Events

Feb 20 - AFL 2019 Trials Combined Wollongong, Canberra/Goulburn

Date	20 February 2019 (Back up date 26 February 2019)
Time	Management arrival: 8.30am Student registration: 9.00am - 9.15 Trial commences: 9.20am Conclusion: 1.30pm - 2.00pm (approximate, this will depend on trial numbers)
Venue	South Thomas Dalton Park Fairy Meadow (Touch Fields)
Convenor	Ben Woods Wollongong CEO
Cost	$5 (to be paid to trial convener on the day)
Transport	All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue
Nominations	Sports Coordinators will need to complete the online nomination form for each student attending the trial. Nominations for these trials close Friday 30 November 2018
Contact	John Sparks
More Info	A team of 22 players will be selected from these combined trials to go to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged at Wagga on FRIDAY 5 APRIL 2019 Details and costings for the MacKillop Trials will be issued to all selected players All nominations must be completed by the school sports coordinator and submitted online when approved by the Principal Students should be talented AFL players. It is recommended that they have representative background and display a high skill level with the potential to represent the combined Wollongong, Canberra/Goulburn team These trials are restricted to talented year 5 & 6 students only who have regular AFL experience and representative background All trialists will require appropriate playing gear, including a numbered playing jersey, a water bottle and a football The Convener has complete control of the trials and may vary any condition If you have any doubts over whether to send a student to the trial you should contact the trial convener. Your school may need to schedule a school based trial if you have a number of students interested in this sport. UNIFORM Students are to attend the trial in a numbered AFL playing jersey or if not available their Diocesan Representative gear or their School Sports Uniform. Students should NOT wear NSW CPS MacKillop, or NSW PSSA clothing. Students maybe provided a bib with a number for identification purposes upon registration with the Convener. Students will need to wear the bib at all times until the conclusion of the trial. Students must return bib to the Convener at the conclusion of the trial. EQUIPMENT Students must wear a mouth guard at these trials (Refer to Sport Safety guidelines www.sports.det.nsw.edu.au). Students are to bring a water bottle, hat/cap & sunscreen. Students are to supply their own playing shorts and boots and provide any protective gear. Students can bring their own football if they have one. Personal equipment should be marked clearly with child's name. MEDICAL Any relevant medical conditions such as Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Diabetes, Allergies, recent concussions will need to be detailed via the CSSS registration process. It is the responsibility of the parent if their child has a medical condition that the medication (i.e. epipen, ventolin, etc) is brought to the event by the accompanying adult. Medication is to be shown to the team manager/convener upon registration to confirm its presence and location. CANTEEN Canteen facilities are not available. It is advisable that students bring sufficient refreshments for the duration of the trial. WET WEATHER On the day of the event, if wet weather occurs, information can be located on the twitter feed on the Wollongong CEO sport homepage - https://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/sport/diocesan-sport-news-3/

Mar 5 - Swimming Western Region 2019

Western Region Program of events, Officials and AWD Form

Following the carnival a Diocesan Selection Trial Carnival will be held on Monday 11th March, 2019 at Corrimal Pool between 9.00am - 12.30pm. Individuals and School Relay Teams qualifying for this carnival (1st – 4th placegetters) will be notified on the day of the Regional Carnival.

Date	5 March, 2019
Time	TIMES: 8:00am Teams arrive, warm up commences 8:30am Warm up finishes 8:40am Team managers meeting 8:45am Officials meeting 9:00am Carnival commences 2:30pm Carnival concludes, Presentations
Venue	The Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre Campbelltown
Convenor	Danielle Russell OLHC, ROSEMEADOW Danielle.russell@dow.catholic.edu.au>
Cost	$10.00 per student. This amount will be invoiced by CEO at the end of term 1 - (please do not bring any money to the carnival)
Transport	All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	Entries should be emailed to john.sparks@dow.catholic.edu.au . You will need FileMaker Pro on your computer to access the program. Entries are due by Friday 22 FEBRUARY, 2019
More Info	TIMES: 8.00am Teams arrive, warm up commences 8.30am Warm up finishes 8.40am Team managers meeting 8.45am Officials meeting 9.00am Carnival commences 2.30pm Carnival concludes, Presentations • Age divisions are based on the age the child turns this calendar year (ie. 31/12/19) • Age Groupings are Junior: 8, 9, 10 years 11 years Senior: 12, 13 years • Relay Age Groupings Junior: 8, 9, 10 years Senior: 11, 12, 13 years • Multi Class Age Groupings Junior: 8, 9, 10 years Senior: 11, 12, 13 years • A competitor may not compete out of his/her age group (relays included) except in open events • Each school may enter the following number of competitors in the events listed for both boys and girls: All Age 100m Freestyle – 1 50m Freestyle 8 yrs – 2, 9 yrs – 2, 10 yrs – 2, 11 yrs – 2, 12 yrs – 2, 13 yrs – 2 Backstroke Junior – 1, 11 yrs – 1, Senior – 1 Breaststroke Junior – 1, 11 yrs – 1, Senior – 1 Butterfly Junior – 1, 11 yrs – 1, Senior – 1 Junior Medley 200m – 1 Senior Medley 200m – 1 Relays 4 x 50m Freestyle 1 junior team, 1 senior team Multi Class Events 50m Freestyle – 2, Backstroke – 2, Breaststroke – 2, Butterfly - 2 Entering your team • All schools will be expected to submit their entries via E-mail. A program will be provided to each school (down loaded from the CEO homepage) to assist with your data entry and team organisation. Entries will be in a similar format to last year i.e. First Name, Surname, Date of Birth and Event Numbers. Entries should be emailed to john.sparks@dow.catholic.edu.au . You will need FileMaker Pro on your computer to access and work the downloaded program. • Your entry should list clearly the name of each competitor, the competitor's age, date of birth and then all event numbers that the student is entered in. (Each competitor's name should only appear once, please list the full first name starting with a capital letter – do not use upper case for all letters). • To simplify data entry for events where more than 1 (one) competitor is required please represent your competitors in either Heat 1 or Heat 2. This will assist in programming heats. Entries are due by FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY, 2019 School Data Information: Attached is the school data form containing primary enrolment numbers, team manager, number of competitors and nominated officials. This form should be completed then scanned and emailed to returned to John Sparks, Catholic Education Office, (John.Sparks@dow.catholic.edu.au by FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY, 2019) • All schools are asked to supply at least two carnival officials, plus one team manager who should be a teacher. Parents may act as officials. Individual schools may like to organise a rotation of their officials. Please complete the nomination of officials on the data entry form. Schools should be aware of child protection requirements as outlined in the “School Sport Guidelines”, and have parents acting as officials complete a prohibited employment declaration prior to the carnival. General Information: • Schools are asked to arrive and be seated at the side of the pool by 8.30am. • Warm up laps will be permitted in the pool until 8.30am but must be supervised by team manager (teacher). • Carnival officials and team managers should meet in front of the Recording room for their meetings. • Start. Whistle (get on back of block). Take your mark (move to the front of block) Hooter (go). The one start rule will be in place but discretion will be employed by the carnival referee and event convener. Students progressing through to the MacKillop swim trials will NOT receive the same discretion. Teachers are asked to remind the children to remain in the water until the referee blows the whistle. • DIVING IN RELAYS AT SHALLOW END IS NOT PERMITTED. Students who are 2nd and 4th swimmers will be required to start in the pool at the shallow end. Swimmers are to remain in contact with the wall and to the side of the lane until their team mate touches the wall. • Canteen facilities will be available. • Competitors are not limited in the number of events that they may enter. • 13 years events are for 13 years only. • Children must swim in the age that corresponds with the age that they turn this year. • All events will be timed. The names of the swimmers and their times will be posted at the completion of each event. • Ribbons will be presented to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place getters in each event (Events in some cases will • be swum over 3/4 heats with times being compared across the heats to determine the final place getters). Team managers may collect ribbons and permission notes for the selection trials from the table outside the recording room. • The scoring for each event is as follows: 1st: 20 points, 2nd: 18 points, 3rd: 16 points, 4th: 14 points, 5th : 12 points, 6th : 10 points, 7th : 8 points 8th: 6 points 9th: 4 points 10th: 2 point. • Carnival programs will be available to team managers at the meeting. Teachers are required to supervise pupils in change rooms. NO balls or ball games are allowed. • Where possible swimmers will swim in a set lane randomly allocated to their school. Swimmers must only swim in the lane and race assigned to them. • Persons at the pool in connection with the carnival may not go in the water in any pool except when in a race. • If a name change is made on the day, the Team Manager should only notify the recording area at the start of the day or marshals when the students are called to assemble for their event. • The order of events for the Medley races will be as follows Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle. • Any protests are to be presented in writing by the Team Manager to the Carnival Convener within 15 minutes of the results being posted. • Parents, coaches and other unauthorised persons are not allowed in the marshalling or timekeeping areas. • The presentation of trophies and age champions will be held at the completion of the carnival. All schools are asked to remain for this presentation. • Last year's winner Narellan Vale (overall point score), Gregory Hills (boys point score), Oran Park (girls point score) and Moss Vale (small schools) are reminded to bring their trophies to the carnival. • Schools are responsible for cleaning their areas before departing. All pupils must leave the Pool Complex at the end of the booked period. • Following the carnival a Diocesan Selection Trial Carnival will be held on Monday 11th March, 2019 at Corrimal Pool between 9.00am - 12.30pm. Individuals and School Relay Teams qualifying for this carnival (1st – 4th placegetters) will be notified on the day of the Regional Carnival. • At the Diocesan Selection Trials a squad will be selected to represent the Wollongong Diocese at the MacKillop Trials on Wednesday 27 March at Homebush between 8.30am - 3.00pm. At the MacKillop Trials students may be selected in the MacKillop Representative Team to compete at the PSSA State Carnival on Thursday April 11 and Friday April 12 at Homebush. Student with Disabilities Information and Forms:

