Please see the following 2025 Primary Sport Events:

October 29 2024 - Cricket Girls 2025 Selection Trial
October 29 2024 - Cricket Boys 2025 Selection Trial
November 19 2024 - Basketball Girls 2025 Selection Trial
November 19 2024 - Basketball Boys 2025 Selection Trial
November 19 2024 - Tennis Boys & Girls 2025 Selection Trial
February 11 - Touch Girls Selection Trials
February 13 - Touch Boys Selection Trials
February 18 - AFL Combined Wollongong, Canberra/Goulburn Selection Trials
February 24 - Hockey Girls Selection Trials
February 24 - Hockey Boys Selection Trials
February 27 - Swimming Western Region
March 4 - Swimming South Coast
March 6 - Netball Selection Trials
March 7 - Swimming Selection Trials
March 28 - Football (Soccer) Boys & Girls West Trial
March 31 - Football (Soccer) Boys & Girls South Trial
April 1 - Rugby League 11 Years & Opens Selection Trials
April 7 - Football (Soccer) Boys & Girls Selection Trials
May 2 - Rugby Union Selection Trials
May 6 - Cross Country
June 20 - Rugby Union Knockout
June 24 - Netball South Coast Gala Day
June 26 - Netball West Region Gala Day
August 8 - Athletics Western Region
August 12 - Athletics South Coast
August 19 - Athletics Selection Trials
August 28 - West Region Soccer Gala Day
August 29 - South Coast Soccer Gala Day
September 18-19 - South Coast Basketball Gala Day (Junior & Senior)
September 18-19 - Western Region Basketball Gala Day (Junior & Senior)
October 16 - Cricket Gala Day (Yrs 5 & 6)
October 30 - Softball Boys & Girls Selection Trials (Paper Trial Only)
November 18 - Basketball Boys (2026 Trials)
November 18 - Basketball Girls (2026 Trials)
November 18 - Tennis Boys and Girls (2026 Trials)
November 20 - Cricket Boys (2026 Trials)
November 20 - Cricket Girls (2026 Trials)

October 29 2024 - Cricket Girls 2025 Selection Trial

Date

Tuesday 29 October, 2024

Time

9:00am - 12:30pm (depending on numbers)

Venue

Figtree Park, Figtree 

(next door to Westfield Shopping Centre, Figtree - entry off Princes Highway, Figtree)

Convenor

Sam Mattas
St Patrick's, Port Kembla

Brett Murphy
St Francis of Assisi, Warrawong

Cost 

No cost

Transport 

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations 

Please contact your school sport coordinator for details of the nomination process for this trial. Nominations for these trials close on Friday 27 October 2024.

Links

More Information

  • A squad of 8-9 players will be selected to participate in MacKillop trials scheduled for Wagga in 11th & 12th September, 2024
  • 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 cricket ball, bat, gloves, helmet, pads, cap, protective gear, drink bottle and food.

October 29 2024 - Cricket Boys 2025 Selection Trial

Date

Tuesday 29 October, 2024

Time

9:00am - 12:30pm (depending on numbers)

Venue

Figtree Park, Figtree 

(next door to Westfield Shopping Centre, Figtree - entry off Princes Highway, Figtree)

Convenor

Sam Mattas
St Patrick's, Port Kembla

Brett Murphy
St Francis of Assisi, Warrawong

Cost 

No cost

Transport 

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations 

Please contact your school sport coordinator for details of the nomination process for this trial. Nominations for these trials close on Friday 27 October 2024.

Links

More Information

  • A squad of 8-9 players will be selected to participate in MacKillop trials scheduled for Wagga in 11th & 12th September, 2024
  • 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 cricket ball, bat, gloves, helmet, pads, cap, protective gear, drink bottle and food.

November 19 2024 - Basketball Girls 2025 Selection Trial

Date 

Tuesday 19 November, 2024

Time

11:00am - 11:15am - Student registration (students sign in with meet conveners on Court 4)

11:30am - Trials start

1:00pm - 1:15pm - Trials conclude

Venue

Beaton Park Snakepit, Gwynneville

Convenor

Jill Crescini
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

School sport coordinators will need to complete the online nomination for each student attending the trial. Nominations for these trials close on Friday 27 October 2024.

Links

More Information

  • A team of 8-10 players will be selected to go to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged in Wollongong 23 February, 2024.
  • 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. Students should provide any protective gear as required.
  • 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.

November 19 2024 - Basketball Boys 2025 Selection Trial

Date

Tuesday 19 November, 2024

Time

8:45am - Student registration (students sign in with meet convenors on Court 4)

9:00am - Trials start

12 noon - Trials conclude

Venue

Beaton Park Snakepit, Gwynneville

Convenor

Andrew Edwards

Nazareth, Shellharbour City

Cost 

No cost

Transport 

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations 

Please contact your school sport coordinator for details of the nomination process for this trial. Nominations for these trials close on Friday 27 October 2024.

Links

More Information

  • A team of 8-10 players will be selected to go to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged in Wollongong in 23 February 2024.
  • 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. Students should provide any protective gear as required.
  • 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.

November 19 2024 - Tennis Boys & Girls 2025 Selection Trial

Date

Tuesday 19 November, 2024

Time

9:00am - 1:00pm (time will vary depending on trial numbers)

Venue

Boys trial venue:

Aces Tennis Courts
Figtree

Girls trial venue: 

Beaton Park Tennis Club
Gwynneville

Convenor

Beth Riolo (Girls Trial Convenor)
Catholic Education Office, Wollongong

Elise Facci (Boys Trial Convenor) 
Holy Cross, Helensburgh

Cost 

No cost

Transport 

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations 

Please contact your school sport coordinator for details of the nomination process for this trial. Nominations for these trials close on Friday 27 October 2023.

Links

More Information

  • 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 Sydney on 21 February 2024
  • 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.

February 11 - Touch Girls Selection Trials

Date

Tuesday 11 February, 2025 (Backup Wednesday 19 February, 2025)

Time

11.45am  Student Registration (Students to report to convener to sign in)

12.00pm - Trials starts

1.30pm (approx) - Trials conclude

Venue

Thomas Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow

Convenor

Andrew Edwards
Nazareth, Shellharbour City 

Cost 

No cost

Transport 

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations 

Please contact your school sport coordinator for details of the nomination process for this trial. Nominations for these trials close on Friday 27 October 2023.

Links

More Information

  • A team of 12 players will be selected to go to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged in Wagga on Friday 14 June, 2024.
  • Schools are encouraged to nominate OUTSTANDING PLAYERS ONLY. Students should be representative players who play regularly in competitions.
  • Students 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.

February 13 - Touch Boys Selection Trials

Date

Tuesday 11 February, 2025 (Backup Wednesday 19 February, 2025)

Time

8.45am - 9:00am - Student Registration (Students to report to convener to sign in)

9.00am - Trials starts

11.30am - 12:00pm - Trials conclude

Venue

South Thomas Dalton Park Fairy Meadow (Touch Fields)

Convenor

Simon Farrugia
St Paul's, Moss Vale

Cost 

No cost

Transport 

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations 

Please contact your school sport coordinator for details of the nomination process for this trial. Nominations for these trials close on Friday 27 October 2023.

Links

More Information

  • A team of 12 players will be selected to go to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged in Wagga on Friday 14 June, 2024.
  • Schools are encouraged to nominate OUTSTANDING PLAYERS ONLY. Students should be representative players who play regularly in competitions.
  • Students 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.

