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PROVIDING A PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE FOR

EMERGING ATHLETES

SINCE 1985

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR 2025/26 SPORT PROGRAMS

A PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE FOR

EMERGING ATHLETES

SINCE 1985

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR 2025/26 SPORT PROGRAMS

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#TEAMIAS

As the pioneer for the regional Academy model in Australian sport, the Illawarra Academy of Sport is a not-for-profit sporting organisation that exists to provide localised training and education opportunities for talented young athletes, coaches and administrators across the Illawarra region.

IT STARTS HERE.

The Illawarra has a rich history in developing and elevating athletes to higher representative honours.

The IAS has produced 21 Olympians/Paralympians, 20 Commonwealth Games Representatives, 11 World Champions and 75 Senior National Team Representatives over the past three decades.

DEVELOP

Holistic athlete development

EXCEL

10 sport programs

ACHIEVE

Over 7000 Scholarships

Tokyo 2021
Birmingham 2022

DEVELOP

Holistic athlete development

EXCEL

10 sport programs

ACHIEVE

Over 7500 Scholarships

Tokyo 2021
Birmingham 2022

Proudly supported by

Aceit
UOW
Office of Sport
NSWIS
BluescopeWIN
Baimed
Soto
Qube Ports
Wingecarribee
Wollongong Council
Shoalhaven Council
Shellharbour Council
Kiama Council
MCT

Ready to take the next step?

Each year the IAS offers over 300 Scholarships to athletes across 10 different programs.

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