NIAS 30th Academy Award Winners Announced

NIAS 30th Academy Award Winners Announced Talented athletes from across the New England North West region have been identified and celebrated, as the Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) held its 30th annual Academy Awards over the weekend. NIAS is a community-based organisation dedicated to identifying regional talent and preparing local sportspeople to reach their […]

Newcastle Jets join NIAS FC selection session in Tamworth

Newcastle Jets join NIAS FC selection session in Tamworth Aspiring local athletes will rub shoulders with players from professional FC teams tomorrow, as the mighty Newcastle Jets join the NIAS FC 2022/23 selection trials at Viaduct Park, Tamworth. The Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) CEO, Shona Eichorn, said this is an exclusive opportunity for […]

Tamworth to host NSW Regional Sporting Academy CEOs for the first time

Tamworth to host NSW Regional Sporting Academy CEOs for the first time Esteemed CEOs from the nine independent NSW Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) have arrived in Tamworth, marking the first time the collective has visited Tamworth. The Northern Inland Academy of Sport (one of the RAS) CEO Shona Eichorn said the academy is looking […]

Training begins for newly announced NIAS 2023 Golf and Triathlon teams

Training begins for newly announced NIAS 2023 Golf and Triathlon teams The first official training sessions for the selected 2023 NIAS Golf and Triathlon Program athletes will take place this weekend, with the talented sportspeople coming together for the first time after being announced last month. Talented golfers, coaches and sporting volunteers will descend on […]

New rural sporting partnership brings a first for the region

New rural sporting partnership brings a first for the region The introduction of de-centralised ‘Athlete Training Hubs’ across the region, available to talented athletes in an effort to improve sport specific Strength and Conditioning programs and fitness assessments, is the first official move of a new two-year partnership between NIAS and Rural Fit. NIAS CEO, […]

Armidale’s first NSW netballer uses state selection to re-energise rural athletes

Armidale’s first NSW netballer uses state selection to re-energise rural athletes As large parts of NSW are left battered by years of flood and drought and exhausted rural families are spending the holidays cleaning up, one Netballer is using her recent state re-selection as a call to encourage young rural athletes to stay inspired. Charlotte […]