All primary students in Years 5 and 6 are eligible to participate and represent in AFL, Basketball, Cricket, Diving, Football (Soccer), Hockey, Netball, Rugby League (11 years), Rugby League (opens), Rugby Union, Softball, Tennis and Touch Football.
The 2024 Representative Sport Trials Parent Information sheet for Years 5 and 6 students in 2024 is available.
ELIGIBILITY - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) NOMINATION FORM
To be eligible for selection for these trials the 2024 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Registration Form must be completed.
One form is to be completed per child, per individual sport.
Each sport has its own criteria therefore, it is imperative that the correct sport information is completed.
Please register for AFL using the link when it is available from 15th November
2024 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Expression of Interest Nomination
Please note that your online registration is an EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY and MUST be approved by the child's school.
For the child to attend the nominated trial below, the school approves students based on playing history and selection criteria.
Girls can trial in the AFL Boys/Girls pathway, however if they choose this pathway, they cannot trial for the SSU Girls pathway - Metro West Regional team (see below).
| Date |
Term one 2024 |
| Venue |
Balmoral Reserve, Balmoral Rd, Kellyville |
| Arrival Time |
BOYS - registration commences @ 12.20pm |
| Trial Time | 12.30pm - 3:00pm (approx) this is dependent on the number of attendees. |
| Cost - Approved students ONLY |
$10 Please pay your school upon the confirmation that your 'Expression of Interest' has been approved by your school principal. |
| Closing date | Registrations for AFL close on Tuesday 13th February 2024. Please ensure that all sections are filled out appropriately including 'Rep Experience' and press the submit button for the nomination to be processed. |
| Date |
Term 1 2024 |
| Venue | TBC |
| Registration |
To apply for the Primary All Schools Selection Trial in your area, complete the relevant online registration form on DASH Students must register on NSWPSSA registration portal DASH Link to the registration:CSNSWSport Dash App |
| Cost |
Please pay upon the confirmation that your 'Expression of Interest' has been approved by your school principal on NSWPSSA registration portal DASH |
| Closing date | Registration close TBC Please ensure that all sections are filled out appropriately including 'Rep experience'and press the submit button for the nomination to be processed. |
| Girls Information | If selected in the Metro West Regional team, SSU GIRLS AFL Championship will be held on 20th & 21st May, 2024 |
AFL Jersey and attire is to be worn - NO Representative uniform is to be worn
Mouthguards are mandatory for students to participate.
It is important to note that these trials are generally for those students that MUST demonstrate an ABOVE AVERAGE ability, HIGH LEVEL OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT or in particular sports demonstrate REPRESENTATIVE playing experience in their nominated sport. In most sports, students should have experience playing regular competition outside of school.
It is very important to note that these trials are generally for those children who display an above average ability in their chosen sport. While teams are open in age it is strongly recommended that only children of a representative standard in Years 5 & 6 be invited to attend.
Students must attend the selection trials to be eligible for selection.
Any APPROVED student who cannot attend trials for any valid reason must contact the Primary Sport Teaching Educator (Margaret Thornton) prior to the trial. Selections will be made on performance at the trial. Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
Selections will be made on performance at the trial.
Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
A team will be selected with up to 20 students, who will represent Parramatta Diocese.
Players selected MUST be available to attend all pathway levels below:
To be considered for selection in the NSW PSSA state team for participation at all School Sport Australia 12 Years & Under championships: Students must be turning between the ages of 10 and 12 in the year of competition i.e. Students turning the ages of 8, 9 and 13 in the year of competition are not eligible for NSW PSSA State selection.
Mouthguards are mandatory for students to participate at the Parramatta Diocesan AFL trial.
Refer to the NSW PSSA Sport AFL Sport Safety Guidelines.
Hat, sunscreen, water bottle and appropriate footwear (conform to the laws of the game) must be worn by the student.
All relevant medical conditions should have been included on the nomination form. (e.g. asthma, bee stings, allergies etc).
The 2024 Representative Sport Trials Parent Information sheet for Years 5 and 6 students in 2024 is available.
ELIGIBILITY - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) NOMINATION FORM
To be eligible for selection for these trials the 2024 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Registration Form must be completed.
One form is to be completed per child, per individual sport.
Each sport has its own criteria therefore, it is imperative that the correct sport information is completed.
REGISTER using the link below for Basketball:
2024 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Expression of Interest Nomination
Please note that your online registration is an EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY and MUST be approved by the child's school.
For the child to attend the nominated trial below, the school approves students based on playing history and selection criteria.
