On Sunday, 20th July, the Southern Sports Academy proudly welcomed back 21 Indigenous athletes for a follow-up day full of culture, care, and community as part of our ongoing UAA Indigenous Talent Program.
Held on Wiradjuri Country, the day was a powerful reminder of the strength and spirit of our young athletes and the importance of staying connected to culture while growing as people and players.…
From July 15 to 18, Forty-Four of the most promising athletes and para-athletes from across the 11 Regional Academies of Sport came together in Coffs Harbour for the 2025 Regional Talent Athlete Program (RTAP). Hosted by the North Coast Academy of Sport, the camp provided a high-level development experience focusing on personal growth, physical preparation, and life as an elite regional athlete.…
The 2025 Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) Conferences, held on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st May at Mingara Recreation Club, Tumbi Umbi, brought together over 200 coaches, performance staff, and sports professionals from across New South Wales for two days of learning, collaboration and inspiration.…
The Southern Sports Academy (SSA) is proud to announce the continuation of its valued partnership with Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) for a further three years. This renewed agreement strengthens an already long-standing relationship and reaffirms SCA’s commitment to supporting the next generation of pre-elite athletes across southern NSW.…
The Southern Sports Academy (SSA) is proud to announce a new partnership with Allens Coaches, a respected family-run bus transport company based in Coolamon and Wagga Wagga. Allens Coaches has joined SSA as a Regional Support Partner, further strengthening community ties and support for regional athletes.
An elected Dutton Coalition Government will invest $20 million to expand the reach of Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) across every state and territory, ensuring young athletes, no matter where they live, have access to world-class high-performance training and development.
Regional Academies of Sport have been instrumental in the success of 98 Olympians and 14 Paralympians in Australia, including some of our most iconic athletes such as Jessica Fox, Emma McKeon, Kurt Fearnley and Ryley Batt.…
