As well as PDHPE and sport within schools, representative opportunities are offered to students through the Primary and Secondary sports councils, who are responsible for the provision of opportunities for students to participate in representative teams for a variety of sports.

Primary Sport Cross Country - Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Ltd

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Primary Sport - Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Ltd

Primary Sport
Primary Sport

The Parramatta Diocese Catholic Primary School Sports Council (PDCPSSC) provides opportunities for primary students in the diocese to participate in representative teams in a range of sports. All primary students from 8 - 13 years of age are eligible to participate and represent in their school and diocese in the sports of Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country.

Secondary Sport - Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Ltd

Secondary Sport
Secondary Sport

The Parramatta Diocese Secondary Schools Sports Council (PDSSSC) provides the avenue for secondary students across the diocese to experience most individual and team sports. Depending on ability, students can also compete in the weekly inter-school sports afternoon or trial for teams/squads to compete against other Catholic schools students across NSW.

Disabled Sport - Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Ltd

Disabled Sport
Disabled Sport

The representative school sport pathway is open to 8-19 year olds and students with disabilities can access the following sports within this pathway:

  • Athletics
  • Cross Country
  • Swimming

Sporting Pathways

School Sport Representative Pathways - Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Ltd
Both male and female students in primary and secondary are catered for with a wide selection of sports including:
  • Swimming
  • Athletics
  • Cross Country
  • AFL
  • Diving
  • Cricket
  • Basketball
  • Hockey
  • Netball
  • Rugby League
  • Rugby Union
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Touch

Additional sports offered in secondary years include:

  • Equestrian
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Orienteering
  • Surfing
  • Triathlon
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo

PDSSSC can also can assist you with information for NSW All Schools events in:

  • Canoeing
  • Rowing
  • Sailing
  • Secondary sports also offer Gala Day or similar events in:

    • Dance
    • Football
    • Futsal
    • Netball
    • OzTag
    • Rugby League
    • Tennis
    • Touch

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    • 24

      Mar 2026

      PDSSSC Swimming Championships

      24 Mar 2026 07:30 AM - 24 Mar 2026 02:30 PM

      PDSSSC Swimming Championships

      at Blacktown Aquatic Centre

      Schools select winners from their own carnival or swimmers who are competitive in time to compete at the PDSSSC swimming Carnival / selection trial which is held in March each year. In 2026, the PDSSSC Swimming Championships will be held on Tuesday 24th March at Blacktown Aquatic Centre. There are events in 50m in the 4 strokes as well as 100m Freestyle for all ages, 100m Breaststroke, Backstroke and Butterfly and 200 freestyle in Junior (12,13,14), Intermediate (15, 16) and Senior (17+) divisions as well as 400m freestyle (Open). There are relays for schools in 4x50m free, 4x50m medley and 6x50m freestyle (which must includes a swimmer from each age 12 - 17+ from the school). Swimmers who wish to submit a time to be considered for selection in the NSWCCC Swimming Team for the NSW All Schools Swimming Championships for the 200m Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, 400m Individual Medley, 800m and 1500m Freestyle must complete an online nomination no later than April 29th, 2024. See form online. MultiClass Swimmers who wish to be considered for selection in the NSWCCC Swimming Team for the NSW All Schools Swimming Championships for the 100m Backstroke must complete an online nomination no later than April 29th, 2024. See form online. Please note - MuliClass 50m Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Freestyle as well as the 100m Freestyle are all swum at the NSWCCC Championships and will be swum at the PDSSSC Swimming Championships. Swimmers who finish first in any event at the PDSSSC event will represent PDSSSC at the NSWCCC Swimming Championships.In 2024, the NSWCCC Swimming Championships will be held at SOPAC, Homebush on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday, 3rd April. Please see attached draft program and timeline for the event. Please see attached draft program and timeline for the event.

