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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27
Mar 2026
All Day Event
2026 MacKillop Hockey Trials
at Goulburn Hockey Centre, Finlay Rd, Goulburn NSW 2580, Australia
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
01
Apr 2026
2026 NSWCPS Swimming & Diving Championship
All Day Event
2026 NSWCPS Swimming & Diving Championship
at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, 9 Olympic Blvd, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127, Australia
01 Apr 2026 11:00 AM - 01 Apr 2026 08:30 PM
NSWCCC Swimming Championships
at SOPAC (Aquatic Centre)
The winners from the Diocesan (PDSSSC) trials then go on to represent the Parramatta Diocese at the NSWCCC Carnival which will be held on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd April 2026 at SOPAC, Homebush. Events at this level are 50m in the 4 strokes and 100m Freestyle for all ages (Under 12-17+) 100m Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly for Under 13-17+ and 200 freestyle in Junior (12,13,14), Intermediate (15, 16) and Senior (17+) divisions as well as 400m (Open). The first placed swimmer goes through in all events except 50m freestyle where the first 2 in each age progress to NSWCCC. There are teams for relays from schools winning at the PDSSSC Carnival for 4x50m free, 4x50m medley and 6x50m freestyle. The MultiClass events contested at the NSWCCC Championships are the50m Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Freestyle as well as the 100m Freestyle events with the first 3 placed swimmers progressing to the NSW All Schools Swimming Championships. In 2026, the NSW All Schools Swimming Championships will be held at SOPAC, Homebush on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd May.
02
Apr 2026
02 Apr 2026 08:00 AM - 02 Apr 2026 04:00 PM
NSWCCC Diving Selection Trial
at SOPAC (Aquatic Centre)
This event is the NSWCCC Selection trial for the upcoming NSW All Schools Championships. Divers are to register individually for this trial on the CSNSW Sport Website ( csnsw.sport )
02 Apr 2026 08:00 AM - 02 Apr 2026 03:30 PM
NSWCCC Swimming Championships
at SOPAC (Aquatic Centre)
The winners from the Diocesan (PDSSSC) trials then go on to represent the Parramatta Diocese at the NSWCCC Carnival which will be held on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd April 2025 at SOPAC, Homebush. Events at this level are 50m in the 4 strokes and 100m Freestyle for all ages (Under 12-17+) 100m Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly for Under 13-17+ and 200 freestyle in Junior (12,13,14), Intermediate (15, 16) and Senior (17+) divisions as well as 400m (Open). The first placed swimmer goes through in all events except 50m freestyle where the first 2 in each age progress to NSWCCC. There are teams for relays from schools winning at the PDSSSC Carnival for 4x50m free, 4x50m medley and 6x50m freestyle. The MultiClass events contested at the NSWCCC Championships are the50m Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Freestyle as well as the 100m Freestyle events with the first 3 placed swimmers progressing to the NSW All Schools Swimming Championships. In 2025, the NSW All Schools Swimming Championships will be held at SOPAC, Homebush on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd May.
Primary and Secondary sport on Facebook
23 Feb 2026
Primary Sports Facebook
π BOYS NETBALL TRIALS INFORMATION β MACKILLOP Important Information There is NO Parramatta Diocese trial for this sport. CSNSW Sport is conducting trials to select a MacKillop Team for the NSWPSSA Championships. This opportunity is for primary school male students only. π Boys 12 Years and Under β Selection Pathway π MacKillop Trials Location: Canberra Date: 7th May 2025 π NSWPSSA Championships Location: Homebush Dates: 27th & 28th July 2026 β Eligibility This trial is for Primary School Boys β 12 Years and Under Boys may be 12 years old, but must NOT turn 13 in 2026 Boys turning 9 years old or younger in 2026 are NOT eligible π EOI Registration & Trial Information Parents/carers must register their child via the CSNSW Sport portal Registration link: https://csnsw.sport/sports/mackillop-primary-southern-nsw/netball π Closing Date Tuesday 10th March 2026
23 Feb 2026
Primary Sports Facebook
π GIRLS AFL TRIALS INFORMATION Girls 12 Years and Under β Selection Pathway (2026) π Expression of Interest (EOI) Registration This trial is for primary school girls aged 12 years and under. Eligibility Criteria: - Girls may be 12 years old, but must NOT turn 13 in 2026. - Girls turning 9 years or younger in 2026 are not eligible for selection. - Players must have AFL playing experience. - Parents/carers must register an EOI via the CSNSW Sport Portal. https://csnsw.sport/sports/mackillop-primary-southern-nsw/australian-football π EOI Closing Date: Tuesday, 10th March 2026 π All students must register to attend the MacKillop Trials in Wagga Wagga. π MacKillop Girls AFL Trials - Trials will be held to select the MacKillop Girls AFL Team. π Date: Tuesday, 24th March 2026 π Location: Wagga Wagga π MacKillop Team - Players selected in the MacKillop Team will compete at the NSWPSSA Girls AFL Championship π Tamworth π 11thβ12th May 2026 β Important Reminders Only eligible primary female students with AFL experience should register. EOI must be submitted by the closing date of Tuesday, 10th March 2026 Students must register specifically for the MacKillop Trials in Wagga Wagga. Selection at trials is required to progress to the NSWPSSA Championship.
