New board formed

As of May 25th 2023, GSSTA will be known as The Great Southern Academy of Sport and will transition to a full Academy model with the aim of offering full athlete scholarships towards the end of 2023. A new board of management has been formed and is comprised of:

• Peter Watson

• Tom Moir

• Michelle Salisbury

• Nicola Edwards

• Simon Barras

• Jeremy Sutherland

• Kathryn Slattery

• Sussette Evans

• Mel Eastough

• Jarrad Gardner

The Great Southern Academy of Sport is being designed and built from the ground up to deliver an exceptional sports support and training environment for our region’s most elite young athletes. 

The academy will foster the development of these young athletes through elite pathways as they represent our state, country and eventually shine on the world stage.

It takes a village to raise a child and likewise it takes an academy to raise an athlete. As they strive to reach the pinnacle of their sports, our talented young men and women learn the value of effort, discipline and teamwork. They mature through defeat and grow humble in victory. They become role models and our future community leaders.

Our academy will have a profound impact on the sporting landscape in the Great Southern and we invite you to become a founding partner, contribute to and share in the success of our region, our sports and our stars.

GSAS Executive Officer Rob Perisic with board members Kathryn Slattery, Peter Watson and Mel Eastough.