(Students in Year 4 may nominate for Basketball)
| Date | Tuesday 28th November 2023 (dependent on staff & venue availability) |
| Venue | Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre Herbert St, Cambridge Park |
| Arrival & Trial Time (Boys) |
BOYS Registration commences at 12.15pm Trial starts at 12:45pm - 3:15pm (approximately), dependent on the number of attendees |
| Arrival & Trial Time (Girls) |
GIRLS Registration commences at 1.00pm Trial starts at 1:20pm - 3:00pm (approximately), dependent on the number of attendees |
| Cost | $10 Please pay your school upon the confirmation that your’Expression of Interest’ has been approved by your school principal. |
| Closing date | Registration for BASKETBALL must be completed by Wednesday 8th November 2023. Please ensure that all sections are filled out appropriately including 'Rep experience' and press the submit button for the nomination to be processed. |
It is important to note that these trials are generally for those students that MUST demonstrate an ABOVE AVERAGE ability, HIGH LEVEL OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT or in particular sports demonstrate REPRESENTATIVE playing experience in their nominated sport. In most sports, students should have experience playing regular competition outside of school.
While teams are open in age it is strongly recommended that only children of a representative standard in Years 5 & 6 be invited to attend. (Students in Year 4 may nominate for Basketball)
Students must attend the selection trials to be eligible for selection.
Any APPROVED student who cannot attend trials for any valid reason must contact the Primary Sport Teaching Educator (Margaret Thornton) prior to the trial. Selections will be made on performance at the trial. Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
Selections will be made on performance at the trial.
Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
A Boys and a Girls team will be selected with up to 10 students per team, who will represent Parramatta Diocese.
Players selected MUST be available to attend all pathway levels below:
To be considered for selection in the NSW PSSA state team for participation at all School Sport Australia 12 Years & Under championships: Students must be turning between the ages of 10 and 12 in the year of competition i.e. Students turning the ages of 8, 9 and 13 in the year of competition are not eligible for NSW PSSA State selection.
Mouthguards (if required) and appropriate Basketball footwear must be worn for students to participate at the Parramatta Basketball trial.
Refer to Sport Safety guidelines for Basketball
All relevant medical conditions should have been included on the nomination form. (e.g. asthma, bee stings, allergies etc).
The 2024 Representative Sport Trials Parent Information sheet for Years 5 and 6 students in 2024 is available.
ELIGIBILITY - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) NOMINATION FORM
To be eligible for selection for these trials the 2024 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Registration Form must be completed.
One form is to be completed per child, per individual sport.
Each sport has its own criteria therefore, it is imperative that the correct sport information is completed.
REGISTER for Cricket using the link :
2024 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Expression of Interest Nomination
Please note that your online registration is an EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY and MUST be approved by the child's school.
For the child to attend the nominated trial below, the school approves students based on playing history and selection criteria.
| Date | Term one 2024 |
| Venue | Jamison Park Cricket Nets, Jamison Rd, Penrith |
| Arrival Time | Student registrations commence @ 8.30am |
| Trial Time | 8:45am concluding approx 2:30pm dependent on attendees |
| Cost | $10 Please pay your school upon the confirmation that your’ Expression of Interest’ has been approved by your school principal. |
| Closing date | Registration for CRICKET must be completed by Tuesday 8th February 2024. Please ensure that all sections are filled out appropriately including 'Rep experience' and press the submit button for the nomination to be processed. |
School Sports Polo/Shirt and white cricket pants are to be worn - NO Representative uniform is to be worn
It is important to note that these trials are generally for those students that MUST demonstrate an ABOVE AVERAGE ability, HIGH LEVEL OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT or in particular sports demonstrate REPRESENTATIVE playing experience in their nominated sport. In most sports, students should have experience playing regular competition outside of school.
It is very important to note that these trials are generally for those children who display an above average ability in their chosen sport. While teams are open in age it is strongly recommended that only children of a representative standard in Years 5 & 6 be invited to attend.
Students must attend the selection trials to be eligible for selection.
Any APPROVED student who cannot attend trials for any valid reason must contact the Primary Sport Teaching Educator (Margaret Thornton) prior to the trial. Selections will be made on performance at the trial. Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
Selections will be made on performance at the trial.
Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
Boys
Due to the popularity of boys cricket a maximum of 2 REPRESENTATIVE children only are eligible to trial from each school.
Selection of the 2 boys will be made jointly by the school sport coordinator and principal.
Girls
Due to the small number of girls who nominate for cricket, the girls attend selections with the boys and are assessed for the Girls team.
A Boys and a Girls team will be selected with up to 10-14 students per team, who will represent Parramatta Diocese.
