Nominations for the 2026 Athletics program have now closed.

To register your interest for the 2027 program click here

To be eligible for selection in the 2026 program athletes must:

• Athletes must be turning 13 to 17 years of age in 2026.
• Athletes must reside or attend school in the WRAS catchment area.
• Athletes must be a current registered member of Athletics New South Wales.
• Athletes must meet the performance standards for their event(s) as outlined by Athletics Australia – Athletics Australia Performance Standards 2025

If an athlete recorded a time or distance just outside the AA standards, they are encouraged to submit a nomination form. WRAS may open future training events or camps to potential/developing athletes.

The following selection criteria may be taken into consideration during the selection process:

• Physical attributes and capabilities
• Technical competence
• Tactical awareness
• Potential to improve
• Competitive ability
• Individual application
• Performance and results at specific events
• Coachability and behavior

• Intensive training sessions by local elite coaches
• Skill development
• Inter-Academy Development camps
• Injury prevention screenings and Strength and Conditioning training programs
• Sports science fitness testing
• Educational seminars

Coaches

Kate Lynch

Ernie Shankleton

Greg Wiencke

2026 Squad Athletes

Savannah Auvaa
Ania Cole
Will Curtin
Elwyn Evans
Jacob Fordham
Mckayla Grobler
Zac Harding
Lucy Jurd
Milla Jurd
Toby Morgan
Dylan Ruming
Eliza Smart
Bonnie Venner
Alyssa Wallbank
Vashti Williams