2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games a win for athletes and the Tamworth region
Tamworth has once again delivered a standout sporting event, successfully hosting the 2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games across a vibrant weekend of competition from April 17–19. Hosted by the Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) on behalf of the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network, the Games welcomed close to 1,000 emerging athletes […]
HAS Athlete makes history at 2026 Winter Paralympics
Hunter Academy of Sport (HAS) is proud to celebrate the achievements of Lauren Parker, who represented Australia at the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Milano-Cortina. Parker delivered a strong performance across both Para Biathlon and Para Cross Country Skiing, securing a top 10 finish in the Para Biathlon, placing 10th. She also made history as […]
Hunter 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 Regional Manager Sue Charles, NIAS Golfers Bailey and Benji Ralston, RAS Chair Darryl Clout, NIAS Softballer Piper Blinman, NIAS Hockey player Laura Hall and Tamworth Regional Council Deputy Mayor Cr Geoff Budd The 2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games was officially launched on Thursday, 5 March at The Courts @ East in […]
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 of Sport Announce Santos Scholarship Recipients
The Regional Academies of Sport Ltd (RAS Ltd) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Santos Scholarship Program, continuing a transformative partnership with Santos that provides critical support to regional athletes striving for excellence. Initially launched in partnership with the Hunter Academy of Sport (HAS) and Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS), the […]
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 […]
The University of Newcastle and Regional Academies of Sport Extend Partnership to 2028
Regional Academies of Sport Ltd (RAS), the parent company of the Hunter Academy of Sport (HAS) and Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) is delighted to announce the renewal of its long-standing partnership with The University of Newcastle for another three years, continuing through to the end of 2028. This extension reinforces a shared vision […]
Regional Academies of Sport Appoint Luke Tucker as General Manager – Commercial & Community
The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) are proud to announce the appointment of Mr Luke Tucker as General Manager – Commercial & Community, joining the RAS Executive Leadership Team. This appointment comes ahead of the pending retirement of Ian Robilliard OAM, the long-serving RAS Commercial Director and founder of the Central Coast Academy of Sport, who […]
Regional Academies of Sport Welcome Santos’ Continued Support and Expanded Partnership Across Northern Inland
Regional Academies of Sport Limited (RAS) is proud to announce the renewal of its major partnership with Santos, reaffirming the company’s commitment to supporting young athletes across regional New South Wales. The renewed agreement now includes the Northern Inland Academy of Sport, joining the Hunter and Central Coast Academies under this impactful collaboration. The partnership […]