Illawarra Academy of Sport

14/10/2026

⛳ JNJG Regional Talent Assessment Day - South Coast / Illawarra ⛳

Are you a junior golfer aged 13-16 years ready to elevate your game?

Join JNJG at Club Catalina for a day focused on player development, skill assessment and exploring the Golf NSW talent pathway.
📅 Sunday 25 October 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 4:30pm
📍 Club Catalina

What to expect:
🏌️ Golf skills assessment
📈 Player development pathway education
🏆 Tournament planning and ranking opportunities
⛳ On-course play and course management

Eligibility:
This Regional Talent ID Day is intended for emerging players who are demonstrating the potential to progress through the JNJG player development pathway. As a guide, players will typically be playing from a handicap of approximately 6 or lower for boys and 9 or lower for girls, although individual performances and progression may also be considered. Players must also be under the age of 17 at the 2027 Australian Junior Championship, ensuring they remain eligible for the 2028 Australian Junior Championship and fall within the age group targeted for selection in the 2026 JNJG Development Squad.

REGISTER: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/13070317040856776012

For enquiries, contact Heath Canning at [email protected].

A great opportunity to showcase your skills, learn about the pathway and take the next step in your golfing journey!

Jack Newton Junior Golf

12/10/2026

🏀 Congratulations to the 2026/27 Illawarra Academy of Sport Basketball Squad! 🏀

The IAS is proud to announce the athletes selected into our 2026/27 Basketball Program, delivered in partnership with Basketball NSW .

Following a highly competitive selection process, these talented young athletes have earned their place in the program and will now embark on a six-month development journey designed to enhance their skills, build their understanding of high-performance sport, and support their growth both on and off the court.

We are also excited to welcome a new coaching team who will lead and support our athletes throughout the program:

🏀 Head Coach: Zoe Roulston
🏀 Assistant Coaches: Christine Campbell & Hayden Curley
🏀 Development Coach: Kieran Maddock
🏀 Manager: Kerrie Jamieson

Congratulations to all selected athletes. We look forward to watching your development and celebrating your achievements throughout the season.

The IAS gratefully acknowledges the support of the NSW Government Office of Sport, together with our local government partners: City of Wollongong , Shellharbour City Council , Kiama Municipal Council , Shoalhaven City Council , and Wingecarribee Shire Council . Their ongoing investment helps create meaningful development opportunities for talented young athletes across our region.

We also thank and acknowledge our local association partners.

02/10/2026

PHOTO GALLERY

Check out the best pics of at the 2026 Regional Netball Challenge in Wollongong last weekend!

📸 Bennett Photography

30/09/2026

🌟 ATHLETE NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN |
2027 IAS Future Champions Program

Are you an emerging athlete with the dedication, attitude and potential to excel in sport?

The Illawarra Academy of Sport Future Champions Program is now accepting nominations for 2027. Designed to support emerging athletes from across the region, the program helps athletes develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to succeed both in sport and in life.

✅ Athlete development and education opportunities
✅ Access to performance support services, including strength & conditioning
✅ Build confidence, resilience and performance habits
✅ Connect with other aspiring athletes from across the region

📍 Applicants must be high-school aged and reside within the Illawarra region.

📅 Nominations close: 30 November 2026
🔗 Nomination link in our bio
🌐 Visit the IAS website for full program information.

Tag an athlete who should apply! 👇

29/09/2026

REMINDER!

Netball Umpire nominations are OPEN.

✨ Are you ready to take the next step in your netball umpiring career? ✨

The IAS Netball Umpire Program is proudly supported by Collegians and is designed to support the developmental needs of the region’s young, talented netball umpires by providing industry-leading high-performance sport development programs.

Read more here and apply:
👇
https://ias.org.au/netball-umpires/

Nominations close 16 October 2026.

City of Wollongong
Kiama Municipal Council
Shellharbour City Council
Wingecarribee Shire Council
Shoalhaven City Council
Netball NSW
Illawarra District Netball Association
Kiama Netball Association
Shoalhaven Netball Association
Southern Highlands Netball Association

29/09/2026

22/09/2026

🏀 we’re proud to be part of this next step in strengthening basketball pathways across the Illawarra.

Through our partnership with Basketball NSW, young athletes in the Illawarra will have greater access to high-quality development opportunities locally.

Read more in basketballnsw’s announcement below 👇🏼

Basketball NSW is strengthening its partnership with the Regional Academies to create a more connected and consistent development pathway for emerging athletes across New South Wales. As part of the … Continued

20/09/2026

2026/27 IAS Basketball trials begin!

16/09/2026

🤝 A new partnership helping power the future of Illawarra netball.

The IAS is excited to announce Collegians Wollongong as the Naming Rights Partner of the IAS Netball Program through to 2028, supporting the development of the next generation of netball athletes and umpires.

READ MORE ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP: https://ias.org.au/collegians-wollongong-joins-the-ias-netball-program-as-naming-rights-partner/

You can see the IAS netball squad in action at the upcoming Academy Netball Challenge, held at the Illawarra Sports Stadium from September 26 - 28, supported by Destination Wollongong.

14/09/2026

🏆 We're a Finalist!

The Illawarra Academy of Sport is proud to be named a finalist for Community Organisation of the Year at the Talk2MeBro Community Awards.

For more than 40 years, the IAS has been powered by the people of our region. Together, we've supported young people to pursue their sporting dreams, build confidence, develop leadership skills, and become outstanding ambassadors for our region.

We're honoured to be recognised through an awards program delivered by Talk2MeBro, an organisation making a significant impact through its commitment to mental health awareness, wellbeing and community connection.

If the IAS has had a positive impact on you, your family, or someone you know, we'd love your support.

✅ Voting takes less than a minute
✅ Community voting determines the winner
✅ Voting closes Sunday 20 September

👉 Vote here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetQ7OhVCoMeI3UujrzQRVs4qmmb8McxMfQMlYAHy-0BC89sA/viewform?mc_cid=8d98fc3411&mc_eid=UNIQID

Thank you for being part of the IAS journey.