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.
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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
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
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
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:
Secondary sports also offer Gala Day or similar events in:
- Dance
- Football
- Futsal
- Netball
- OzTag
- Rugby League
- Tennis
- Touch
Upcoming sporting events View full calendar
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29
Aug 2025
2025 Parramatta Diocesan Athletics Carnival
All Day Event
2025 Parramatta Diocesan Athletics Carnival
at Blacktown International Sportspark, Eastern Rd, Rooty Hill NSW 2766, Australia
PDSSSC Years 7-10 Boys Basketball Gala Day
29 Aug 2025 08:30 AM - 29 Aug 2025 02:30 PM
PDSSSC Years 7-10 Boys Basketball Gala Day
at Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre
The PDSSSC is running an Boys Basketball Gala Day at Penrith Regional Valley Sports Centre, Herbert Street, Cambridge Park. The Gala Day will be in 2 divisions - Juniors - Years 7-8 Boys, Intermediate and Years 9-10 Boys. The day will commence with a meeting at 8.15am and the first games will commence at 8.30am. The winners of the Year 7/8 and Year 9/10 divisions will represent the Parramatta Diocese in the NSWCCC School Basketball Championships to be held later in the year.
01
Sep 2025
NSWCCC Teams Tennis - Open Boys and Girls School Teams Selection Trial
01 Sep 2025 08:30 AM - 01 Sep 2025 02:30 PM
NSWCCC Teams Tennis - Open Boys and Girls School Teams Selection Trial
at Bathurst Tennis Centre, Bathurst
Players have qualified for this event through the PDSSSC Teams Tennis event. Players are required to be present for registration from 7.30am. Please bring warm clothing as the weather in Bathurst can be very cold this time of year.
03
Sep 2025
PDSSSC Athletics Championships
03 Sep 2025 08:30 AM - 03 Sep 2025 02:30 PM
PDSSSC Athletics Championships
at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre
Schools select winners from their own carnival or athletes who are competitive in time or distance to compete at the the PDSSSC Athletics event which is held in August each year at Sydney Olympic Park. There are events for all ages from 12 to 17+ for boys and girls. There are track events in 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m for all age groups. In addition, there are 4x100m relays for 12/13, 14/15 and 16/17+ age divisions.The 1500m walk and Triple Jump are held in 2 divisions - 12-15 and 16-19 years divisions. Ages are determined by age turned this year - 12 - born in 2013, 13 - born in 2012 etc For field events, we hold discus, high jump, long jump, javelin and shot put in all ages and triple jump as a 12-15 and 16-19 years event. Javelin will be held for nominated athletes only, from 7.40am until 8.20am. The first track events will commence at 8am sharp, being the 1500m events, from 17+ through to Under 12 years events. The first full rotation of field events will commence at 8.30am, as per the attachment. The first placed athlete from each event (first 2 in the 100m, 200m) will progress to NSWCCC Athletics Championships. First 2 in the 1500m Walks events will progress to the NSWCCC Carnival if their time or distance warrant selection. The same criteria applies for the javelin winners. Hurdles will not be held at PDSSSC. Times will need to be submitted for entry into hurdles events for the NSWCCC Athletics Carnival. Submit your times through your school sports coordinator. If the times meet the set criteria, the fastest athlete will progress to the NSWCCC Athletics Championships on Monday September 15th, 2025. In 2025, the PDSSSC Athletics Championships will be held on Wednesday 3rd September at SOPA.
Primary and Secondary sport on Facebook
12 Aug 2025
Primary Sports Facebook
Athletics Carnival Rules and regulations https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oemwiFal_iE7UTWXDZOner0429E3zYAs/view
19 May 2025
Primary Sports Facebook
Students in NSW Catholic Schools are eligible to trial for Secondary All Schools Boys 15 Years & Under Netball Pathway Program, an initiative of the School Sport Unit. A selection trial will be held on Friday, 20 June at Netball Central, giving students from all three NSW education sectors the chance to earn a spot on the NSW All Schools team. The selected team will represent NSW All Schools at the School Sport Australia Boys 15 & Under Netball Championship in Queensland from 26 July – 1 August 2025. 🌟 👦 Who can register? Secondary school boys aged 15 years and under who are not turning 16 in 2025. 💵 Cost: $10 per student – payable during registration. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to compete at a national level and be part of a high-level sporting pathway. 📲 For more information and to register, visit the School Sport Unit website>> https://app.education.nsw.gov.au/sport/EventHeader/View?eventId=18456 Registration is through the DASH System>> https://nswschoolsportunit.dashapp.com.au/public/nsw/platformselector/?intake_type_id=open&return_url=/applications/create/open/Tiw1ZQKwVdUG4q8ahmHb2OaTIEDLH553E1NNfISg&permalink_token=Tiw1ZQKwVdUG4q8ahmHb2OaTIEDLH553E1NNfISg #CSNSWSport #NSWAllSchools #BoysNetball #SchoolSportAustralia #CatholicSchoolsNSW #PathwayToSuccess
19 May 2025
Secondary Sports Facebook
