In proud partnership with Basketball Australia and Basketball WA, the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) delivers a world-class daily training environment for emerging athletes. This elite development squad serves as a direct pathway to Australia’s national teams — the Rollers (men) and Gliders (women).
WAIS offers high-performance Wheelchair Basketball Scholarships to athletes who achieve the selection standards outlined in our official Selection Guidelines, Criteria and Process. These scholarships are designed to elevate athletes to the pinnacle of the sport.
Scholarship holders gain access to a comprehensive suite of coaching and performance services, including:
• Elite Coaching & Tactical Development
• Strength & Conditioning Programs
• Sport Science & Sports Medicine: Physiology, Psychology, Biomechanics, Nutrition, and Physiotherapy
• Holistic Athlete Support: Wellbeing and personal development
Current Scholarship Wheelchair Athletes
Coach: Jamie O’Loughlin
Benjamin Moncrieff
Ebony Stevenson
Frank Pinder
Jake Kavanagh
Jordan Mouritz
Lauren Hardbottle
Philip Evans
Sara Houston
Simon Koric
Taishar Ovens
Natthaphon Hongsri
