Olympic Recognition for NSW Regional Academies
Olympic REcognition for RAS Academies in NSW The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has formally recognised the NSW Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) as official Australian Olympic Training Centres. RAS play a significant role in the development of young Australian athletes, providing critical support in the early stages of their Olympic journeys including access to tailored […]
Nicole Wong Sports Programs Manager
Northern Inland Academy of Sport Welcomes Nicole Wong as New Sports Programs Manager March 12, 2024 The Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) is delighted to announce the appointment of Nicole Wong as its new Sports Programs Manager. In this pivotal role, Nicole will play a crucial part in driving the organisation’s mission to foster […]
Partner Profile – Tamworth Regional Council
Partner profile Tamworth regional council Tamworth Regional Council has an impressive (25-year!!!) history with the Northern Inland Academy of Sport and has provided us exceptional support along with world-class sporting facilities! How long has your organisation supported NIAS? Tamworth Regional Council has been a major Partner with the NIAS for some 25 years. What inspired […]
Extensive Review Sees National Primary Games Discontinued
Extensive Review Sees National Primary Games Discontinued The Board of the Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) has made the difficult but necessary decision to discontinue the National Primary Games (NPG), marking the end of an era for this significant community sporting event. The decision was made following months of consultation and an extensive review, […]
Inspirational, Educational and Appreciative – RAS Coaches’ Conference a RESOUNDING Success
Inspirational, Educational and Appreciative – RAS Coaches Conference a RESOUNDING Success Over 130 sports coaches and staff came together for the Regional Academy of Sports’ (RAS) 2023 Coaches Conference and Sports People Dinner last week in Terrigal. Some of the state’s greatest athletes and coaches shared their collective knowledge across a series of workshops, panels, […]
Ben Shaw – NIAS Male Athlete of the Year
BEN SHAW – NIAS Male Athlete of the Year At just 13 years old, Benjamin Shaw has been named the Northern Inland Academy of Sports’ (NIAS) Male Athlete of the Year. Ben has had a spectacular year in the Mountain Biking scene, with several highlights including being selected for the exclusive NSW Institute of Sport’s […]
Rebecca Sams – NIAS Female Athlete of the Year
REBECCA SAMS – NIAS FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Rebecca Sams – FEMALE ATHLETE of the YEAR 2023 has thanked her sponsors, family and her NIAS family for the support that has enabled her to pursue her dreams of competing at the highest level in Gravity Enduro and Downhill Mountain Biking. A member of the […]
Winners Announced at NIAS Annual Academy Awards
NIAS Annual academy awards winners announced Talented athletes from across the New England North West region were celebrated on Saturday night, at the annual Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) Academy Awards. NIAS supports talented young athletes to reach their sporting potential, preparing them for the rigours of professional competition in their chosen sport – […]
NIAS FC Athletes of the Year Announced
The Northern Inland’s 2023 football Athletes, Coach and Volunteer of the Year have been announced, while many young talented footballers and coaches were celebrated, as part of the annual NIAS FC Academy Awards.
Held on Friday night, September 22nd in Tamworth, the Awards recognised the accomplishments of the 2022/23 athletes and coaches as well as acknowledged the tremendous support of sponsors.
Northern Inland’s emerging footballers to be recognised at upcoming awards ceremony in Tamworth
Former Socceroo Adrian Alston will this Friday join Emerging ‘Matildas’ Goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln in recognising and celebrating the Northern Inland’s emerging footballers, coaches and partners at the NIAS FC Academy Awards in Tamworth this Friday.