Urgent Update - Girls RUGBY LEAGUE- UPDATE from CSNSW via email. Venue Change for 16’s & 18’s Girls NSWCCC Rugby League Trials Good Morning Parents and Carers, Thank you for your patience and understanding as we have worked to secure an alternate venue for the 16’s and 18’s Girls NSWCCC Rugby League Trials. Due to ongoing poor weather conditions, all grounds in the Hunter and Central Coast region are closed. Despite exhausting all venue options in this area, the forecast predicts continued and worsening rain. In light of this, we have made the difficult decision to relocate the trials to a venue outside the current rain band to ensure players have the best opportunity to get on the field. We acknowledge that this change will inconvenience and impact many families, and we sincerely apologise for the disruption to your plans. We are very mindful of the financial and time commitment this places on families, as well as the effect on staff and students. After careful consideration of all factors – including families who have already travelled to Cessnock and those yet to depart – the following decisions have been made: Monday 19 May: All scheduled training and games are cancelled. Tuesday 20 May: Trials will proceed with a modified format and later kick-off time to support travelling families. We are pleased to confirm the new venue: Kirkham Oval Camden Valley Way, Elderslie NSW 2570 We are currently working on the updated plan for tomorrow’s trials. In the meantime, we encourage you to contact your team manager if you have any concerns, so these can be taken into account in the revised schedule. Our priority is the safety of families and ensuring that students still have the opportunity to participate in the CCC team trials. Thank you again for your continued support and understanding. CSNSW
19 May 2025
Secondary Sports Facebook
Urgent Update - Girls RUGBY LEAGUE Cessnock has been closed by council due to the rain/flooding. We are currently awaiting further information from CSNSW for an alternate venue. Apologies for the lack of communication from CSNSW. As soon as we have further information we will advise you.
13 May 2025
Primary Sports Facebook
PARRAMATTA DIOCESAN CROSS COUNTRY 2025 Tuesday13th May 2025 Sydney Motorsports Park (Eastern Creek Raceway), Ferrers Rd, Eastern Creek Entry via gate A (refer to Venue Map) PARKING Please allow additional time to ENTER the venue, PARK, and WALK to the grandstand, this could take up to 30 minutes WALK THE COURSE OPEN - 8:50am CLOSED - 9:00am *No student will be permitted on the course at this time unless supervised by a school/teacher representative. *Teachers/Age Managers are to supervise their school team during the Walk the Course. WELCOME - 9:45am ORDER OF EVENTS https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fkfRGc5IkVno_JaK6-z0uyQVTQ4Jfnw1/view?usp=sharing *The times are a guide only and the Convener reserves the right to alter the program of events without prior notification. *Please allow sufficient time to arrive for the Marshall time listed on the Order of Events. ATHLETE NUMBER ALLOCATION *Athlete Bibs with a Timing microchip will be provided by the school Team Manager on arrival *NO BIB - NO RUN! *Each Competitor is allocated their OWN athlete number. These allocated numbers can be found on the school team list provided in the Team Manager’s Pack. *Each competitor must have their ATHLETE number clearly displayed on their school shirt/singlet with the pins provided. *At the conclusion of the competitor’s event, the competitor keeps the bib as a memento. MEDICAL CONDITIONS For any children with specific medical details, please pick up a medical tag from your Team Manager. RESULTS *A link to the MultiSport website will be live after the first race has commenced. https://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/races/parramatta-diocese-primary-cross-country-2025 *After the race, the top 8 competitors will remain at the finish line presentation area located in the Garage or near the podium. *Event placegetters will be announced after results have been verified. *1st to 8th placegetters will be announced from each event and will qualify for the 2025 Parramatta Diocesan XC team. *The Diocesan team will participate in the NSWCCCCPS Cross Country on 11th Wednesday 11th June at the Sydney Equestrian Centre *Qualifiers will receive their pennants on the day and Diocesan Cross Country team information on the day. We look forward to a wonderful event.
11 May 2025
Primary Sports Facebook
Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible sporting mums! Today, let's appreciate the amazing support and encouragement these mums provide to their children and the sports teams they support. From cheering on the sidelines to organising events, their dedication is truly remarkable. From the coach, the cheerleader, the Uber driver, the mentor, your strength and love make the world a better place!
08 May 2025
Secondary Sports Facebook
PDSSSC Cross Country Carnival - Friday 9th May, 2025 The order of events will not change, however the times provided are a guide and are subject to change at the conveners discretion. For live results head to MultiSport Australia in google to find our event. We will share a link tomorrow morning, once our event goes live. Good luck to all our athletes competing tomorrow.
01 May 2025
Secondary Sports Facebook
PDSSSC Term 2 - Upcoming Sporting Events Below are our upcoming sporting events for Term 2. Any queries for the below events, please contact your schools sports coordinator. 📌 Quick reminders for staying in the loop: 1️⃣ Always reach out to your child’s Sports Coordinator for any inquiries. 2️⃣ Stay connected via our Facebook page for the latest updates. 3️⃣ Visit our website for all the information you need on carnivals, school sports, and pathway events: https://www.secondarysportparra.catholic.edu.au
Contact Us
Would you like more information relating to school involvement in inter-school sports activities at zone, diocesan, regional and NSW representative level? Leave a message and our friendly staff will respond as soon as possible.
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