February 18 - AFL Combined Wollongong, Canberra/Goulburn Selection Trials

Tuesday 18 February 2025 (Back up date 25 February 2025)

Time

8.30am -  Management arrival

9.00am - 9:15am - Student Registration

9:20am - Trials start

1:00pm - 1:30pm - Trial concludes (approximate, this will depend on trial numbers)

Venue

Thomas Dalton Park (South), Fairy Meadow

Convenor

John Sparks
Wollongong CEO

Sally O'Donoghue
St Joseph's, Bulli

Cost 

No cost

Transport 

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations 

Please contact your school sport coordinator for details of the nomination process for this trial. Nominations for these trials close on Friday 27 October 2023.

Links

Uniform

Students are to attend the trial in a numbered AFL playing jersey or if not available 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 established with trial conveners and also detailed via the CSNSW registration process if selected. 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 our Instagram - link to insta

More Information

  • A team of 20 players will be selected from these combined trials to go to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged at Wagga on TUESDAY 26 MARCH, 2024.
  • 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 and Canberra/Goulburn team
  • See below for gear and equipment related to this trial. All gear should be marked with the student’s name.  Students are also encouraged to supply healthy snacks as there will be breaks around trial commitments.
  • These trials are restricted to talented year 5 & 6 students only who have regular AFL experience and representative background
  • Please note that this trial is for a the selection of a Boys representative team. Important all interested female students can access Girls ONLY pathway through PSSA regional selections. Details of the girls trial and process for nomination for this pathway will be shared with school sport coordinators.
  • 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.

February 24 - Hockey Girls Selection Trials

Date

Monday 24 February, 2025

Time

9.15 - Student Registration

9.30 - Trials start

12 noon - 12.30pm - Trials conclude

Venue

Unanderra Hockey - Illawarra Hockey & Sports Centre 

Hockey & Sports Ctr, Waples Rd, Unanderra NSW 2526

Convenor

Casey Sablowski 
Stella Maris, Shellharbour

Cost 

No cost

Transport 

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations 

Please contact your school sport coordinator for details of the nomination process for this trial. Nominations for these trials close on Friday 27 October 2024.

Links

More Information

  • Students will be selected at these trials and invited to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be held in Goulburn on FRIDAY 5TH April, 2024.
  • All nominations must be completed by the school sports coordinator and submitted online when approved by the Principal.
  • 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.
  • The Convener has complete control of the trials and may vary any condition.
  • 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.
  • Information details for the MacKillop selection trials will be issued to all selected players.

February 24 - Hockey Boys Selection Trials

Date

Monday 24 February, 2025

Time

9.15 - Student Registration

9.30 - Trials start

12 noon - 12.30pm - Trials conclude

Venue

Unanderra Hockey - Illawarra Hockey & Sports Centre 

Hockey & Sports Ctr, Waples Rd, Unanderra NSW 2526

Convenor

Casey Sablowski 
Stella Maris, Shellharbour

Cost 

No cost

Transport 

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations 

Please contact your school sport coordinator for details of the nomination process for this trial. Nominations for these trials close on Friday 27 October 2024.

Links

More Information

  • Students will be selected at these trials and invited to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be held in Goulburn on FRIDAY 5TH April, 2024.
  • All nominations must be completed by the school sports coordinator and submitted online when approved by the Principal.
  • 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.
  • The Convener has complete control of the trials and may vary any condition.
  • 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.
  • Information details for the MacKillop selection trials will be issued to all selected players.

February 27 - Swimming Western Region

Date

Thursday 27 February, 2025

Time

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

TBC

Cost 

$14.00 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 

All team entries are to be emailed to John Sparks (john.sparks@dow.catholic.edu.au)

Students with disabilities should be entered with your able body students. *Please note that students looking to represent the Diocese at MacKillop in multi-class events MUST be officially classified.

School official name and school data should be completed online using the above link.

Please see instructions below about your school based entry requirements

Entries, school official and school data are due by MONDAY 19 FEBRUARY, 2024

Links

More Information

  • Age divisions are based on the age the child turns this calendar year (ie. 31/12/24)
    Important note:
    *Students turning 7 years of age in the year of competition are ineligible to compete at Diocesan Swimming events. There are no pathway opportunities for 7 year olds at MacKillop or PSSA levels where this rule is strongly enforced. Individual schools at a local level may decide to have 7 year olds compete, however, it is not an option for them to continue into the Diocesan level for swimming.
    • Age Groupings are Junior - 8, 9, 10 years, 11 years and Senior: 12 & 13 years
    • Relay and Medley 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

  • Schools are asked to arrive and be seated in the grandstand no later than 8.15am.
  • 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.
  • 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 west swim winners -   (overall point score),   (boys point score),  (girls point score) and  (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, 2024 at Corrimal Pool between 9.00am - 12.30pm. Individuals and School Relay Teams qualifying for this carnival (1st – 4th place getters) 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 3 April 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 11 and 12 April 2024 at Homebush.

Entering your team

  • All schools will be expected to submit their entries via E-mail. This can be done by exporting your rep teams from your sports carnival manager program if you use it at school level. (two files - names and names2 are to be emailed). Alternatively, a download entry program will be provided to each school on the sports sites CEO homepage  (https://sites.google.com/a/dow.catholic.edu.au/sport-sites/) to assist with your data entry and team organisation. Entries will need to include First Name, Surname, Date of Birth and Event Numbers. You will need FileMaker Pro on your computer to access and work the downloaded program.
  • The Names and Names2 files should be emailed to John Sparks (john.sparks@dow.catholic.edu.au) by MONDAY 19 FEBRUARY, 2024.
  • 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 MONDAY 19 FEBRUARY, 2024

March 4 - Swimming South Coast

Date

Tuesday 4 March, 2025

Time

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

Corrimal Swimming Pool 

Short Street, Corrimal

Convenor

TBC

Cost 

$14.00 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 

All team entries are to be emailed to John Sparks (john.sparks@dow.catholic.edu.au)

Students with disabilities should be entered with your able body students. *Please note that students looking to represent the Diocese at MacKillop in multi-class events MUST be officially classified.

School official name and school data should be completed online using the above link.

Please see instructions below about your school based entry requirements

Entries, school official and school data are due by MONDAY 19 FEBRUARY, 2024

Links

More Information

  • Age divisions are based on the age the child turns this calendar year (ie. 31/12/24)
    Important note:
    *Students turning 7 years of age in the year of competition are ineligible to compete at Diocesan Swimming events. There are no pathway opportunities for 7 year olds at MacKillop or PSSA levels where this rule is strongly enforced. Individual schools at a local level may decide to have 7 year olds compete, however, it is not an option for them to continue into the Diocesan level for swimming.
    • Age Groupings are Junior - 8, 9, 10 years, 11 years and Senior: 12 & 13 years
    • Relay and Medley 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

  • Schools are asked to arrive and be seated in the grandstand no later than 8.15am.
  • 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.
  • 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), Bulli (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, 2024 at Corrimal Pool between 9.00am - 12.30pm. Individuals and School Relay Teams qualifying for this carnival (1st – 4th place getters) 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 3 April 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 11 and 12 April 2024 at Homebush.

