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 […]
Engesser set for Oceania Para Triathlon Championships as NSW pathway delivers
The Western Sydney Academy of Sport (WSAS) will have strong representation on the international stage this week, with emerging Para triathlete Matthew Engesser set to compete at the 2026 Oceania Triathlon Para Championships in Runaway Bay, Queensland. The event marks an important milestone in Engesser’s rapidly developing career, as he continues to build experience against […]
UNE at Your Local Club Regional Academy Games: Your future in exercise and sports science starts here
This story is proudly supported by the University of New England, a key partner in the delivery of the 2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games. The University of New England (UNE) is proud to support the 2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games in Tamworth, bringing together the state’s most talented young athletes. For […]
Tamworth to host NSW’s rising sporting stars at the 2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games
Excitement is building across the Tamworth region as preparations ramp up for the 2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games, with the town once again set to welcome some of New South Wales’ most talented emerging athletes from April 17th-19th. Hosted by the Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) on behalf of the Regional Academies […]
Performance Pathways Q&A set to inspire at the 2026 Regional Academy Games
Athletes and families attending the Your Local Club Regional Academy Games will have the chance to gain rare insights into high‑performance sport, with a special Performance Pathways Q&A confirmed for Saturday 18 April, from 4:00–5:00pm at the Showcourt, Tamworth Sports Dome. RAS, together with the Australian Olympic Committee and the NSW Office of Sport will […]
Future Green and Gold Talent Search returns in 2026, creating new opportunities for regional athletes
Registrations have now opened for the 2026 Future Green and Gold Talent Search, a national initiative designed to uncover emerging Olympic and Paralympic potential and accelerate athletes into high‑performance development pathways. Delivered by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in partnership with state institutes and national sporting organisations, the program plays a significant role in […]
2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games officially launched in Tamworth
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 premier development events for young athletes. The Games, delivered annually by the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS), […]
Former Central Coast Academy of Sport athlete Matt Graham has been named as one of Australia’s flag bearers for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Former Central Coast Academy of Sport athlete and three-time Olympian, Matt Graham has been a consistent force in international freestyle moguls skiing for more than a decade. He made his Olympic debut at Sochi 2014 before claiming a memorable silver medal at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, one of Australia’s standout performances at the Games. […]
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 of Sport alumni set to shine on the world stage at the 2026 Winter Olympics & Paralympics
As the world turns its attention to Milano–Cortina for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) proudly celebrate five outstanding alumni who have earned their place on sport’s biggest stage. Their journeys, from regional communities through academy programs and onto global competition showcase the strength of the RAS pathway […]