Regional Institute of Sport

Regional Institute of Sport Athlete Performance - Rehab - Performance Coaching with qualified exercise & health professionals

Your emotional and mental wellbeing is just as important as your physical wellbeing. Be kind to yourself and always talk...
04/04/2026

Your emotional and mental wellbeing is just as important as your physical wellbeing. Be kind to yourself and always talk to someone if you need help. Why? Because your place in this world is important and you are loved ❤️

Thank you netball teams for your application to the process of enhancing your speed, agility and preparation for netbal...
31/03/2026

Thank you netball teams for your application to the process of enhancing your speed, agility and preparation for netball. Have a great season 😊 Stu

Need help with your gym program as an athlete? RIS Performance Coach Matt Kemp (Exercise Scientist) offers 1:1 assistanc...
31/03/2026

Need help with your gym program as an athlete? RIS Performance Coach Matt Kemp (Exercise Scientist) offers 1:1 assistance with a 6 week ‘Performance Program’ to get you off to a guided, structured start. Exercise Scientists complete a 4 year university degree and have advanced knowledge in exercise program design. Matt has expanded on his knowledge with a Level 1 S&C qualification with the ASCA. The RIS Performance Program includes a 60 minute assessment, testing, an individual program designed and supplied via the Teambuildr app, and regular reassessments and check in processes. The RIS incorporates the latest and scientifically proven approaches from the world of elite sport to help you, whatever your level of fitness, right here in the Western District

Starting the process of using exercise to improve your life or chase your sporting goals can be overwhelming. Where do y...
31/03/2026

Starting the process of using exercise to improve your life or chase your sporting goals can be overwhelming. Where do you start? What exercises do you select? Whose advice do you follow? We understand this uncertainty. That’s why we are here. University qualified, experienced, proven health and performance professionals. Collaboratively we can assess YOUR needs, then develop a PLAN that moves you towards YOUR goals. Using approaches aligned with the world’s best practices. Available right here in the Western District

My next Colac Run Club session will be Sunday April 19, 2026 commencing at 8.30 am. Trinity College students can attend ...
29/03/2026

My next Colac Run Club session will be Sunday April 19, 2026 commencing at 8.30 am. Trinity College students can attend this session complimentary. Following this class, runners can also attend a class at that will teach runners advanced strength and power training techniques. Learn more about world class training and performance approaches to take your running to a new level. Spaces will be limited and bookings will be required. To book your spot visit our website or email admin@ri-sport.com.au for more information.

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2 Brooke Street
Camperdown, VIC
3260

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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After a clinical & high performance career that has spanned 3 decades, Stuart Canavan has established the Regional Institute of Sport (RIS) to provide services to athletes of the Geelong, Surfcoast & Western District.

Stuart formerly was the Founder, Sports Medicine & Performance Director at one of Australia’s largest high school based sports academy. A program that he and his team of clinical & exercise professionals collaboratively developed for 8 years and is now home to over 770 athletes. He has an extensive academic & professional experience that includes: Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Post Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy, Certificate of Spinal Manual Therapy and a Master of High Performance Sport. Stuart has assisted many of Australia’s and the World’s best athletes optimise their athletic performance and recover from injury.

The RIS has a special interest in the athletic development pathways of adolescent athletes and the performance enhancement of endurance athletes. In 2019 we have assisted Colac Secondary College develop a ‘Sporting Pathway Program’ which will be expanded in 2020 and beyond. Preseason involvement with the delivery of athletic development programs for the Geelong West Giants and Camperdown Football & Netball Club resulted in zero ACL injuries in the mens and womens teams, both sports.

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