Entering your team

  • All schools will be expected to submit their entries via E-mail. This can be done by exporting your rep teams from your sports carnival manager program if you use it at school level. (two files - names and names2 are to be emailed). Alternatively, a download entry program will be provided to each school on the sports sites CEO homepage  (https://sites.google.com/a/dow.catholic.edu.au/sport-sites/) to assist with your data entry and team organisation. Entries will need to include First Name, Surname, Date of Birth and Event Numbers. You will need FileMaker Pro on your computer to access and work the downloaded program.
  • The Names and Names2 files should be emailed to John Sparks (john.sparks@dow.catholic.edu.au) by MONDAY 19 FEBRUARY, 2024.
  • 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 MONDAY 19 FEBRUARY, 2024

March 6 - Netball Selection Trials

Date

Thursday 6 March, 2025

Time

9:00am/9:15am - Student Arrival

9:30am - Student registration

9:45am - Warm Up

10:00am - Trials start

2:00pm - Trials conclude

Venue

Indoor Stadium, Fred Finch Park 
Hooka Creek Road, Berkeley

Convenor

Christine Smith
St Joseph’s, Bulli

Cost 

No cost

Transport 

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations 

Please contact your school sport coordinator for details of the nomination process for this trial. Nominations for these trials close on Friday 27 October 2024.

Links

More Information

  • 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, 2024.
  • All nominations must be completed by the school sports coordinator and submitted online when approved by the Principal.
  • 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).
  • Students should be playing in a registered association and be able to play at least 2 court positions.
  • The Convener has complete control of the trials and may vary any condition.
  • Children must come suitably dressed. Balls and positional bibs will be provided.
  • If a trialist is unable to attend PLEASE notify the convener ASAP (preferably before the trial date
  • Information details for the MacKillop selection trials will be issued to all selected players.

March 7 - Swimming Selection Trials

Date

Friday 7 March, 2025

Time

9:00am - 12 noon

Venue

Corrimal Swimming Pool 

Short Street, Corrimal

Convenor

Cost 

No cost

Transport 

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations 

The top 2 place getters in all events, including relays from these trials will be selected into the Wollongong team for the MacKillop trials on Wednesday 3 April, 2024.

Links

More Information

  • Following these Diocesan Selection Trials a team will be selected to represent the Wollongong Diocese at the MacKillop Trials on Wednesday 3 April at (SOPAC) 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 11th & 12th April, 2024 at (SOPAC) Homebush.

March 28 - Football (Soccer) Boys & Girls West Trial

Date

Friday 28 March, 2025

Time

Boys Trial:

8:45am - Student Registration

9:00am - Trials start

12:30pm - Trials conclude

Girls Trial:

11:30am - Student Registration

11:45am - Trials start

2:00pm/2:30pm - Trials conclude

Venue

Unanderra Park, Central Road Unanderra

In case of wet weather/unable to use Unanderra Park Illawarra Hockey and Sports Centre Waples Rd, Unanderra will be the alternate venue to host this trial on the scheduled date

Convenor

Chris Price
Stella Maris, Shellharbour

Cost 

No cost

Transport 

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations 

Please contact your school sport coordinator for details of the nomination process for this trial. Nominations for these trials close on Friday 27 October 2024.

Links

More Information

  • Students are not permitted to wear studded boots if the venye is at the hockey surface. Rubber moulded soles or normal joggers are required.
  • A squad of 10-12 players will be selected to go and participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged in Goulburn on Friday 31 May, 2024.
    *Note the NSWPSSA rule that we be adopted at these MacKillop trials is for games to be played 9V9 replacing 11V11.
  • All nominations must be completed by the school sports coordinator and submitted online with Principal approval for all nominated students.
  • Schools are encouraged to nominate OUTSTANDING PLAYERS ONLY. Representative experience is a preference not a requirement. (Illawarra rep, Southern Highlands rep or Macarthur rep). Due to the popularity of boys football (soccer) schools may need to run a school based trial to cull numbers and ensure the players nominated have adequate experience and capability at this high level trial.
  • 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.
  • The convener has complete control of the trials and may vary any condition. If sport coordinators have any doubts over whether to send a student to the trial you should contact Kath Preece. Your school may need to schedule a school based trial if you have a number of students interested in this sport.
  • Students must come suitably dressed. They should bring their own playing gear, ball, numbered shirt, protective gear including compulsory shin pads and mouth guard (if required) and water bottle. Students trialling for the goal keeper position must bring their full goal keeping uniform.
  • Information details for the MacKillop selection trials will be issued to all selected players.

March 31 - Football (Soccer) Boys & Girls South Trial

Date

Monday 31 March, 2025

Time

Boys Trial:

8:45am - Student Registration

9:00am - Trials start

12:30pm - Trials conclude

Girls Trial:

11:30am - Student Registration

11:45am - Trials start

2:00pm/2:30pm - Trials conclude

Venue

Unanderra Park, Central Road Unanderra

In case of wet weather/unable to use Unanderra Park Illawarra Hockey and Sports Centre Waples Rd, Unanderra will be the alternate venue to host this trial on the scheduled date

Convenor

Chris Price
Stella Maris, Shellharbour

Cost 

No cost

Transport 

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations 

Please contact your school sport coordinator for details of the nomination process for this trial. Nominations for these trials close on Friday 27 October 2024.

Links

More Information

  • Students are not permitted to wear studded boots if the venye is at the hockey surface. Rubber moulded soles or normal joggers are required.
  • A squad of 10-12 players will be selected to go and participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged in Goulburn on Friday 31 May, 2024.
    *Note the NSWPSSA rule that we be adopted at these MacKillop trials is for games to be played 9V9 replacing 11V11.
  • All nominations must be completed by the school sports coordinator and submitted online with Principal approval for all nominated students.
  • Schools are encouraged to nominate OUTSTANDING PLAYERS ONLY. Representative experience is a preference not a requirement. (Illawarra rep, Southern Highlands rep or Macarthur rep). Due to the popularity of boys football (soccer) schools may need to run a school based trial to cull numbers and ensure the players nominated have adequate experience and capability at this high level trial.
  • 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.
  • The convener has complete control of the trials and may vary any condition. If sport coordinators have any doubts over whether to send a student to the trial you should contact Kath Preece. Your school may need to schedule a school based trial if you have a number of students interested in this sport.
  • Students must come suitably dressed. They should bring their own playing gear, ball, numbered shirt, protective gear including compulsory shin pads and mouth guard (if required) and water bottle. Students trialling for the goal keeper position must bring their full goal keeping uniform.
  • Information details for the MacKillop selection trials will be issued to all selected players.

April 1 - Rugby League 11 Years & Opens Selection Trials

Date

Tuesday 1 April, 2025 (Backup Date: Friday 4 April, 2025)

Time

9:15am - 9:30am - Student registration

10:00am - Games/skills start

1:30pm - 2:00pm - Trials conclude

Venue

St Gregory's College 
100 Badgally Road, Gregory Hills

Convenor

11 Years Convener
Donna Spiteri & Stephen Zamroz
St Anthony’s, Picton & St John's, Campbelltown

Opens Team Manager 
TBA

Cost 

No cost

Transport 

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations 

Please contact your school sport coordinator for details of the nomination process for this trial. Nominations for these trials close on Friday 27 October 2024.

Links

More Information

  • Two teams of 15-16 players, both an 11 years and a 12 years team, will be selected to participate in the NSW MacKillop trials to be staged in CANBERRA on FRIDAY 10 MAY 2024.
  • All nominations must be completed by the school sports coordinator and submitted online when approved by the Principal.
  • Students turning 13 in the year of competition are not eligible to trial.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The convener has complete control of the trials and may vary any condition.
  • Any trialist who cannot attend the trial after nominating must inform the convener ASAP.
  • Information details for the MacKillop selection trials will be issued to all selected players.

