Regional Academy Netball Challenge showcases future stars in Wollongong
The 2025 Regional Academy Netball Challenge, held from September 27–29 at the Illawarra Sports Stadium, was a resounding success, bringing together more than 400 emerging netball athletes from across New South Wales. Proudly sponsored by Destination Wollongong, the event provided a vital development pathway for young netballers to showcase their skills, grow their game, and […]
Regional Academies of Sport renew strategic partnership with NSWIS until 2028
The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) are proud to announce the renewal of our strategic partnership with the New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS), extending the collaboration through to 2028. This renewed agreement reflects a shared commitment to supporting regional athletes and coaches across New South Wales. Through this partnership, RAS and NSWIS will […]
Team Spirit becomes official apparel supplier to Regional Academies of Sport
Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) is proud to announce a new partnership with Team Spirit Sports, a leading Australian custom apparel manufacturer. Under this new three-year agreement, Team Spirit Sports will be the official apparel supplier of uniforms and merchandise to all athletes, coaches and staff across six of the Academies of Sport in New South […]
Limestone Coast Academy of Sport joins national network to elevate regional athlete pathways
The Limestone Coast Academy of Sport (LCAS), formerly Limestone Coast Regional Sporting Academy, has taken a major leap forward in its mission to support emerging athletes, officially joining the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network, and adopting an independent governance model. This milestone positions LCAS as South Australia’s first independently governed regional academy, aligning it […]
RAS welcomes 3 new Academies into centralised governance model
Regional Academies of Sport Ltd (RAS) is proud to announce a major expansion of its centralised governance model, with three additional Academies joining its collaborative framework. The Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS), Limestone Coast Academy of Sport (LCAS), and Western Sydney Academy of Sport (WSAS) now join the North Coast Academy of Sport (NCAS), […]
Regional Academies of Sport unveil new unified branding
Regional Academies of Sport Ltd (RAS) is proud to announce the launch of a bold new visual identity, unveiling updated logos for its network of Academies. The first phase of the rollout includes updated branding for the Hunter, Central Coast, North Coast, Limestone Coast, and Southern Sports Academies. Additional academies will adopt the new look […]
Regional talent shines at 2025 RTAP camp in Coffs Harbour
From July 15 to 18, forty-four of the most promising athletes and para-athletes from across the 11 Regional Academies of Sport came together in Coffs Harbour for the 2025 Regional Talent Athlete Program (RTAP). Hosted by the North Coast Academy of Sport (NCAS), the camp provided a high-level development experience focusing on personal growth, physical […]
Academy Games honoured as Community Event of the Year at 2025 Sport NSW Awards
Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) is excited to announce that the 2025 Your Local Club Academy Games has been named Community Event of the Year at the prestigious Sport NSW Community Sports Awards, held on Monday, June 30th at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. This incredible recognition highlights the Academy Games’ outstanding contribution to community sport in New South Wales. […]
Regional coaches share vision for the future at 2025 RAS Coaches Conference
The 2025 Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) Coaching Conference, held on Saturday, 31st May, once again united coaches and sports professionals from across New South Wales for a day of learning, collaboration and inspiration. Building on the momentum of previous years, the 2025 edition elevated the standard for coach development and recognition in regional sport. Over 130 […]