WA Slalom Pathways Squad (WASPS) is the state slalom kayak performance development opportunity in the pathway for athletes at an intermediate to elite level of performance, often between club level and WAIS level. Selection criteria is set to ensure athletes showing training skills, self-management qualities and performance potential are provided with further development.

WASPS is the Elite development squad for athletes showing promise and consistency in Under 23 competition and training.

Athletes selected for the WASPS have shown diligence in training, skills in managing life off the water (study, work, social) and perform at a level which shows potential for National Development Squads, Junior Teams and/or Under 23 teams.