SSA athletes represent Australia at 2026 Winter Paralympics
Southern Sports Academy (SSA) is incredibly proud to recognise two athletes with academy connections who represented Australia at the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Milano-Cortina. Liana France (pictured), who was part of the SSA program last year, made history as Australia’s youngest female Winter Paralympian at just 16 years of age. Competing in para-alpine skiing, […]
Southern Athletes Empowered At 2026 Netball NSW Academy Camp
Photo Credit: Kellie Nolan @sport_by_kellienolan Emerging netball athletes from across the Regional Academies of Sport network gathered over the weekend for the 2026 Netball NSW Academy Camp, hosted by Netball NSW. The two-day camp provided athletes, coaches and umpires with a unique opportunity to develop their skills both on and off the court through a series […]
2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games Officially Launched in Tamworth
L-R NIAS Golfers Bailey and Benji Ralston, NIAS Softballer Piper Blinman and NIAS Hockey player Laura Hall The 2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games was officially launched on Thursday, 5 March at The Courts @ East in Tamworth, bringing together VIPs, athletes, partners, and supporters from across the region to celebrate one of Australia’s […]
Regional Academies of Sport Celebrate Excellence at the 2026 Regional Academy Awards
Athlete of the Year nominees with winner Sienna Toohey (centre): Ebony Robinson, Sallianne Faulkner (Chair, ClubsNSW), Matilda Webb, Jessie Tyack, Archie Clarke, Sienna Toohey, Lexie Brown, Harper Nelmes, Remy Gleeson and Isla Basa. Photo: Luke Fuda Photography. February 26, 2026 The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) celebrated the outstanding achievements of athletes, coaches and alumni […]
Regional Academies and NSWIS Extend Partnership to Empower Future Paralympians
The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) and New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) are proud to announce the extension of their ongoing partnership through the launch of the Regional Para Unit Partnership for 2025–2027. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the shared commitment to identifying and developing the next generation of Paralympic athletes […]
Regional Academies Digest – December Issue 2025
Southern Sports Academy Celebrates Success at the 2025 NSW Champions of Sport Awards
Southern Sports Academy is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our athletes at the 2025 NSW Champions of Sport Awards, held on Monday, 24 November, at The Star, Sydney. The Awards recognise the highest sporting honours in NSW, celebrating athletes, coaches, officials, administrators, and organisations for their exceptional performances over the past year. We […]
Regional Academies of Sport Renew Strategic Partnership with NSWIS Until 2028
The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) are proud to announce the renewal of our strategic partnership with the New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS), extending the collaboration through to 2028. This renewed agreement reflects a shared commitment to supporting regional athletes and coaches across New South Wales. Through this partnership, RAS and NSWIS will […]
Regional Academies of Sport and Team Spirit Sign 3-Year Partnership for Athlete Uniform and Merchandise Supply
The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) is proud to announce a new partnership with Team Spirit Sports, a leading Australian custom apparel manufacturer. Under this landmark three-year agreement, Team Spirit Sports will be the official apparel supplier of uniforms and merchandise to all athletes, coaches and staff across six of the Academies of Sport in […]
Regional Academies of Sport Unveil New Unified Logo Design
The Regional Academies of Sport Ltd is proud to announce the launch of a bold new visual identity, unveiling updated logos for its network of academies: the North Coast Academy of Sport, Southern Sports Academy, Central Coast Academy of Sport and Hunter Academy of Sport. This clean, modern update marks a significant milestone in the […]