ClubsNSW has been the principal partner of the NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) since 1995, with our annual contribution of $1 million helping to ensure that the NSWIS remains one of Australia's leading sporting institutes. Through this affiliation, ClubsNSW has contributed over $12 million  to elite sport in NSW.

In addition to this support, individual clubs around NSW have also sponsored the Institute's sport programs. The Bankstown District Sports Club is a long time supporter of the hugely successful NSWIS cycling program.

The Mingara Recreation Centre is located on the Central Coast and it is part of the NSWIS Central High Performance regional area. Bexley Golf Club is an NSWIS Venue Supporter of the NSWIS Golf Program.

ClubsNSW recently announced that it has extended its support of the Institute until the end of 2012 giving our state's elite athletes financial certainty through the Beijing and London Olympic Games.

ClubsNSW and NSWIS Employ an Athlete Program

Not all elite athletes can earn their livings through the practise of their sports, so what do they do?

The Employ an Athlete Program is a joint initiative between ClubsNSW and the NSWIS that was developed to provide NSWIS athletes with career options outside of their sporting careers. By offering flexible employment opportunities to elite athletes across NSW, registered clubs have assisted many athletes achieve the necessary balance between sport and work while equipping athletes for life after sport. By nature of their high achievement in sport, NSWIS athletes are dedicated, committed, goal oriented, efficient time managers and excellent communicators – all great skills when looking for your next staff member.

Clubs that have taken advantage of the program have soon discovered that having an NSWIS athlete on staff can provide additional benefits including mentoring of the younger team members and the opportunity for their club members to talk about sport with an elite athlete.

A number of athletes have secured employment with the program. The most recent include:

• Alex Harding (Netball) - Gosford RSL
• Kristy Durheim (Netball) - Souths Juniors Maroubra
• Ben Weekes (Wheelchair Tennis) - Burwood RSL
• Tamra Moore (Golf) - Manly Warringah League Club
• Mardi Watts (Hockey) - Dooleys Lidcombe Catholic Club
• Kate Jenner (Hockey) - Dooleys Lidcombe Catholic Club
• Alex Cross Lee (Bowls) - Dooleys Lidcombe Catholic Club
• Shannon Jones (Water Polo) - Parramatta RSL Club
• Samantha May (Netball) - Castle Hill RSL Club
• Michael Williams (Golf) - South Sydney Junior Rugby League Club

Looking for a speaker?

The NSWIS Sport Speakers program gives organisations and the community the opportunity to discover the journey of some of Australia's greatest athletes, as well as up and coming athletes beginning their sporting careers.

Click through to learn more about the NSWIS Sport Speakers Program .

The Edge

The Edge, the official magazine of the NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS), was launched in August 2001 in response to a growing interest in the Institute’s athletes and their outstanding national and international achievements.

Please click here to download a PDF version of the November 2009 issue.

The LockerRoom

The LockerRoom is an all-access pass to interact with NSWIS athletes and experts.

Please click here to visit the LockerRoom.

Web Links

Official NSWIS website