Limestone Coast Academy of Sport to cease program delivery following funding uncertainty
Regional Academies of Sport has made the difficult decision to place the Limestone Coast Academy of Sport (LCAS) into recess following ongoing uncertainty around state government funding. The decision comes after months of advocacy and discussions aimed at securing the support required to establish a sustainable Academy model in the Limestone Coast. While those discussions […]
Record numbers attend Southern Sports Academy Indigenous Talent Identification Day
More than 115 young Indigenous athletes from across the region gathered at PCYC Wagga on Tuesday 23rd June for the Southern Sports Academy’s annual Indigenous Talent Identification Day, making it the largest event in the program’s history. Made possible through the generous support of Underwriting Agencies Australia (UAA), Riverina Water and Wagga Wagga City Council, […]
From regional pathways to the world stage: Academy athletes headed to Glasgow 2026
Last updated: 23/06/2026 – selections will continue to be added as announcements are made across sports. The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network is celebrating an exciting first wave of selections for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with athletes, coaches and alumni from across the academy system earning opportunities on the international stage. With […]
Our 2025 Impact Report is here – see what we achieved
From record-breaking athletes to a growing network of nine academies, 2025 was a defining year for Regional Academies of Sport. Our 2025 Impact Report is now live – and the results speak for themselves. Over 5,000 young people took part in Talent ID trials, 2,256 athletes were supported through scholarship programs, and our network generated […]
RAS Chair Darryl Clout awarded Member of the Order of Australia
For the Regional Academies of Sport, it is a privilege to celebrate the recognition of our Chair, Darryl Clout AM – a man whose contribution to sport administration has shaped the landscape of sport in Australia and around the world. It began, as many great sporting stories do, with a parent simply showing up. More […]
WRAS partners with community to drive the 2026 WRAS Indigenous Talent Identification Day
Over 100 aspiring athletes from schools across the Western Region headed to Dubbo Christian School and PCYC Orange on the 13th and 14th of May to engage in and discover their talent at the Western Region Academy of Sport’s (WRAS) Indigenous Talent Identification Day. This event, made possible through the generous support of Underwriting Agencies […]
Regional Academies of Sport & Jack Newton Junior Golf Celebrate 2026 North vs South Cup Success
The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) and Jack Newton Junior Golf (JNJG) are proud to announce the successful completion of the 2026 North vs South Cup, held at Leura Golf Club in the Blue Mountains from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 May 2026. Set against one of Australia’s most picturesque golfing backdrops, the annual event […]
2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games Evaluation Report
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Regional Academies of Sport Ltd Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Regional Academies of Sport Ltd will be held as follows: Date: Thursday 28th May, 2026 Time: 2pmLocation: Clubs NSW Boardroom, Level 8/51 Druitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
Baseball NSW launches performance support programs in partnership with Regional Academies of Sport
Following the recent launch of the BNSW/Sydney Blue Sox Academy program (U9-14); the Baseball NSW Performance Support Programs will represent a major uplift from the former, EPP, DPP and PPP programs of previous years. For the first time, the program will include an Under 14 age group, while also aligning the Women’s Program alongside the […]