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Agency:
Tasmanian Institute of Sport
Agency Number:
Start Date:
01 Jan 1985
Description:
The Tasmanian Institute of Sport (TIS) was established by the Government in 1985 to provide specialised sports programs and services and is under the management of a Board. It has two bases; the Silverdome complex in Prospect, Launceston, which was a purpose built facility and is shared with the northern office of Sport and Recreation Tasmania; and Technopark in Dowsing Point, Hobart. In addition, the TIS Hockey Program is located out of The Tasmanian Hockey Centre in New Town, Hobart. The TIS operates with a mix of State and Federal Government funding and sponsorship from the business sector. The TIS operates as part of Sport and Recreation Tasmania, which since July 2022 is a business unit within the Department of State Growth.
Information Sources:
Tasmanian Institute of Sport website http://www.tis.tas.gov.au
Functions Performed:
Sport and recreation