Sporting Academies

Our NZIS high performance sporting academies for Rugby, Basketball, Touch and Volleyball are second to none in providing students with expert training and coaching strategy. With a former Olympian and several National Representatives on staff, Academy students have access to top players and coaches in their respective sporting areas.

NZIS Rugby Academy

The New Zealand Institute of Sport successfully launched its high performance Rugby Academy in Auckland in 2008 and launches its Wellington Academy in 2010. The Academy is designed to maximize success for NZIS students looking to continue on to the higher levels in Rugby and Education.

NZIS Volleyball Academy

Volleyball is second only to soccer in sport participation in the world, with over 800 million players worldwide. The NZIS Academy team is at the pinnacle of high performance volleyball in New Zealand, having placed in the top 4 in the National Championships for 12 years running and having won the National Title in 2007.

NZIS Basketball Academy

Basketball is one of the fastest growing sports in New Zealand. The New Zealand Institute of Sport recognises and is looking to provide opportunities for young aspiring athletes to excel with regard to sport performance, but also in terms of education and personal growth.

NZIS Touch Academy

Touch is one of the fastest growing sports in New Zealand with over 317,000 participants nationwide (Touch NZ). The New Zealand Institute of Sport has recognised this trend and is looking to provide opportunities for young aspiring athletes to excel with not only their sport performance, but also in terms of education and personal growth.