The Western Sydney Academy of Sport’s Softball Program provides high performance training opportunities for talented young athletes in the western Sydney region. In partnership with Softball NSW, the program provides opportunities for athletes in the areas of technical skill, education and personal development, preparing athletes for the next level of elite sport representation.
The Academy Program includes specific skill components, testing and reporting procedures as set by Softball NSW. Together with competition opportunities, this assists athletes to further progress in the softball development pathway.
Athletes will have the opportunity to compete at the Clubs NSW Academy Games and Australian Invitational Youth Games.
Duration: October – July
Venues: Blacktown International Sportspark
The Program comprises of technical development, athlete education, sports science, fitness elements and personal development opportunities for Academy scholarship holders. The Program aims to prepare athletes for progression to higher levels of individual performance and achievement, specifically selection into Junior State and National squads.
2017/18 SOFTBALL SQUAD
Claire Alessi
Ryleigh Arnott
Georgia Barton
Georgia Britton
Alyssa Conley
Amber Frost
Tara Gatt
Teoni Lamb
Hannah MacKean
Amy Mann
Bridie Murphy
Georgia Murray
Emily Paull
Ashley Wright
Patrick Beach
Isaac Capobianco
Alex Gutteridge
Davis Haworth
Tyler Kelly
Joel Lloyd
Xander Ruggeri
Christopher Rutherford
Sebastian Tanti
David Young