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Congratulations Dawn and Gabrielle | Local Sporting Stars
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We’re proud to announce Dawn Pereira and Gabrielle D’Agnone‑Doyle as the inaugural recipients of the WA Local Sporting Stars Volunteer Recognition Program.
Dawn has been recognised for her tireless contribution to Gosnells City Football Club, where she dedicates countless hours each week supporting match days, managing club operations and ensuring everyone feels welcome. Her behind‑the‑scenes commitment is the backbone of her club community.
Gabrielle has been honoured for her extraordinary service to Maddington Little Athletics, where she volunteers as head coach, she dedicates five days a week to training and mentoring young athletes, building not only their skills but their confidence, resilience and love of sport.
Supported by the WA Government and delivered in partnership with SportWest, Seven West Media and Spudshed, the Local Sporting Stars Volunteer Recognition Program celebrates the volunteers who keep community sport thriving across Western Australia.
Nominations remain open - and we encourage the sector to continue recognising the volunteers who truly make a difference.
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High Performing Leaders | Expressions of Interest Now Open
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SportWest has partnered with Department of Creative, Industries Tourism and Sport to facilitate a High Performing Leaders course, delivered by Leading Teams – a highly practical leadership development experience designed specifically for high level professionals working across the Western Australian sport industry.
This program equips leaders with the tools, language and confidence to lead people effectively, strengthen team culture, and drive sustainable high performance. Built on Leading Teams’ proven leadership and team dynamics models, the course goes beyond theory to focus on real-world behaviours, conversations and actions that directly impact team and organisational performance.
Delivered face-to-face over multiple days, this exclusive cohort experience brings together leaders from across WA sport, providing a safe yet challenging learning environment where participants can reflect, share experiences, and learn from one another.
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Save the Date National Volunteer Week 2026
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In celebration of National Volunteer Week 2026, SportWest invites our member associations to join us in recognising the incredible volunteers who support and strengthen sport across Western Australia.
We encourage your organisation to join us with your key volunteers on Friday, 22 May 2026, to celebrate the contribution of sport and recreation volunteers and collectively acknowledge the positive impact they have across our industry.
This event provides an opportunity to pause, say thank you and celebrate the dedication, generosity and leadership of volunteers who give their time to community sport. Our breakfast will bring together volunteers, sport organisations and sector partners from across the sector.
Further information will be shared soon.
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Women of Sport | Developing Women Session
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Networking isn’t about small talk or collecting contacts, it’s about building meaningful relationships that accelerate your growth. In this practical workshop, leaders and emerging leaders will learn how to move beyond transactional interactions and create authentic connections that open doors, spark ideas, and expand influence. Whether you're building your confidence or refining your approach, this session will equip you to network with clarity, purpose, and impact.
What you’ll gain:
- Steps to creating a clear strategy for building and activating a powerful professional network
- Practical tools to start meaningful conversations
- Techniques to network with confidence in any setting (in-person or virtual)
- How to articulate your value and personal brand in a compelling way
- A simple follow-up framework to turn connections into opportunities
- Ways to leverage your network for career growth, insight, and sponsorship
Walk away with actionable tools, renewed confidence, and a network mindset that works for you.
Date: Thursday 23 April 2026
Venue: Mount Claremont Community Centre – Banksia Room | 105 Montgomery Avenue, Mount Claremont
Time: 9:30am-12:00pm
Details: Includes light refreshments
Registration: Limited tickets available! Registration closes at 12:00pm Friday 17 April
Cost: SportWest Members $25. Non-members $38.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Course
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SportWest is pleased to offer Youth Mental Health First Aid to our members!
This two-day, face‑to‑face course is designed for anyone working with or supporting young people, particularly within sporting and community environments. Facilitated by Happiness Co., the training builds confidence and practical skills to recognise when a young person may be experiencing a mental health challenge and how to respond appropriately.
Participants will learn how to:
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health challenges in young people
- Understand risk factors and protective factors related to youth mental health
- Provide initial support using a clear, evidence-based action plan A.L.G.E.E
- Respond in a crisis situation until professional help is available
- Reduce stigma and support positive mental health conversations
This course is ideal for coaches, administrators and staff working in sport with young people.
Places are limited and available to SportWest members only, so early registration is encouraged.
Participants must attend both days to receive accreditation.
Date: Wednesday 29 April & Thursday 30 April 2026
Venue: Sport HQ, 203 Underwood Ave, Floreat
Time: 9:00am-3:30pm both days
Details: Morning tea and light lunch included
Cost: $160.00 per person for SportWest members
Registration: Closes Monday 27 April 2026
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True Sport Respectful Relationships Disclosure Training Workshop
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Want to feel more confident responding to disclosures in your sport or club? Keen to promote gender equality and safe, inclusive environments through sport?
