We have a big and exciting year ahead of us for both school sport teams and individual athletes.

All sporting nominations for school, Diocesan and NSWCCC teams will be posted on Compass and the fortnightly newsletter. However if you wish to look at the pathway dates further in advance this information can be found below in the important links. I recommend you save these links for future reference.

Any issues regarding 2024 sport rep teams please contact the Sports Coordinator Miss Power.

Email: Powers01@dow.catholic.edu.au

IMPORTANT LINKS:

1. Diocesan Sport 
2. CSNSW Sport

Term 1 Sports Calendar 

Tennis Teams

Firstly, a very big thankyou to parents who travelled and transported the Tennis Team to Campbelltown, for the Diocesan Tennis Competition. The boys team consisted of Austin Lewis, Keiran Blissett, Alexander Daly and Noah Jewiss. The girls team consisted of Madeline Varga, Katelyn Blissett, Emily Daly and Madeline Suleman Wright.

The boys played well throughout the day with a 1–2 win-loss record. Austin, playing in the number one position, came across some very talented tennis players. He played very well, improving each match with very close games. Keiran played against boys who were older and a little more experienced. He represented the school with pride, chasing down every shot and having some very good rallies. Alexander and Noah were a very good doubles combination recording wins in most of their matches. Their teamwork and understanding of the finer points of the game shone through.

The girls played extremely well with a 2-2 win-loss record. Madeline Varga was undefeated in her singles and paired with Katelyn to record some very good wins in their doubles matches, losing only one set throughout the day. Emily and Madeline played well in their doubles, improving with each match. They both showed enthusiasm and school spirit during the day.

Coach: Mr Lowrie

School Team Nominations

2024 Swimming Carnival Nomination

The annual Swimming Carnival will take place on Friday 23rd February 2024 (Week 4). Please nominate if you would like to attend and list the events you will be participating in.

This is one of your first opportunities to contribute to your house points...Warrigal took it out last year...

Who will win the 2024 swimming carnival?

Nominations close: Friday 16th February

Nomination Link: Click Here

Swimming Carnival Helper Nomination Form

Please fill in this NOMINATION form to be considered as a helper at the upcoming swimming carnival. This is for non-swimmers who are wishing to attend but not swim and would like to still contribute to the day.

You will be notified if you are a successful applicant and are eligible to attend the carnival to assist.

Please note, this role will involve you completing activities such as timing, writing on ribbons, sorting heats and any admin jobs required by the teachers. You must be diligent and hardworking.

If you are successful you will receive house points for your volunteer work on the day.

The swimming carnival is on Friday 23rd February (Week 4).

Nominations close: Friday 16th February

Nomination Link: Click Here

SJCHS Dance Company Auditions

If you are interested in applying for the St Joseph's Dance Company please fill in the following form.

Students who are successful, will have the opportunity to develop choreography skills and improve their dance technique. Students will also be given multiple opportunities to perform as part of the dance company including school open days and competitions. The company operates as an extracurricular activity before school on Tuesday mornings (8am).

Audition requirements:

• Students will be required to perform a 1min 30sec - 2 minutes routine to a style of their choice (no tap due to floor restrictions). Please use age appropriate music.
• Students should wear appropriate dance clothing for the audition (no crop tops).
• Audition time slots will be allocated once nominations have closed.
• Once you have been allocated an audition time slot, you will be asked to email your music through.

Nominations Close: Friday 9th February (Week 2)

Audition Date: Wednesday 14th February (Week 3) during school hours

Nomination Link: Click Here

Any questions, please email Miss Power (powers01@dow.catholic.edu.au)

13s Boys & Girls Soccer Nominations

Please complete this form if you are interested in trialling for any of the below teams:

1. 13s Boys Soccer
2. 13s Girls Soccer

Trials will commence:

13s Girls - Monday 12th February

13s Boys- Thursday 15th February

More information will be sent out about the trials closer to the date.

Nominations Close: Week 3, Monday 12th February

Nomination Link: Click Here

Competition Date: Week 10, Friday 5th April

Any questions, please see Miss Power or email: powers01@dow.catholic.edu.au

15s & Open Boys School Rugby League Team Nomination

If you are interested in playing in our Rugby League teams in 2024, you need to nominate using the below form.

