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, […]
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, […]
Southern Sport Academy’s Jacob McLachlan represents Australia at YSD International Track Series
Southern Sports Academy Future Stars athlete Jacob McLachlan recently travelled to Malaysia as part of the AusCycling Australian U17 Development Team, competing at the YSD International Track Series against riders from Malaysia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Japan. Jacob returned home with an impressive medal haul — claiming gold in the Team Pursuit and […]
Riverina Water returns as a Community Partner in 2026
We’re proud to announce that Riverina Water will once again return as a Community Partner in 2026, continuing their valued support of our Indigenous Talent Identification Day (ITID). Riverina Water has been a long-standing supporter of this important initiative, helping provide opportunities for First Nations young people across the Riverina to showcase their talent and […]
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 […]
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
2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games a win for athletes and the Tamworth region
Tamworth has once again delivered a standout sporting event, successfully hosting the 2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games across a vibrant weekend of competition from April 17–19. Hosted by the Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) on behalf of the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network, the Games welcomed close to 1,000 emerging athletes […]