fEMALE FOOTBALL

Nominations for the 2026/27 program are open

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The SWSAS Female Football program is delivered in partnership with the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network.

This program provides a high‑performance development pathway for talented young athletes, focusing on technical skills, strength and conditioning, athlete education, and personal growth. 

Athletes receive targeted skill development and sport specific training support, preparation for high‑performance and SSO Pathways; with the intent for the athletes to return with increased knowledge and skills for their representative and club association seasons.

The SWSAS program includes practical education in areas such as Strength and Conditioning, Athlete Profiling, Nutrition, Sports Psychology and Injury Prevention, Recovery and Load Management; along with opportunities to represent SWSAS at events, inter‑academy sessions and camps (where available)

Program Partners

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Academy athletes selected receive:

  • High‑quality coaching within a high-performance squad environment and curriculum
  • Access to high-quality training facilities
  • Strength & Conditioning assessment and programming
  • Sports science testing and high‑performance training support
  • Access to education and athlete wellbeing support
  • Academy uniform (additional cost)
  • Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
  • Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
  • Promotion through SWSAS media channels and Civic Receptions
 

Additional SWSAS benefits:

  • Access to cross-code football skill development sessions relevant to Rugby
    League, Aussies Rules and Touch Football.
  • Invitation to attend SWSAS Athlete Leadership Camp (December 2026; Additional Cost may apply)
  • Opportunities to represent SWSAS at events (where available)

Program Eligibility Criteria

Athletes must:

  • Reside in one of the following LGAs: Camden, Campbelltown, Liverpool and Wollondilly.
  • Be Turning 13 – 18 years of age in the year of the program. (ie for 2027 Born in 2009-2014)
  • Be a registered member of an AFL NSW/ACT, NSWRL, OzTag or NSW Touch Football club/association within the South West Sydney region.
  • Be committed to progressing to higher representation within your sport.
  • Be committed and available to completing the entire program.

An athlete scholarship levy will apply, covering the above listed program benefits and more. Uniform costs are additional, with sport‑specific and SWSAS items purchased through the official supplier. Additional event and camp costs may apply.

Program Delivery Period

October 2026 – April 2027

The On-Field skill session component of the Female Football Program will be conducted across two x eight (8) week blocks. Athletes are able to attend one or both blocks within the program.

Block 1 – Oct-Dec 2026 at Picton
Block 2 – Feb-Apr 2027 at Campbelltown

Key Events (Indicative)

  • SWSAS Leadership Camp 11-13 December