ATHLETICS

The WRAS program provides high performance coaching and training opportunities to up-skill athletes and assist them in progressing to higher representation within the sport of athletics.

The WRAS athletics program is catering to track and field athletes in 2025.

The 2025 athletics program will run from October 2024 to May 2025. Athletes will graduate from the program at the 2025 Presentation Night in June.

Nominations for the 2025 Athletics program have now closed.

To register your interest for the 2026 program click here

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To be eligible for selection in the 2025 program athletes must:

  • Athletes must be turning 13 to 17 years of age in 2025.
  • 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 2023/24

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

Coordinating Coaches
Kate Lynch
Mark Penman

2025 Squad Athletes

Alyssa Wallbank

Byron Rosier

Connor Bennett

Elwyn Evans

Jacob Fordham

Kobe Borgstahl

Mckayla Grobler

Milla Jurd

Ryker Moore

Savannah Auvaa

Vashti Williams

Will Curtin

Will Kline

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