April 7 - Football (Soccer) Boys & Girls Selection Trials

Date

Monday 7 April, 2025

Time

Boys Trial:

8:45am - Student Registration

9:00am - Trials start

12:30pm - Trials conclude

Girls Trial:

11:30am - Student Registration

11:45am - Trials start

2:00pm/2:30pm - Trials conclude

Venue

Unanderra Park, Central Road Unanderra

In case of wet weather/unable to use Unanderra Park Illawarra Hockey and Sports Centre Waples Rd, Unanderra will be the alternate venue to host this trial on the scheduled date

Convenor

Nik Sajdovski

St Pius X, Unanderra

Cost 

No cost

Transport 

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations 

Please contact your school sport coordinator for details of the nomination process for this trial. Nominations for these trials close on Friday 27 October 2024.

Links

More Information

  • Students are not permitted to wear studded boots if the venye is at the hockey surface. Rubber moulded soles or normal joggers are required.
  • A squad of 10-12 players will be selected to go and participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged in Goulburn on Friday 31 May, 2024.
    *Note the NSWPSSA rule that we be adopted at these MacKillop trials is for games to be played 9V9 replacing 11V11.
  • All nominations must be completed by the school sports coordinator and submitted online with Principal approval for all nominated students.
  • Schools are encouraged to nominate OUTSTANDING PLAYERS ONLY. Representative experience is a preference not a requirement. (Illawarra rep, Southern Highlands rep or Macarthur rep). Due to the popularity of boys football (soccer) schools may need to run a school based trial to cull numbers and ensure the players nominated have adequate experience and capability at this high level trial.
  • 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.
  • The convener has complete control of the trials and may vary any condition. If sport coordinators have any doubts over whether to send a student to the trial you should contact Kath Preece. Your school may need to schedule a school based trial if you have a number of students interested in this sport.
  • Students must come suitably dressed. They should bring their own playing gear, ball, numbered shirt, protective gear including compulsory shin pads and mouth guard (if required) and water bottle. Students trialling for the goal keeper position must bring their full goal keeping uniform.
  • Information details for the MacKillop selection trials will be issued to all selected players.

May 2 - Rugby Union Selection Trials

Date

Friday 2 May, 2025 (Backup 13 May 2025)

Time

*This may be changed at the conveners discretion

9:30am - Student Registration 
10.00am - Welcome
10.15am - Warm-Up
10.30am - Skills & Drills (Tackling Technique, Rucks and Mauls)
11.00am - Skills & Drills cont. (Backs / Forwards)
11.30am - BREAK
11.40pm - GAME 1 (15 minutes) -1v2
12.10pm - GAME 2 (15 minutes) - 3v4
12.10pm - GAME 3 (15 minutes) - 1v3
11.55pm - GAME 4 (15 minutes) - 2v4
1.00pm - Thanks & announcement of Diocesan team

Venue

St Gregory's College 
100 Badgally Road, Gregory Hills

Convenor

John Sparks - CEDOW

Team coach: Simon Edwards
(St Greg's, Gregory Hills)

Cost 

No cost

Transport 

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations 

Please contact your school sport coordinator for details of the nomination process for this trial. Nominations for these trials close on Friday 27 October 2024.

Links

More Information

  • A team of 20 players will be selected to go to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged in Forbes on SUNDAY 30th June (2pm) MONDAY 1st July, 2024
  • Wollongong and MacKillop Rugby Trials Eligibility - Students must meet all of the following criteria:
    • Students MUST Turning 11 or 12 years in year of competition. NO EXEMPTIONS
    • Students MUST be in year 5 or 6
    • Students MUST meet the Minimum/Maximum Height & Weight Restrictions to trial - Diocese of Wollongong adheres to the Rugby Australia Age-Size Policy. Students must fall within either the height or weight parameters of the Rugby Australia size for age guidelines.
  • 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.
  • The Convener has complete control of the trials and may vary any condition.
  • 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.
  • 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

May 6 - Cross Country

Date

Friday 6 May, 2025 (Backup 27 May 2025)

Time

9:15am - All schools assembled

1:30pm - Carnival concludes

Venue

Willandra Cross Country Course, Browns Mountain Road, Tapitallee (near Nowra)

Convenor

Andrew Allmark

St Michael's, Nowra

Cost 

Schools will be invoiced $14.00 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 

The top 8 runners to be part of the Wollongong team for the MacKillop Trials in 5th June, 2024

Links

More Information

  • This year the 8/9 years and 10 years age groups will run 2km. The 11 years and 12/13 years age groups will run 3km. All Multi-class athletes athletes will run 2km (cut off times for multi-class athletes may apply) 
    Important note:
    *Students turning 7 years of age in the year of competition are ineligible to compete at Diocesan Cross County event. There are no pathway opportunities for 7 year olds at MacKillop or PSSA levels where this rule is strongly enforced. Individual schools at a local level may decide to have 7 year olds compete, however, it is not an option for them to continue into the Diocesan level in cross country.
  • 2km Course - course video
  • Competitors MUST COMPETE IN THEIR OWN AGE GROUP ie the age they turn in this calendar year
  • There will be a canteen operating at the venue.
  • 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 9.20am for a briefing on their role for the day. (this can be a parent/carer as they are essential to the running of the carnival).
  • Could 2024 winners please bring the trophies with them to the carnival
  • In case of wet weather a message will be sent to all sports coordinators mobile phones via the global SMS, radio stations will be contacted & communication on our Instagram. 

Carnival Rules & Conditions 

  • Each school is eligible to enter three runners in each event. All three runners shall be considered for the team point score.
  • A competitor whose birthday occurs during 2024 is eligible to compete in that age event only. Students CANNOT compete out of their age group.
  • Students from 8/9 & 10 years in both boys and girls categories will run a distance of 2km.  Students 11 & 12/13 years in both boys and girls categories will run a distance of 3km. Please note the 12’s and 13’s will be combined – no separate 13 years age group will be applicable at the MacKillop carnival.
  • 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
  • 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 NSWCPS Cross Country.
  • 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
  • Could team managers ensure that all children, parent/carer (refer to COVID Safe Plan) 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 are to be put in writing and given to carnival organisers within 15 minutes of the finish of the race.
  • 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 Andrew Allmark if you require extra forms.

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

Entering your team

  • Please go to the CEO Sport sites 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.
  • Multi class athletes 
  • Multi Class Junior 8-10 years
    Multi Class Senior 11-13 years
  • Entries are due the last day of term 1, Thursday 11 April, 2024

Next Level Representation 

  • NSWCPS Cross Country - Wednesday 5th June, 2024
  • Venue:  Sydney International Equestrian Centre 
  • All competitors are to wear shoes. Spike footwear is not permitted.
  • Students are not permitted to wear headphones, air pods etc while competing.
  • 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.
  • 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".
  • Any protest must be made in writing to the carnival manager within fifteen minutes of the event.
  • IMPORTANT:  Dogs are not permitted at this event, only companion or guide dogs.

June 20 - Rugby Union Knockout

Date

Friday 20 June, 2025

Time

*This may be changed at the conveners discretion

9:00am - Student arrival

9:30am - First game, two games running simultaneously (half field) if required. This will be decided when all teams have registered

Venue

(TBC) based on schools entering

Convenor

Kathryn Preece - CEDOW

Cost 

$50.00 per team.  Schools will be invoiced at the end of Term 2

Transport 

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations 

Scan & email School Entry Form to Kathryn Preece

Links

Knockout Competition Rules (Based on NSWCPS 10 A Side rules)

The purpose of the day is to come up with a winning school team for a right to represent the Diocese in the NSW CPS Rugby Finals to be staged in Sydney on Monday, July 1st 2024 (TBC).

