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SportWest baton passed to Matt Fulton

Dec 24, 2020

Matt Fulton has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of SportWest.

Female basketball players and coach huddling together in circle. Image credit: Joos Mind, Getty Images

State and local partnership supports grassroots basketball community

Dec 18, 2020

The State Government has invested $2 million towards a major redevelopment of Morley Sport and Recreation Centre which will see the construction of two new basketball courts to meet the facility's growing demand for court time.

Water polo champs latest win for WA events calendar

Dec 15, 2020

Western Australia's tourism industry and sporting events calendar will receive another boost with the State Government, through Tourism WA, securing the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships (AYWPC) for January 2022 and January 2025.

Go-karts hit the track at Optus Stadium

Dec 8, 2020

Perth will be able to experience high-octane go-kart racing at Optus Stadium from this Friday 11 December until the end of February on a unique 730-metre purpose-built track constructed at Stadium Park.

Regional groups across WA benefit from active community sports funding

Nov 17, 2020

Six community sporting groups across regional Western Australia are to share in more than $18,000 in the latest round of the State Government's Active Regional Communities grants.

New underwater camera system to boost WAIS Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls

Nov 4, 2020

Western Australia's elite swimmers will benefit from a new state-of-the-art above water/underwater multi-camera motion analysis system installed at HBF Stadium.

Regional volunteer coaches and officials get up to $1000 for training expenses

Nov 4, 2020

Applications are now open for volunteer coaches and officials in regional Western Australia to receive up to $1000 to support skill development and accreditation.

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State Government contributes $85,000 to enrich country sport

Oct 21, 2020

Six regional sport initiatives to receive funding through Country Sport Enrichment Scheme.

Minister Mick Murray and Amber Jade Sanderson MLA, Member for Morley with kids from Camboon Little Athletics Clubs

24,500 more kids can bounce back to sport thanks to Lotterywest

Oct 20, 2020

The State Government has launched the new Back to Sport program, with grants available for families and sports clubs to re-engage in sport as Western Australia continues its recovery from COVID-19.