Mar 7 - Swimming South Coast 2019

South Coast Swim - Program of Events, Officials and AWD Form

Date	7 March 2019
Time	TIMES: 8.00am Teams arrive, warm up commences 8.30am Warm up finishes 8.40am Team managers meeting 8.45am Officials meeting 9.00am Carnival commences 3.00pm Carnival concludes, Presentations
Venue	Corrimal Pool, Corrimal
Convenor	Colleen Kipp St Columbkille's, Corrimal
Cost	$10.00 per student. This amount will be invoiced by CEO at the end of term 1 - (please do not bring any money to the carnival)
Transport	All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	Entries should be emailed to: John Sparks You will need FileMaker Pro on your computer to access program. Entries are due by FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY, 2019
More Info	• Age divisions are based on the age the child turns this calendar year (ie. 31/12/19) • Age Groupings are Junior: 8, 9, 10 years 11 years Senior: 12, 13 years • Relay Age Groupings Junior: 8, 9, 10 years Senior: 11, 12, 13 years • Multi Class Age Groupings Junior: 8, 9, 10 years Senior: 11, 12, 13 years • A competitor may not compete out of his/her age group (relays included) except in open events • Each school may enter the following number of competitors in the events listed for both boys and girls: All Age 100m Freestyle – 1 50m Freestyle 8 yrs – 2, 9 yrs – 2, 10 yrs – 2, 11 yrs – 2, 12 yrs – 2, 13 yrs – 2 Backstroke Junior – 1, 11 yrs – 1, Senior – 1 Breaststroke Junior – 1, 11 yrs – 1, Senior – 1 Butterfly Junior – 1, 11 yrs – 1, Senior – 1 Junior Medley 200m – 1 Senior Medley 200m – 1 Relays 4 x 50m Freestyle 1 junior team, 1 senior team Multi Class Events 50m Freestyle – 2, Backstroke – 2, Breaststroke – 2, Butterfly - 2 Entering your team • All schools will be expected to submit their entries via E-mail. A program will be provided to each school (down loaded from the CEO homepage) to assist with your data entry and team organisation. Entries will be in a similar format to last year i.e. First Name, Surname, Date of Birth and Event Numbers. Entries should be emailed to john.sparks@dow.catholic.edu.au . You will need FileMaker Pro on your computer to access and work the downloaded program. • Your entry should list clearly the name of each competitor, the competitor's age, date of birth and then all event numbers that the student is entered in. (Each competitor's name should only appear once, please list the full first name starting with a capital letter – do not use upper case for all letters). • To simplify data entry for events where more than 1 (one) competitor is required please represent your competitors in either Heat 1 or Heat 2. This will assist in programming heats. Entries are due by FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY, 2019 School Data Information: Attached is the school data form containing primary enrolment numbers, team manager, number of competitors and nominated officials. This form should be completed then scanned and emailed to returned to Colleen Kipp at St Columbkille’s, Corrimal (Colleen.Kipp@dow.catholic.edu.au) by FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY, 2019 • All schools are asked to supply at least two carnival officials, plus one team manager who should be a teacher. Parents may act as officials. Individual schools may like to organise a rotation of their officials. Please complete the nomination of officials on the data entry form. Schools should be aware of child protection requirements as outlined in the “School Sport Guidelines”, and have parents acting as officials complete a prohibited employment declaration prior to the carnival. General Information: • Schools are asked to arrive and be seated at the side of the pool by 8.30am. • Warm up laps will be permitted in the pool until 8.30am but must be supervised by team manager (teacher). • Carnival officials and team managers should meet in front of the Recording room for their meetings. • Start. Whistle (get on back of block). Take your mark (move to the front of block) Hooter (go). The one start rule will be in place but discretion will be employed by the carnival referee. Students progressing through to the MacKillop swim trials will NOT receive the same discretion. Teachers are asked to remind the children to remain in the water until the referee blows the whistle. • DIVING IN RELAYS AT SHALLOW END IS NOT PERMITTED. Students who are 2nd and 4th swimmers will be required to start in the pool at the shallow end. Swimmers are to remain in contact with the wall and to the side of the lane until their team mate touches the wall. • Canteen facilities will be available. • Competitors are not limited in the number of events that they may enter. • 13 years events are for 13 years only. • Children must swim in the age that corresponds with the age that they turn this year. • All events will be timed. The names of the swimmers and their times will be posted at the completion of each event. • Ribbons will be presented to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place getters in each event (Events in some cases will be swum over 3/4 heats with times being compared across the heats to determine the final place getters). Team managers may collect ribbons and permission notes for the selection trials from the table outside the recording room. • The scoring for each event is as follows: 1st: 20 points, 2nd: 18 points, 3rd: 16 points, 4th: 14 points, 5th : 12 points, 6th : 10 points, 7th : 8 points 8th: 6 points 9th: 4 points 10th: 2 point. • Carnival programs will be available to team managers at the meeting. Teachers are required to supervise pupils in change rooms. NO balls or ball games are allowed. • Where possible swimmers will swim in a set lane randomly allocated to their school. Swimmers must only swim in the lane and race assigned to them. • Persons at the pool in connection with the carnival may not go in the water in any pool except when in a race. • If a name change is made on the day, the Team Manager should only notify the recording area at the start of the day or marshals when the students are called to assemble for their event. • The order of events for the Medley races will be as follows Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle. • Any protests are to be presented in writing by the Team Manager to the Carnival Convener within 15 minutes of the results being posted. • Parents, coaches and other unauthorised persons are not allowed in the marshalling or timekeeping areas. • The presentation of trophies and age champions will be held at the completion of the carnival. All schools are asked to remain for this presentation. • Last year's winner Bulli (overall point score), Thirroul (boys point score), Bulli (girls point score) and Kiama (small schools) are reminded to bring their trophies to the carnival. • Schools are responsible for cleaning their areas before departing. All pupils must leave the Pool Complex at the end of the booked period. • Following the carnival a Diocesan Selection Trial Carnival will be held on Monday 11 March at Corrimal Pool between 9.00am - 12.30pm. Individuals and School Relay Teams qualifying for this carnival (1st – 4th placegetters) will be notified on the day of the Regional Carnival. • At the Diocesan Selection Trials a squad will be selected to represent the Wollongong Diocese at the MacKillop Trials on Wednesday 27 March at Homebush between 8.30am 3.00pm. At the MacKillop Trials students may be selected in the MacKillop Representative Team to compete at the PSSA State Carnival on Thursday April 11 and Friday April 12 at Homebush.

Mar 8 - Football (Soccer) Boys - 2019 Selection Trials

Date	8th March, 2019 (Backup 13th March, 2019)
Time	Registration 10:30am - 11am start, 2:30/3:00pm finish
Venue	Unanderra Park Cook Street, Unanderra
Convenor	Maurice Bernardi St Therese, West Wollongong
Cost	$5 (to be paid to trial convener on the day)
Transport	All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	Sport Coordinators will need to complete the online nomination for each student. Nominations close 30th November, 2018
More Info	NOTE: 1. A team of 14 players will be selected to go and participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged in CANBERRA on FRIDAY 10 MAY 2019 2. All nominations must be completed by the school sports coordinator and submitted online when approved by the Principal. 3. Schools are encouraged to nominate OUTSTANDING PLAYERS ONLY. Students should be a representative player (Illawarra rep, Southern Highlands rep or Macarthur rep). Just attending coaching clinics does not make them eligible. Due to the popularity of boys soccer schools may need to run a school based trial to cull numbers. 4. Sports coordinators are reminded to inform students that these are nominations only and depending on numbers and quality, some nominations may be culled. Schools will be informed of students invited to trial after all nominations are received. 5. The convener has complete control of the trials and may vary any condition. If you have any doubts over whether to send a student to the trial you should contact the trial convener. Your school may need to schedule a school based trial if you have a number of students interested in this sport. 6. Children must come suitably dressed. They should bring their own playing gear, ball, numbered shirt, protective gear (including shin pads and mouth guard if applicable) and water bottle. Students trialling for the goal keeper position must bring their full goal keeping uniform. 7. Information details for the MacKillop selection trials will be issued to all selected players.

