Category: News

From Nambucca to New Delhi: Lexie Brown’s Unstoppable Rise to the World Stage

Lexie Brown’s journey from a local playing field in Nambucca to the global stage of the 2025 Para World Championships in New Delhi is nothing short of extraordinary. Lexie was discovered at the North Coast Academy of Sport’s (NCAS) UAA Indigenous Talent Identification Day (ITID) in July. When asked about her future goals, she didn’t […]

Southern Cross Austereo Signs with North Coast Academy of Sport

The North Coast Academy of Sport (NCAS) is pleased to announce its new partnership with Southern Cross Austereo (SCA). This collaboration reflects a mutual dedication to fostering youth athlete development throughout the North Coast and enhancing community connections through sport. SCA – home to Triple M and Hit – has long shared NCAS’s goal of […]

Tomorrow’s Champions Discovered at North Coast Indigenous Talent ID Days

The North Coast Academy of Sport (NCAS), in proud partnership with Underwriting Agencies of Australia (UAA), recently hosted two highly successful Indigenous Talent Identification Days aimed at uncovering and nurturing Indigenous sporting talent from across the region. The events, held on Tuesday 29th July at Southern Cross University’s Lismore Campus and Thursday 31st July at […]

Regional Academies of Sport Unveil New Unified Logo Design

The Regional Academies of Sport Ltd is proud to announce the launch of a bold new visual identity, unveiling updated logos for its network of academies: the North Coast Academy of Sport, Southern Sports Academy, Central Coast Academy of Sport and Hunter Academy of Sport. This clean, modern update marks a significant milestone in the […]

Regional Talent Shines at 2025 RTAP Camp in Coffs Harbour

From July 15 to 18, Forty-Four of the most promising athletes and para-athletes from across the 11 Regional Academies of Sport came together in Coffs Harbour for the 2025 Regional Talent Athlete Program (RTAP). Hosted by the North Coast Academy of Sport, the camp provided a high-level development experience focusing on personal growth, physical preparation, […]

Regional Academies of Sport and Tennis NSW Announce New Partnership

The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) and Tennis NSW are excited to announce a significant new partnership aimed at enhancing the development of tennis athletes throughout New South Wales. This collaboration, which integrates the RAS Tennis Program into the Tennis NSW athlete pathway, was officially launched at an event at the 2024 NSW Country Championships […]

NCAS Surfer Ocea Curtis Among Regional Athletes Honoured at Prestigious Awards Night

Young athletes from across New South Wales gathered for the prestigious 2024 Regional Academies of Sport Inc (RASi) Awards, celebrating their outstanding achievements across the past year. Held at Wenty Leagues Club, Wentworthville, the event brought together all eleven RAS from across the state to recognize excellence in sport. Among the winners, surfer Ocea Curtis […]

NCAS Shines at 2025 Your Local Club Academy Games in Tamworth

From April 11th to 13th, over 100 athletes, coaches, and managers from the North Coast Academy of Sport (NCAS) joined the state’s most promising young talents at the 2025 Your Local Club Academy Games in Tamworth. Organised by the Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS), this event marked the first year of a three-year tenure […]