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…
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)…
(Former WSAS athlete Noemie Fox with her gold medal – photo courtesy of Getty Images) 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…
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…
The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) and Tennis NSW are excited to announce a significant new partnership aimed at enhancing the development of tennis athletes throughout New South Wales. This collaboration, which integrates the RAS Tennis Program into the Tennis NSW athlete pathway, was officially launched at an event at the 2024 NSW Country Championships…
For the third and last time, the Southern Sports Academy (SSA) welcomed the 2024 Your Local Club Academy Games from Friday, April 12th, to Sunday, April 14th. More than 1,200 athletes and their families from 11 Regional Academies across NSW converged on Wagga Wagga to vie for victory in this exciting tournament. Check out the…
The Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) has been proudly announced as the next host for the Your Local Club Academy Games for a three-year tenure, commencing in 2025. This exciting development marks a significant milestone in the sports calendar, showcasing the talent and dedication of emerging athletes from across New South Wales and is…
The countdown begins as the Wagga Wagga Region prepares to welcome some of the state’s most promising young athletes for the highly anticipated 2024 Your Local Club Academy Games, set to kick off from Friday, April 12th. Hosted by Southern Sports Academy (SSA), this year’s event promises to ignite excitement across various venues throughout the…
Southern Sports Academy athletes Ella Rey (hockey) and Charlotte Niuila (netball) ahead of the upcoming Academy Games. Picture supplied by Bernard Humphreys The countdown is on for the much-anticipated 2024 Your Local Club Academy Games, which kicked off with a Media Launch on Tuesday, March 26th hosted at the Wagga Wagga Country Club. In…
(L-R award winners Keira Higham, MIllie Sutcliffe and Poihaere Birtles) Up and coming 18-year-old baseball superstar Adam Bates from South West Sydney Academy of Sport, has this week been recognised as the 2024 Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) NSW Athlete of the Year, where all eleven RAS from across NSW came together at the Wenty…