Mar 8 - Football (Soccer) Girls- 2019 Selection Trials

Date	8th March, 2019 (Backup 13th March, 2019)
Time	9:00 am – Registration Trials start at 9.15am and finish by 11.30am/12 noon
Venue	Unanderra Park Cook Street, Unanderra
Convenor	Terry Jansen Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School Fairy Meadow
Cost	$5 (to be paid to trial convener on the day)
Transport	All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	Sports coordinators will need to complete the online nomination for each student attending the trial. Nominations Close Friday 30 November 2018
More Info	NOTE: 1. A team of 14 players will be selected to go to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged in CANBERRA on FRIDAY 10 MAY 2019. 2. All nominations must be completed by the school sports coordinator and submitted online when approved by the Principal. 3. Schools are encouraged to nominate OUTSTANDING PLAYERS ONLY. Students should be a representative player (Illawarra rep, Southern Highlands rep or Macarthur rep). Just attending coaching clinics does not make them eligible. 4. The convener has complete control of the trials and may vary any condition. If you have any doubts over whether to send a student to the trial you should contact the trial convener. Your school may need to schedule a school based trial if you have a number of students interested in this sport. 5. Children must come suitably dressed. They should bring their own playing gear, ball, numbered shirt, protective gear (including shin pads and mouth guard if applicable) and water bottle. Students trialing for the goal keeper position must bring their full goal keeping uniform. 6. Information details for the MacKillop selection trials will be issued to all selected players.

Mar 8 - Rugby League - 2019 Selection Trials - Opens and Under 11's

Date	8th March, 2019 (Backup date Wednesday, 13th March, 2019)
Time	Player registration at 9:15am – 9.30am Games/skills start 10.00 am, finish 1.30pm – 2.00pm
Venue	St Gregory's College 100 Badgally Road, Gregory Hills NSW 2557
Convenor	11 Years Convener Donna Spiteri St Anthony’s, Picton Opens Convener Darryl Howe St Clare’s, Narellan Vale
Cost	$5 (to be paid to trial convener on the day)
Transport	Students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	Sports coordinators will need to complete the online nomination for each student attending the trial. NOMINATIONS FOR THESE TRIALS close: Friday 30 November 2018
More Info	NOTE: 1. Two teams of 16 players, both an open team and an under 11 team, will be selected to participate in the NSW MacKillop trials to be staged in CANBERRA on FRIDAY 10 MAY 2019. 2. All nominations must be completed by the school sports coordinator and submitted online when approved by the Principal. 3. Schools are encouraged to nominate outstanding players only - those who display potential to represent at State level. Due to the popularity of rugby league schools may need to run a school based trial to cull numbers. All students must be current rugby league players. 4. All trialists will require to supply their own boots, socks and shorts. Students should also come prepared with appropriate protective gear including a mouth guard (which is compulsory) and water bottle. 5. The convener has complete control of the trials and may vary any condition. 6. Any trialist who cannot attend the trial after nominating must inform the convener ASAP. 7 Information details for the MacKillop selection trials will be issued to all selected players.

Mar 11 - Swimming Selection Trials 2019

Date	11 March 2019
Time	9am - 12noon
Venue	Corrimal Swimming Pool Short Street, Corrimal
Convenor	John Sparks Catholic Education Office, Wollongong
Cost	$10 per student (Schools invoiced at the end of Term 1)
Transport	Students are to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	The top 4 place getters in all events, including relays from both the West and South Coast carnivals will be invited to this selection trial.

Mar 8 - Netball - 2019 Selection Trials

Date	8th March, 2019
Time	Report by 9:45 am. First games 10:00 am - 1:00 pm finish
Venue	Indoor Stadium, Fred Finch Park Hooka Creek Road, Berkeley
Convenor	Christine Smith St Joseph’s Catholic Primary, Bulli
Cost	$5.00 (to be paid to trial convener on the day)
Transport	Students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	Sports Coordinators will need to complete the online nomination for each student attending the trial. NOMINATIONS FOR THESE TRIALS close: Friday 30 November 2018
More Info	NOTE: 1. A team of 10 players will be selected to go to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged in CANBERRA on FRIDAY 10th May, 2019. 2. All nominations must be completed by the school sports coordinator and submitted online when approved by the Principal. 3. Schools are encouraged to nominate OUTSTANDING PLAYERS ONLY - those who display potential to represent at higher levels. It is also recommended that schools send NO more than 2 students per position. Due to the popularity of Netball schools may need to run a school based trial to cull numbers. (Remember we have 29 schools – if every school sent 5 players there would be 145 players vying for 10 positions or 7 playing positions). 4. Students should be playing in a registered association and be able to play at least 2 court positions. 5. The Convener has complete control of the trials and may vary any condition. 6. Children must come suitably dressed. Balls and positional bibs will be provided. 7. If a trialist is unable to attend PLEASE notify the convener ASAP (preferably before the trial date) 8. Information details for the MacKillop selection trials will be issued to all selected players.

Mar 13 - Hockey Boys - 2019 Selection Trials CANCELLED

Date	March 13, 2019 Due to lack of numbers this trial has been cancelled
Time	9:45am - 12:30pm
Venue	Narellan Fields Lot 1 Millwood Avenue, Narellan
Convenor	Kylie Seymour St Francis Catholic College Edmondson Park
Cost	No Cost
Transport	All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	Due to lack of numbers this trial has been cancelled Sports coordinators will receive information for these boys, pending their suitability, about the MacKillop trials in Canberra next term.
More Info	NOTE: 1. Students will be selected at these trials and invited to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be held in CANBERRA on FRIDAY 10 MAY 2019. 2. All nominations must be completed by the school sports coordinator and submitted online when approved by the Principal. 3. Schools are encouraged to nominate OUTSTANDING PLAYERS ONLY. Students should know the game well and be regular competition players. Students who are District/Association representatives are encouraged to nominate for these trials. 4. The Convener has complete control of the trials and may vary any condition. 5. Children must come suitably dressed. They should bring their own hockey stick, hat, ball, protective gear (including mouth guard and shin pads) and water bottle. Students should also provide their own refreshments. 6. Information details for the MacKillop selection trials will be issued to all selected players.

Mar 13 - Hockey Girls - 2019 Selection Trials

Date	13th March, 2019
Time	9:45am - 12:30pm
Venue	Narellan Fields Lot 1 Millwood Avenue, Narellan
Convenor	Kathryn Hampton St John the Evangelist, Campbelltown
Cost	No Cost
Transport	All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	Sports Coordinators will need to complete the online nomination for each student attending the trial. NOMINATIONS FOR THESE TRIALS close: Friday 30 November 2018
More Info	NOTE: 1. Students will be selected at these trials and invited to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be held in CANBERRA on FRIDAY 10 MAY 2019. 2. All nominations must be completed by the school sports coordinator and submitted online when approved by the Principal. 3. Schools are encouraged to nominate OUTSTANDING PLAYERS ONLY. Students should know the game well and be regular competition players. Students who are District/Association representatives are encouraged to nominate for these trials. 4. The Convener has complete control of the trials and may vary any condition. 5. Children must come suitably dressed. They should bring their own hockey stick, hat, ball, protective gear (including mouth guard and shin pads) and water bottle. Students should also provide their own refreshments. 6. Information details for the MacKillop selection trials will be issued to all selected players.

Date	2 April 2019 (Backup date 9 April 2019)
Time	9:00am - 12:00 Noon (Report to convener at 8:50am)
Venue	South Thomas Dalton Park Fairy Meadow (Touch Fields)
Convenor	Simon Farrugia St Paul's, Albion Park
Cost	$5.00 to be paid to trial convener on the day
Transport	All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue
Nominations	Sports co-ordinators will need to complete the online nomination form for each student attending the trial. NOMINATIONS FOR THESE TRIALS CLOSE: Friday 30th November 2018
Contact	Simon Farrugia
More Info	A team of 12 players will be selected to go to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged in St Mary's on FRIDAY 31 MAY, 2019. Schools are encouraged to nominate OUTSTANDING PLAYERS ONLY. Students should be representative players who play regularly in competitions. Students who have played representative touch at the state cup are encouraged to nominate. The Convener has complete control of the trials and may vary any condition. Students must come suitably dressed. They should bring their own playing gear, hat and water bottle. Playing shirts or bibs will be supplied. Information details for the MacKillop selection trials will be issued to all selected players.

Event	Touch Girls - 2019 Selection Trials
Date	2 April 2019 (Backup 9 April 2019)
Time	11:45am - 2:00pm (Report to convener at 11:30am)
Venue	Thomas Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow
Convenor	Kylie Grose St Joseph's, Bulli
Cost	$5.00 to be paid to trial convener on the day
Transport	All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue
Nominations	Sports coordinators will need to complete the online nomination form for each student attending the trial. NOMINATIONS FOR THESE TRIALS close: Friday 30 November 2018
Contact	grosek01@dow.catholic.edu.au
More Info	A team of 12 players will be selected to go to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged in St Mary's on FRIDAY 31 MAY, 2019. Schools are encouraged to nominate OUTSTANDING PLAYERS ONLY. Students should be representative players who play regularly in competitions. Girls who are highly skilled athletes and familiar with the rules and skills associated with touch can also be nominated. Students who have played representative touch at the state cup are encouraged to nominate. The Convener has complete control of the trials and may vary any condition. Students must come suitably dressed. They should bring their own playing gear, hat and water bottle. Playing shirts or bibs will be supplied. Information details for the MacKillop selection trials will be issued to all selected players.