  • This is a ten-a side competition open to year 5 & 6 students. ARU Midi Rugby Laws will apply.
  • NSWCPS 10 A Side Knockout - Eligibility:
    • Students born in 2011 & 2012 can participate, therefore must be turning 11 or 12 years in the year of competition. NO EXEMPTIONS
    • Please note students born in 2010 or 2013 cannot trial due to the NSWPSSA 2 Year window rule. 
  • Teams must wear appropriate uniforms and be prepared for games through suitable training runs prior to the carnival date. Students should be well prepared for the day.
  • Born 2009 & 2010 only. No born 2008. Born 2010 require signed dispensation
  • No push in scrums
  • Scrum half retires to back scrum
  • Kicking in general play
  • 15 in squad, 10 on team, unlimited interchange. 90minutes per day maximum playing time per  student.
  • Matches will be controlled by a qualified referee.
  • First Aid will be provided, however, all teams involved in games should organise appropriate first aid kits to treat minor injuries and all strapping requirements.
  • A size 4 rugby ball should be used in all matches.
  • Matches will be a maximum of 20 minutes each half. The duration of halves will be decided when the number of team entries has been received.
  • Unlimited interchange will be allowed. Replacement for injury will be allowed at any time during the game.
  • In the event of a tied score, with the exception of finals:
    • Team with most tries will be deemed the winner
    • If tries are even, the first try scorer will be deemed the winner
    • If no tries are scored then the team scoring first points will be deemed the winner
    • In event of a no score the toss of a coin shall determine the winner
    • In semi finals and finals where scores are tied an additional five minutes each way will be played to determine the winner.
  • The school winning the Diocesan final will represent Wollongong against other Diocesan winners in a NSW CPS final series.
  • Round Robin format - each team to play each other once
  • 10-minute halves with a 2-minute changeover
  • An additional 10 minute break between each game
  • 2012 ARU Rules will be implemented - no lifting in the line-outs, penalty goals and drop goals are not permitted, no charging conversion attempts, uncontested scrums
  • Points awarded for:
    • Win = 4 points, Draw - 2 points, Loss = 0 points
    • Bonus points (1 pt) = 4+ tries and/or losing margin < 7 pts
  • In the result of equal points at the completion of three games, a winner will be decided by:
    • 1. For/Against
    • 2. Tries scored
    • 3. Result of teams' match
  • 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

Knockout Rules

Management Laws:

Playing Area: Normal field – 5 metres in

Player Number: 10 per side

Time: Maximum 10 minutes each way

Bar: Full size – Size 4

Scoring: Normal Law The Conversion is taken no further out than the 15m line no matter where the try is scored. Try 5 points, Conversion 2

Tackle: Yes

Ruck Off Side: Hind most foot

Maul Off Side: Hind most foot

Kicking Laws:

Start Game: Drop Kick

Restart Game: Drop Kick

Penalty: Tap, kicks for touch, kick for territory.  NO  KICK FOR GOAL

Drop Out: Drop kick on or behind 22m line

General Play: Kicking allowed

Kick for Goal: Place kick in line with where try is scored - no further out than the 15m line.

Scrum Laws:

Features: Uncontested

Numbers: 5 players

Push: No push

Scrum Half Attacking: Can pass, run or kick

Scrum Half Defending: No. Must be at the base of the scrum

Number.8: No

Offside Line: Last feet

Line out Laws:

Features: Contested

Numbers: Minimum of 2, throwing teams set maximum

Length: 5 -15m

Spacing: 1m between teams

Throw: Down the line of touch

Beginning: Ball leaves throwers hands

End: Ball clears the lineout or travels beyond/off the line of touch including all feet if involved in a maul

Offside: 10m from line of touch

Support: No Lifting

June 24 - Netball South Coast Gala Day

Date

Tuesday 24 June, 2025 (Backup date Tuesday 1 July 2025)

Time

8:15am - Schools arrival

8:30am - Team managers' and umpires' meeting

8:45am - First game commences

Venue

Fred Finch Park, Hooka Creek Road, Berkeley

Convenor

Amy Scurr 
Nazareth, Shellharbour City

Cost 

A nomination fee for this carnival of $50.00 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 

Your school is invited to nominate one or two junior teams of girls Years 3 or 4 or combined, 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. Schools are required nominate teams online via the sports sites link

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 10th May, 2024 (Week 2, term 2).

Links

More Information

This will be the 25th 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.

Carnival Rules & Organisation

Management Laws:

  • 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 8.15am 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.
  • 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 Instagram update

June 26 - Netball West Region Gala Day

Date

Thursday, 26 June 2025 (Backup 3 July, 2025)

Time

8:00am - Schools arrival

8:30am - Team managers' and umpires' meeting

9:00am - First game commences

Venue

Minto Netball Courts, Coronation Park, Minto (Redfern Road)

Convenor

Tracy New 

St John's, Campbelltown

Cost 

A nomination fee for this carnival of $50.00 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 team by completing the Online Nomination Link by Friday 10th May 2024 (Term 2 Week 2)

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


Links

More Information

This will be the 25th 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.

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 8.15am 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.
  • 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 Instagram update
  • 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.

August 8 - Athletics Western Region

Date

Friday 8 August, 2025

Following the carnival a Diocesan Selection Trial Carnival will be held on Tuesday 19 August, 2025 at Beaton Park Athletics Track between 9.00am - 1.30pm.

Individuals and School Relay Teams qualifying for this carnival (1st – 4th place getters) will be notified on the day of the Regional Carnival

Time

8:10am - Teams arrive
8:30am - Team managers meeting, officials called
8:45am - First events marshalled
1:45-2:00pm - Carnival concludes, Presentations

Venue

Campbelltown Athletics Track

Convenor

Host School: Jess Flegg - St Francis, Edmondson Park

John Sparks
Catholic Education Office, Wollongong

Cost 

$14.00 per student. This amount will be invoiced by CEO at the end of term 3 -
(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 

The following nominations are ALL due by Thursday 1 August, 2024

Team entries sending Names and Names2 file by email

  • School officials and data form
  • Athletes with disabilities (AWD) should be entered in your normal team entry. AWD should have their classification entered next to their surname

Links

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.

Important note:
*Students turning 7 years of age in the year of competition are ineligible to compete at Diocesan Athletics events. There are no pathway opportunities for 7 year olds at MacKillop or PSSA levels where this rule is strongly enforced. Individual schools at a local level may decide to have 7 year olds compete, however, it is not an option for them to continue into the Diocesan level for Athletics.

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 (suggested start height 1.05m M/F) , 11 years (suggested start height 1.05m F/1.10m M), Senior (suggested start height 1.10m F/1.20m M)
  • 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)

Footwear & Spikes

Spikes are permitted in the 100m, 200m and relay events.
Maximum spike length is 7mm for track and Long Jump and 9mm for High Jump. Spikes will not be permitted in 800m events. 
All competitors must wear footwear.

Number of Competitors 

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 discus 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.

Last year's winner Gregory Hills (overall point score), Gregory Hills (boys point score), Picton(girls point score) and Moss Vale (small schools) are reminded to bring their trophies to the carnival.

1500m Event

  • The 1500m event (in boys and girls Junior, 11 years and Senior divisions) is included in the MacKillop athletics program for this year, 2024.
    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.
  • Recommended qualifying times:
    Boys Junior (8 –10 years) – 5:50.00, Boys 11 years – 5:40.00, Boys Seniors (12 –13 years) – 5:35.00
    Girls Junior (8 –10 years) – 6:05.00, Girls 11 years – 6:00.00, Girls Seniors (12 – 13 years) – 5:50.00
  • 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 for the 1500m event close on  Thursday 1st August, 2024.