Join us for an engaging and interactive training workshop designed to support sport leaders in responding safely and respectfully to disclosures of Family and Domestic Violence.
Delivered in partnership with Starick, this session is ideal for sport leaders, administrators, coaches and volunteers who are committed to creating clubs where everyone feels safe, welcomed and respected.
What you’ll gain:
- Build confidence to safely respond to Family and Domestic Violence disclosures.
- Learn how to provide respectful and appropriate support.
- Understand procedures and available resources to support your club.
- Know how to refer and report concerns.
Workshop Details:
Facilitators: Starick Youth Team and Sport Integrity Australia
Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
Venue: Sport HQ, 203 Underwood Ave, Floreat
Parking: Free onsite parking available
Cost: Free
Registration Closes: Monday, 11 May 2026
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Christina Kreppold Becomes Inaugural Woman Inductee to Baseball WA Hall of Fame
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Christina Kreppold was officially inducted into the Baseball WA Hall of Fame at the 2026 BWA Awards Night on Tuesday 31 March, held at the Pan Pacific in Perth.
Christina is the inaugural woman inductee to the BWA Hall of Fame, which was established in 2021 to recognise the achievements of those who have played a momentous role in shaping our great game with outstanding on-field contributions.
Christina was inducted in the Playing Category of Excellence, recognising an exceptional on-field career defined by sustained high performance at state, national and international levels. Her status as the first female inductee reflects the strength of
her playing record and standing within the game.
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Round 5 is Here and West Coast Fever are Bringing it Home Again
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Two home games, two wins - Fever have been electric this season and the Green Army has been a massive part of that energy. Don’t miss this Sunday 12 April at 2pm, when Fever hosts the Queensland Firebirds at RAC Arena. Loud, passionate and there from the first whistle, the RAC Arena crowd has been something else, and the girls have fed off every bit of it.
Now it's your turn. This week Sports West members get an exclusive 10% discount on tickets* using code WCF10, so there's never been a better time to get along and experience what game day at RAC Arena is really all about.
Get the family together, gear up in green and come Feel the Fever this Sunday. Perth, the girls are ready and they want you there.
*Only valid for Sunday 12 April
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The Force are throwing a Party At The Park!
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It’s a ‘Party At The Park’ when the Western Force will host the reigning Super Rugby champions, the Crusaders, at the later kick-off time of 7:55pm on Saturday 18 April at HBF Park.
The Force are going back to the old Global Rapid Rugby days with a night-time party, including DJs, saxophonist, pyrotechnics and fireworks, plus a good old fashioned game of Super Rugby against New Zealand’s best.
The Crusaders are 13-time Super Rugby champions and boast All Blacks Will Jordan, Sevu Reece and Codie Taylor among others. The Force will be ready to topple the champs, led by Wallabies Jeremy Williams, Ben Donaldson and Brandon Paenga-Amosa.
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Community Sport Parent Masterclass
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As part of the True Sport Initiative, SportWest, in partnership with the WA Government, is proud to announce the first Sport Parent Masterclass, scheduled for the beginning of Term 2 - perfectly timed ahead of the winter season.
The Sport Parent Masterclass promises to be an engaging, practical session designed to empower parents as they facilitate the journey of sport with their children and young people. Discover the keys to navigate the moments that matter with greater understanding around holistic youth development factors.
Leave with tools to help you create enriched sport experiences, foster healthy motivation and wellbeing in junior sport, while building habits that encourage lifelong participation.
The content of this event is relevant for parents with children aged 11-17 years, however parents with children from all age groups are welcome to attend. There will be opportunities to attend with your teen in the future.
We encourage our members to help spread the word by sharing our social media post and promoting the Sport Parent Masterclass across your clubs, networks and parent communities, so together we can support positive sporting experiences for young people across Western Australia.
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Calling for Contributions | Sport Parent Playbook - Winter Season
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Have you ever thought, “I wish sport parents knew… did… understood… could…”?
Now’s your chance to help make it happen.
SportWest is developing The Sport Parent Playbook - a practical, industry‑wide resource designed to better support parents as partners in junior sport across WA. The Playbook will bring together trusted information from across our sporting network, creating a central, easy‑to‑use resource for parents. The goal? To empower parents as genuine partners in delivering positive, enriching sport experiences for young people across Western Australia.
We’re inviting State Sporting Associations and sector partners to get involved by contributing advice, resources, insights or examples that support parents — from getting into sport and volunteering, to wellbeing, safety, physical literacy and positive sport environments.
To find out more about key themes and opportunities to contribute on behalf of your SSA, email beth@sportwest.com.au. |
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