Players selected MUST be available to attend all pathway levels below:
To be considered for selection in the NSW PSSA state team for participation at all School Sport Australia 12 Years & Under championships: Students must be turning between the ages of 10 and 12 in the year of competition i.e. Students turning the ages of 8, 9 and 13 in the year of competition are not eligible for NSW PSSA State selection. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Helmets with a face guard, batting pads, gloves and protector are mandatory for students to participate at the Parramatta Cricket trials whilst batting and Rubber-soled cricket boots or sports shoes must be worn for hard wickets.
Refer to Sport Safety guidelines for Cricket
Hat, sunscreen, water bottle and appropriate footwear (conform to the laws of the game) must be worn by the student.
All relevant medical conditions should have been included on the nomination form. (e.g. asthma, bee stings, allergies etc).
For the selection in the MacKillop Diving team to compete at the NSWPSSA Championships, an expression of interest form must be completed online via Catholic Schools NSW Sport website, click on the REGISTER button below. If you do not have a CSNSW Sport account on this website you will need to create one.
| Date | 3rd April 2024 |
| Venue | Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre Homebush |
| Time |
Warm Up 8am - Start 9:00am |
| Cost |
Successful applicants will be forwarded details upon selection in the team |
| Closing date | TBC by CSNSW Sport |
Students born 2012 - 2016 with diving experience may nominate for selection in the MacKillop Dive Team to compete at the 2024 NSW PSSA Diving Championships.
MacKillop does not hold diving selections for team selection.
3 students per division for will be selected based on experience, achievement and coach's recommendations in their nomination.
Successful students will be notified via email and progressed through the system on the website.
Divisions
Students wishing to be considered for selection must submit a nomination form which will be available in 2024.
Students must be attend the selection trials to be eligible for selection.
Selections will be made on performance at the trial.
Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
For students to participate at the NSWPSSA Diving Championships
Refer to Sport Safety guidelines for Diving.
The 2024 Representative Sport Trials Parent Information sheet for Years 5 and 6 students in 2024 is available.
ELIGIBILITY - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) NOMINATION FORM
To be eligible for selection for these trials the 2024 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Registration Form must be completed.
One form is to be completed per child, per individual sport.
Each sport has its own criteria therefore, it is imperative that the correct sport information is completed.
Please register for FOOTBALL (Soccer) using the link below::
2024 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Expression of Interest Nomination
Please note that your online registration is an EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY and MUST be approved by the child's school.
For the child to attend the nominated trial below, the school approves students based on playing history and selection criteria.
| Date | Term One 2024 (dependent on venue availability) |
| Venue | Bernie Mullane Sports Complex, Marella Ave, Kellyville |
| Arrival & Trial Time (BOYS) | BOYS Arrive @ 8:10am Selections: 8:30am - 1:30pm (approximately) |
| Arrival & Trial Time (GIRLS) | GIRLS Arrive @ 1:45pm Selections: 2:00pm - 3:30pm (approximately) |
| Cost | $10 Please pay your school upon the confirmation that your’ Expression of Interest’ has been approved by your school principal. |
| Closing date | Registration for FOOTBALL must be completed by Tuesday 13th February 2024. Please ensure that all sections are filled out appropriately including 'Rep experience' and press the submit button for the nomination to be processed. |
School Sports Uniform is to be worn. No representative uniform is to be worn.
Shinpads are mandatory for students to participate.
It is important to note that these trials are generally for those students that MUST demonstrate an ABOVE AVERAGE ability, HIGH LEVEL OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT or in particular sports demonstrate REPRESENTATIVE playing experience in their nominated sport. In most sports, students should have experience playing regular competition outside of school.
While teams are open in age it is strongly recommended that only children of a representative standard in Years 5 & 6 be invited to attend.
Students must attend the selection trials to be eligible for selection.
Any APPROVED student who cannot attend trials for any valid reason must contact the Primary Sport Teaching Educator (Margaret Thornton) prior to the trial. Selections will be made on performance at the trial. Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
Selections will be made on performance at the trial. Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
A Boys and a Girls team will be selected with up to 12 students per team, who will represent Parramatta at the MacKillop Trial.
Players selected MUST be available to attend all pathway levels below:
Shinpads are mandatory for students to participate at the Parramatta Diocesan Football trial.
Refer to the NSW PSSA Sport FOOTBALL Sport Safety Guidelines.
Hat, sunscreen, water bottle and appropriate footwear (conform to the laws of the game) must be worn by the student.
All relevant medical conditions should have been included on the nomination form. (e.g. asthma, bee stings, allergies etc).
