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 New South Wales and one in South Australia
The partnership currently includes the following:
- Central Coast Academy of Sport (NSW)
- Hunter Academy of Sport (NSW)
- North Coast Academy of Sport (NSW)
- Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NSW)
- Southern Sports Academy (NSW)
- Limestone Coast Academy of Sport (SA)
Together, the RAS network supports the development of over 2,500 athletes and 450 coaches annually across regional Australia, identifying and nurturing more than 5,000 emerging talents each year.
Managing Director of Team Spirit Sports, Jarrod Lipscombe, said the achievement marks a special milestone for the company.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with RAS, an organisation whose mission to support regional athletes aligns perfectly with our own commitment to community sport. This partnership will ensure athletes across regional areas are proudly fitted out in high-quality, custom-designed apparel that represents their Academy with pride and professionalism.”
Team Spirit Sports, headquartered on the Mid North Coast, brings nearly two decades of experience in delivering premium performance and teamwear across a wide range of sports.
RAS CEO, Brett O’Farrell, welcomed the new partnership agreement, stating, “RAS is excited to partner with Team Spirit Sports to elevate the quality and consistency of uniforms provided to our regional athletes and coaches. The team at Team Spirit understands the unique needs of regional sport, and their dedication to timely delivery, communication, and design makes them the ideal partner.”
The partnership is effective immediately, with new apparel to be rolled out for the upcoming sporting seasons.