NSCG Academy of Sport Celebrates Regional Success
05 January 2026
Students from Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) Academy of Sport have enjoyed a successful and action-packed autumn term, delivering impressive performances at the Association of Colleges (AoC) West Midlands Regional Sport Championships.
The AoC Regional Championships bring together colleges from across the region to compete in 13 sports, with teams aiming to secure the title of Regional Champions and earn qualification for the national stages.
Several teams from the NSCG Academy of Sport finished as runners-up in their respective categories, including Ladies Rugby, Netball and the Stafford Andy Griffin Football Academy (AGFA) teams.
Further success saw NSCG students progress through tough competition to reach the next stage of the championships across six disciplines. Teams qualifying for the national stage include Ladies Football, Men’s Rugby, Men’s and Ladies Badminton, Men’s and Ladies Volleyball and Mixed Hockey, alongside five individual cross-country competitors.
Individual excellence was also recognised, with three NSCG students selected to represent the England Colleges Football Team. Jude King will represent the men’s squad, while Ruby Millington and Eva Henshall have been selected for the ladies’ team. The students will compete in a series of domestic and international fixtures, including a trip to Italy in 2026.
Dave Sutton, Academy of Sport Manager and Curriculum Leader, said: “We couldn’t be prouder of how our students have performed this term. They’ve shown real determination, teamwork and pride in representing the NSCG Academy of Sport and the results speak for themselves. To see so many teams progressing to the national stage, and students earning England Colleges selection, is an incredible achievement and a reward for the hard work they put in week in, week out.”