The 2024 Representative Sport Trials Parent Information sheet for Years 5 and 6 students in 2024 is available.
Information on how to register will be provided in 2023.
Any student in Years 3 - 6 at a NSW Catholic School affiliated with NSWCPS MacKillop entries are by individuals not as a team or school.
DIVISIONS
9 Hole Tournament - a participation competition. No golf link number or handicap required and suitable for beginner golfers and less experienced. (Must have some experience).
18 Hole Tournament - participants must have a golf link number and a handicap. This event is also used for selecting Polding and MacKillop teams to go to the NSW PSSA State Carnival in September.
EQUIPMENT
Each participant must provide their own equipment - clubs etc. Participants must wear their school sports shirt (and jacket). No caddies are allowed but we are always looking for volunteer walkers.
ENTRY
Entries are completed online via Catholic Schools NSW Sport portal, click on the REGISTER button below when it is opened.
If you do not have a CSNSW Sport account on this website you will need to create one. Upon entry, an email will be sent to your principal for their approval.
9 Hole & 18 Hole Tournament is open to any Golf player who has a Golf Australia Handicap and a Golf Link Number.
| Date |
Monday 5th August 2024 |
| Venue | Blackheath Golf Club Brightlands Ave, Blackheath |
| Time |
8:30am - 3pm |
| Cost |
Successful applicants will be forwarded details upon selection in the team. |
| Closing date | TBC by CSNSW Sport |
Teams selections will be made from results of 18 Hole Handicap Tournament. Students must be a member of a registered golf club (AGU, WGA), Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation, or any Junior Development Program. Students MUST have a Golf Link Number and a Handicap.
Must be enrolled in a Catholic Schools NSW affiliated school to be eligible to be selected.
Students must be attend the selection trials to be eligible for selection.
Players selected MUST be available to attend all pathway levels below:
Any student who cannot attend trials for any valid reason must contact the Primary Sport Teaching Educator (Margaret Thornton) prior to the trial. Selections will be made on performance at the trial. Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
Students must provide their own Golf Clubs.
Refer to Sport Safety guidelines for Golf
Hat, sunscreen, water bottle and appropriate footwear (light leather or synthetic boots that conform to the laws of the game) must be worn by the student.
All relevant medical conditions should have been included on the nomination form. (e.g. asthma, bee stings, allergies etc).
The 2024 Representative Sport Trials Parent Information sheet for Years 5 and 6 students in 2024 is available.
ELIGIBILITY - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) NOMINATION FORM
To be eligible for selection for these trials the 2024 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Registration Form must be completed.
One form is to be completed per child, per individual sport.
Each sport has its own criteria therefore, it is imperative that the correct sport information is completed.
Please register for HOCKEY using the link below:
2024 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Expression of Interest Nomination
Please note that your online registration is an EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY and MUST be approved by the child's school.
For the child to attend the nominated trial below, the school approves students based on playing history and selection criteria.
(Students in Year 4 may nominate for Hockey)
| Term One 2024 (dependent on venue availability) | |
| Venue | Western Sydney University (Kingswood Campus - Hockey Fields) O'Connell St, Kingswood |
| Arrival & Trial Time | Boys & Girls registration @ 3:45pm - 5:15pm (dependent on numbers) |
| Cost | $10 Please pay your school upon the confirmation that your’ Expression of Interest’ has been approved by your school principal. |
| Closing date | Registration for HOCKEY must be completed by Tuesday 13th February 2024. Please ensure that all sections are filled out appropriately including 'Rep experience' and press the submit button for the nomination to be processed. |
School Sports uniform is to be worn - NO Representative uniform is to be worn.
Mouth guard and shin pads are mandatory.
It is important to note that these trials are generally for those students that MUST demonstrate an ABOVE AVERAGE ability, HIGH LEVEL OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT or in particular sports demonstrate REPRESENTATIVE playing experience in their nominated sport. In most sports, students should have experience playing regular competition outside of school.
It is very important to note that these trials are generally for those children who display an above average ability in their chosen sport.
While teams are open in age it is strongly recommended that only children of a representative standard in Years 5 & 6 be invited to attend.
(Students in Year 4 may nominate for Hockey)
Students must attend the selection trials to be eligible for selection.
Any APPROVED student who cannot attend trials for any valid reason must contact the Primary Sport Teaching Educator (Margaret Thornton) prior to the trial. Selections will be made on performance at the trial. Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
Selections will be made on performance at the trial.
Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
A Boys and a Girls team will be selected with up to 10-14 students per team, who will represent Parramatta Diocese.
