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 […]
Henderson strikes Gold for Australia in Michigan
Image: provided by US Rowing Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) athlete Isabella Henderson has proudly represented Australia on the international stage, returning home with an outstanding medal haul from the US Rowing International Rowing Challenge in Michigan. Hailing from Scone, Henderson has developed through the NIAS Future Stars program while balancing the unique challenges […]
Hunter Academy of Sport alumni Harper Nelmes climbs to world no. 3 in breakthrough UCI World Cup season
Former Hunter Academy of Sport mountain biking athlete Harper Nelmes has announced himself as one of the world’s most exciting young enduro riders, finishing his debut WHOOP UCI Enduro World Cup campaign ranked No. 3 in the world in the Junior Men category. What began as an opportunity to gain experience racing internationally quickly became […]
From Orange to opportunity: Knox Gibson’s two dreams
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, […]
Northern Inland Academy of Sport discovers next wave of Indigenous sporting talent
The Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) opened its doors to 90 young Indigenous athletes at the Tamworth Sports Dome on Thursday 11 June. This event, made possible through the generous support of Underwriting Agencies Australia (UAA) was a resounding success, showcasing the depth of sporting talent across the Northern Inland region. Students from schools across the […]
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 […]
North Coast Academy of Sport discovers next wave of Indigenous sporting talent
The North Coast Academy of Sport (NCAS) opened its doors to 160 young Indigenous athletes across two days in Lismore and Coffs Harbour on the 16th and 18th of June 2026. This event, made possible through the generous support of Underwriting Agencies Australia (UAA) was a resounding success, showcasing the depth of sporting talent across […]
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 […]