Event	Cross Country Championships
Date	7 May, 2019 (Backup date Tuesday 28th May, 2019)
Time	All schools assembled by 9:30am, Carnival concludes at 2:30pm
Venue	"Willandra" Browns Mt Road, Nowra
Convenor	Renee Maguire St Michael's Catholic Primary School Nowra
Cost	Schools will be invoiced $10.00 per competitor to cover the costs of the carnival. This amount will be invoiced to your school at the end of Term 2. There is no need to bring any money to the carnival.
Transport	All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	Please refer to John's email regarding instructions on how to enter team or Contact John Sparks or Lindy Davis at the CEO Entries close 12 April, 2019. Last day of Term 1.
Contact	renee.maguire@dow.catholic.edu.au
More Info	Distance for all age groups is 2km Competitors MUST COMPETE IN THEIR OWN AGE GROUP ie the age they turn in this calendar year PROGRAM OF EVENTS 9:30am Schools assemble at the course 9:40am School roll call 9:50am Managers Meeting/Course Officials Meeting 10:00am Course officials will be dropped off at check points 10:10am Opening/National Anthem 10:20am Course walk (with teacher supervision) Course walk optional 10:50am Races begin in the following order: 8/9 year boys 8 /9 year girls 10 year boys 10 year girls 11 year boys 11 year girls 12/13 year boys 12/13 year girls 2:15pm Carnival concludes, Presentations School Entry Instructions Please go to the CEO Sport website. This will open up into cross country information and the link to enter your team is at the bottom of this page. When you click into this link you will be required to enter an account name and password. Entries will simply involve First Name, Surname. Please list the full first name starting with a capital letter, do not use upper case for all letters. Entries when completed will be submitted – there will be no need to email any files. Please allocate time to enter your team as standard web time-out protocols will apply. Entries are due the last day of term 1, Friday 12 April. OFFICIALS Each school is required to nominate one official to help during the course of the day. An official’s roster will be issued at the team managers meeting. Every non-teaching official will be required to be approved by the school. Parent helpers will be called at approximately 9.30am for a briefing on their role for the day. CANTEEN There will be a canteen operating at the venue. CARNIVAL RULES AND CONDITIONS 1. Each school is eligible to enter three runners in each event. All three runners shall be considered for the team point score. 2. A competitor whose birthday occurs during 2019 is eligible to compete in that age event only. Students CANNOT compete out of their age group. 3. All children, from 8/9 years up to 12/13 years, in both boys and girls categories, will run a distance of 2 km. Please note the 12’s and 13’s will be combined – no separate 13 years age group will be applicable at the MacKillop carnival. 4. There will be three starting lines, two metres apart. (Please explain this to your runners prior to the race so that they know which line they need to go to at the start of the race) • Line 1 – Runner 1 • Line 2 – Runner 2 • Line 3 – Runner 3 5. All finishers in each race will have their name & finish position recorded. The first eight competitors will qualify for the Wollongong team to compete at the MacKillop Trials at Eastern Creek on Friday 14 June. 6. All competitors are to wear shoes. Spike footwear is not permitted. 7. Students are not permitted to wear headphones, air pods etc while competing. 8. Could you inform your children, that in a situation of injury, children must contact the nearest course official. Anyone who suffers from asthma should be encouraged to either take their inhalant prior to the race or to run with their inhalant. All children should be reminded of fluid intake needed the morning of the carnival and sun protection issues. 9. No competitor is to receive assistance or refreshments during the race. In the event that this becomes necessary, that competitor will qualify as "Failing to Finish". 10. Any protest must be made in writing to the carnival manager within fifteen minutes of the event. 11. IMPORTANT: Dogs are not permitted at this event, only companion or guide dogs. RECORDING TABLES All students will be receiving a finish token/card at the end of the race. This must be taken to the recording tables at the end of the finish shute. There will be 4 tables organised alphabetically based on school names with a list of all competitors for each age group. Students will have their place recorded and then should return to the school area. Failure to record a place will result in maximum points being allocated. The first eight (8) students will gain selection in the Diocesan team and will receive a representative letter as they finish. TABLE 1 Albion Park Bowral Bulli Camden Campbelltown - St Greg's Campbelltown - St John's Corrimal Dapto TABLE 2 Eagle Vale Edmondson Park Fairy Meadow Gwynneville Helensburgh Ingleburn Kiama Milton TABLE 3 Mittagong Moss Vale Narellan Vale Nowra Oran Park Picton Port Kembla Rosemeadow TABLE 4 Ruse Shellharbour City Shellharbour Thirroul Unanderra Warrawong West Wollongong INFORMATION TO PARENTS - PRE-EXISTING INJURY Parents are required to notify their school, event organiser/s and team manager/s should their child be carrying a pre-existing injury leading into an event including concussion. A student who has suffered a concussion injury may not return to contact/collision activities less than 14 days from the resolution of all symptoms. For further information refer to the Australian Medical Association at link https://ama.com.au/position-statement/concussion-in-sport-2019 SUPERVISION Could team managers ensure that all children, parents and supporters keep away from the starting lines, the finishing shute and the recording caravan at all times. All team managers are responsible for the supervision of their students. Please keep all children who are not running in your view at all times. Please keep children off the ropes near the finish line. No parents or students, except officials and those who have just finished a race, are to be in the official area. To be updated, based on any new parking arrangements *Students moving from the start area across the car park to the fence on the west side of the course must use allocated walk areas and not randomly run through the parking area. PROTESTS Protests are to be put in writing and given to carnival organisers within 15 minutes of the finish of the race. SUBSTITUTING If there are any changes please fill in the replacement form at the back of the booklet and hand into the recording caravan immediately after managers meeting. See Renee Maguire if you require extra forms. TROPHIES Could last years winners please bring the trophies with them to the carnival: Overall winner – Bulli Boy’s winner – Stella Maris, Shellharbour Girl’s winner – Bulli Small School’s winner – Thirroul WET WEATHER In case of wet weather: a message will be sent to all sports coordinators mobile phones via the global SMS a twitter message will be posted and placed on the sports news page where students, teachers and parents can access to check for any decisions radio stations will be contacted

Event	Rugby Union 2019 Selection Trials
Date	Friday 3 May, 2019 (Backup 27 May 2019)
Time	10:30am Player Registration 11:00am Welcome 11:05am Warm-Up 11:15am Skills & Drills (Tackling Technique, Rucks and Mauls), Skills & Drills cont. (Backs / Forwards) with scheduled breaks 12:25pm Modified Games with scheduled breaks 1:00pm Thanks & Announcement of Diocesan Team
Venue	Ocean Park, Woonona
Convenor	Shaun Dutaillis Stella Maris School Shellharbour
Cost	$5 per student to be paid to the convener at the start of the trial
Transport	All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	Sports Coordinators will need to complete the online nomination form for each student attending the trial. Nominations for these trials CLOSE Friday, 30 November 2018
Contact	shaun.dutaillis@dow.catholic.edu.au
More Info	1. A team of 20 players will be selected to go to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged in FORBES on MONDAY 1st July, 2019. 2. MacKillop Rugby Trials Age rules – Students born 2007 & 2008 ONLY (must be 11 or 12 years old - No 13 year olds). Exceptional 10 year olds can apply for exemption – but must seek permission through the NSWCPS Executive Officer, Ann-Marie Miranda on email - am.miranda@csss.nsw.edu.au and be signed-off by a Level 2 ARU Accredited rugby union coach. 3. Students should know the game well, play in regular competition rugby and be familiar with the rules of rugby. Schools are encouraged to nominate talented players only, particularly those who have been part of representative programs (i.e. Illawarriors), those who display potential to represent at Diocesan level. 4. The Convener has complete control of the trials and may vary any condition. 5. Students must come suitably dressed and should bring their own playing gear. All trialists will require boots, shorts, socks and a numbered jersey. MOUTHGUARDS are COMPULSORY and students may choose to wear other appropriate protective equipment such as a head gear, body pads etc. A hat and water bottle is also recommended. 6. INFORMATION TO PARENTS - PRE-EXISTING INJURY - Parents are required to notify their school, event organiser/s (i.e. Trial Convener) and team manager/s should their child be carrying a pre-existing injury leading into an event including concussion. A student who has suffered a concussion injury may not return to contact/collision activities less than 14 days from the resolution of all symptoms. For further information refer to the Australian Medical Association at link https://ama.com.au/position-statement/concussion-in-sport-2019 Back to Event List