Entering your team

  • All schools will be expected to submit their entries via E-mail. This can be done by exporting your rep teams from your sports carnival manager program if you use it at school level. (two files - names and names2 are to be emailed). Alternatively, a download entry program will be provided to each school on the sports sites CEO homepage  (https://sites.google.com/a/dow.catholic.edu.au/sport-sites/) to assist with your data entry and team organisation. Entries will need to include First Name, Surname, Date of Birth and Event Numbers. Entries should be emailed to sparkesj01@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 Thursday, 1st August, 2024 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.
  • schools will be provided relevant links for program of events and school data form containing primary enrolment number, team manager and nominated officials. Schools will provide relevant information and details to John Sparks (sparkesj01@dow.catholic.edu.au) CEO by Thursday, 1st August, 2024

August 12 - Athletics South Coast

Date

Tuesday 12 August, 2025

Following the carnival a Diocesan Selection Trial Carnival will be held on Tuesday 19 August, 2025 at Beaton Park Athletics Track between 9.00am - 1.30pm.

Individuals and School Relay Teams qualifying for this carnival (1st – 4th place getters) will be notified on the day of the Regional Carnival

Time

8:00am - Teams arrive
8:15am - Team managers meeting, officials called
8:30am - First events marshalled
2:45-3:00pm - Carnival concludes, Presentations

Venue

Kerryn McCann Athletics Centre - Beaton Park, Gwynneville

Convenor

John Sparks
Catholic Education Office, Wollongong

Cost 

$14.00 per student. This amount will be invoiced by CEO at the end of term 3 -
(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 

The following nominations are ALL due by Thursday 1 August, 2024

Team entries sending Names and Names2 file by email

  • School officials and data form
  • Athletes with disabilities (AWD) should be entered in your normal team entry. AWD should have their classification entered next to their surname

Links

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.

Important note:
*Students turning 7 years of age in the year of competition are ineligible to compete at Diocesan Athletics events. There are no pathway opportunities for 7 year olds at MacKillop or PSSA levels where this rule is strongly enforced. Individual schools at a local level may decide to have 7 year olds compete, however, it is not an option for them to continue into the Diocesan level for Athletics.

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 (suggested start height 1.05m M/F) , 11 years (suggested start height 1.05m F/1.10m M), Senior (suggested start height 1.10m F/1.20m M)
  • 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)

Footwear & Spikes

Spikes are permitted in the 100m, 200m and relay events.
Maximum spike length is 7mm for track and Long Jump and 9mm for High Jump. Spikes will not be permitted in 800m events. 
All competitors must wear footwear.

Number of Competitors 

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 discus 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.

Last year's winner Gregory Hills (overall point score), Gregory Hills (boys point score), Picton(girls point score) and Moss Vale (small schools) are reminded to bring their trophies to the carnival.

1500m Event

  • The 1500m event (in boys and girls Junior, 11 years and Senior divisions) is included in the MacKillop athletics program for this year, 2024.
    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.
  • Recommended qualifying times:
    Boys Junior (8 –10 years) – 5:50.00, Boys 11 years – 5:40.00, Boys Seniors (12 –13 years) – 5:35.00
    Girls Junior (8 –10 years) – 6:05.00, Girls 11 years – 6:00.00, Girls Seniors (12 – 13 years) – 5:50.00
  • 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 for the 1500m event close on  Thursday 1st August, 2024.

Entering your team

  • All schools will be expected to submit their entries via E-mail. This can be done by exporting your rep teams from your sports carnival manager program if you use it at school level. (two files - names and names2 are to be emailed). Alternatively, a download entry program will be provided to each school on the sports sites CEO homepage  (https://sites.google.com/a/dow.catholic.edu.au/sport-sites/) to assist with your data entry and team organisation. Entries will need to include First Name, Surname, Date of Birth and Event Numbers. Entries should be emailed to sparkesj01@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 Thursday, 1st August, 2024 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.
  • schools will be provided relevant links for program of events and school data form containing primary enrolment number, team manager and nominated officials. Schools will provide relevant information and details to John Sparks (sparkesj01@dow.catholic.edu.au) CEO by Thursday, 1st August, 2024

August 19 - Athletics Selection Trials

Date

Tuesday 19 August, 2025

Time

9:00am - 12 noon

Venue

Kerryn McCann Athletics Centre - Beaton Park, Gwynneville

Convenor

John Sparks CEO

Cost 

No cost

Transport 

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations 

Links

More Information

  • Following these Diocesan Selection Trials a team will be selected to represent the Wollongong Diocese at the MacKillop Trials on Wednesday 3 April at (SOPAC) 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 11th & 12th April, 2024 at (SOPAC) Homebush.

August 28 - West Region Soccer Gala Day

Date

Friday 28 August, 2025 (Backup date 4 September, 2025)

Time

The first game will commence at 8.45 am sharp. All schools are asked to assemble by 8:20 am when a team managers' and referees' meeting will take place.

Venue

West Region Venue 1 - Narellan - Liquidamber Reserve

West Region Venue 2 - Raby - Kooringa Reserve

Convenor

West Region Venue 1:

Narellan - Liquidamber Reserve
Convener: Megan Parkes (St Clare's Primary School, Narellan Vale)

West Region Venue 2:

Raby - Kooringa Reserve
Convener: TBC

Cost 

A nomination fee for this carnival of $50.00 per team is due.  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 

You are asked to nominate your teams by completing the online nomination no later than Friday 21st June, 2024

Links

More Information

West Region Venue 1 - Narellan - Liquidamber Reserve

  1. St Clare's, Narellan
  2. St Paul's, Camden
  3. Mater Dei, Camden
  4. St Justin's, Oran Park
  5. St Gregory's Junior College, Gregory Hills

West Region Venue 2 - Raby - Kooringa Reserve

  1. St John's, Campbelltown 
  2. Mary Immaculate, Eaglevale
  3. St Thomas More, Ruse
  4. Our Lady Help of Christians, Rosemeadow
  5. Holy Family, Ingleburn 

  • Teachers and parents are reminded that the soccer gala days are not formal competitions.
    There will be no scores kept, no finals and no winners awarded.
  • The gala day is designed primarily for student enjoyment of the sport, for the promotion of exercise, skills, development of social and emotional capabilities and a positive sporting experience.
  • Adults are encouraged to support this philosophy by encouraging students, respecting referees and enjoying the non-competitive nature of the day.

Soccer Gala Day - Carnival Rules & Organisation

  • Games will be two nine-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 three-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).

Wet Weather

Where possible a decision will be made the day before around 12.30pm.
Cancellation on the day will follow the wet weather guidelines. A decision will be made
between carnival convener and executive officer around 6.30am. From there the
following will occur:

  • A message will be sent to all sports coordinators mobile phones via the global SMS
  • A message will be posted on the @cedow.sport Instagram page
  • Radio stations will be contacted before 7.00am on the morning of the carnival.
  • In the event of a cancellation schools will need to put local management plans in place.

Team Nominations 

  • Schools can nominate a maximum 2 TEAMS PER EACH DIVISION.
  • Junior Boys - Yrs 3/4 -9 a side (half field) recommended maximum 11 players
    Senior Boys – Yrs 5/6 - 9 a side (half field) recommended maximum 11players
  • Junior Girls – Yrs 3/4 - 9 a side (half field) recommended maximum 11 players per side
    Senior Girls – Yrs 5/6 - 9 a side (full field) recommended maximum 11 players per side
  • Canteen facilities TBC . Schools will be emailed with items for sale.
  • The competition will be participation only.

August 29 - South Coast Soccer Gala Day

Date

Friday 29 August, 2025 (Backup date Friday 5 September, 2025)

Time

The first game will commence at 8.45 am sharp. All schools are asked to assemble by 8.15 am when a team managers' and referees' meeting will take place.

