Blog post: 5 tips to set up strong habits for managing school and performance.
Written by Nutrient Nation The end of school holidays can bring a big change in routine for student athletes. After weeks of later mornings, relaxed schedules and less structured days, athletes are suddenly balancing early starts, full days at school, homework, training sessions and competitions. With so much happening, nutrition can often become an afterthought, […]
Academy Netball Challenge caps off another year of growth and development
The Regional Academies of Sport Academy Challenge has wrapped up another successful year, bringing together more than 300 playing and umpiring athletes, supported by more than 70 coaches and umpire coaches from across NSW. Hosted by the Illawarra Academy of Sport and Netball NSW in Wollongong, the 2026 Academy Challenge provided an important opportunity for […]
Regional Academies strengthen partnership with Basketball NSW
Blog post: Off season nutrition for adolescent athletes
Written by Nutrient Nation For many young athletes, the off season feels like a break from training or competition. Training sessions are reduced, games disappear from the calendar, and the pressure to perform reduces for a while. While training volume may change, nutrition remains one of the most important factors in an athlete’s long term […]
Regional Academies of Sport and Hockey NSW renew commitment to athlete development across NSW
North Coast Academy of Sport celebrates outstanding achievements at 2026 Annual Awards
The North Coast Academy of Sport (NCAS) has recognised the outstanding achievements of its athletes, coaches and volunteers at the 2026 NCAS Annual Awards, held at C.ex Coffs on Saturday, 8 August. The annual event celebrated another successful year for the Academy, recognising excellence across all NCAS programs and acknowledging the athletes, coaches, volunteers and […]
Regional pathway delivers on the world stage at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network is celebrating an outstanding campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with 19 current and former academy athletes, coaches and officials proudly representing Australia, New Zealand and Tonga on the international stage. Across the Games, Regional Academies of Sport representatives competed in athletics, para athletics, swimming, para swimming, […]
Blog post: Avoiding sickness during winter
Written by Nutrient Nation Winter often brings an increase in coughs, colds, sore throats, and other illnesses. For young athletes, staying healthy can be particularly challenging during this time of year. Between school, training, competitions, and social activities, young athletes are exposed to a variety of bugs and germs that can increase their risk of […]
From regional pathways to the world stage: Academy athletes headed to Glasgow 2026
The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network is proud to celebrate our current athletes, alumni, coaches, officials and support staff competing and contributing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. As the Games unfold, the Regional Academies of Sport are proudly represented not only within the Australian team, but across international squads through athletes, coaches, […]
Six Regional Academies of Sport athletes selected in Hockey Australia Under-18 National Futures Squads
(Image: Ella Craven-Sands) The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network is celebrating an outstanding achievement, with six academy athletes selected in Hockey Australia’s 2026/27 Under-18 National Futures Squads. Hunter Academy of Sport athletes Albert Forbes and Ella Craven-Sands, Northern Inland Academy of Sport athlete Luke Schmude, South West Sydney Academy of Sport’s Isaac Braganza and […]