Event	Netball 2019 South Coast Gala Day
Date	Postponed 25 June, 2019 (Backup date 2 July 2019)
Time	The first game will commence at 8:45am sharp. All schools are asked to assemble by 8:30am when a team managers' and umpires' meeting will take place.
Venue	Fred Finch Park, Hooka Creek Road, Berkeley
Convenor	Karen Gutierrez (Brown) St Columbkille's, Corrimal
Cost	A nomination fee for this carnival of $40.00 per team is payable. This levy will be invoiced by the Catholic Education Office to schools at the end of the term.
Transport	All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	Schools are asked to nominate their teams by completing the online nomination no later than Friday 7 June, 2019 (Week 6, Term 2).
Contact	karen.brown@dow.catholic.edu.au
More Info	This will be the 23rd netball carnival to be held in the Diocese and it is hoped that you will be able to attend. A reminder that the carnival will be – PARTICIPATION ONLY. NO FINALS WILL BE PLAYED – NO TROPHIES AWARDED. TEAM NOMINATIONS Your school is invited to nominate one or two junior teams of girls Years 3 or 4 or combined) this year, one or two senior teams of girls (Years 5 & 6) and an open boys team (Years 5 & 6). Teams are to consist of a maximum of ten players. If nominating two teams please grade them. Schools maybe able to enter more than 2 teams depending on court allocation and provision of own umpires. This would occur at request to the convener and be considered after all schools have entered their required teams. Each school is to provide 1 umpire per team to officiate their games. Schools are asked to nominate their teams by completing the online nomination no later than Friday 7th June, 2019 (Week 6, term 2). CARNIVAL RULES & ORGANISATION All matches will be conducted as per the rules of the All Australian Netball Association unless altered below The first game will commence at 8.45 am sharp. All schools are asked to assemble by 8.30 am when a team managers’ and umpires’ meeting will take place. Games will consist of two 10 minute halves with a 2 minute break at the end of each game. There will be a 1 minute half time break. A hooter will sound for half time and the teams will change ends and recommence playing. A hooter will also sound to indicate the beginning and end of the game to the umpires. It is the umpires whistle that commences and finishes the game. Any team failing to take the court within five minutes of the hooter will have forfeited that game. There is to be a maximum of ten players in each team. All players to wear full uniform including positional tags. NO JEWELLERY is to be worn. If an item of jewellery cannot be taken off it is to be taped. An injured player may be substituted. If an injury occurs both teams may make positional changes. Substitution may be made at half time. No additional time will be added to the game due to injury. The game is to recommence as soon as possible. First aid will be provided on the day. The blood bin rule will apply and therefore any child who is bleeding will need to leave the court to be treated. It would be advisable to have band-aids on hand in case of blood bin ruling. No disputes will be entered into. Each SCHOOL is to provide one competent umpire per team to officiate their game. Secondary school umpires will be used on the day if available. Umpires are to be distinguishable. White would be desirable. Each team is to supply a ball. Parents may officiate as umpires. A team manager, who should be a Teacher, should also accompany the squad. A score sheet will be sent to each school to copy if you wish to keep score for your own team. WET WEATHER In case of wet weather an announcement will be made on radio stations Power FM, Wave FM and I98 FM before 7.00 am on the morning of the carnival. Sports Coordinators will also receive a sms to their mobile phones. Schools can also advertise the CEO twitter update available on the CEO sports page. A tweet will be posted about the carnival status around 7am. OTHER INFO Canteen facilities will be available at the courts. Return to Event List

Event	Netball 2019 Western Region Gala Day
Date	Thursday, 27 June 2019 (Backup 4 July 2019)
Time	The first game will commence at 9:00am sharp. All schools are asked to assemble by 8:15am. Team managers meeting will be at 8:30am.
Venue	Minto Netball Courts, Coronation Park, Minto (Redfern Road)
Convenor	Tracy New Mary Immaculate School, Eagle Vale
Cost	A nomination fee for this carnival of $40.00 per team is applicable. This levy will be invoiced by the Catholic Education Office to schools, at the end of the term 2.
Transport	All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	Schools are asked to nominate their team by completing the online nomination by Friday 7th June 2019 (Week 6) The following divisions are available. Each school is able to enter ONE team per division. NOTE - If you would like to request a SECOND team in any division please contact the carnival convenor directly. Tracy New 9A Girls 9B Girls 10A Girls 10B Girls 11A Girls 11B Girls 12A Girls 12 B Girls Junior Boys A Yrs 3/4 Junior Boys B Yrs 3/4 Senior Boys A Yrs 5/6 Senior Boys B Yrs 5/6
Contact	tracy.new@dow.catholic.edu.au
More Info	TEAM SUPERVISION Please ensure that your team manager is a teacher who will accompany and supervise the squad. Schools with multiple teams may use parent helpers, however teachers are responsible for supervision of their teams. UMPIRES Conveners will be contacting local high schools to organise a pool of umpires. It is hoped most will be covered by this process but this is not guaranteed until names are received from secondary schools. If we are unable to get enough umpires from secondary schools, then schools will need to source some umpires. CANTEEN Canteen facilities will be available, however, please bring some food and drink on the day. Campbelltown City Council has informed us that we are responsible for the cleanliness of the courts. Would you please remind your children and parents that any rubbish is to be placed in the nearest bin. Good luck with the netball training! We hope that you are able to participate in the Gala Day. CARNIVAL RULES • All matches will be conducted as per the rules of the All Australian Netball Association. • The first game will commence at 9:00am sharp. All schools are asked to assemble by 8:15am. Team Managers Meeting will be at 8:30am. Draws and plan of courts will be forwarded to schools prior to carnival day. • Games will consist of two nine-minute halves with a one minute break at half time and at the end of each game. A hooter will sound for half time and the teams will change ends and recommence on the hooter. A hooter will sound to indicate the beginning and end of each game to the umpires. It is the umpires whistle, however, that commences and finishes each game. • Any team failing to take the court within five minutes of the hooter will have forfeited the game. • There is to be a maximum of ten players in each team. • All players are to wear full uniform including positional bibs. • No jewellery is to be worn. • Substitutions are only to be made at the sound of the half-time hooter or in the event of an injury. Schools are asked to keep substitutions to a minimum so that play is not held up. • No additional time will be added to the game due to injury. The game is to recommence as soon as possible. • First-aid will be available on the day. • No disputes will be entered into. • Umpires are to be dressed in white or official club or school uniform. • Each team is to supply a ball and positional bibs. • Parents may officiate as umpires (badged is preferred). • A teacher from each school is to act as a team manager and accompany the squad. WET WEATHER In case of wet weather a SMS will be sent to sport coordinators mobile phones once a decision is made around 6.45am. An announcement will be made on radio station C91.3 at approximately 7.20am. Schools can also advertise the CEO twitter update available on the CEO sports page. A tweet will be posted about the carnival status around 7am. • The carnival will be Participation only. We will not be keeping score and points will not be displayed on the day. No finals will be played. • Each school may enter no more than one team in each division. Please ensure the better players are entered in A division. Each school is able to enter ONE team per division. NOTE - If you would like to request a SECOND team in any division please contact the carnival convener directly. Tracy New • 9 year Competition: Netta Rules – full height rings, smaller (size 4) ball.

Event	Soccer 2019 Gala Day - Western Region Eschol Park
Date	Friday 2 August 2019 (Backup date 8 August, 2019)
Time	First game to commence at 8.45am sharp. All schools are asked to assemble by 8.30am
Venue	Eschol Park Playing Fields, Eagle Vale Drive, Eagle Vale
Convenor	Matt Birkbeck St Clare's Primary School, Narellan Vale
Cost	$40 per team
Transport	All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	Online nominations are due by the 28 June 2019 NO LATE ENTRIES will be accepted.
Contact	matthew.birkbeck@dow.catholic.edu.au
More Info	Participating Schools Campbelltown - St Greg's Campbelltown - St John's Narellan Vale Eagle Vale Edmondson Park Rosemeadow Ruse Ingleburn RULES ● Games will be two seven-minute halves with a direct turnaround at half time. ● Teams are to be ready to take the field immediately after the preceding game. (There is only one-minute break between matches). ● No jewellery is to be worn. ● Substitutions can be made at any time during the game. ● No additional time will be added to the game due to injury. The game is to recommence as soon as possible. ● Each team is to supply a ball and is to take this ball to all games. ● Teams are responsible for organising their own recess/lunch breaks between their matches. (A canteen facility will be operating on the day). ● The competition is participation only. No results will be recorded. ● Please stress to parents that the officials are volunteers from the local high school and should be treated with respect. ● Please encourage your teams to place their rubbish in the bins provided. ● Teams playing the first matches, please ensure players are on the field and in their positions before start time. (Any delay will result in reduced game time). Team Nominations: Schools can nominate a maximum 2 TEAMS PER EACH DIVISION. Junior Boys - Yrs 3/4 -11 a side (full field) recommended maximum 13 players Senior Boys – Yrs 5/6 - 11 a side (full field) recommended maximum 13 players Junior Girls – Yrs 3/4 - 9 a side (mini field) recommended maximum 11 players per side Senior Girls – Yrs 5/6 - 11 a side (full field) recommended maximum 13 players per side Canteen facilities will be available. Schools will be emailed with items for sale. The competition will be participation only.

