Illawarra athletes committed to training despite COVID-19 restrictions

by Holly Forrest | May 6, 2020 | News, Sport, TheStayHomer

Young Illawarra athletes are determined to pursue their dreams despite sporting events being cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.  The Illawarra Academy of Sport (IAS), an organisation that provides localised training and education for athletes and coaches, is...

Focus on women in sport after Foord named in Matildas World Cup team

by Megan Palermo | May 15, 2019 | News, Sport

Shellharbour Matildas star Caitlin Foord has been named to play in her third World Cup, as the focus on women in sport accelerates in Australia. Foord burst on the international scene at age 16, when she was given the best young player of the tournament award at the...

Locals reject former Wallabies coach’s call for assistant refs to play more involved role in game

by Sarah Gore | May 8, 2019 | News, Sport

A prominent rugby union personality has called for assistant referees to be on the field and more involved in offside decisions, but local rugby club members disagree. Former Wallabies coach Rod Macqueen said the defensive line falling offside is a common issue in the...

Advocacy groups barracking for sensory rooms at Aust stadiums

by Renee Sant | May 7, 2019 | News, Sport

For many sports fans, the sights and sounds of their favourite team running out onto a pitch in a packed stadium sparks jubilation, but for some people with disability, including Autistic people, the sensory experience can quickly become overwhelming. Autism advocacy...

Coledale Waves face Wollongong Wolves in monumental game

by Aden Day | May 1, 2019 | Audio, Illawarra, Sport

    The Coledale Waves are just hours away from facing up against their toughest Rivals yet, the mighty Wollongong Wolves. Tonight’s game marks a historical milestone for the community league team as they compete in round 5 of the Football Federation...