Academies of Sport Incorporated

The Academies of Sport Incorporated (ASi) is a unique body representing the eleven (11) Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) operating across New South Wales . Academies include; Central Coast, Far West, Hunter, Illawarra, North Coast , Northern Inland, Southern, South East, South West Sydney, Western Region and Western Sydney.

The ASi network represents an amazing geographic spread across NSW, over 100 Local Government areas and encompasses some 2,000 athletes, 300 coaching and program staff with a combined annual operating budget in excess of $4 million. In essence the Regional Academy Network is the delivery arm of pre elite athlete development, a unique position in the state of NSW and one that has significant commercial advantage.

The RAS network covers each of the points of the compass' in NSW and the Vision and Charter of the ASi is to work collaboratively for the betterment of athlete development in NSW and Australia. The development of the 'Academy Games' is the first demonstration of the strength and commitment of the RAS Network to deliver tangible benefits to athletes throughout NSW.

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