Venue

North Region: Ocean Park, Woonona

Far South: South Nowra Football Fields

Central South: Unanderra Park, Unanderra

Central North: Thomas Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow

Central North: Terry Reserve, Albion Park

Convenor

North Region Venue:

Ocean Park, Woonona
Convener: Brett Murphy (St Francis of Assisi, Warrawong)

South Region Venues:

South Nowra Football Fields
Convener: Andrew Allmark (St Michael’s, Nowra)

Terry Reserve, Albion Park 
Convener:Tom MindzasSam Mattas (St Patrick’s, Port Kembla)

Central Region Venues:

Unanderra Park, Unanderra
Convener: Nik Sajdovski (St Pius X, Unanderra)

Thomas Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow
Convener: Maria Shea  (St Pius X, Unanderra) & Carla Olima (Good Samaritan, Fairy Meadow)

Cost 

A nomination fee for this carnival of $50.00 per team is due.  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 

You are asked to nominate your teams by completing the online nomination no later than Friday 21st June, 2024

Links

More Information

North Region: Ocean Park, Woonona

1. Holy Cross, Helensburgh
2. St Michael's, Thirroul
3. St Joseph's, Bulli

Far South: South Nowra Football Fields

1. St Michael's, Nowra
2. St Mary's, Milton
3. Ss Peter and Paul, Kiama
4. Nazareth, Shellharbour City*

Central South: Unanderra Park, Unanderra

1. St Patrick's, Port Kembla
2. St Francis, Warrawong
3. St Pius X, Unanderra

Central North: Thomas Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow

1. St Columbkille's, Corrimal
2. Good Samaritan, Fairy Meadow1. St Columbkille's, Corrimal
3. St Brigid's, Gwynneville 
2. St Therese, West Wollongong

Central North: Terry Reserve, Albion Park

1. Stella Maris, Shellharbour
2. St Paul's, Albion Park
3. Nazareth, Shellharbour City*
4. St John's, Dapto

  • Teachers and parents are reminded that the soccer gala days are not formal competitions.
    There will be no scores kept, no finals and no winners awarded.
  • The gala day is designed primarily for student enjoyment of the sport, for the promotion of exercise, skills, development of social and emotional capabilities and a positive sporting experience.
  • Adults are encouraged to support this philosophy by encouraging students, respecting referees and enjoying the non-competitive nature of the day.

Soccer Gala Day - Carnival Rules & Organisation

  • The following rules may be adjusted by conveners according to number of entries received.
  • All matches will be conducted as per the rules of the Australian Soccer Association unless altered by conveners. The competition will be on a participation level. No point score will be kept.
  • The first game will commence at 8.45 am sharp. All schools are asked to assemble by 8.20 am when a team managers’ and referees’ meeting will take place.
  • Games will consist of two 9 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 referees. It is the referee’s whistle that commences and finishes the game. Conveners have the right to vary game timings. Specific details will be outlined when draws are distributed.
  • Any team failing to take the field within five minutes of the hooter will have forfeited that game.
  • The following number of players (including the goal keeper) are allowed on the field at any one time - Unanderra (9 players), Nowra (9 players), Albion Park (9 players), Fairy Meadow (9 players), Woonona (9 players).
  • Team managers/coaches should monitor games and curb any aggressive behaviour immediately by replacing any players. It will be the teacher’s decision if the student in question can take the field again.
  • All players to wear full uniform including shin pads, and school sport uniform. NO JEWELLERY is to be worn. If an item of jewellery cannot be taken off it is to be taped.
  • Substitutions can be made at any time during the game. An injured player may be substituted.
  • If an injury occurs both teams may make positional changes. No additional time will be added to the game due to injury. The game is to recommence as soon as possible.
  • It is anticipated that medical staff or St John’s Ambulance will be providing first aid treatment on the day. The blood bin rule will apply and therefore any child who is bleeding will need to leave the field to be treated. It would be advisable to have band-aids/first aid on hand in case of minor injuries.
  • Each SCHOOL is to provide one competent referee per team to officiate their game. (not sourced from local Catholic schools)
  • Referees are to be distinguishable from teams participating in the game.
  • Parents may officiate as referees.
  • Each team is to supply a soccer ball and take this ball to all games.
  • A team manager, who should be a teacher, should also accompany the squad.
  • Canteen facilities are to be confirmed – schools are recommended to advise students to bring own food and drinks for the day. Sun protection and school tent or shade cloth is also recommended.

Wet Weather

Where possible a decision will be made the day before around 12.30pm.
Cancellation on the day will follow the wet weather guidelines. A decision will be made
between carnival convener and executive officer around 6.30am. From there the
following will occur:

  • A message will be sent to all sports coordinators mobile phones via the global SMS
  • A message will be posted on the @cedow.sport Instagram page
  • Radio stations will be contacted before 7.00am on the morning of the carnival.
  • In the event of a cancellation schools will need to put local management plans in place.

Team Nominations 

  • Your school is invited to nominate junior teams of boys and girls in years 3 and 4, and senior teams of boys and girls in years 5 and 6. Teams are to consist of a maximum of 10-12 players. If nominating more than one team please distribute players as evenly as possible as not to make one team very strong.
  • There is a 2 team maximum entry per school per division.
  • If you would like to enter more than two teams please check with the convener if any extra teams can be accommodated. Where possible teams will be accepted into the draw, however there maybe restrictions due to ground availability.
  • Each school is to provide 1 referee per team to officiate their games (This can be a parent/family member/secondary student NOT at Catholic school). Additionally to this the convener in each instance will contact local secondary catholic schools to secure some student referees – schools should NOT make contact with secondary schools to secure referees, this will be completed on the schools behalf.

September 18-19 - South Coast Basketball Gala Day (Junior & Senior)

Date

18 September, 2025 Junior Boys & Girls (Years 3 & 4)
19 September, 2025 Senior Girls & Boys (Years 5 & 6)

Time

8.00am - School arrival at venue

8:30am - Start

2:30pm - Approx Finish

Venue

Thursday 19th September: BerkeleyShellharbour Sports StadiumBeaton Park
Junior Boys, Junior Girls (Students should be in Year 3 or 4)

Friday 20th September: BerkeleyShellharbour Sports StadiumBeaton Park
Senior Boys, Senior Girls (Students should be in Year 5 or 6)

Convenor

Shellharbour Stadium

Amy Scurr
Nazareth, Shellharbour City 

Illawarra Sports Stadium, Berkeley

Lauren Mitchell 
St John's, Dapto

Beaton Park, Snakepit Gwynneville

Carla Olima  

Good Samaritan, Fairy Meadow

Cost 

$100 per team schools will be invoiced at the end of Term 3

Transport 

All 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 26th July, 2024

Links

Schools Involved 

Shellharbour Venue

St Mary's, Milton
St Michael's, Nowra
Ss Peter & Paul, Kiama
St Paul's, Albion Park
Stella Maris, Shellharbour
Nazareth, Shellharbour City

Berkeley Venue

St John's, Dapto
St Patrick's, Port Kembla
St Francis of Assisi, Warrawong
St Pius X, Unanderra
St Therese, West Wollongong

Beaton Park Venue

St Brigid's, Gwynneville
Good Samaritan, Fairy Meadow
St Columbkille's, Corrimal
St Joseph's, Bulli
St Michael's, Thirroul
Holy Cross, Helensburgh

More Information 

  • 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 26th July, 2024
  • To assist in the facilitation of the carnival a levy of $100 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. We will be attempting to secure the support of secondary schools to source referees but individual schools are asked to find referees to assist just in case. 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.