Players selected MUST be available to attend all pathway levels below:
To be considered for selection in the NSW PSSA state team for participation at all School Sport Australia 12 Years & Under championships: Students must be turning between the ages of 10 and 12 in the year of competition i.e. Students turning the ages of 8, 9 and 13 in the year of competition are not eligible for NSW PSSA State selection.
Mouth guard and shin pads are mandatory for students to participate at the Parramatta Hockey trial.
Refer to Sport Safety guidelines for Hockey.
Hat, sunscreen, water bottle and appropriate footwear (conform to the laws of the game) must be worn by the student.
All relevant medical conditions should have been included on the nomination form. (e.g. asthma, bee stings, allergies etc).
The 2024 Representative Sport Trials Parent Information sheet for Years 5 and 6 students in 2024 is available.
ELIGIBILITY - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) NOMINATION FORM
To be eligible for selection for these trials the 2024 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Registration Form must be completed.
One form is to be completed per child, per individual sport.
Each sport has its own criteria therefore, it is imperative that the correct sport information is completed.
Please register for NETBALL using the link when it is available from 15th November, 2023
2024 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Expression of Interest Nomination
Please note that your online registration is an EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY and MUST be approved by the child's school.
For the child to attend the nominated trial below, the school approves students based on playing history and selection criteria.
| Date | Term one 2024 (dependent on venue availability) |
| Venue | Hawkesbury Stadium YMCA 16 Stewart St, South Windsor |
| Arrival & Trial Time | Registration @ 11:40am and concludes @3:30pm (dependent on numbers) |
| Cost | $10.00 Please pay your school upon the confirmation that your’ Expression of Interest’ has been approved by your school principal. |
| Closing date | Registration for NETBALL must be completed by Tuesday 13th February 2024. Please ensure that all sections are filled out appropriately including 'Rep experience' and press the submit button for the nomination to be processed. |
BOYS NETBALL TEAM SPORT TRIALS INFORMATION - selections will be conducted by the School Sports Unit
School Sports uniform is to be worn - NO Representative uniform is to be worn.
It is important to note that these trials are generally for those students that MUST demonstrate an ABOVE AVERAGE ability, HIGH LEVEL OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT or in particular sports demonstrate REPRESENTATIVE playing experience in their nominated sport. In most sports, students should have experience playing regular competition outside of school.
It is very important to note that these trials are generally for those children who display an above average ability in their chosen sport. While teams are open in age it is strongly recommended that only children of a representative standard in Years 5 & 6 be invited to attend.
Students must attend the selection trials to be eligible for selection.
Any APPROVED student who cannot attend trials for any valid reason must contact the Primary Sport Teaching Educator (Margaret Thornton) prior to the trial. Selections will be made on performance at the trial. Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
Selections will be made on performance at the trial.
Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
A team will be selected with up to 10 students, who will represent Parramatta Diocese.
Players selected MUST be available to attend all pathway levels below:
Appropriate footwear must be worn for students to participate at the Parramatta Netball trial.
Refer to Sport Safety guidelines for Netball.
Hat, sunscreen, water bottle and appropriate footwear (conform to the laws of the game) must be worn by the student.
All relevant medical conditions should have been included on the nomination form. (e.g. asthma, bee stings, allergies etc).
The 2024 Representative Sport Trials Parent Information sheet for Years 5 and 6 students in 2023 is available.
ELIGIBILITY - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) NOMINATION FORM
To be eligible for selection for these trials the 2024 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Registration Form must be completed.
One form is to be completed per child, per individual sport.
Each sport has its own criteria therefore, it is imperative that the correct sport information is completed.
Please register for RUGBY LEAGUE using the link below:
2024 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Expression of Interest Nomination
Please note that your online registration is an EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY and MUST be approved by the child's school.
For the child to attend the nominated trial below, the school approves students based on playing history and selection criteria.
No 13 year old permitted and observance of the NSWPSSA Rugby League 2 year window
| Date | Term One 2024 (dependent on venue availability) |
| Venue | The Ponds Synthetic Field (St Patrick's JRLC) Fyfe Rd, Kellyville Ridge |
| Arrival & Trial Time (U11 Years) | 11 Years & under (born in 2013 & 2014) Arrive @ 8:30am Selections: 9:00am – 12:30pm (approximate) |
| Arrival & Trial Time (U12 Years) |
12 Years & under (born in 2012 to 2013) No 13 year old permitted and observance of the NSWPSSA Rugby League 2 year window |
| Cost | $10 Please pay your school upon the confirmation that your’ Expression of Interest’has been approved by your school principal. |
| Closing date | Registration for RUGBY LEAGUE must be completed by Tuesday 13th February 2024. Please ensure that all sections are filled out appropriately including 'Rep experience' and press the submit button for the nomination to be processed. |
Nominated numbered club jersey is to be worn.
