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The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) continues to be a
steadfast supporter of ASWA and our sport. They provide annual Industry Funding and targeted
grants, with a particular focus on regional WA. DLGSC consistently extends opportunities for our
board members and ASWA employees to participate in workshops aimed at enhancing their
professional development. This, in turn, contributes to the improved governance and management
of our sport, for which we are deeply appreciative. Healthway and Crunch & Sip generously sponsor
our CALD and Superfins programs, along with our highly successful 'Sync for Seniors,' the State Titles,
and local and regional 'Come & Try' events. This funding allows ASWA to provide these crucial
participation opportunities to diverse communities across our state.
Partnership with Royal Life Saving WA
Our partnership with Royal Life Saving WA has been a tremendous asset. They generously provide us
with office space and ongoing support, which included the facilitating of our engagement with and
the development of regional Western Australia. In addition to this, RLSSWA extends its support to
our coaches by offering first aid courses that cover water safety and mental health.
Development
Camille Claudino, our dedicated Participation and Regional Development Officer, has continued to
exert tremendous effort in promoting Artistic Swimming across various age groups and abilities. Her
unwavering commitment and support have been instrumental in maintaining our impressive
participation numbers across the range of our AquaStART programs. Furthermore, she oversees the
weekly classes held in seven centers across regional Western Australia. ASWA's presence in regional
areas has been significantly reinforced with the establishment of the Southern Swan's Artistic
Swimming club in Mandurah. This achievement has not only extended our reach but has also
facilitated the successful acquisition of a DLGSC Regional Services Grant for the South-West, further
bolstering our capacity to develop Artistic Swimming in regional WA.
Community and Pathways
We were delighted to welcome Shoko Ono back to Perth, thanks to the funding provided by
Hancock Prospecting. Shoko offers a wealth of technical expertise in our sport, and her primary focus
has been on community development. She has worked in collaboration with our team to create
programs targeting schools and skills pathways. Additionally, Shoko has dedicated her efforts to
working with our coaches, judges, and the Senior National Team at the Center of Excellence, all
aimed at elevating the overall technical skill level across the board.
High Performance
Rose Stackpole, who serves as our State Coaching Director, and Amie
Thompson are dedicated to advancing Western Australia's highperformance program. They work closely with our HP committee, which
includes Mary Andreotta from the ASWA Board and Nawal Kurson. The highperformance athletes have successfully trialled for the Australian National
Team, resulting in a total of 16 WA athletes making the Australian squads for
the Senior, Junior, and Youth World Championships this season. The
substantial presence of WA athletes in the National squads is a testament to
the outstanding work of our coaches, both within the clubs and the ASWA
HP program. The theme of "Building blocks for Brisbane" remains a
consistent focus in our community, aligning with our long-term vision as we
strive toward the goals of Brisbane 2032.
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