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Tasmanian Academy of Leadership and Sport to Open in Launceston as Canberra Stadium Site Nears Decision

Leaders say the school will combine academic coursework with professional-level coaching to cultivate future sports talent.

Sophie Winter, Michelle Saward, Hamish Bateman, Darrin Geard, Jesse O'Hara, Greg Hechter and Lily Mills at the Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport's expansion announcement. Pictures by Craig George
The Racquet Club co-founder Darren McMullen at the new Canberra premises in Fyshwick. Picture by Keegan Carroll
ACT Sports Minister Yvette Berry expects to have a location for a new Canberra Stadium finalised "within weeks". Pictures by Keegan Carroll and Karleen Minney
Local Government Association of Tasmania president Mick Tucker. Picture by Phillip Biggs

Overview

  • The Tasmanian Academy of Leadership and Sport will open a Launceston campus in 2026 to offer integrated sports education programs.
  • ACT Minister Yvette Berry has announced that the government will soon confirm the location for the new Canberra Stadium.
  • Officials describe the Launceston initiative as a first-of-its-kind program linking academic study with elite coaching in northern Tasmania.
  • Multi-sport athlete Courtney Brown says she plans to continue competing in both athletics and netball as regional support expands.
  • These developments reflect a regional push to strengthen sports infrastructure and athlete development pathways across Tasmania and the ACT.