Mouth guards are compulsory and head gear is encouraged to be worn to protect the ears and head.
It is important to note that these trials are generally for those students that MUST demonstrate an ABOVE AVERAGE ability, HIGH LEVEL OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT or in particular sports demonstrate REPRESENTATIVE playing experience in their nominated sport. In most sports, students should have experience playing regular competition outside of school.
It is very important to note that these trials are generally for those children who display an above average ability in their chosen sport. While teams are open in age it is strongly recommended that only children of a representative standard in Years 5 & 6 be invited to attend.
Students must attend the selection trials to be eligible for selection.
Any APPROVED student who cannot attend trials for any valid reason must contact the Primary Sport Teaching Educator (Margaret Thornton) prior to the trial. Selections will be made on performance at the trial. Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
Selections will be made on performance at the trial.
Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
A team will be selected between 14 - 17 students, who will represent Parramatta Diocese.
Players selected MUST be available to attend all pathway levels below:
Mouth guards are compulsory and head gear is encouraged to be worn to protect the ears and head.
Appropriate footwear must be worn for students to participate at the Parramatta Rugby League trial and all pathway trials.
Refer to Sport Safety guidelines for Rugby LeagueHat, sunscreen, water bottle and appropriate footwear (conform to the laws of the game) must be worn by the student.
All relevant medical conditions should have been included on the nomination form. (e.g. asthma, bee stings, allergies etc).
The 2024 Representative Sport Trials Parent Information sheet for Years 5 and 6 students in 2024 is available.
ELIGIBILITY - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) NOMINATION FORM
To be eligible for selection for these trials the 2024 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Registration Form must be completed.
One form is to be completed per child, per individual sport.
Each sport has its own criteria therefore, it is imperative that the correct sport information is completed.
Please register for RUGBY UNION using the link below:
2024 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Expression of Interest Nomination
Please note that your online registration is an EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY and MUST be approved by the child's school.
For the child to attend the nominated trial below, the school approves students based on playing history and selection criteria.
RUGBY 15-a-side (BOYS only) - Parramatta team selection
RUGBY 7-a-side (GIRLS only) - MacKillop team selection
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY - Students born in 2012 & 2013 can participate.
Please note student born in 2014 & 2011 cannot trial for Diocese or MacKillop as NO students who 10 and 13 year old students are eligible for selection.
Students must meet the Minimum/Maximum Height & Weight Restrictions to trial. This policy aims to protect the safety and welfare of age grade rugby players by trying to ensure that participants with broadly compatible physical development and skill levels play with and against each other.
| Date | Term Two 2024 (dependent on venue availability) |
| Venue | TBC |
| Arrival & Trial Time | Registration @ 12:00pm and concludes at 3:30pm (dependent on numbers) |
| Cost | $10 Please pay your school upon the confirmation that your’ Expression of Interest’ has been approved by your school principal. |
| Closing date | Registration for RUGBY UNION must be completed by Tuesday 13th February 2024. Please ensure that all sections are filled out appropriately including 'Rep experience' and press the submit button for the nomination to be processed. |
Girls can trial through the MacKillop Rugby 7's Girls pathway - see below
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Mouth guards are mandatory and appropriate footwear must be worn.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY - Students born in 2012 & 2013 can participate.
Please note 2014 & 2011 students cannot trial for Diocese or MacKillop as NO students who 10 and 13 year old students are eligible for selection.
Students must meet the Minimum/Maximum Height & Weight Restrictions to trial. This policy aims to protect the safety and welfare of age grade rugby players by trying to ensure that participants with broadly compatible physical development and skill levels play with and against each other.
It is important to note that these trials are generally for those students that MUST demonstrate an ABOVE AVERAGE ability, HIGH LEVEL OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT or in particular sports demonstrate REPRESENTATIVE playing experience in their nominated sport. In most sports, students should have experience playing regular competition outside of school.
It is very important to note that these trials are generally for those children who display an above average ability in their chosen sport. While teams are open in age it is strongly recommended that only children of a representative standard in Years 5 & 6 be invited to attend.
Students must attend the selection trials to be eligible for selection.
Any APPROVED student who cannot attend trials for any valid reason must contact the Primary Sport Teaching Educator (Margaret Thornton) prior to the trial. Selections will be made on performance at the trial. Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
Selections will be made on performance at the trial.
Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
A team will be selected between 20 - 22 students, who will represent Parramatta Diocese.
