AIS SPORTS INVESTMENT AUSTRALIA
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AUSTRALIA INSTITUTE OF SPORTS INVESTS IN TWO SURROUND MULTI-SPORTS SIMULATORS
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The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), part of the Australian Sports Commission, has purchased two Surround Multi-Sports Simulators from Sports Simulator. This investment reflects the AIS’s commitment to innovation and to providing world-class experiences for athletes and visitors across a variety of sports, from cricket, soccer, rugby and Australian Rules. In this article we explore who the AIS are, why investing in sport matters and how multi-sports simulator technology complements Australia’s leadership in high-performance sport.
About the Australian Institute of Sport
The AIS is a division of the Australian Sports Commission, the federal agency responsible for supporting and investing in sport at all levels. Its role is to increase participation in sport and enable continued international sporting success through leadership, funding and operation of the AIS. The Commission plays a unique role in the sport ecosystem and addresses big challenges and opportunities with and for the sector; it adapts its role depending on where it can add the most value through expertise, leadership and advocacy.
Within this framework, the AIS has strategic goals to lead and enable the world’s best sport system, involve more Australians in sport and drive innovation in sport. Key focus areas include building the capability of the sector, promoting inclusive and diverse sporting environments, driving thought leadership, and optimising facilities to inspire Australians. As a Corporate Commonwealth Entity, the Commission receives government funding to support and invest in sport and delivers grants for high-performance programmes, participation pathways, people development and research.
Commitment to Investing in Sport
Investing in sport is central to the AIS’s mission. Through the Commission, the AIS invests more than A$145 million a year into 38 high-performance sporting organisations and their athletes, including A$14 million a year in athlete grants. The AIS partners with sports to develop coaching and athlete pathways and is at the forefront of research into athlete health and performance. It explores new frontiers such as artificial intelligence and data analytics and provides extensive support for mental health, wellbeing and community engagement.
This commitment extends beyond elite competitions. In a statement prior to the Tokyo 2020 Games, the Commission highlighted that it had invested more than A$500 million over four years to prepare athletes and teams. While Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games sports account for a large share of the budget, the Commission also invests in sport participation programmes, youth physical literacy, opportunities for women and girls, professional development of coaches and administrators, and community awareness of physical fitness. These investments build national health and wellbeing and lay the foundation for tomorrow’s Olympians and Paralympians.
Innovation and Technology in Sport
Australia’s leadership in sport is underpinned by science, technology and innovation. The AIS embraces this environment by exploring artificial intelligence, data analysis and performance innovation. It also invests in major sporting infrastructure such as a $6.5 million water jump for winter athletes and plans for an aerodynamic wind tunnel, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to cutting-edge facilities.
Surround Multi-Sport Simulator: Bringing Why Sports Simulator?
The Surround Multi-Sports Simulator is an advanced sports simulator that delivers a fully immersive, 270-degree experience. Using high-definition projection and high-speed camera systems, it recreates realistic stadium environments. Athletes or visitors stand on a synthetic playing surface and participate in a wide range of sports, from Australian rules, football and rugby to golf and cricket.
To enhance training, the simulator includes:
Cricket Simulator modes for batting & bowling
Soccer Simulator gameplay for precision shooting, goalkeeping and challenges
Australian Rules training environments for kicking accuracy
A full multi-sports simulator suite offering 100 sports and hundreds of game challenges
These features support skill development, decision-making and high-performance training while still offering a fun and engaging experience for general visitors.
Why AIS chose Sports Simulator
The AIS selected two Surround Multi-Sports Simulators because it aligns with its mission to drive innovation, improve facilities and provide elite-level training environments. The simulators offer realistic gameplay for athletes to sharpen tactical understanding, practise under pressure and adapt to different match conditions.
Whether an athlete is working on technique in the Cricket Simulator, rehearsing finishing drills in the Soccer Simulator, or completing kicking routines for Australian Rules, the technology offers consistent and measurable training outcomes.
The simulators also provide a versatile attraction for school groups, community visitors and talent-development programmes, supporting the AIS strategic goal of getting more Australians involved in sport.
Conclusion
Sports Simulator is honoured that the Australian Institute of Sport has selected the Surround Multi-Sports Simulator to enhance its training and visitor experiences. This investment reflects a broader national strategy to invest in innovation, support athlete development and strengthen the future of Australian sport. As the country prepares for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the AIS’s adoption of world-class multi-sports simulator technology positions Australia at the forefront of global sport innovation.
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