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      2026 MacKillop GIRLS AFL Selections

      24 Mar 2026 12:00 PM - 24 Mar 2026 04:00 PM

      2026 MacKillop GIRLS AFL Selections

      at Maher Oval, 188 Fernleigh Rd, Glenfield Park NSW 2650, Australia

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      25

      Mar 2026

      2026 MacKillop BOYS AFL Selections

      All Day Event

      2026 MacKillop BOYS AFL Selections

      at Maher Oval, 188 Fernleigh Rd, Glenfield Park NSW 2650, Australia

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      27

      Mar 2026

      2026 MacKillop Hockey Trials

      All Day Event

      2026 MacKillop Hockey Trials

      at Goulburn Hockey Centre, Finlay Rd, Goulburn NSW 2580, Australia

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      NSWCCC Volleyball 15 Years Boys and Girls Selection Trial

      27 Mar 2026 08:30 AM - 27 Mar 2026 02:30 PM

      NSWCCC Volleyball 15 Years Boys and Girls Selection Trial

      at Netball Central, Sydney Olympic Park

      Players have registered as individuals on the CSNSW Sport Website ( csnsw.sport ) website to attend this selection trial for NSWCCC Volleyball.

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      PDSSSC Open Boys and Girls Football Gala Day

      27 Mar 2026 08:30 AM - 27 Mar 2026 02:30 PM

      PDSSSC Open Boys and Girls Football Gala Day

      at Jamison Park, Penrith

      The PDSSSC is running a 18 Years Girl Football Selection Trial and Opens Boys and Girls Football Gala Day and at Jamison Park, Penrith. The Gala Day will be done in 2 divisions - Opens Boys and Girls. The day will commence with a meeting at 8.15am and the first games will commence at 8.30am. The winning school on the day will represent the PDSSSC at the Quarter Finals of the NSWCCC Knockout at Glenwood on Tuesday 30th July against the winning schools from the Wollongong Diocese.

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      PDSSSC Open Girls Football Selection Trial

      27 Mar 2026 08:30 AM - 27 Mar 2026 02:30 PM

      PDSSSC Open Girls Football Selection Trial

      at Jamison Park, Penrith

      The PDSSSC is running a Football Gala Day and Selection Trial at Jamison Park, Penrith Girls must register individually on the PDSSSC website, using the registration form. The day will commence with a meeting at 8.15am and the first games will commence at 8.30am.

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      31

      Mar 2026

      Metro 16 Years and 18 Years Girls Rugby League Selection Trial

      31 Mar 2026 08:30 AM - 31 Mar 2026 02:30 PM

      Metro 16 Years and 18 Years Girls Rugby League Selection Trial

      at Federation Forest, Mt Druitt

      The PDSSSC is running a Metro Under 16 and Under 18 Girls Rugby League Selection Trial at Federation Forest, Mt Druitt, on Tuesday 31st March from 8.30am - 2.30pm. These girls are selected at the PDSSSC trial held earlier in March. The day will commence with registration at 8:30am, with the trial will commence at 9am.

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      Metro 16 Years Boys and 18 Years Boys Rugby League Selection Trial

      31 Mar 2026 08:30 AM - 31 Mar 2026 02:30 PM

      Metro 16 Years Boys and 18 Years Boys Rugby League Selection Trial

      at Federation Forest, Mt Druitt

      The PDSSSC is running a Metro Under 16 and Under 18 Boys Rugby League Selection Trial at Federation Forest, Mt Druitt, on Tuesday 31st March from 8.30am - 2.30pm. These boys are selected at the PDSSSC trial held earlier in March. The day will commence with registration at 8:30am, with the trial will commence at 9am.

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      PDSSSC Open Boys Football Selection Trial

      31 Mar 2026 08:30 AM - 31 Mar 2026 02:30 PM

      PDSSSC Open Boys Football Selection Trial

      at Jamison Park, Penrith

      The PDSSSC is running a Boys 18 Years Football Selection Trial at Jamison Park, Penrith. Only approved nominations can attend. The trial will commence with a registration and meeting at 8.15am and the first games will commence at 8.30am.

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    Primary Sport

    Margaret Thornton
    Teaching Educator | Primary Sports
    M 0408 278 918
    P 9407 7114
    E margaret.thornton@parra.catholic.edu.au

    Secondary Sport

    Chris Anschau
    Teaching Educator | Secondary Sports
    M 0418 411 731
    P 9407 7197
    E canschau@parra.catholic.edu.au

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