Players selected MUST be available to attend all pathway levels below:
Mouth guards are mandatory and appropriate footwear must be worn for students to participate at the Parramatta Rugby Union trial.
Refer to Sport Safety guidelines for Rugby Union
Hat, sunscreen, water bottle and appropriate footwear (conform to the laws of the game) must be worn by the student.
All relevant medical conditions should have been included on the nomination form. (e.g. asthma, bee stings, allergies etc).
The 2024 Representative Sport Trials Parent Information sheet for Years 5 and 6 students in 2024 is available.
ELIGIBILITY - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) NOMINATION FORM
To be eligible for selection for these trials the 2023 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Registration Form must be completed.
One form is to be completed per child, per individual sport.
Each sport has its own criteria therefore, it is imperative that the correct sport information is completed.
Please register for SOFTBALL using the link below:
2024 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Expression of Interest Nomination
Please note that your online registration is an EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY and MUST be approved by the child's school.
For the child to attend the nominated trial below, the school approves students based on playing history and selection criteria.
(Students in Year 4 may nominate for Softball)
| Date | Term Two 2024 (dependent on venue availability) |
| Venue | Cumberland/Nepean Softball Complex 50 Stanhope Parkway, Stanhope Gardens |
| Arrival & Trial Time | Student registrations commence @ 3:40pm concluding at 5:30pm |
| Cost | $10 Please pay your school upon the confirmation that your’ Expression of Interest’has been approved by your school principal. |
| Closing date | Registration for SOFTBALL must be completed by Tuesday 13th February 2024. Please ensure that all sections are filled out appropriately including 'Rep experience' and press the submit button for the nomination to be processed. |
All fielders must wear a glove and shin pads are recommended for close infield players.
It is important to note that these trials are generally for those students that MUST demonstrate an ABOVE AVERAGE ability, HIGH LEVEL OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT or in particular sports demonstrate REPRESENTATIVE playing experience in their nominated sport. In most sports, students should have experience playing regular competition outside of school.
It is very important to note that these trials are generally for those children who display an above average ability in their chosen sport. While teams are open in age it is strongly recommended that only children of a representative standard in Years 5 & 6 be invited to attend.
(Students in Year 4 may nominate for Softball)
Students must attend the selection trials to be eligible for selection.
Any APPROVED student who cannot attend trials for any valid reason must contact the Primary Sport Teaching Educator (Margaret Thornton) prior to the trial. Selections will be made on performance at the trial. Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
Selections will be made on performance at the trial.
Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
A team will be selected with up to 12 students, who will represent Parramatta Diocese.
Players selected MUST be available to attend all pathway levels below:
All fielders must wear a glove and shin pads are recommended for close infield players.
Students are to wear appropriate footwear such as softball cleats or wear sports shoes.
The designated catcher must wear a face mask, throat protector, chest plate, helmet, leg protectors and a genital protector (if applicable).
Refer to Sport Safety guidelines for Softball
Hat, sunscreen, water bottle and appropriate footwear (conform to the laws of the game) must be worn by the student.
All relevant medical conditions should have been included on the nomination form. (e.g. asthma, bee stings, allergies etc).
The 2024 Representative Sport Trials Parent Information sheet for Years 5 and 6 students in 2024 is available.
ELIGIBILITY - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) NOMINATION FORM
To be eligible for selection for these trials the 2024 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Registration Form must be completed.
One form is to be completed per child, per individual sport.
Each sport has its own criteria therefore, it is imperative that the correct sport information is completed.
REGISTER using the link below for Tennis:
2024 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Expression of Interest Nomination
Please note that your online registration is an EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY and MUST be approved by the child's school.
For the child to attend the nominated trial below, the school approves students based on playing history and selection criteria.
● Players must have experience playing in full court and/or regular competition
● Be able to score and self- umpire competently.
● Regulation (yellow) tennis balls will be used (no low compression red, green or orange balls will be used).
(Students in Year 4 may nominate for Tennis if the play competitive tennis)
| Date | Friday 24th November 2023 |
| Venue | Nepean Tennis - Woodriff Gardens 2260 Castlereagh Rd, Penrith |
| Arrival & Trial Time (BOYS) |
BOYS - Registration commences at 9:10am Trial starts @ 9:30am - 2pm /2:30pm (approximately), this is dependent on the number of attendees |
| Arrival & Trial Time (GIRLS) |
GIRLS - Registration commences at 10.10am Trial starts @ 10:30am - 2pm (approximately), this is dependent on the number of attendees |
| Cost | $10 Please pay your school upon the confirmation that your’Expression of Interest’has been approved by your school principal. |
| Closing date | Registration for TENNIS must be completed by Wednesday 8th November 2023. Please ensure that all sections are filled out appropriately including 'Rep experience' and press the submit button for the nomination to be processed. |
Students trialling for tennis must have experience playing in full court regular competition and be able to score and self- umpire competently.