September 18-19 - Western Region Basketball Gala Day (Junior & Senior)

Date

18 September, 2025 Junior Boys & Girls (Years 3 & 4)
19 September, 2025 Senior Girls & Boys (Years 5 & 6)

Time

8.00am - School arrival at venue

8:30am - Start

2:30pm - Approx Finish

Venue

Thursday 19th September: Minto Indoor Sports Stadium, 9 Redfern Road, Minto & Moss Vale Basketball Stadium
Junior Boys, Junior Girls (Students should be in Year 3 or 4)

Friday 20th September: Minto Indoor Sports Stadium, 9 Redfern Road, Minto 
Senior Boys, Senior Girls (Students should be in Year 5 or 6)

Convenor

Minto Venue

TBC

Moss Vale Venue

TBC

Cost 

$100 per team schools will be invoiced at the end of Term 3

Transport 

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations 

Schools are asked to nominate their teams online by Friday 26 July 2024.

Schools to nominate via the CEDOW sports site link 

Links

Schools Involved 

Minto Venue

St John's, Campbelltown
Thomas More, Ruse
OLHC, Rosemeadow
St Gregory's College, Junior School
Holy Family Ingleburn
St Clare's, Narellan Vale
St Justin's, Oran Park
St Paul's, Camden
Mary Immaculate, Eagle Vale
St Francis, Edmondson Park

Moss Vale Venue

St. Paul's, Moss Vale 
St. Thomas Aquinas Bowral
St. Michael's Mittagong
St. Anthony's Picton

More Information 

  • 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
  • Looking forward to seeing you all represented at the carnival.
  • Referees will be sought by the convenor and Catholic education office. 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 12 minutes with no half time and 3 min between games (*this may vary at the Moss Vale venue based on number of team nominations). Teams are to consist of a maximum of ten players. If nominating two teams please grade them.
  • Teams are to consist of a maximum of ten players. If nominating two teams please grade them.

Rules

  • 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

October 16 - Cricket Gala Day (Yrs 5 & 6)

Date

Thursday 16 October, 2025 (Backup Date 23 October, 2025)

Time

8:45am - Team arrival at venue

9:00am - Event Briefing

9:15am - First Game

2:00-2:30pm - Approx Finish

Venue

TBC

Convenor

Amy Moran & Jessica Shelton
Stella Maris, Shellharbour 

Cost 

$50.00 per team schools will be invoiced at the end of Term 4.

Transport 

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations 

Online nominations, ENTRIES CLOSE ON 6 September, 2024

NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

Nominations to be submitted via CEDOW Sports Site Link 

Links

School Entries & 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. 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.

Children to wear their school sports uniform. Normal joggers can be worn.

More Information 

There will be a recess (10:45-11:00) and lunch break (12:30-1:00). Please note, the canteen WILL NOT be open. There maybe some food and coffee vans available but this will be advised closer to the day.. 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 Stella Maris 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)

October 30 - Softball Boys & Girls Selection Trials (Paper Trial Only)

Date

Nominations close on Friday 1st November, 2024

Venue

Paper Trial Only

Nominations 

Sports Coordinators will need to complete the online nomination form for each student attending the trial.

Criteria & Information 

  • Squad of suitably credentialed & experienced students will be invited to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged in Sydney date to be advised.
  • 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.
  • This trial is via nomination only
  • Interested and capable students nominate via their school sport coordinators
  • Students nomination selected via the criteria and paper trial will be provided a selection letter
  • Selected Wollongong representatives will attend the combined MacKillop and Polding Softball selections
    • Date: 20 June 2024
    • Venue: Panania

November 18 - Basketball Boys (2026 Trials)

Date

18 November, 2025

Time

8.45am – Students arrive and registration (students sign in and meet with conveners on Court 3)

9.00am – Trials commence

11.00am - 11.30am (depending on numbers)

Venue

Beaton Park Snakepit,
Gwynneville

Convenor

Jill Crescini
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 

Sports Coordinators will need to complete the online nomination form for each student attending the trial.

Nominations for these trials close: Friday 1 November 2024

Links

More Information

  • A team of 8-10 players will be selected to go to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged in Wollongong on TBA
  • 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. Students should provide any protective gear as required.
  • 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.

November 18 - Basketball Girls (2026 Trials)

Date

18 November, 2025

Time

10.45am – Students arrive and registration (students sign in and meet with conveners on Court 3)

11.00am – Trials commence

1.00pm - 1.15pm (depending on numbers)

Venue

Beaton Park Snakepit,
Gwynneville

Convenor

Andrew Edwards
St Therese, West Wollongong

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 form for each student attending the trial.

Nominations for these trials close: Friday 1 November 2024

Links

More Information

  • A team of 8-10 players will be selected to go to participate in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged in Wollongong on TBA
  • 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. Students should provide any protective gear as required.
  • 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.

November 18 - Tennis Boys and Girls (2026 Trials)

Date

Tuesday 18 November, 2025 (Backup: 25 November)

Time

9:00am - 1:00pm (time will vary depending on trial numbers)

Venue

Boys trial venue:

Aces Tennis Courts
Figtree

Girls trial venue: 

Beaton Park Tennis Club
Gwynneville

Convenor

Beth Riolo (Girls Trial Convenor)
Catholic Education Office, Wollongong

Elise Facci (Boys Trial Convenor) 
Holy Cross, Helensburgh

Cost 

No cost

Transport 

All students will need to make their own way to and from the venue.

Nominations 

Please contact your school sport coordinator for details of the nomination process for this trial. Nominations for these trials close on Friday 27 October 2023.

Links

More Information

  • 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 Sydney on 21 February 2024
  • 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.

November 20 - Cricket Boys (2026 Trials)

Date

Thursday 20 November, 2025 (Backup: 27 November)

Time

9:00am - 12:30pm (depending on numbers)

Venue

Figtree Park, Figtree
(next door to Westfield Shopping Centre, Figtree - entry off Princes Highway, Figtree)

Convenor

Sam Mattas
St Patrick's, Port Kembla

Brett Murphy
St Francis of Assisi, Warrawong

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 form for each student attending the trial.

Nominations for these trials close: Thursday 26 September 2024

Links

More Information

  • A squad of 8-9 players will be selected to participate in MacKillop trials scheduled for Wagga on 25th & 26th November, 2024
  • 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 cricket ball, bat, gloves, helmet, pads, cap, protective gear, drink bottle and food.
  • Please note in the event you are unable to attend the trial please notify your school sport coordinator directly. All nominations for this trial are directly through school sport coordinator - please note nominations for this trial close: Thursday 26 September 2024

November 20 - Cricket Girls (2026 Trials)

Date

Thursday 20 November, 2025 (Backup: 27 November)

Time

9:00am - 12:30pm (depending on numbers)

Venue

Figtree Park, Figtree
(next door to Westfield Shopping Centre, Figtree - entry off Princes Highway, Figtree)

Convenor

Sam Mattas
St Patrick's, Port Kembla

Brett Murphy
St Francis of Assisi, Warrawong

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 form for each student attending the trial.

Nominations for these trials close: Thursday 26 September 2024

Links

More Information

  • A squad of 8-9 players will be selected to participate in MacKillop trials scheduled for Wagga on 25th & 26th November, 2024
  • 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 cricket ball, bat, gloves, helmet, pads, cap, protective gear, drink bottle and food.
  • Please note in the event you are unable to attend the trial please notify your school sport coordinator directly. All nominations for this trial are directly through school sport coordinator - please note nominations for this trial close: Thursday 26 September 2024