Tasmanian Institute of Sport

10/06/2026

Two Tasmanian athletes have been named in the Australian Cycling Team for Glasgow 2026. Congratulations to Georgia Baker, who will make her third Commonwealth Games appearance and Felicity Wilson-Haffenden set to make her Games debut 👏

Read more on our Tassie athletes 👉 https://www.tis.tas.gov.au/news/2026/CommonwealthGamesCyclingTeam

Read more on the Australian Cycling Team 👉 https://australiancyclingteam.com/news/six-reigning-champions-named-among-25-strong-cycling-team-for-glasgow-2026

Your 25-strong Australian cycling and para cycling team heading to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games 💚💛

03/06/2026

From a chance roadside sign to the world stage.

Launceston’s Lucas Wang has been selected to represent Australia at the ISSF Junior World Championships in Germany this month.

The 17‑year‑old Newstead College student has already claimed multiple state and national titles and now he’s aiming for a top‑eight finish on debut.

Backed by the TIS, Shooting Australia and his local pistol community, Lucas is chasing the ultimate goal: the Olympic Games.

More 👉 https://www.tis.tas.gov.au/news/2026/lucas-wang

Tasmanian Pistol and Rifle Club

18/05/2026

Applications for the TIS Coaching Centre (TCC) Scholarships are now open.

The TCC offers support for up to six coaches through three scholarship programs, the TIS Coaching Scholarships, Para Coaching Support and the Women in Sport Coaching Scholarships in partnership with Womensport and Recreation Tasmania.

All scholarships will provide quality coach development and learning opportunities, as well as encouraging progression along the coaching development pathway through financial and other supports.

For more information & to apply, visit our website: https://www.tis.tas.gov.au/coaching-centre

Applications close 1 June 2026.

11/05/2026

From crashing into a moored boat on his first row to national titles, world championship racing and an international comeback - Sam Mounter’s journey is anything but ordinary.
After overcoming a major back injury and returning stronger than ever, the TIS rower is now pushing toward Australia’s Olympic future with trademark grit and humility.
Head down, oars in, big things ahead for Sam.

Read more on Sam's journey 👉 www.tis.tas.gov.au/news/2026/sam-mounter

30/04/2026

Congratulations to the Tassie Men's Under 21 team on their silver medal at the National Under 21 Championships held in Canberra this week.

The team had a fantastic tournament, with the gold medal match against WA going to a penalty shoot out (3-1), after a draw 4-4 in regulation time.

Swipe to see the squad 💪🏻

30/04/2026

Good luck to the Tassie Under 21 Men in their Gold Medal match against WA today 👏🏻

24/04/2026

It was fantastic to see so many members of representing at the 2026 Australian Athletics Championships and Junior Championships in April.

A special mention to Izzy Wing and Xavier Leauma on earning automatic selection into the Australian World Juniors U20 Team to compete later this year in Oregon, USA.

Senior Championships:
*Izzy Wing – Gold U20 Heptathlon
Arielle Cannell
James Hansen
*Kayedel Smith
Ruby Smee
Shannon Wi******er
Xander McKillop

Junior Championships
*Xavier Leauma – Gold U20 Hammer
*Lewis Thorpe – Gold U16 Javelin
Arielle Cannell – Gold U20 Hammer
Archie Dixon – Silver U17 PA 400m, Silver U17 PA 1500m
*Palepa Leauma – Silver U18 Discus, Silver U18 Hammer
Jessica Smith – Bronze U20 Steeplechase
*Chanel Charles – Bronze U18 400m Hurdles
*Zachary Holloway – Bronze U17 400m
Alice Smillie – Bronze U20 PA 200m, Bronze U20 PA 400m
Sophie Thompson – Bronze U20 PA Long Jump
*Jayla Olm – Bronze U16 100m
*Ava Lindquist – Bronze U16 1500m, Silver U16 800m
*Violet Owen
* Athletes are members of our Talent ID for 2032 Program

📸 Athletics Tasmania

21/04/2026

Good luck to the Tasmanian Under 21 Men's and Women's Teams heading to Canberra for Nationals kicking off on Thursday.

Ahead of the tournament, we checked in with Eddie Ockenden, Oscar Sproule and Belle Kruimink to hear how they’re feeling.

Read more 👉 www.tis.tas.gov.au/news/2026/hockey-u21-nationals

Event information 👉 www.hockey.org.au/eventscomps/u21-australian-championships

10/04/2026

🚨 Registrations for Talent ID for 2032 testing are closing on Wednesday 15 April.

📍 Ulverstone - Monday 20 April - Ulverstone Sport and Leisure Centre
📍 Launceston - Tuesday 21 April - Elphin Sports Centre
📍 Hobart - Friday 24 April - Southern Tasmanian Netball Association

👉 Read more https://www.tis.tas.gov.au/news/2026/talentidfor2032

👉 Register https://tasmanianinstituteofsport-2.snapforms.com.au/form/talentid---2026-application

20/03/2026

📣 Do you have what it takes to compete at the 2032 Olympic or Paralympic Games?
Register now for our Talent ID for 2032 testing.

📍 Ulverstone - Monday 20 April - Ulverstone Sport and Leisure Centre
📍 Launceston - Tuesday 21 April - Elphin Sports Centre
📍 Hobart - Friday 24 April - Southern Tasmanian Netball Association

👉 Visit our website for more information & to register www.tis.tas.gov.au/services/tid2032