Female sports stars take away top awards
November 26, 2020On Wednesday evening the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) concluded its 2020 Awards celebration online. The event ran over three days with a different award presented each evening. This was the first time that the institute invited a public audience to follow the awards presentation recognising the outstanding achievements by VIS supported athletes.
O'Hea and Thwaites named joint winners of the Sarah Tait Spirit Award
November 25, 2020Tonight the Sarah Tait Spirit Award was presented for the first time ever to joint winners, Jenna O’Hea and Caitlin Thwaites at the 2020 Victorian Institute of Sport Awards.
Peel wins the OUA Performance Lifestyle Award for 2020
November 24, 2020Tonight Aerial Skiing Champion Laura Peel was recognised at the 2020 Victorian Institute of Sport Awards for her commitment to pursuing success in sport and life. Peel won the Open Universities Australia Performance Lifestyle award in a strong field of athletes, with Para Rower Alexandra Viney and Tokyo-bound race walker Jemima Montag as the other finalists.
2XU Coach Awards Winners
November 23, 202014 Victorian Institute of Sport athletes were today named winners of the 2XU Coach Awards. The awards were announced as part of the 2020 Victorian Institute of Sport Awards.
VIS experts advancing students' knowledge around Victoria
November 13, 2020VIS experts have been advancing Victorian students’ understanding of Sports Nutrition.
Victoria’s roadmap for sport and recreation – the next step
November 9, 2020The Victorian Government has announced a further easing of restrictions, with Victoria taking further steps toward COVID Normal.
Vixens crowned 2020 Suncorp Super Netball Champions
October 19, 2020The Melbourne Vixens are the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) Champions, after defeating the West Coast Fever in a two-goal thriller at Brisbane’s Nissan Arena.
Nutrition Tip | Picnic Season
October 16, 2020It's picnic season! Struggling with some ideas on what you should bring?
Alcott defends Roland Garros singles title
October 11, 2020Dylan Alcott is the quad wheelchair singles champion at Roland Garros.
Virtual Speaker Program firing on all cylinders with release of new video
October 6, 2020Victorian Government school students can look forward to be inspired by the amazing story of Paralympic medalist and professional cyclist Alistair Donohoe. The video is part of the Victorian Institute of Sport’s virtual school speaker program Be Fit. Be Well, which continues to encourage students to stay active and lead a healthy lifestyle.
