Illawarra Academy of Sport

❗ IAS coaches WANTED ❗

Coaching opportunity – Illawarra Region

The IAS is pleased to announce that we are seeking expression of interest from Basketball coaches across the Illawarra to deliver the Basketball NSW Regional Academy Program in 2026/27.

This is a fantastic opportunity, and positions like this don't last long!

To register your interest, please contact the IAS Sport Programs Manager Luke Madigan via email at [email protected] or phone the IAS office on (02) 4225 3899.

City of Wollongong
Kiama Municipal Council
Shellharbour City Council
Shoalhaven City Council
Wingecarribee Shire Council
Basketball NSW
Basketball Illawarra
Shoalhaven Basketball Association

⭐ Outstanding results for golf athlete Sage Laird ⭐

A huge congratulations to Sage for recently winning the Ladies Links Shell Cove Open and the Wollongong Open 👏

At the Links Shell Cove Open, Sage shot +8 and won in a 3-hole playoff, and at the Wollongong Open she finished 1st with a +6. Well done Sage! 🏆

Jack Newton Junior Golf
Golf NSW Illawarra Region
Golf at The Links Shell Cove
The 19th at Wollongong Golf Club

🚨 REMINDER! 🚨

Nominations are still open for the Community First Bank IAS Athlete of the Month Award until July 31! 🏆

Each month during the scholarship year, one athlete will be awarded $100, courtesy of our long-term major partner, Community First Bank. A new winner will be announced every month through this joint initiative.

Nominations can come from athletes, parents, coaches and community members. Nominees are considered based on athletic performance and continued commitment to the IAS values of citizenship, empowerment, integrity and excellence.

⭐ Nominations will close on July 31 and can be emailed to [email protected] or nominate now at the link in our bio ⭐

💚 TEAM AUSTRALIA 💛

Fantastic support from the NSW Government for Team Australia ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

We are especially proud of our Illawarra Academy of Sport alumni athletes Sarah Carli who will compete in the 400m hurdles at her second Commonwealth Games, and Para-Swimmer Jasmine Greenwood who will compete in her third Commonwealth Games. Congratulations Sarah and Jasmine! 👏

Congratulations to all the Illawarra athletes competing in Glasgow, we wish you the best of luck! 💚💛



Australian Olympic Team
Australian Paralympic Team
NSW Institute of Sport

Australian Team applauds contribution by NSW Government | Commonwealth Games Australia NSW Minister for Sport Steve Kamper has today confirmed a $500,000 contribution to the Australian Commonwealth Games Team bound for Glasgow 2026.

Triathlon nominations are NOW OPEN 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃

⭐️ Are you looking to take the next step in your sporting career? ⭐️

The IAS Triathlon Program is designed to support the developmental needs of the region's talented young triathletes by providing industry-leading, high-performance sport development programs.

Read more here and apply now for a 2026/27 Illawarra Academy of Sport Triathlon Scholarship 👇
https://ias.org.au/triathlon/

City of Wollongong
Kiama Municipal Council
Shellharbour City Council
Shoalhaven City Council
Wingecarribee Shire Council
AusTriathlon
NSW Triathlon
Kembla Joggers
Illawarra Cycle Club
Illawarra Triathlon Club

🌟 Build Inclusive Sporting Environments 🌟

The Illawarra Academy of Sport is encouraging members of the community, coaches, support staff, administrators and sporting organisations across our region to take part in FREE Disability Awareness Workshops delivered by Paralympics Australia in partnership with the Australian Disability Network.

These online workshops are designed to build confidence, increase understanding and help create more inclusive environments for Para athletes, staff and the wider sporting community.

Whether you're a coach, volunteer, administrator, performance support practitioner or work behind the scenes in sport, this is a fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge and make a positive impact.

📅 Dates: 6 – 30 July 2026
📍 When: Every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
🕑 Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
💻 Location: Online (limited to 20 participants per session)
💲 Cost: FREE

Places are limited, so register today and help create a more inclusive future for sport.

🔗 Register via the link in our bio

📸 Australian Paralympic Team

🚨 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 🚨

The Illawarra Academy of Sport is delighted to host its community for an evening to celebrate our 2026 Athlete of the Year award winners 🏆

The 2026 Athlete Awards Night will be held on Friday August 28 at The Fraternity Club, 6pm arrival for a 6:30pm start 🎉

Keep an eye on our social media platforms and website as we reveal our VIP Illawarra Academy of Sport alumni guests for the evening 👀

You will also have the chance to bid for some unique sporting memorabilia, including some donated by our Illawarra Academy of Sport alumni athletes.

We look forward to celebrating the incredible moments and achievements of our 2025/26 athletes, as well as expressing thanks for the remarkable generosity of our sponsors, partners, coaches, managers, supporters, and the broader Illawarra community.

RSVP now to the 2026 Athlete Awards Night 👇
https://shorturl.at/GRtxg

Office of Sport
UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia
City of Wollongong
Shellharbour City Council
Kiama Municipal Council
Shoalhaven City Council
Wingecarribee Shire Council
Community First Bank
BlueScope Australia
DRB Group
SOTO Consulting Engineers
Aceit
Qube Holdings
UOW UniActive
BaiMed Physiotherapy
NSW Institute of Sport

Could you be discovered through Future Green + Gold? 💚💛

Registrations are now open for the Future Green and Gold Paralympic Talent Search.

Deliver by the Australian Institute of Sport, in partnership with the Australian Paralympic Team and national sporting organisations, the program aims to uncover the next generation of Paralympic athletes ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games.

If you haven’t tried sport before, don’t worry as no sporting experience is required.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

🔗 Find out more information and register your interest via the link in our bio.

🏑 Congratulations to our latest Community Champion, Toby Peoples!

At just 14 years old, Toby is already making his mark in hockey with an incredible list of achievements, including selection in the Hockey Australia U16 Squad, the NSW U16 State Team, and the NSW U15 All Schools Team.

He's also earned a place in UOW Hockey Club's Men's First Grade team, a remarkable achievement for someone his age.

Next up, Toby will represent the U15 All Schools Team at the School Sport Australia Championships in Melbourne later this month.

We're proud to recognise Toby's dedication, talent and hard work, and can't wait to see what he achieves next. Congratulations, Toby! 👏