Empowering

Emerging

Athletes

Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) identify, develop and empower emerging athletes across regional communities, ensuring that where an athlete lives does not limit how far they can go in sport and life.

RAS is a network of 9 academies, delivering locally based high-performance support and holistic development programs that bridge the gap between grassroots sport and progression into state and national pathways.

Central Coast Academy of Sport
Hunter Academy of Sport
North Coast Academy of Sport
Northern Inland Academy of Sport
Southern Sports Academy
South West Sydney Academy of Sport
Western Region Academy of Sport
Western Sydney Academy of Sport
Limestone Coast Academy of Sport
All Academies

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Isla Basa crowned Athlete of the Year for third consecutive year at South West Sydney Academy of Sport Awards Night

North Coast Academy of Sport celebrates outstanding achievements at 2026 Annual Awards

Southern Sports Academy celebrates 34 years of developing regional talent at 2025/26 awards night

Isla Basa crowned Athlete of the Year for third consecutive year at South West Sydney Academy of Sport Awards Night

North Coast Academy of Sport celebrates outstanding achievements at 2026 Annual Awards

Southern Sports Academy celebrates 34 years of developing regional talent at 2025/26 awards night

Northern Inland’s rising sporting stars celebrated at 2026 NIAS Annual Awards
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RAS is a proven pathway to success at the highest level.

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