Coast athletes excel at NSW tournament

More than 100 athletes, coaches and managers from Central Coast Academy of Sport travelled to Tamworth to join the state’s most promising young talents at the 2025 Your Local Club Academy Games.

This year’s event from April 11-13, organised by the Northern Inland Academy of Sport, marked the beginning of a three-year tenure in Tamworth, with competitions held across multiple venues throughout the town.

More than 1,500 athletes participated from 11 regional sport academies across NSW.

Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) stood out as a top performer, demonstrating exceptional talent and skill across all their squads despite facing tough competition.

Both the CCAS boys and girls basketball teams secured first place.

Logan Tupaea and Rasmus Borg were named in the All-Star Five team for boys, and Zali Heffernan and Grace Garwood were named in the All-Star Five team for girls.

Ava Prince showcased her exceptional talent to take out first place in the girls golf competition.

Mia Harris from CCAS was named an MVP (most valuable player) for Division 1 netball, and Ava Maher was named an MVP for Division 2 netball, highlighting their outstanding performances.

The CCAS hockey squad worked incredibly hard throughout the tournament, showcasing their dedication and effort.

Their perseverance and teamwork was evident and they gained valuable experience for future competitions.

The softball girls joined Sydney Southern Metro and CCAS boys teamed up with Hunter Academy of Sport, facing tough competition against regional counterparts.

Despite the challenges, both the boys and girls squads put in a great effort, showcasing their skills and determination throughout the tournament. 

Thomas Rice secured second place in the triathlon Youth Male category.

The CCAS triathlon team of Skye Dowey, Thomas Rice and Ezra Dowey finished third in the Youth Team Event, demonstrating their strong performance and teamwork.

Full results from the tournament can be found on www.academygames.com.au.