Date	Friday 9 August 2019
Time	8:15am Teams arrive 8:30am Team managers meeting, officials called 8:45am First events marshalled 1:45-2:00pm Presentations, carnival concludes
Venue	Campbelltown Athletics Track
Convenor	Jessica Flegg St Francis Catholic College Edmondson Park
Cost	$10.00 per student
Transport	All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	The following nominations are ALL due by Monday 29 July 2019 Team entries sending Names and Names2 file by email School officials and data form AWD entry forms
Contact	john.sparks@dow.catholic.edu.au
More Info	AGE DIVISIONS Age Divisions: 8 years, 9 years, 10 years, 11 years, 12 years, 13 years Categories: Junior: 8 years, 9 years, 10 years, 11 years Senior: 12 years, 13 years A competitor whose significant birthday occurs during the current year is eligible for that age event only. No competitor shall enter both junior and senior events nor in two age events, including relays. Non-adherence to this rule will see the competitor disqualified and no points awarded to that competitor or their school. EVENTS TRACK 100 metres: 8 years, 9 years, 10 years, 11 years, 12 years, 13 years 200 metres: Junior, 11 years, Senior 800 metres: Junior, 11 years, Senior 4 x 100 metres relays: Junior (8,9,10), Senior (11,12, 13) - NO 11 year old relay division is contested AWD 100m Juniors 8, 9,10 years Seniors 11,12,13 years AWD 200m Juniors 8, 9,10 years Seniors 11,12,13 years - boys & girls together FIELD High Jump: Junior, 11 years, Senior Long Jump: Junior, 11 years, Senior Shot Put: Junior (2kg), 11 years (2kg), Senior (3kg) Discus: Junior (500 gms), 11 years (750 gms), Senior (750gms) AWD Long Jump Juniors 8, 9,10 years Seniors 11,12,13 years AWD Shot Put Juniors 8, 9,10 years Seniors 11,12,13 years - (AWD events will be staged with boys & girls together) NUMBER OF COMPETITORS Each school may enter the following number of competitors in the events listed. Competitors nominated for the 100m and 200m events should be seeded, that is, the fastest runner should be entered in heat 1, and the second fastest runner in heat 2 TRACK 100m 8 years - 2, 11 years - 2 9 years - 2, 12 years - 2 10 years - 2, 13 years - 2 200m Junior - 2, 11 years - 2, Senior - 2 800m Junior - 1, 11 years - 1, Senior - 1 Relays Junior 4 x 100m - 1 NO 11 year old relay division is contested Senior 4 x 100m - 1 Field Each school may enter one (1) athlete in the high jump, Long Jump, Discus and Shot Put events. Junior Shot Put, Junior High Jump, Junior Discus, Junior Long Jump 11 years Shot Put, 11 years High Jump, 11 years Discus, 11 years Long Jump Senior Shot Put, Senior High Jump, Senior Discus, Senior Long Jump Events for students with disabilities will be staged in male and female 100m track AWD, 200m track AWD, long jump AWD and shot put AWD. Two entries per events. AWD age categories - Juniors 8, 9,10 years & Seniors 11,12,13 years. Please note students can also nominate to compete in the 800m and discuss event at the MacKillop Trials. In the event of extreme weather conditions the carnival convener, executive officer of the diocesan sports council and the carnival referees reserve the right to use 100m heat results in lieu of running finals 1500m Event The 1500m event (in boys and girls Junior, 11 years and Senior divisions) has been added to the MacKillop athletics program for this year, 2019. The event WILL NOT be added to the regional carnival at this time, however it will be added to the selection trial day to be held at Beaton Park on Tuesday 20 August. The event should be for athletes who have run this event before and have proof of times. This is a not a 'come and try' event and athletes should meet the qualifying standards listed below before nominating. Please note that the 1500m and 800m events will be run on the same day at the selection trials. Qualifying Times Boys Junior (8 –10 years) – 5:30.00, Boys 11 years – 5:20.00, Boys Seniors (12 –13 years) – 5:10.00 Girls Junior (8 –10 years) – 5:40.00, Girls 11 years – 5:30.00, Girls Seniors (12 – 13 years) – 5:20.00 To nominate for the 1500m event please use this link. All nominations will be collated in age divisions and your school will be advised. If numbers are low, some of the 1500m events may be combined at the selection trials. The top two (2) place getters in each division will represent Wollongong at the MacKillop trials in September. Nominations close 3pm, Friday 2nd August, 2019. ENTERING YOUR TEAM All schools will be expected to submit their entries via email. A sports carnival program will be available for downloading off the CEO Website to assist with data entry and team organisation. You must have the program Filemaker Pro to access the Athletics program. Full instruction sheets detailing computer entry information and emailing attachments is available if required. ENTRIES ARE DUE BY Monday, 29 July 2019 to John Sparks You will be entering each competitor's name once only and then the appropriate event numbers. Please follow instructions and call if you run into difficulties. There are two links above one for program of events and school data form containing primary enrolment number, team manager and nominated officials. The school data form is to be emailed John Sparks (john.sparks@dow.catholic.edu.au) CEO by Monday 29 July 2019.

Date	Tuesday 13 August, 2019 (Backup Date tba)
Time	8:00am Teams arrive 8:15am Team managers meeting, officials called 8:30am First events marshalled 2:45-3:00pm Presentations, carnival concludes
Venue	Kerryn McCann Athletics Centre - Beaton Park, Gwynneville
Convenor	John Sparks CEO Wollongong
Cost	$10.00 per student (to be invoiced at the end of Term 3)
Transport	All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	The following nominations are ALL due by 29 July 2019 Team entries sending Names and Names2 files by email to John Sparks School officials and data form to AWD entry forms to John Sparks
Contact	John Sparks
More Info	AGE DIVISIONS AND EVENTS Age Divisions are: 8 years, 9 years, 10 years, 11 years, 12 years, 13 years Categories are: Junior: 8 years, 9 years, 10 years, 11 years Senior: 12 years, 13 years A competitor whose significant birthday occurs during the current year is eligible for that age event only. No competitor shall enter both junior and senior events nor in two age events, including relays. Non-adherence to this rule will see the competitor disqualified and no points awarded to that competitor or their school. Events are conducted in boys and girls divisions: TRACK 100 metres: 8 years, 9 years, 10 years, 11 years, 12 years, 13 years 200 metres: Junior, 11 years, Senior 800 metres: Junior, 11 years, Senior 4 x 100 metres relays: Junior (8,9,10), Senior (11,12, 13) - NO 11 year old relay division is contested AWD 100m Juniors 8, 9,10 years, Seniors 11,12,13 years AWD 200m Juniors 8, 9,10 years, Seniors 11,12,13 years - boys & girls together FIELD High Jump: Junior, 11 years, Senior Long Jump: Junior, 11 years, Senior Shot Put: Junior (2kg), 11 years (2kg), Senior (3kg) Discus: Junior (500 gms), 11 years (750 gms), Senior (750gms) AWD Long Jump Juniors 8, 9,10 years, Seniors 11,12,13 years AWD Shot Put Juniors 8, 9,10 years, Seniors 11,12,13 years - (AWD events will be staged with boys & girls together) Each school may enter the following number of competitors in the events listed. Competitors nominated for the 100m and 200m events should be seeded, that is, the fastest runner should be entered in heat 1, and the second fastest runner in heat 2 100m 8 years - 2, 11 years - 2 9 years - 2, 12 years - 2 10 years - 2, 13 years - 2 200m Junior - 2, 11 years - 2, Senior - 2 800m Junior - 1, 11 years - 1, Senior - 1 Relays Junior 4 x 100m - 1 NO 11 year old relay division is contested Senior 4 x 100m - 1 Field Each school may enter one (1) athlete in the high jump, Long Jump, Discus and Shot Put events. Junior Shot Put, Junior High Jump, Junior Discus, Junior Long Jump 11 years Shot Put, 11 years High Jump, 11 years Discus, 11 years Long Jump Senior Shot Put, Senior High Jump, Senior Discus, Senior Long Jump Events for students with disabilities (Para-Athletes) will be staged in the 100m, 200m, Long Jump and Shot Put. Schools can enter two students to for each of these events. Age categories are Juniors - 8, 9,10 years, Seniors - 11,12,13 years. Please note that Para Athletes can also nominate for the 800 metre track and discus event to be held at the MacKillop trials. In the event of extreme weather conditions the carnival convener, executive officer of the diocesan sports council and the carnival referees reserve the right to use 100m heat results in lieu of running finals 1500M EVENT The 1500m event (in boys and girls Junior, 11 years and Senior divisions) has been added to the MacKillop athletics program for this year, 2019. The event WILL NOT be added to the regional carnival at this time, however it will be added to the selection trial day to be held at Beaton Park on Tuesday 20 August. The event should be for athletes who have run this event before and have proof of times. This is a not a 'come and try' event and athletes should meet the qualifying standards listed below before nominating. Please note that the 1500m and 800m events will be run on the same day at the selection trials. Qualifying Times Boys Junior (8 –10 years) – 5:30.00, Boys 11 years – 5:20.00, Boys Seniors (12 –13 years) – 5:10.00 Girls Junior (8 –10 years) – 5:40.00, Girls 11 years – 5:30.00, Girls Seniors (12 – 13 years) – 5:20.00 To nominate for the 1500m event please use this link. All nominations will be collated in age divisions and your school will be advised. If numbers are low, some of the 1500m events may be combined at the selection trials. The top two (2) place getters in each division will represent Wollongong at the MacKillop trials in September. Nominations close 3pm, Friday 2nd August, 2019 ENTERING YOUR TEAM All schools will be expected to submit their entries via email. A sports carnival program will be available for downloading off the CEO sport website to assist with data entry and team organisation. You must have the program Filemaker Pro to access the Athletics program. Full instruction sheets detailing computer entry information and emailing attachments is available if required. ENTRIES ARE DUE BY Monday, 29 July 2019 You will be entering each competitor's name once only and then the appropriate event numbers. Please follow instructions and call if you run into difficulties. There are two links above one for program of events and school data form containing primary enrolment number, team manager and nominated officials. The school data form is to be emailed John Sparks (john.sparks@dow.catholic.edu.au) CEO by Monday 29 July 2019.

