Category: News

HAS & CCAS join University of Newcastle’s Sport Scholar Program

From next year, Hunter and Central Coast Academies of Sport athletes who are intending or currently studying at the University of Newcastle will have access to more support to balance study and sport after the two academies became partners of the University’s new Sport Scholar Program. The Sport Scholar Program will provide academic support, flexible […]

Outstanding Athletes Celebrated at the 2023 Hunter Academy of Sport Awards Night

On October 12th, the Hunter Academy of Sport (HAS) hosted the highly anticipated 2023 Awards Night, an evening filled with excitement and celebration, recognizing achievements of the 2023 season. Over 100 athletes, coaches, managers, families and VIP’s gathered to honour excellence and commitment within the sporting community. Prominent member of the 2023 NSW Elite & […]

HAS Triathlon Squad Welcomes a New Sponsor: Voco Kirkton Park Hotel Hunter Valley

The Hunter Academy of Sport (HAS) Triathlon Squad is delighted to announce their latest partnership with the voco Kirkton Park Hotel, Hunter Valley. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both organizations, showcasing a shared commitment to the growth and development of aspiring triathletes in the Hunter region. HAS have long been a nurturing ground for […]

HAS Announce 2023 Award Winners

A big congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected by their coaches as the Athlete of the Year and Rising Star in their 2022/23 Program. These athletes will receive an invitation to our formal awards evening on October 12th, where we will be announcing our major award winners and our overall ‘Athlete of […]

Regional Academies of Sport Partner with Hockey NSW to Launch Futures Academy

The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) and Hockey NSW are excited to announce an extension of their partnership in building and implementing a significant development that promises to shape the future of athlete development and performance within the Hockey NSW pathway. Labelled ‘Futures Academy,’ this initiative is designed to propel the sport of Hockey towards excellence […]

Academies Partner with Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club

The Hunter Academy of Sport (HAS) and Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) are excited to announce Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club as Official Program sponsor on a three-year term of the HAS and CCAS Golf Programs. The purpose of the HAS and CCAS golf program is to develop promising young golfers and assist their progress […]

NSWIS Pursu32+ Camp to Provide Regional Athletes with Insights & Opportunity

The first intake of regional athletes targeted for the game changing New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) ‘Ready’ PURSU32+ RAS Talent Program will receive their initial taste of the rigors and demands of a high-performance sports program when they attend a camp at Sydney Olympic Park this weekend.  The athletes selected to attend the camp were identified by […]

Bayliss & Orchard Among 6 Inducted into Hunter Sporting Hall of Fame

The 31st Hunter Region Sporting Hall of Fame inducted six Hunter athletes on Thursday, 24th August at Newcastle Harness Racing Club. The Hunter Region Sporting Hall of Fame is made up of over 350 top athletes who have represented Australia or competed in an international tournament and were born and/or played in the Hunter region at the junior […]

Team Lake Mac Bring Home More Than Just Medals

A team of 15 young Lake Macquarie athletes returned home last week, recently competing in the 2023 International Children’s Games (ICG) in Daegu, South Korea. The athletes’ suitcases were a little heavier upon their return, bringing home 2 Silver and 1 Bronze medal, as well as once in a lifetime experiences and connections from the […]