Hunter Academy of Sport Celebrates 2024 Athletes at Annual Awards Night
The Hunter Academy of Sport (HAS) hosted its prestigious Viatek annual awards evening on Wednesday, 16th October, at McDonald Jones Stadium, recognizing outstanding achievements across a wide range of sports and disciplines. Athletes, coaches, and volunteers were celebrated for their hard work, dedication and success throughout the year. The pinnacle of the evening was the […]
Regional Academies of Sport NSW Announce Exciting Partnership with Hockey NSW
The Regional Academies of Sport Incorporated (RASi) NSW are excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Hockey NSW, marking a significant milestone in the development of future hockey talent across the state. This partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), will see RASi play a crucial role in delivering Hockey NSW’s pathway programs […]
Regional Academy Athletes Shine at 2024 Academy Netball Challenge in Port Macquarie
The 2024 Academy Netball Challenge, held from the 28th – 30th September in Port Macquarie, was a resounding success, bringing together more than 400 athletes from the Regional Academies of Sport across New South Wales. This event provided a platform for young netballers to showcase their skills, with all 11 Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) represented, along […]
Santos Announces Sport Scholarships for Young Stars in the Hunter and Central Coast
Santos has announced a major community partnership with Regional Academies of Sport Limited (RAS Ltd) the parent company of the Hunter and Central Coast Academies of Sport, to help local athletes achieve excellence in their field. The platinum partnership includes two scholarship programs, with additional support to enhance Indigenous talent identification pathways across the Hunter […]
HAS Announce 2024 Athlete Award Winners
The Hunter Academy of Sport (HAS) is excited to announce the 2024 Athlete of the Year and Rising Star award winners. Each of these athletes has demonstrated exceptional dedication, skill and sportsmanship throughout their respective programs in the 2023/24 season. They have been selected by their coaches based on outstanding performances in their sport over […]
HAS Opens Nominations for 2024/25 Cycling & Aussie Rules Football Programs
Image: HAS cyclists Hayley Dell (middle) and Caitlin Rose (right) on the podium representing NSW The Hunter Academy of Sport (HAS) is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the highly anticipated 2024/25 Cycling and Aussie Rules Football programs. These programs provide emerging athletes with exceptional opportunities to advance their skills, knowledge and […]
Six New Inductees Join the Hunter Region Sporting Hall of Fame
Image: L-R Ben Demery, Amelia Matheson, Andrew Garvie & James Ryan (brother of Matthew Ryan) The 32nd Hunter Region Sporting Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place on Thursday, 29th August, at McDonald Jones Stadium, where six outstanding Hunter athletes were honoured for their contributions to sports. The Hunter Region Sporting Hall of Fame, which […]
Upper Hunter Indigenous Talent ID Day Shines with New Sponsor Santos, Showcasing Local Sporting Talent
The Hunter Academy of Sport (HAS) Upper Hunter UAA Indigenous Talent Identification Day (ITID), held in Muswellbrook on Wednesday, 14th August, was a resounding success. Nearly 50 students from Upper Hunter schools attended the event, which provided a platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth to showcase their sporting talents. This event also marked […]
Regional Academies of Sport Shine at 2024 Paris Olympics
(Image: Former HAS athlete Torrie Lewis after her 200m heat. Photo courtesy of Athletics Australia) Athletes from the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) across New South Wales delivered outstanding performances at the 2024 Paris Olympics, bringing home a total of eight medals, including four gold, two silver, and two bronze. Representing a wide range of […]
REGIONAL ACADEMIES OF SPORT (NSW) ALUMNI GEAR UP FOR PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES
The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) are proud to announce that many of their alumni will represent Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. These athletes have journeyed from promising young talents to elite competitors, with foundational support of RAS programs. The Regional Academies of Sport have a strong track record, with over […]