Date	29 August 2019 (Backup 12 September 2019)
Venue	Tahmoor Sports Ground
Convenor	Glenn Crawford St Anthony's, Picton
Cost	$40.00 per team
Transport	All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	Online Nominations close FRIDAY 28 JUNE 2019 (WEEK 9 TERM 2)
Contact	glenn.crawford@dow.catholic.edu.au
More Info	Schools St Paul's, Camden St Justin's, Oran Park St Anthony's, Picton St Thomas Aquinas, Bowral St Michael's, Mittagong St Paul's, Moss Vale Junior Boys - Yrs 3/4 - 9 a side (small sided game) recommended maximum 13 players Senior Boys – Yrs 5/6 - 11 a side (full field) recommended maximum 13 players Junior Girls – Yrs 3/4 - 9 a side (small sided game) recommended maximum 11 players per side Senior Girls – Yrs 5/6 - 11 a side (full field) recommended maximum 13 players per side Games will be two 7 minute halves with a direct turnaround at half time (1 minute between games) Teams are to be ready to take the field immediately after the preceding game. A draw will be emailed to school contacts once all nominations have been received. Canteen facilities will be available. Schools will be emailed items for sale ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 28 JUNE (WEEK 9 TERM 2)

Date	19th September, 2019 Junior Boys & Girls (Years 3 & 4) 20th September, 2019 Senior Girls & Boys (Years 5 & 6)
Time	8:30am Start - 3:00pm
Venue	Thursday 19th September: Berkeley & Shellharbour Sports Stadium (If required) Junior Boys, Junior Girls (Students should be in Year 3 or 4) Friday 20th September: Berkeley & Shellharbour Sports Stadium Senior Boys, Senior Girls (Students should be in Year 5 or 6)
Convenor	Michelle Masterson Nazareth Primary School, Shellharbour
Cost	$80 per team schools will be invoiced at the end of Term
Transport	All schools/students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	Schools are asked to nominate their teams online by midday on Friday 30th August, 2019
More Info	The Diocese of Wollongong Sports Council invites your school to participate in the 2019 Regional Basketball Carnival to be held on Thursday 19th September and Friday 20th September, Illawarra Sports Stadium, Hooka Creek Road Berkeley and Shellharbour Sports Stadium. Both stadiums will be used on the Friday and a decision about using both venues for the junior day will be made on receipt of all nominations. The primary location for the juniors will be Berkeley but if nominations are big both may be used. Thursday 19th September: Berkeley & Shellharbour Sports Stadium (If required) Junior Boys, Junior Girls (Students should be in Year 3 or 4) Friday 20th September: Berkeley & Shellharbour Sports Stadium Senior Boys, Senior Girls, (Students should be in Year 5 or 6) Your school is invited to nominate two teams of girls and boys for both Junior and Senior categories. Where possible extra teams will be placed in the draw but this will depend on overall entries received. Schools are reminded that if they send multiple teams that they should be adequately supervised. It is too hard for one adult to run more than 1 or 2 teams on the day so please note this in your organisation. Schools are asked to nominate their teams by completing the online details on the sports sites link. Online nominations should be completed by midday on Friday 30th August, 2019. To assist in the facilitation of the carnival a levy of $70 per team is required. This will be invoiced to schools at the end of the term by the Catholic Education Office. No payment is required prior to the carnival. Looking forward to seeing you all represented at the carnival. A referee must be provided by each team to officiate at every game played. Michelle Masterson will be the convener who will make contact with secondary schools to source referees. Individual schools are reminder NOT to make contact with secondary school sport coordinators for this purpose. Teams are to consist of a maximum of ten players. If nominating two teams please grade them.

Date	Thursday 19 September, 2019: Junior Boys, Junior Girls (students should be in Year 3 or 4) Friday 20 September, 2019: Senior Boys and Girls (students should be in year 5 or 6)
Time	8:30am start - 2:30pm
Venue	Minto Indoor Sports Stadium 9 Redfern Road, Minto
Convenor	Jill Crescini St John the Evangelist, Campbelltown
Cost	$80.00 per team. Schools will be invoiced at the end of the term.
Transport	All schools/students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	Schools are asked to nominate their teams online by Friday 30 August 2019.
More Info	Your school is invited to nominate one team of girls and boys for Junior and Senior categories. The draw may be able to accommodate more than one team per school in each division. For those schools wishing to nominate more than 1 team please indicate this on your nomination. Schools will be informed if any additional teams are able to play once all nominations have been received. Schools are strongly encouraged to bring their own referee/s. Your referee/s will officiate your own team’s games. We will be seeking students from Mt Carmel College to cover some games but there is no guarantee at this stage that that their school refs will be available. If there is an occasional referee shortage the school team manager may need to officiate some games on the day. This year, games will be controlled by a central hooter and be a straight 20 minutes with no half time and 1 min between games. Teams are to consist of a maximum of ten players. If nominating two teams please grade them. To assist in the facilitation of the carnival a levy of $80 per team is required. This will be invoiced to schools at the end of the term by the Catholic Education Office. No payment is required prior to the carnival. Looking forward to seeing you all represented at the carnival. RULES FOR BASKETBALL GALA DAY Unlimited substitutions may be made at any time. No cross court rule (ball may be passed back over half way). No 3 second rule. No foul counts however referees may sit a player off if they are continually fouling. First pass after a goal is to be uncontested. Referees will be told to pull up blatant travelling, double dribbling and fouls but to generally let play go and explain to students what they should be doing, especially with the juniors No scoring will be kept. Times will run off a central buzzer. Straight 20 minute games. No half time. 2 minutes between games. All teams are encouraged to make sure that all players have equal game time. Size 5 ball will be used

Date	Thursday 24 October, 2019 (Backup Date 31st October, 2019)
Time	All Teams meet at Thomas Dalton Park (South), Fairy Meadow by 8:30/9:00am finishing at 2:30pm First game will begin at 9:15am
Venue	Thomas Dalton Park (South), Fairy Meadow
Convenor	Amy Moran Nazareth Catholic Primary School 3 Glider Ave Shellharbour City NSW 2529
Cost	$40 per team schools will be invoiced at the end of Term.
Transport	All schools/students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	Online nominations, ENTRIES CLOSE ON Friday 27 September, 2019 NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
More Info	SCHOOL ENTRIES AND TEAM NUMBERS Schools can nominate 2 teams maximum in each of the boys and girls divisions. Extra teams can be requested but these will only be approved once all nominations are received and draws are completed. 8 students per team only, 8 play on the field at once. Please limit your teams to 8 as extra players will slow up play. Students must be in year 5 or 6 EQUIPMENT No need to bring any equipment - conveners will supply all bats, stumps, balls. It may be advisable to bring a shade structure for team members when not on the field. Shade structures should be secured to avoid movement in any wind conditions. UNIFORM Children to wear their school sports uniform OTHER There will be a recess (10:45-11:00) and lunch break (12:30-1:00). Canteen will not be opened. There maybe some food and coffee vans available but this will be advised closer to the day. EQUIPMENT No need to bring any equipment - conveners will supply all bats, stumps, balls. Children may bring their own bats if they wish, however no responsibility will be taken by the school or organisers should the bats get lost, stolen or damaged. Children must be responsible for their own equipment on the day. As we are using soft balls, no protective equipment such as pads, is necessary. The pitches are also on grass, so no studded shoes are required either. It may be advisable to bring a shade structure for team members when not on the field. Shade structures should be secured to avoid movement in any wind conditions. UNIFORM Children to wear their school sports uniform. Normal joggers can be worn. OTHER There will be a recess and lunch break. Please be aware that the games are being played at South Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow across three pitches and surrounding touch fields. We will have a NSW Cricket Development Officers or Nazareth Staff at each ground for supervision and two first aid officers will be supplied. Due to the spread of the grounds, please make sure that each team has a teacher / manager to assist them. We would also recommend that schools supply a first aid kit with bandaids etc for each team. Could you please ensure that all students have appropriate sun safety protection; ie water bottle, hat and sunscreen. Rules and Regulations Overview Eight-a-side cricket, each team bats for eight overs All players bowl one over All fielders must rotate clockwise at the completion of every over Players may bowl underarm (1 bounce before batter (2 bounces for girls)– otherwise a no-ball) All overs are bowled from one end of the wicket Wide – a delivery out of reach of the batter. 2 runs are awarded to the batting team AND the batters cannot run (dead ball) No Ball – a delivery reaching the batter either over the waist on the full OR above the shoulder after bouncing – 2 runs are awarded to the batting team AND the batters can score additional runs from this delivery (unlike a wide) Byes – runs taken without the batter hitting the ball or the ball striking their body Leg Byes – runs scored off the legs or body Teams are strongly encouraged to ensure that every player bats during the day Batters retire at 20 runs and can return if all other batters are dismissed Methods of dismissal - Bowled, Caught, Hit-wicket, Run-out (Umpires discretion), Stumped (Umpires discretion). A ball reaching the boundary after contacting the ground = 4 runs A ball reaching the boundary on the full = 6 runs The team with the highest score is the winner (if scores are equal the team losing the least number of wickets is the winner)

Date	Nominations close on Friday 1 November 2019
Venue	Paper trial ONLY
Nominations	Sports Coordinators will need to complete the online nomination form for each student attending the trial. Nominations for these trials close Friday 1 November 2019
More Info	CRITERIA AND INFORMATION A squad of suitably credentialed & experienced students will be invited to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged in Sydney on a date to be confirmed Information, online registration, consent forms and levy details for the MacKillop selection trials will be supplied to all selected players All nominations must be completed by the school sports coordinator and submitted online when approved by the Principal Students should know the game well, play regularly and be familiar with the rules of softball. Players who are District/Association representatives are encouraged to nominate for these trials. Schools are encouraged to nominate regular softball players only - those who display potential to represent at a higher level. Do not nominate students who do not play softball The Convener has the final say on nominations and suitability of students to progress to the next MacKillop level Students selected to attend the MacKillop trial will be notified with all information. Transport to venue will be the parent’s responsibility. Students must come suitably dressed in softball attire, with helmet and other relevant protective gear. Children are to bring their own bat, glove, lunch and a water bottle.

