Southern Sports Academy is excited to offer the Indigenous Talent Identification program once again, with support from Underwriting Agencies Australia (UAA) and Riverina Water
The fourth annual Talent ID Day will be held on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025. Registrations are now open until 26th June 2025!
For more information regarding the day or the Indigenous Sporting Program please get in touch with the office via our social media or contact Bridget at bridget@regionalacademies.org.au
2025 Athletes
Jordyn McFadden
Matilda Sannazzaro
Sophie Sannazzaro
Talia Fanning
Lillyarna Clark
Shelby Hussell
Scarlett Churchward
Payton Churchward
Bellah Longford
Harleigh Lang
Scarlett Chambers
Rori Caffery
Shelby Abnett
Savannah Swift
Harrison Fanning
Luke Anderson
Jameson Elliott
Xavier Williams-Byers
Owen Dinsdale
Jett Putland
Elijah Williams
Hugo Swan
Trent Anderson
Hudson Evans
Braxton Ivanoff
Manager
Troy Pietsch
Bridget Butterfield
Date: Tuesday 1st July 2025
Time: Approx 9:30 am – 2.30 pm
Location: PCYC Wagga Wagga, (11 Fitzhardinge St, Wagga Wagga 2650)
What to Wear: School sports uniform with running shoes.
What to Bring: Water bottle and some snacks for the day. Lunch will be provided.
Cost: FREE
How to register: please complete the REGISTRATION FORM by Thursday 26th June
The program is open to both male and females 13 – 17 years of age in the calendar year of operation.
Be living or attending school in the SSA catchment area (please refer to the list below)
Endorsed by the school and/or sporting association with whom you are attending or representing
| Albury | Balranald | Berrigan | Carrathool |
| Coolamon | Cootamundra-Gundagai | Edward River | Federation |
| Greater Hume | Griffith | Hay | Hilltops |
| Junee | Leeton | Lockhart | Murray River |
| Murrumbidgee | Narrandera | Snowy Valleys | Temora |
| Wagga Wagga | Wentworth |
It is a ‘first of its kind’ opportunity, with the Aboriginal &Torres Strait Islander Talent ID Day designed to:
-Advance opportunities in sport
-Develop a platform for athletes to be introduced to & identified in multiple sports
-Play or participate in sport-specific skills in a fun atmosphere
-Showcase skills in front of coaches who are of the highest quality and well-versed in talent identification
Those identified from the Indigenous Talent ID Day will be provided with an invitation to attend the Indigenous Sporting Program held on the following dates:
From here athletes may be invited to join the Southern Sports Academy Program Selection Trials in September and offered a funded scholarship into the Sport Program
