Office of Sport - New England & North West

30/03/2026

Our epic Winter Warrior event is back this August and ready to put NSW students to the test! It’s one of the most exciting adventure challenges on the school calendar – and it all happens at our Lake Keepit Sport and Recreation Centre.

Students will run, slide, paddle and pedal their way through a seriously fun course packed with challenges that’ll put teamwork to the test. With specific events for both primary and high school students, everyone can get involved. Entry is open to all schools across NSW.

Get all the details and find out how to register your school via our website.
Time to rally your team of six and unleash your inner warrior! 🛝🏃‍♂️🌊

Register now: http://srkr.io/6186fzG

29/03/2026

A great opportunity to learn some new skills and make friends at all abilities tennis.

Looking for something fun, active and inclusive? 🎾 Northwest Tennis Academy, in partnership with the NSW Office of Sport, Tennis NSW and The Courts at East, is proud to deliver an inclusive All Abilities Tennis Program designed to make tennis accessible for everyone in our community.

The sessions are completely free and open to individuals living with disabilities, including (but not limited to) those who use wheelchairs, are blind or vision impaired, deaf or hearing impaired, have physical or intellectual disabilities, or live with genetic conditions.

No sign-ups needed. Just show up and get involved!

📅 Next session: This Monday 30 March
⏰ 11am – 12pm
📍 The Courts at East

15/08/2025

Last week, more than 160 students from high schools across NSW got down and dirty in our Winter Warrior challenge at Lake Keepit Sport and Recreation Centre. Participants braved the challenging 15km course that tested their strength, stamina and teamwork with obstacles that included a mud-pit, downhill mountain biking, long distance paddle and a giant slip 'n' slide.
Check out the highlights from the day and hear what the participants loved about it!
https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/sport-and.../lake-keepit

24/07/2025

Huge congratulations to Far West Academy of Sport (FWAS) coach Jess Skinner on her appointment as Head Coach of the Australian Jillaroos women’s rugby league team.
Jess resides in Trangie in western NSW and is a proud Aboriginal and Maori woman.
She has worked with FWAS since 2017 and was instrumental in establishing the Academy’s league tag and women’s tackle programs.
Jess will lead the Jillaroos to the 2026 World Cup after being appointed temporarily to the role earlier this year.
Congrats, Jess. We couldn’t be prouder of your achievement. NRL NRLW Australian Jillaroos

17/07/2025

If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time!
Registrations are still open for the 2025 Koori Netball Tournament in Charlestown.
The tournament runs across the weekend of 25 and 26 October.
Play with nearly 1,000 Aboriginal netballers from across NSW and have some fun in the sun! ☀️ 🏃🏻‍♀️
Find out more here - http://srkr.io/61845hA

11/06/2025

WONDER WOMEN WEDNESDAY
This week we wanted to do something a little different and take the time to celebrate a whole group of Wonder Women – the participants in the NSW Triathlon Finish Lines Not Finish Times program! This innovative initiative came from a successful women’s only pilot that was delivered at one club in 2019 through an Office of Sport Her Sport Her Way grant. It was a such a great success that it was rolled out across the State, offering opportunities for women all over NSW to give triathlon a go.

The program strongly encourages participation, removing pressure around achieving certain times and instead focusing on getting to the finish line as a huge achievement in itself. By removing this pressure, more women have felt empowered to give it a “tri” and discovered a love of a new sport.

The Office of Sport has supported the program with a total of $84,000 funding through the Her Sport Her Way Grant Program and we’re ecstatic to see success the program has had in getting more women participating in triathlon.

NSW Triathlon has been delighted with the surge in participation of women and girls from all walks of life taking part in their sport.

“We always say, Triathlon is for all ages and abilities but then our marketing and our media is photos of elite athletes.... once the events started a lot of the clubs got their own photographers… so now we have this huge bank of photos of just women having fun, women of all shapes and sizes. And we just gradually introduced it into our regular communications.”

For more information about Finish Lines Not Finish Times, check out our website 👇
http://srkr.io/6186e5k

10/06/2025

Planning a ski trip with a large group this ski season? We’ve recently upgraded the lodge-style accommodation at Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre, making it the ideal location for families, sporting groups and ski enthusiasts.
Choose from two self-contained lodges accommodating up to 36 people, each offering comfort, convenience and everything you need to enjoy the snow season.
Located a short drive from Jindabyne town centre with on-site parking, fully equipped kitchens and dining areas, Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre is the perfect base for anyone visiting the ski fields.
Contact our Reservations team on 13 13 02 to book your 2025 ski season holiday or learn more at http://srkr.io/6185edb

06/06/2025

In mid-April Central West disability care provider LifeSkills+ brought a group of more than 40 clients to Lake Burrendong Sport and Recreation Centre for a three-day inclusive camp experience.
From the moment they arrived, the group felt the welcoming atmosphere which set the stage for an incredible retreat.
The LifeSkills+ clients laughed, bonded, and thrived while participating in a range of tailored activities, including archery, adaptive team sports and pool games.
Check the video from the camp which includes feedback from LifeSkills+ clients, care workers and CEO on their tailored camp experience.
Would you like to host your next camp at Lake Burrendong Sport and Recreation Centre and enjoy:
✅ Specialist-designed adaptive sports
✅ Accessible, inclusive facilities
✅ An unforgettable experience
Spots fill fast, so book today at http://srkr.io/6183epX

04/06/2025

Yesterday marked the end of National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2025, so we wanted to celebrate a special Wonder Woman who our staff were lucky enough to learn from during the week. Savannha Roberts (Bundjalung, Dunghutti and Barkindji) is a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Program Manager at Reconciliation Australia.
Savannha oversees sporting organisation RAPs, helping National and State Sporting Organisations and professional clubs navigate the four different RAP types – Reflect, Innovate, Stretch and Elevate.
Savannha’s work is hugely important in helping sport play its part in the journey towards reconciliation and helping organisations understand their role in this year’s NRW theme, Bridging Now to Next.
“I’ve been given opportunities to voice my ideas and visions and confidently challenge my RAP partners by putting community voices and needs at the forefront of the work I do,” Savannha said.
Thank you to Savannha for her guidance and education – not just during NRW, but every week of the year.

03/06/2025

There's just over two months to go until the Winter Warrior challenge at our Lake Keepit Sport and Recreation Centre. Round up your students and get your school registered for our fun and challenging 15km obstacle course that will test their strength, stamina and teamwork!
Winter Warrior is open to all secondary students in NSW, with multiple divisions available to ensure everyone can take part. We also have an affordable accommodation and catering package for those travelling long distances.
Hurry, places are limited and are filling fast, so book now to avoid disappointment - http://srkr.io/6183eJN