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, […]
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
Baseball NSW launches performance support programs in partnership with Regional Academies of Sport
Following the recent launch of the BNSW/Sydney Blue Sox Academy program (U9-14); the Baseball NSW Performance Support Programs will represent a major uplift from the former, EPP, DPP and PPP programs of previous years. For the first time, the program will include an Under 14 age group, while also aligning the Women’s Program alongside the […]
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 […]
Engesser set for Oceania Para Triathlon Championships as NSW pathway delivers
The Western Sydney Academy of Sport (WSAS) will have strong representation on the international stage this week, with emerging Para triathlete Matthew Engesser set to compete at the 2026 Oceania Triathlon Para Championships in Runaway Bay, Queensland. The event marks an important milestone in Engesser’s rapidly developing career, as he continues to build experience against […]
Tamworth to host NSW’s rising sporting stars at the 2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games
Excitement is building across the Tamworth region as preparations ramp up for the 2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games, with the town once again set to welcome some of New South Wales’ most talented emerging athletes from April 17th-19th. Hosted by the Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) on behalf of the Regional Academies […]