The award-winning Academy of Sport at Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG)
At Newcastle Stafford College Group (NSCG ) we are extremely proud of our award-winning sport programme, which gives you the chance to study and pursue your sporting interests at the same time. Use the menu links on the right to find out more about the opportunities available.
COULD THIS BE YOU?
Representing Academy of Sport in 2026/27
Applications now open
Why Join Academy of Sport? 🏆
At Academy of Sport, you're more than just a student – you're part of a team.
✅ Compete weekly in regional and national fixtures
✅ Represent the college and develop your sporting career
✅ Access high-quality coaching and training environments
✅ Improve your fitness, performance, and confidence
✅ Balance sport with your studies
✅ Make lifelong friendships and be part of a supportive sporting community
✅ Celebrate achievements both on and off the field
Whether your goal is to play at the highest level, progress into coaching, sports science, or simply continue competing in the sport you love, Academy of Sport provides the opportunity to succeed.
💪 Train. Compete. Achieve.
📩 Interested in joining? Get in touch to find out more.
19/05/2026
TRAIN. COMPETE. SUCCEED. 🏐🔥
Ready to take your netball to the next level?
Join our NSCG Netball Taster Sessions and experience high-quality training, meet our academy staff and players, and see what life is like as a student athlete at TEAM: NSCG.
📍 Gordon Banks Sport Centre
📅 17th June
📅 1st July
We can’t wait to meet you! 💥
NetballTrials
12/05/2026
Ready to take your rugby to the next level?
Join our Rugby Development Day at Stafford and train with TEAM: NSCG!
🏉 Friday 29th May
⏰ 13:00–14:30
📍 Stafford Rugby Club
Interested in combining rugby with your studies? Come along and get involved!
Meet the coaches, develop your skills, and see what Academy rugby at NSCG is all about.
30/04/2026
Another win for our cricket team vs Stoke 6th Form 🏏
30/04/2026
Fantastic turnout for our cross campus recreational badminton tournament on Tuesday afternoon 🏸
23/04/2026
Fantastic result for our mixed rugby team on their debut outing in Stourbridge yesterday. Onto the next round at Sixways Stadium 🏉🏟️
20/04/2026
National Champions!! 🏆
20/04/2026
A fantastic weekend at the AOC National championships for 63 of our students in Nottingham. Ladies volleyball become National champions again 🥇 Mens volleyball miss out on a gold medal losing 2-1 to Barton Peverill in the final 🥈 Ladies football, mens rugby and mixed hockey miss out on medal positions competing against some very strong opposition..well done to all staff and students involved ⚽️ 🏉🏑 🏐