Toi Ohomai launches Academy of Sport for aspiring athletes

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Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology in Rotorua is launching a new Academy of Sport, offering aspiring athletes the opportunity to pursue tertiary education while developing their…

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology in Rotorua is launching a new Academy of Sport, offering aspiring athletes the opportunity to pursue tertiary education while developing their sporting careers.

The academy will support athletes across all sporting codes, providing flexible study options and access to a performance support team to help students balance training, competition and academic commitments.

Toi Ohomai executive finance and infrastructure director Thomas Collé said in a statement the academy would help athletes succeed on and off the field.

“The Academy of Sport reflects our commitment to supporting athletes to succeed both on and off the field. We know many talented athletes want to continue their education while pursuing their sporting ambitions, and the academy provides a pathway that enables them to do both,” he said.

The initiative builds on the legacy of the former Waiariki Academy of Sport, which supported athletes from 2007, produced national and international sporting successes, and helped participants gain tertiary qualifications.

Among its alumni is five-time Olympian and Olympic silver medallist Luuka Jones, who credits the academy with helping shape her sporting and personal development.

“The Waiariki Academy of Sport was a life-changing opportunity and played a significant role in my sporting journey,” Jones said.

“It allowed me to study and train in Rotorua alongside other like-minded athletes, while accessing the support and resources I needed to develop and progress as an athlete.”

Former Waiariki Academy of Sport manager Jane Borren has been appointed to establish and lead the programme. With more than 25 years’ experience in high-performance and talent development sport, she will work alongside a team of specialists to support athletes entering the academy in 2027.

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