Elite Young Athletes Converge in Wagga Wagga

The event showcased NSW's top emerging athletes across seven sports: cycling, golf, netball, basketball, triathlon, hockey, and indoor volleyball.

This competition brought together athletes, coaches, families and supporters from all 11 Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) across New South Wales, including the Central Coast, Far West, Illawarra, Hunter, North Coast, Northern Inland, South East, South West Sydney, Southern, Western Region and Western Sydney Academies of Sport. Guest teams from Sydney also participated in the event.

The 2024 Games attracted 1018 athletes, 306 coaching and support staff, and over 2000 spectators to the Wagga Wagga region, generating an estimated 6720 bed stays and a total economic tourism value of $2,076,490.

"The 2024 Your Local Club Academy Games in Wagga Wagga celebrated talent, determination and community spirit among NSW's best young athletes,” said SSA CEO Mark Calverley.

The Games aim to unite athletes, sports enthusiasts and spectators in a dynamic and competitive environment, achieving this goal through a vibrant atmosphere of camaraderie and competitive spirit. 

We eagerly anticipate the upcoming Games hosted by the Northern Inland Academy of Sport in Tamworth from 2025 to 2027.