WA Sport Development Pathways Strategy

A framework to support creating quality sport development environments and experiences for athletes, coaches and officials in the pursuit of their sporting aspirations.

The WA Sport Development Pathways Strategy supports athletes, coaches and officials to reach their full potential while building stronger and more coherent sporting systems.

The WA Sport Development Pathways Strategy provides the first statewide framework to better connect community participation, talent development and high-performance sport.

Developed in partnership with the State Sporting Associations (SSAs), the strategy is a framework to support creating quality sport development environments and experiences for athletes, coaches and officials in the pursuit of their sporting aspirations.

The strategy responds to the need for clearer, more consistent and evidence-informed pathways that support people at every stage of their sporting journey.

Strong development pathways are critical to maintaining Western Australia's proud sporting record and ensuring future generations can participate, compete and excel on the national and international stage.

Timeframes

Strategic outcomes are targeted across 3 levels and horizons: 
  • Horizon 1 (2026 — 2028): identify and adapt current practices 
  • Horizon 2 (2029 — 2031): substantiate and evolve practices based on evaluation 
  • Horizon 3 (2032 and beyond): elevate and transform the sporting environment. 

How to get involved 

More information 

For more information on how to apply please contact: 

Sector Capability 
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport 
Telephone 61 8 9492 9622 
Email sectorcapability@cits.wa.gov.au 

Page reviewed 14 September 2026