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A $75,000 funding boost from Western Australian Government will see up to 40 Broome-based athletes have the opportunity to participate in a year-long holistic sport development program. As part of the program the athletes will participate in strength and conditioning, Pilates, nutrition and injury prevention.

The funding, awarded to the Broome Sports Association through the Regional Athlete Support Program, is helping to facilitate development in the athletes' chosen sports, as well as prepare them for higher representation.

There are currently 34 athletes participating in the Broome Talent Development Program across 10 different sports.

In 2021, the Regional Athlete Support Program (RASP) was strengthened with $3 million of funding secured over three years.

The RASP is a State-wide regional talent development network that supports regional based athletes, coaches and officials, which promotes development and progression along the sporting pathway from their home environment.

WA Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman advised "this funding will not only help regional athletes to excel in their chosen sports, it will also help keep young people in their home towns and ensure they can access the same opportunities as their city counterparts."

WA Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan added "there are many talented athletes in Broome and this funding will help support them to go further.

"By investing in programs like this, we are helping build the potential of children and young people."

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