CCAS athletes shine at 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of its athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano-Cortina. Matt Graham delivered a standout performance, claiming a bronze medal in the Dual Moguls and adding another Olympic podium to his distinguished career. Abbey Willcox also showcased her talent on the […]
Central Coast Athletes Empowered At 2026 Netball NSW Academy Camp
Photo Credit: Kellie Nolan @sport_by_kellienolan Emerging netball athletes from across the Regional Academies of Sport network gathered over the weekend for the 2026 Netball NSW Academy Camp, hosted by Netball NSW. The two-day camp provided athletes, coaches and umpires with a unique opportunity to develop their skills both on and off the court through a series […]
2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games Officially Launched in Tamworth
L-R NIAS Regional Manager Sue Charles, NIAS Golfers Bailey and Benji Ralston, RAS Chair Darryl Clout, NIAS Softballer Piper Blinman, NIAS Hockey player Laura Hall and Tamworth Regional Council Deputy Mayor Cr Geoff Budd The 2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games was officially launched on Thursday, 5 March at The Courts @ East in […]
Regional Academies of Sport Celebrate Excellence at the 2026 Regional Academy Awards
Athlete of the Year nominees with winner Sienna Toohey (centre): Ebony Robinson, Sallianne Faulkner (Chair, ClubsNSW), Matilda Webb, Jessie Tyack, Archie Clarke, Sienna Toohey, Lexie Brown, Harper Nelmes, Remy Gleeson and Isla Basa. Photo: Luke Fuda Photography. February 26, 2026 The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) celebrated the outstanding achievements of athletes, coaches and alumni […]
Former Central Coast Academy of Sport athlete Matt Graham has been named as one of Australia’s flag bearers for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Former Central Coast Academy of Sport athlete and three-time Olympian, Matt Graham has been a consistent force in international freestyle moguls skiing for more than a decade. He made his Olympic debut at Sochi 2014 before claiming a memorable silver medal at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, one of Australia’s standout performances at the Games. […]
Regional Academies of Sport Announce Santos Scholarship Recipients
The Regional Academies of Sport Ltd (RAS Ltd) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Santos Scholarship Program, continuing a transformative partnership with Santos that provides critical support to regional athletes striving for excellence. Initially launched in partnership with the Hunter Academy of Sport (HAS) and Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS), the […]
Regional Academies and NSWIS Extend Partnership to Empower Future Paralympians
The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) and New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) are proud to announce the extension of their ongoing partnership through the launch of the Regional Para Unit Partnership for 2025–2027. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the shared commitment to identifying and developing the next generation of Paralympic athletes […]
Greater Bank expands partnership with Regional Academies of Sport
Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) is pleased to announce the expansion of its partnership with Greater Bank for 2026. The renewed agreement builds on Greater Bank’s long-standing support of the Regional Academy pathway and will see its footprint grow across five RAS member Academies. In 2026, the partnership will continue with Hunter Academy of Sport […]
Regional Academies Digest – December Issue 2025
The University of Newcastle and Regional Academies of Sport Extend Partnership to 2028
Image (L–R): Toby Collins – HAS Hockey Athlete and University of Newcastle student; Roxanne Wain – Regional Manager, Hunter & Central Coast Academies of Sport; Nathan Towney – Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Engagement and Equity), University of Newcastle; Brett O’Farrell – Chief Executive Officer, Regional Academies of Sport; Farisha Khan – HAS Tennis Athlete, Aussie Rules Football […]