dominant year in the velodrome. She was selected to represent Australia at the World Junior Track…
DetailsThe Western Region Academy of Sport (WRAS) provides quality development training to assist young athletes in the Central West achieve sporting excellence. Nominations are now open for our 2022 programs including Basketball, Cycling, Golf, Hockey, Para-Sports programs as well as our Lone Star program which caters for athletes competing in all other sports. Nominations for…
DetailsSee RAS Athletes Set to Shine in Tokyo for full list of RAS representatives. On behalf of all the staff, coaches, managers, consultants, athletes, and their families we would like to congratulate the following Regional Academy of Sport alumni on their podium finishes at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Hockey – Silver Medal Matt Dawson (HAS and CCAS),…
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