The Western Region Academy of Sport (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 hockey.
WRAS and the Regional Academy network in NSW has had a long standing partnership with Hockey NSW, playing a vital role in the Hockey NSW pathway by identifying, monitoring and developing the skills of young hockey players.
The 2026 hockey program primarily functions to support Hockey NSW Pathways and Performance players by providing access to high quality coaching, on- and off-field education, strength and conditioning, and development camps. Players not selected in a Hockey NSW Pathways and Performance squad will be selected based on their prior experience and achievements and their ability to further enhance this training environment.
