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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15
May 2025
19
May 2025
NSWCCC Rugby League 16 Years and 18 Years Girls Selection Trial
19 May 2025 08:30 AM - 19 May 2025 02:30 PM
NSWCCC Rugby League 16 Years and 18 Years Girls Selection Trial
at Central Coast - Venue to be advised
PDSSSC are one of 4 Association teams at the NSWCCC Rugby League selection trial. Players have been selected in the Metro team at a selection trial in April for this event. Players are asked to be present at the ground at least 1 hour before their first scheduled game.
20
May 2025
NSWCCC Rugby League 16 Years and 18 Years Girls Selection Trial
20 May 2025 08:30 AM - 20 May 2025 02:30 PM
NSWCCC Rugby League 16 Years and 18 Years Girls Selection Trial
at Central Coast - Venue to be advised
PDSSSC are one of 4 Association teams at the NSWCCC Rugby League selection trial. Players have been selected in the Metro team at a selection trial in April for this event. Players are asked to be present at the ground at least 1 hour before their first scheduled game.
Primary and Secondary sport on Facebook
13 May 2025
Photos from Primary Sport Parramatta Diocese's post
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!
09 May 2025
Parramatta Diocese Secondary Cross Country (2025) Results
PDSSSC Cross Country Live Results - Friday 9th May
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
01 May 2025
Secondary Sports Facebook
NSWCCC 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
28 Apr 2025
Secondary Sports Facebook
NSWCCC Touch update Can all players meet at the ground - Central Coast Regional Sporting and Recreation Complex(20 Lake Rd, Tuggerah) around 2.30pm tomorrow afternoon to get their plating singlets and check in with their coaches. Hopefully the weather is kind to everyone. Game schedule for Tuesday (29/4) afternoon is 15 Boys - play at 4pm, 4.50pm and 5.40pm 18 Girls - play at 4pm, 4.50pm and 5.40pm 15 Girls - play at 4.25pm, 5.15pm and 6.05pm 18 Boys - play at 4.25pm, 5.15pm and 6.05pm (Bye) Wednesdays games start at 8am. See you all at Tuggerah tomorrow.
24 Mar 2025
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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
