CYCLING PROGRAM
The South West Academy of Sport Cycling Program, proudly supported by Royal Bikes, is part of the developmental pathway for the best cycling athletes in South West Victoria.
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Program Structure
SWAS athletes receive ten supervised on-road group sessions throughout the year, with additional individual training programs available as fee-for-service with head coach Kerry King.
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Duration
The supervised on-road group sessions will leave from Warrnambool unless otherwise noted, and will run throughout the year (approximately every 5 weeks).
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Head Coach
Dr. Kerry King
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Inclusions
- 10 supervised on-road group sessions (14/4, 12/5, 9/6, 7/7, 4/8, 8/9, 6/10, 10/11, 9/2/25, 2/3/25)*
- SWAS Training Tee
- At home or in gym programming (Please note that SWAS does not provide a trainer or access to a gym)
- Online Member Portal with access to athlete education and training resources.
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Exclusions
- SWAS merchandise (hoodies, caps etc)
- Individual training plans (available as fee-for service)
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Indicative Costs
SWAS Fees
- $200.00​
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Selection Criteria
All riders need to meet the following selection criteria:
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Be a member of an AusCycling affiliated club in the South West
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Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
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Are racing in the Victorian Junior Road Series or have reached a satisfactory standard of performance based on current rankings at local races and regional events.
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A desire to progress further along the junior pathway and eventually progress their own cycling and/or progress to the development team.
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*Please note that some alterations to the program may occur.
PROGRAM PARTNERS, SPONSORS & SERVICE PROVIDERS
Working together to support SWAS Athletes
ROYAL BIKES
Program Partner (Support) & Sponsor
2024 SWAS CYCLING SQUAD
POWERED BY ROYAL BIKES
FREYA MILLER
WILLIAM VERHOEF
ALASDAIR NORRIS
ATHLETE APPLICATION FORM
2024 SWAS Application Form
- Applications are currently closed. Please contact SWAS to discuss your suitability for the 2025 program.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AusCycling
PREVIOUS SWAS CYCLISTS
ROAD
Adam Rowe
Alex Bosch
Ashley Warton
Bailey Belleville
Blake Hocking
Cadel Howie
Caitlin Morden
Calum Middleton
Christopher Jehu
Dallas Jones
Darcy Abbott
Darcy Woolley
Darcy Worrall: Nationals
Eddie Bell
Eddie Worrall: NRS, Tour Down Under
Emily Wetemans
Henry Jeffers
Irene Whennen
Jack Bell
Jack Patzel
Jackson Gaut
Jacob Bast
James Verhoef: Nationals
Jarrah Loving
Jason Winnen
Jayden Rippon
Jeremy Sagnol
Joseph Gleeson
ROAD
Joseph Kingston
Khris Clementson
Lachlan Hewlett
Lance McBride
Matthew Gstrein
Mikayla McLaren
Nathan McLaren: NRS
Ned Arundell
Nicholas Kidman
Nicholas Krybolder
Noah Morton
Prudence Riddoch
Prue Clancey
Riley Ontronen
Ruben de Silva-Smith
Ryan Minney
Samuel Dwyer
Samuel Lane
Shannon Malseed (?): NRS Champion
Simon Cameron
Steven Krybolder
Tim Hickey
Tim Van der Schans
Todd Lamb
Trent Glennen
Ty Widdicombe
William Jeffers
Xavier Gstrein: State Team
BMX
Bradley Jasper
Davoc Collings
Jesse Ryan
Joshua Cain
Matthew Roberts
Nikita McKinnon
Prue Harvey
Rachael Roberts
Ryan Delony
Zak Denham
*Let us know where you are now! Get in touch via our SWAS Alumni Form