FUTURE STARS

Future Stars Program – this program is tailored for athletes who are ineligible for WRAS squad programs (ie. there is no program for their sport). It is expected that athletes are at the level of representing NSW in their sport and/or demonstrating high and consistent performance in their sport (if state representation is not aligned with their sport). Athletes must be turning 14-18 years of age in 2026. These scholarships are designed to assist pre-elite youth athletes in any sport, who are living or attending school in the western region.

The 2026 Future Stars program will run from October 2025 to June 2026. Athletes will graduate at the 2026 Presentation Evening in June.

NOMINATION INFORMATION

Nominations for the 2026 Future Stars program have now closed.

To register your interest for the 2027 program click here

ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION PROCESS

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

be turning 14-18 years of age in 2026
be living or attending school in the WRAS catchment area
be representing NSW in their sport (Note – this means representing NSW at National Events, not representing towns/associations at State Events).
if the sport in question does not align necessarily with state representation, WRAS will consider evidence that indicates high performance and a history of athlete progression in their sport
submit a nomination form before the closing date