People of the South West regard community facilities to be
important, complementing the process of economic development and
helping to attract workers to the region.
Sport and recreation activities range from competitive individual or team sports, to more passive activities, like enjoying a stroll on the beach or bushwalking on one of the many scenic forest trails.
Excellent sport and recreation facilities have been built throughout the region. There are indoor aquatic centres in Australind, Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River, Donnybrook and Manjimup, along with indoor multi-purpose recreation centres located in most towns within the region.
The Department of Sport and Recreation, through its Bunbury office, continues to actively assist with the planning of the region's future needs to ensure an appropriate level of community infrastructure and opportunities for all to participate in their chosen leisure activity.
The South West office offers a range of workshops and seminars on coaching (via the South West Coaches Network) and club development. These opportunities provide the general public with access to speakers who teach the latest techniques for providing better sport and recreation services.
Sports regularly competing in the state's highest level of competition include basketball, netball, hockey, soccer and rugby. The South West is recognised as a nursery for many state and national team members across a variety of sports, with many locally developed athletes competing at the highest level. This success has seen the establishment of the first regional academy, the South West Academy of Sport, opening its doors in 2008.
Survey to find what South WEst clubs want
South West Survey for Clubs
The Department of Sport and Recreation South West office is investigating what sport and recreation clubs want and need in terms of assistance from the department, and you can have your say through a survey.
Trails in the South West
Warren Blackwood Recreational Trails webpage
Information on trails in the Warren Blackwood area
Regional Grants Scheme
Funding is available under the scheme to improve economic and community infrastructure and services in the South West.
South West Regional Grants SchemeLocal government contacts
Presidents, Chairpersons and Administrators of South West sport and recreation clubs and associations, don’t miss this networking event designed especially for you!
Presidents, Chairpersons and Administrators of South West sport and recreation clubs and associations, don’t miss this networking event designed especially for you!
You can search for a sport or recreation club in the South West by searching the find a club database. This database lists clubs in your area, by activity or by age group.
If your club is not on this database, you can add your club's details to the database to receive information from the department and help new members find your club.
Latest South West Academy of Sport articles
Young stars tested at footy camp
Wednesday 02 December 2009
The South West’s next generation of potential football stars were put through their paces at a camp in Busselton earlier this month.
New sponsor to to help SWAS
Tuesday 17 November 2009
WESTPAC Banking Corporation has joined a growing list of sponsors dedicated to helping young South West athletes achieve their potential.
Academy buoyant as first birthday comes up
Tuesday 07 July 2009
The South West Academy of Sport has emerged as an important training ground for young athletes throughout the region since the launch of its partner sports programs on July 4 last year.
View all South West Academy of Sport articles
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Contact the South West office
South West Office - Bunbury
80A Blair Street, BUNBURY WA 6230
PO Box 2662, BUNBURY WA 6231
Telephone (08) 9792 6900
Facsimile (08) 9792 6999
Email the South West office
Troy Jones
Manager South West
Telephone (08) 9792 6942
