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Skywest recognised for taking country sport under its wing

Thursday 14 January 2010

Skywest Airlines' contribution as a long-term supporter of sport and recreation in regional WA was recognised with a special award at the 2009 Sport and Recreation Industry Awards.

Georgina’s grandson aims for soccer glory

Monday 11 January 2010

If Australia wins the right to host soccer’s World Cup in 2018 (and it seems the game’s governing body, Football Federation Australia, is going to put in a strong bid), could 14-year-old Jacob Collard be out there wearing the green and gold as a representative for his country?

Medal winner Edward in plea for more organ donors

Monday 11 January 2010

A quarter of a century of hitting a little white plastic ball back and forth across a tennis table paid off for Derbarl Yerrigan Stolen Generation Officer Edward Brown when he landed a silver medal at the World Transplant Games on the Gold Coast in August.

Amla’s our golden girl!

Friday 08 January 2010

For a girl who stands just five foot three inches in her bare feet and weighs in at 49 kilograms, Derbarl Yerrigan receptionist Amla Sathasivam packs one heck of a punch.

Broken ankle won't stop Matt

Friday 08 January 2010

Bassendean local, Matt Brazier, is busy showing the state his skateboarding talents aren’t just for show. Matt, aged 19, has competed in two rounds of the YMCA HQ’s Summer Skate Series and has placed in the top two in the Open Division at both competitions. His talents in the Series have won him prizes from Folklore Skateboards and Bossen.

Young skater shows his skills

Friday 08 January 2010

Kingsley local, Nathan Arias, is an accomplished skateboarder at only 13 years of age. Nathan has been skating for three years and has already secured sponsorship through Beyond Skate. On Saturday 19th of December Nathan competed in a qualifying round of the YMCA HQ’s Summer Skate Series in Leederville.

Funding towards a state of skate

Friday 08 January 2010

YMCA HQ with support from the Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) are rolling out more opportunities for skateboarding enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.

An award 20 years in the making

Monday 04 January 2010

Taking out one of the most coveted awards in Western Australian sport and recreation was no stroke of luck for Hillarys local Tony Head, but instead was the result of 20 years of commitment and service to the industry.

AquaGasc program a swimming success!

Monday 21 December 2009

Participants came from all four major centres of the Gascoyne to participate in the inaugural AquaGasc 'Splash' Week program in October 2009. Read on to find out why the program is making such a 'splash' in the region!

Survivor-style solution breaks down the barriers

Monday 21 December 2009

The rebirth of a young women's program in Carnarvon is using Survivor-style challenges to break down barriers in the Carnarvon community.

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