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Hawthorn College Sport Pathway Opens Doors for Box Hill Athletes

The partnership program between Hawthorn Football Club and Box Hill Institute advances student options through a university credit arrangement and a new regional intake.

By Box Hill Sport Desk · Published 19 July 2026

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The Hawthorn College of Sport has secured a guaranteed pathway to Deakin University for its graduates, granting 8 credit points toward the Bachelor of Sport Development. This development follows the program's established structure as a partnership between Hawthorn Football Club and Box Hill Institute.

Recent Program Expansion

A new intake of the Hawthorn College of Sport will open in Launceston in February 2026. The intake offers 30 places for a dual diploma in Sport and Leadership/Management. Box Hill Institute supports delivery of the qualification alongside Hawthorn Football Club involvement.

Local Facilities and Academies

Box Hill City Oval reopened on May 16, 2026, with a new playing surface, cricket nets and synthetic exercise track. The venue hosted the Box Hill Hawks first home 2026 VFL and VFLW game. Box Hill Senior Secondary College continues its school-based Sports Academy, which provides elite coaching in Basketball since its establishment in 1995, plus Tennis and AFL/AFLW programs.

Additional Infrastructure Support

A new $19.6 million sports complex was awarded in Box Hill, NSW in 2026. The project at Water Lane Reserve will feature two state-of-the-art AFL fields and athletics facilities, with completion expected by 2027. These developments align with ongoing training and competition needs for local programs connected to the Hawthorn College of Sport.

Students completing the Hawthorn College of Sport program can now access the Deakin University credit arrangement. Further intakes and facility upgrades are scheduled according to the timelines already announced by the partner organisations.