Gerry Knights announces retirement after decades of service to sport
The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) and South West Sydney Academy of Sport (SWSAS) today announce the retirement of Gerry Knights, a highly respected leader in sports administration whose career has spanned nearly four decades. Gerry’s last day will be Friday, December 11. Gerry Knights has been a cornerstone of athlete development in New South […]
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 […]
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 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 […]