23 Feb 2026
Primary Sports Facebook
πββοΈ DIVING β EXPRESSION OF INTEREST NOW OPEN Nominations are now OPEN for Diving registrations. Parents must register via the CSNSW Sport portal: π https://csnsw.sport/sports/mackillop-primary-southern-nsw/diving π Registrations close: 9th March π DIVISIONS Springboard 8 Years β Boys & Girls 9 Years β Boys & Girls 10 Years β Boys & Girls 11 Years β Boys & Girls 12/13 Years β Boys & Girls Platform Open Primary β Boys & Girls π DIVING REQUIREMENTS π¦ Springboard Dives may be performed from either the 1m and/or 3m springboard. 8 & 9 Years (Boys & Girls) β 3 Dives 1 dive @ 1.5 degree of difficulty or less 2 dives with no limit on degree of difficulty 10 & 11 Years (Boys & Girls) β 4 Dives 2 dives @ 3.6 degree of difficulty or less 2 dives from 2 groups with no limit on degree of difficulty 12/13 Years (Boys & Girls) β 5 Dives 3 dives from 3 groups @ 5.4 degree of difficulty or less 2 dives from 2 groups with no limit on degree of difficulty π¦ Platform Dives performed from 5m platform only Open Primary (Boys & Girls) β 4 Dives 2 dives @ 3.6 degree of difficulty limit 2 dives with no limit on degree of difficulty π Important Information Registration is an Expression of Interest (EOI). Students must submit a nomination form. Students must attend selection trials to be eligible for selection. If successful, parents will receive notification via the CSNSW Sport portal. MacKillop selections will be based on EOI submissions. Selected competitors will compete at the NSWPSSA Diving Championships on 28 April 2026.
20 Feb 2026
Secondary Sports Facebook
Reminder! Registrations for Netball and Rugby League close TODAY at 5:00pm. Please ensure all entries are submitted before the deadline. Late entries will not be accepted. Donβt miss out! https://docs.google.com/a/parra.catholic.edu.au/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSen34lH8c0BVrzHMXUMF4Qsmeb9pe8-vsEX2OzzAySOgpOTrQ/viewform
18 Feb 2026
Primary Sports Facebook
16 Feb 2026
Secondary Sports Facebook
PDSSSC Expression of Interest - Team Sport Closing Dates 2026 This form is an EXPRESSION OF INTEREST and MUST be approved by your child's school in order for them to attend the nominated trial or event. Closing Dates MUST be strictly adhered to to be considered for selection. Head to our website https://www.secondarysportparra.catholic.edu.au/ then go to About and Click Registration form to fill out the Expression of Interest form. Quick reminders for staying in the loop: 1οΈβ£ Always reach out to your childβs Sports Coordinator for any inquiries. 2οΈβ£ Stay connected via our Facebook page for the latest updates. 3οΈβ£ Visit our website for all the information you need on carnivals, school sports, and pathway events: https://www.secondarysportparra.catholic.edu.au
16 Feb 2026
Secondary Sports Facebook
PDSSSC Term 1 - Upcoming Sporting Events Below are our upcoming sporting events for Term 1. Any queries for the below events, please contact your schools sports coordinator. Quick reminders for staying in the loop: 1οΈβ£ Always reach out to your childβs Sports Coordinator for any inquiries. 2οΈβ£ Stay connected via our Facebook page for the latest updates. 3οΈβ£ Visit our website for all the information you need on carnivals, school sports, and pathway events: https://www.secondarysportparra.catholic.edu.au
15 Dec 2025
Primary Sports Facebook
βοΈβοΈCONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AMAZING STARS ππ We provide such a wonderful opportunity for our students in the school sport pathway program and it is amazing to see their talents and gifts recognised. There were many smiles, proud parents, siblings, families, teachers and principals acknowledging these outstanding athletes accomplishments in 2026. πCONGRATULATIONSπ
01 Dec 2025
Primary Sports Facebook
SESSION 2 - 2026 Parramatta Diocesan Team Sport Trials are OPEN! π’ OPEN NOW (Term 4, 2025): AFL - Boys & Girls Team Football (Soccer) - Boys & Girls Team Hockey - Boys & Girls Team Netball - Girls Team Rugby League - U12 Boys & Girls Team Rugby Union - Boys Team Softball - Boys & Girls Team Touch Football - Boys & Girls Team Please note: Basketball, Cricket, and Tennis nominations are closed. π’ OPENING Monday 1st December 2025: βοΈWho Can Nominate? Years 5 & 6 (2026): Eligible to nominate for all sports when they open. Year 4 (2026): Eligible to nominate for Hockey, Softball & Touch Football only. Eligibility & Requirements β Trials are for students who can demonstrate: - Above average ability - High level of skill development - Representative playing experience applicable for some sports - Regular competition experience outside of school (preferred) β To be eligible: The 2026 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Registration Form must be completed. One form per child, per sport. - Schools must approve nominations based on history and criteria. - All fields must be completed, especially Representative Experience where relevant. - No student will be eligible to trial without a completed and school-approved form submitted by the closing date. π Nominate here: https://forms.gle/m9VAF8e4M5KcihfEA Closing Date: AFL - Monday 2nd February, 2026 (Trials 17 February) Other Sports - Friday 6th February, 2026 Any Questions? Please contact your school sports coordinator.
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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
