WASA Scholarships

01.

The Dick Gallie Memorial Scholarship

Consisting of a $400 grant from WASA and a range of products, generously donated by the Combined High School’s Association, is awarded to a deserving swimmer in memory of the late Dick Gallie’s contribution to WASA and School Swimming NSW

02.

WASA Training Scholarships

Six Northern Beaches Council entry passes to Warringah Aquatic Centre for eligible applicants

03.

Northern Beaches Council

Six Northern Beaches Council entry passes to Warringah Aquatic Centre for eligible applicants

04.

NS Swim School Training Scholarships

Two NS Swim School Training Scholarships

Warringah Amateur Swimming Association (WASA) takes great pride in its ability to provide numerous benefits to its member clubs and swimmers.

WASA aims to meet our objective to:

“Promote, teach and encourage the art of swimming”

This is achieved, in one way, through the provision of several scholarship opportunities that are available to members of WASA’s affiliated clubs, thanks to the Association and its partners, Combined High Schools, Northern Beaches Council and Narelle Simpson Swim School.

We are pleased to be in a position which enables us to offer scholarships to those swimmers who can demonstrate a commitment to swimming and support to the Association and its objectives.

We are enthusiastic when it comes to encouraging swimmers who have proven their commitment to the sport of swimming.

If your application demonstrates you are bettering yourself and contributing to your club in a positive and meaningful way, it will be favorably considered.

Previous scholarship winners have shown a strong commitment to swimming, both within their own clubs and within the Association.

The details of each scholarship are below for your consideration. We encourage all members to consider submitting an application.

Applications for WASA’s 2023 swimming scholarships CLOSE at 11.00 pm on Friday 19 May, 2023.

  • Only applications submitted via the online application form will be accepted.
  • A swimmer may be nominated for one, two or three scholarships, but may only win one scholarship in any year.
  • All nominations received will be carefully considered by the Selection Committee and selected applicants announced at the WASA AGM.
  • Enquiries should be directed to info@warringahswimming.asn.au

Dick Gallie Memorial Awardee's

Year Name Club
2022 Connor Ward Collaroy
2021 Jaslyn Plummer Freshwater
2020 Tahli Elliott Avalon Bilgola
2019 Eli Mork Northern Beaches
2018 Krystal Elliott Avalon Bilgola
2017 Alexander Smith Warringah Aquatic
2016 Tyler Bailey Avalon Bilgola
2015 Bianca Raffin Avalon Bilgola
2014 Thomas Kerr Avalon Bilgola
2013 Sienna Hearn Manly
2012 Renee Hough Warringah Aquatic
2011 James Thomson Freshwater
2010 Andrew Newling Warringah Aquatic
2009 Lachlan Vella Warringah Aquatic

 

The Dick Gallie Memorial Scholarship

 

The Dick Gallie Memorial Scholarship, consisting of a $400 grant from WASA and a range of products, generously donated by the Combined High School’s Association, is awarded to a deserving swimmer in memory of the late Dick Gallie’s contribution to WASA and School Swimming NSW.

This scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving swimmer in memory of Dick’s contribution to WASA and School Swimming in NSW. Dick was a qualified referee who worked tirelessly at Warringah meets and mentored many of the current Technical officials. His greatest love was the school carnival season which he worked daily during January to April. Dick was also the treasurer of WASA for 16 years.

Scholarship Details
The scholarship will consist of a $400 grant from WASA and a range of swimming products, generously donated by the Combined High Schools Sports Association. Applications close: 19 May 2023 
Dick Gallie
Dick Gallie was a NSW-qualified Referee who worked tirelessly at Warringah meets as well as training many new Technical Officials. He gave generously of his time to officiate at Metropolitan, State and National Championships. The school carnival season was his greatest love; from late January to April he worked daily in the Sydney Metropolitan area. He was Treasurer of WASA for 16 years and held several positions on various committees in WASA and with Swimming NSW. He was also widely involved in community service and, for many years, was an elder in his church, a volunteer at the Stony Range Wildflower Reserve in Dee Why at the hydrotherapy pool at Mona Vale Hospital and was a Scout leader.
Rules
  • Applicants must be registered with WASA.

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Assessment Criteria

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a:

  • Significant involvement in swimming, within the swimmer’s local club and the Association;
  • Strong leadership skills and community involvement (outside of swimming); and
  • Positive attitude to swimming and general sportsmanship, reflective of WASA’s objectives.

The winner of the Scholarship is chosen by the Selection Committee will be announced at an Association meeting.

Application

Applications have now Closed for 2022/23

The WASA Training Scholarship

The Association is pleased to offer up to six Training Scholarships, valued at $300 each, to contribute towards coaching fees at an approved training provider of the applicant’s choice.

Recognising the costs associated with swimming training programs, the provision of these scholarships affirms WASA’s commitment to supporting swimmers and their families.

Scholarship Details
$300 to contribute towards coaching fees at an approved training provider of the applicant’s choice. Applications close: 19 May 2023

Rules
  • Applicants must be registered with WASA.
Assessment Criteria
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate a:

  • Commitment to squad training;
  • Strong attendance at club events; and
  • Strong attendance at WASA events.
Application

Applications have now Closed for 2022/23

Northern Beaches Council

Northern Beaches Council Entry Passes to Warringah Aquatic Centre

Thanks to the generosity of Northern Beaches Council, the Association is pleased to offer up to five training passes to eligible applicants, providing free entry to Warringah Aquatic Centre for the period June to August 2022.

Scholarship Details
One training pass providing free entry to Warringah Aquatic Centre for the period June to August 2022 Applications close: 19 May 2023

Rules
  • Applicants must be registered with WASA.
  • Applicants must reside within Northern Beaches Local Government Area.
Assessment Criteria
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate a:

  • Commitment to squad training;
  • Strong attendance at club events; and
  • Strong attendance at WASA events.
Application

Applications have now Closed for 2022/23

NS Swim School Training Scholarships

The Association, in partnership with Narelle Simpson, is pleased to offer two Training Scholarships, valued at $300 each, to contribute towards coaching fees for customers of NS Swim School. Recognising the costs associated with swim training programs, the provision of these scholarships affirms WASA's commitment to supporting swimmers and their families.

Scholarship Details
One $300 training scholarship for use at NS Swim School Applications close: 19 May 2023
Rules
  • Applicants must be registered with WASA.
  • Applicants must be a customer of NS Swim School
Assessment Criteria
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate a:

  • Commitment to squad training;
  • Strong attendance at club events; and
  • Strong attendance at WASA events.
Application

Applications have now Closed for 2022/23