Regulation (yellow) tennis balls will be used (no low compression red, green or orange balls will be used).
It is important to note that these trials are generally for those students that MUST demonstrate an ABOVE AVERAGE ability, HIGH LEVEL OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT or in particular sports demonstrate REPRESENTATIVE playing experience in their nominated sport. In most sports, students should have experience playing regular competition outside of school.
It is very important to note that these trials are generally for those children who display an above average ability in their chosen sport. While teams are open in age it is strongly recommended that only children of a representative standard in Years 5 & 6 be invited to attend.
(Students in Year 4 may nominate for Tennis if the play competitive tennis)
Students must attend the selection trials to be eligible for selection.Any APPROVED student who cannot attend trials for any valid reason must contact the Primary Sport Teaching Educator (Margaret Thornton) prior to the trial. Selections will be made on performance at the trial. Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
Selections will be made on performance at the trial.
A Boys & Girls team will be selected with up to 4 students in each team, who will represent Parramatta Diocese.
Players selected MUST be available to attend all pathway levels below:
Appropriate footwear and clothing must be worn to participate at the Parramatta Tennis trial.
Refer to Sport Safety guidelines for Tennis
All relevant medical conditions should have been included on the nomination form. (e.g. asthma, bee stings, allergies etc).
The 2024 Representative Sport Trials Parent Information sheet for Years 5 and 6 students in 2024 is available.
ELIGIBILITY - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) NOMINATION FORM
To be eligible for selection for these trials the 2024 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Registration Form must be completed.
One form is to be completed per child, per individual sport.
Each sport has its own criteria therefore, it is imperative that the correct sport information is completed.
REGISTER for Touch Football using the link below:
2024 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Expression of Interest Nomination
Please note that your online registration is an EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY and MUST be approved by the child's school.
For the child to attend the nominated trial below, the school approves students based on playing history and selection criteria.
(Students in Year 4 may nominate for Touch who play representative touch)
TOUCH FOOTBALL (BOYS & GIRLS) TEAM SPORT TRIALS INFORMATION (FOR APPROVED STUDENTS ONLY)
| Date | Term One 2024 (dependent on venue availability) |
| Venue | The Kingsway Touch Fields The Kingsway, St Marys |
| Arrival & Trial Time (BOYS) |
BOYS - Registration commences at 12:30pm Trial starts at 12:50pm Trial concludes @ 3:30pm (dependent on the number of number of attendees) |
| Arrival & Trial Time (GIRLS) |
GIRLS - Registration commences at 1:45pm Trial starts at 2:10pm Trial concludes @ 3:30pm (dependent on the number of number of attendees) |
| Cost | $10 Please pay your school upon the confirmation that your’Expression of Interest’ has been approved by your school principal. |
| Closing date | Registration for TOUCH FOOTBALL must be completed by Tuesday 13th February 2024. Please ensure that all sections are filled out appropriately including 'Rep experience' and press the submit button for the nomination to be processed. |
It is important to note that these trials are generally for those students that MUST demonstrate an ABOVE AVERAGE ability, HIGH LEVEL OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT or in particular sports demonstrate REPRESENTATIVE playing experience in their nominated sport. In most sports, students should have experience playing regular competition outside of school.
It is very important to note that these trials are generally for those children who display an above average ability in their chosen sport.
While teams are open in age it is strongly recommended that only children of a representative standard in Years 5 & 6 be invited to attend.
(Students in Year 4 may nominate for Touch who play representative touch)
Students must attend the selection trials to be eligible for selection.
Any APPROVED student who cannot attend trials for any valid reason must contact the Primary Sport Teaching Educator (Margaret Thornton) prior to the trial. Selections will be made on performance at the trial. Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
Selections will be made on performance at the trial.
Selectors will be appointed based on their experience and background in a particular sport.
A Boys and a Girls team will be selected with up to 10-12 students per team, who will represent Parramatta Diocese.
Players selected MUST be available to attend all pathway levels below:
Appropriate footwear must be worn for students to participate at the Parramatta Touch Football trial.
Refer to Sport Safety guidelines for Touch Football
Hat, sunscreen, water bottle and appropriate footwear (conform to the laws of the game) must be worn by the student.
All relevant medical conditions should have been included on the nomination form. (e.g. asthma, bee stings, allergies etc).