Date	Friday 1 November 2019
Venue	PAPER TRIAL ONLY
Nominations	Sports Coordinators will need to complete the online nomination form for each student attending the trial. Nominations for these trials close Friday November 1, 2019
More Info	CRITERIA AND INFORMATION Girls who satisfy the criteria will be invited to attend the MacKillop Trials to be held in venue and date to be confirmed for selection into the MacKillop team. Details and dates to be confirmed Students who nominate should be talented year 5 students who have regular cricket experience and possible representative background. Exceptional year 4 students will be considered but these cases must be cleared with the convener All nominations must be completed by the school sports coordinator and submitted online when approved by the Principal The Convener has the final say on nominations and suitability of students to progress to the next MacKillop level Experience has shown that girls with representative experience make the team. Please limit your nominations to representative/elite players Students selected to attend the MacKillop trial will be notified with all information. Transport to venue will be the parent’s responsibility. Students must come suitably dressed in cricket whites or school PE uniform, with caps. Children are to bring their own cricket ball and are encouraged to bring their own bat, gloves, pad, lunch and a water bottle.

Date	12 November, 2019 (Back up date 20th November 2019)
Time	9:00am - 2:20pm
Venue	Figtree Park, Figtree (next door to Westfield Shopping Centre, Figtree - entry off Princes Highway, Figtree)
Convenor	Sam Mattas St Patrick's Catholic Parish Primary School Port Kembla Brett Murphy St Francis of Assisi, Warrawong
Transport	All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	Sports Coordinators will need to complete the online nomination form for each student attending the trial. Nominations for these trials close Friday November 1, 2019
More Info	A squad of 12 players will be selected to participate in the Pre - MacKillop trials in Sydney on a date to be advised. Players then selected from this trial will be eligible to attend a final trial in Wagga on a date to be advised for selection into the MacKillop team. These trials are for talented year 5 students who have regular cricket experience and representative background. Exceptional year 4 students will be considered but these cases must be cleared with the convener. All nominations must be completed by the school sports coordinator and submitted online when approved by the Principal The Convener has complete control of the trials and may vary a condition Experience has shown that boys with representative experience make the team. Please limit your nominations to representative/elite players Students attending the trial must come suitably dressed in cricket whites or school PE uniform, with caps. Children are to bring their own cricket ball and are encouraged to bring their own bat, gloves, helmet, pads, lunch and a water bottle.

Date	19 November, 2019
Time	9:00am to 11:30am
Venue	Beaton Park 'Snakepit' Wollongong
Convenor	Michelle Masterson Nazareth Catholic Primary School Shellharbour City
Cost	$5.00 (to be paid to the Trial Convener on the day)
Transport	All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	Sports Coordinators will need to complete the online nomination form for each student attending the trial. Nominations for these trials close Friday November 1, 2019
More Info	A team of 8-10 players will be selected to go to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged in Wollongong in March. Details and costings for the MacKillop Trials will be issued to all selected players. All nominations must be completed by the school sports coordinator and submitted online when approved by the Principal. Students should be talented basketball players. It is recommended that they have represented at local Association level (eg. Illawarra Hawks Div 1 or 2, Campbelltown Ghosts) or equivalent. They should display a high skill level with the potential to represent the diocese These trials are for talented year 5 students who have regular basketball experience and representative background. Exceptional year 4 students will be considered but these cases must be cleared with the convener All trialists will require appropriate playing gear, including a numbered singlet, a water bottle and a basketball The Convener has complete control of the trials and may vary any condition. If you have any doubts over whether to send a student to the trial you should contact the trial convener. Your school may need to schedule a school based trial if you have a number of students interested in this sport.

Date	Tuesday 19 November, 2019 (Backup Tuesday 26 November, 2019)
Time	9:00am - 2:00pm
Venue	Beaton Park Tennis Club Gwynneville
Convenor	Beth Riolo Catholic Education Office Wollongong NSW 2500
Cost	$8.00 (to be paid to trial convener on the day)
Transport	All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.
Nominations	Sports Coordinators will need to complete the online nomination form for each student attending the trial. Nominations for these trials close Friday 1st November, 2019
More Info	A team of 8 players (4 boys and 4 girls) will be selected to go to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged in Wollongong in March. Information, consent forms and levy details for the MacKillop selection trials will be issued to all selected players All nominations must be completed by the school sports coordinator and submitted online when approved by the Principal Students should have had extensive tennis experience, play regular competition and display ability to represent at MacKillop level All trialists will require appropriate playing gear including racquet, sun protection and a water bottle The Convener has complete control of the trials and may vary any condition If you have any doubts over whether to send a student to the trial you should contact the trial convener.

Sport

Events - Primary

Feb 20 - AFL 2019 Trials Combined Wollongong, Canberra/Goulburn

Mar 5 - Swimming Western Region 2019

Mar 7 - Swimming South Coast 2019

Mar 8 - Football (Soccer) Boys - 2019 Selection Trials

Mar 8 - Football (Soccer) Girls- 2019 Selection Trials

Mar 8 - Rugby League - 2019 Selection Trials - Opens and Under 11's

Mar 11 - Swimming Selection Trials 2019

Mar 8 - Netball - 2019 Selection Trials

Mar 13 - Hockey Boys - 2019 Selection Trials CANCELLED

Mar 13 - Hockey Girls - 2019 Selection Trials

Apr 2 - Touch Boys - 2019 Selection Trials

Apr 2 - Touch Girls - 2019 Selection Trials

May 7 - Cross Country 2019 Championships

PROGRAM OF EVENTS

School Entry Instructions

OFFICIALS

CANTEEN

CARNIVAL RULES AND CONDITIONS

RECORDING TABLES

INFORMATION TO PARENTS - PRE-EXISTING INJURY

SUPERVISION

PROTESTS

SUBSTITUTING

TROPHIES

WET WEATHER

May 3 - Rugby Union 2019 Knockout

KNOCKOUT COMPETITION RULES (Based on NSW CPS 10 A SIDE Rules)

May 3 - Rugby Union 2019 Selection Trials

Jun 25 Postponed (Backup Date 2 July 2019) - Netball 2019 South Coast Gala Day

TEAM NOMINATIONS

CARNIVAL RULES & ORGANISATION

WET WEATHER

OTHER INFO

June 27 - Netball 2019 Western Region Gala Day

Aug 2 - Soccer 2019 Gala Day - Western Region Eschol Park

Participating Schools

RULES

Team Nominations:

Aug 2 - Soccer 2019 South Coast Gala Day

NORTH REGION VENUES:

SOUTH REGION VENUES:

TEAM NOMINATIONS

SOCCER GALA DAY - CARNIVAL RULES & ORGANISATION

Wet Weather

Aug 9 - Athletics 2019 Western Region

AGE DIVISIONS

TRACK

FIELD

NUMBER OF COMPETITORS

TRACK

Field

1500m Event

ENTERING YOUR TEAM

Aug 13 - Athletics 2019 South Coast

AGE DIVISIONS AND EVENTS

TRACK

FIELD

1500M EVENT

Aug 29 - Soccer 2019 Western Region Gala Day - Tahmoor

Schools

Sep 19 - 20 - Basketball South Coast Gala Day Junior & Senior 2019

Sep 19 - 20 - Basketball 2019 Gala Days Junior & Senior Western Region

RULES FOR BASKETBALL GALA DAY

Oct 24 - Cricket Gala Day (Yrs 5 & 6) 2019

SCHOOL ENTRIES AND TEAM NUMBERS

EQUIPMENT

UNIFORM

OTHER

EQUIPMENT

UNIFORM

OTHER

Nov 1 - Softball Girls - 2020 Selection Trials - Paper Trial ONLY

CRITERIA AND INFORMATION

Nov 1 - Softball - Boys 2020 Selection Trials - Paper Trial ONLY

CRITERIA AND INFORMATION

Nov 1 - Cricket Girls - 2020 Selection Paper Trial Only

CRITERIA AND INFORMATION