SWAS APEX PROGRAM

The South West Academy of Sport APEX Program (Advancing Performance to Enhance eXcellence) is designed to support high performing athletes who are well progressed in their pathway, through an athlete management process.

As APEX athletes have specific and personalised needs to enhance their performance trajectory, SWAS supports APEX athletes through examination of their current training and competitive load, their goals, their perceived limitations, and subsidising their access to personalised services.

“I love the initiative SWAS is taking with thinking outside the box on how they can help assist their athletes. The APEX program is an excellent introduction to a more specialised and personalised method of aiding each athletes unique journey to success. By addressing specific individual needs, the program aims to provide critical support necessary for athletes to evolve into international competitors. I would love to see more sporting programs take this approach, as I see it as a huge step in the right direction.”

Laetisha Scanlan

Dual Olympian

Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist

VIS Scholarship Holder

"I think SWAS using resources to focus on each individual athlete, is a great way to provide the best support available, especially considering each athlete and their journey is so unique. I like that it gives the athletes flexibility and choices surrounding their sport."

Miriana Perkins

Aspiring Winter Olympian

FIS Junior World Championships

VIS Scholarship Holder

SWAS APEX athletes are required to achieve three behavioural or educational milestones to access their desired services.

A limited number of positions exist in the APEX program and therefore the criteria to enter the program is more stringent than the SWAS ASCEND Program.

Applications may be received by SWAS at any time of the year, however a waitlist may be required if the APEX program is at full capacity.

If you are unsure if the APEX program is right for you, we urge you to get in touch with SWAS.

Download the APEX prospectus below for information on the program.

Applications are open via the link below.

Download APEX Prospectus

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View the 2024 APEX Launch Video

Current APEX athletes should log-in to the Member Portal for resources.

APEX REIMBURSEMENT

Select the button to the left to request reimbursement for APEX Service Provision. Please ensure you have had your service approved by SWAS prior.

You will be required to fill out the form and email receipts to ceo@swas.org.au

ATHLETE TRACKING FORM

Select the button to the left to inform SWAS of any relevant achievement. SWAS reports on the progression of athletes to the VIS, making this information vital.