Please note, current experience in this game is highly recommended and attendance from Term 4 (2023) will be taken into consideration as to whether or not we are eligible to compete.

Nominations Close: Monday 12th February

Nomination Link: Click Here

Diocesan Team Trials

2024 Southern NSW Boys U15's AFL Trials Nomination Form

Nominations are open for the 2024 Boys U15's Southern NSW AFL Trials to be held at Macquarie Fields on Thursday 29 February 2024. This trial is open to boys turning 14 or 15 in 2024. (students who are turning 13 must apply for consideration through their school sport coordinator).

The structure has changed and a Southern NSW team will be selected from the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn, Parramatta Diocese and the Diocese of Wollongong. The selected team will play at the NSWCCC trials in Wagga Wagga over two days - 6th & 7th of May, 2024.

Please note this nomination is the first step in the selection process, all nominations will be reviewed by sport coordinators, students will be notified directly if they have been approved to attend the trial.

Nominations Close: Friday 16th February

Nomination Link: Click Here

2024 Rugby League Boys 15's & Opens Selections & Girls 16s Selections

Nominations are open for the 2024 Boys U15's & Open & Girls 16's Wollongong Rugby League Trials to be held at Centenary Park, Albion Park  on Wednesday 27 March 2024.

Please note this nomination is the first step in the selection process, all nominations will be reviewed by sport coordinators, students will be notified directly if they have been approved to attend the trial.

Nominations Close: Monday 4th March

Nominations Link: Click Here

Under 15's and Opens Netball Trial Nomination Form

A team of 10 players in each age division will be selected in the Wollongong representative team to go to participate in the NSWCCC Netball Selection Trials in Menai.

Please note this is a nomination ONLY to attend the Wollongong Selection Trial to be held on 8 April at Berkeley Indoor Stadium. Student nominations will be reviewed, those nominations that are successful will be provided with confirmation and a letter to attend the Wollongong Selection Trial. Please note this form is for the nomination process ONLY. 

NSWCCC Trial Dates

15's NSWCCC Selections 8 May 2024

Opens NSWCCC Selections 27 August 2024

Students who nominate should be playing regularly in a registered association, be highly skilled and have representative level experience.

Nominations Close: Friday 8th March

Nomination Link: Click Here

NSWCCC Trials

Registrations are now open for the 2024 NSWCCC Trials.

If your child plays at a high/rep level for their sport and is keen on trialling for a NSWCCC team, please register via the link below:
https://csnsw.sport/

Please note:
- No late entries are accepted.
- Students attending these trials should be at a representative level/standard.
- Further information regarding each sport is available on the website (see link above)

For assistance with registering your child please see the document below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kFW57cps5mTHPK7PfJMvpVK4qtM651keNVZcu014gVQ/edit

If there are any further issues please contact me: powers01@dow.catholic.edu.au

Upcoming Events

U15 Girls & Boys Cricket Selections - EOI close 22 Feb 2024 - Selection Date - Tuesday 12th March (TBC)
More information - https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/cricket

NSW All Schools Triathlon (INDIVIDUAL ONLY) - close date 14 February 2024 - Championship date - Wednesday, 21 February at Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith - More information https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/triathlon

NSWCCC Baseball Selections - close date 22 February 2024 - Selection date - Tuesday, 5 March at Castle Glen 1 & 2, Castle Hill  - More information https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/baseball

NSWCCC Tennis Selections - close date 22 February 2024 - Selection date - Monday, 4 March at North Parramatta Tennis Courts - More information https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/tennis

NSWCCC Golf Selections - close date 29 February 2024 - Selection date Monday, 11 March at  Belmont Golf Club - More information  https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/golf

NSWCCC U15s Volleyball Selections - close date 23 February 2024 - Selection date - Friday 8 March at Menai - More information https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/volleyball

NSWCCC Open Volleyball Selections - close date 15 March 2024 - Selection date - Friday 5 April - More information https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/volleyball

NSWCCC Diving - close date 22 March 2024 - Selection date - Thursday 4 April at Olympic Park - More information https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/diving

Sporting Success

Congratulations to Ben Maloney who has been very busy over the holidays with his cricket. Ben has been part of the Illawarra Rep team, Youth Championship team and the NSW State Challenge Cup. Congratulations Ben.

Congratulations to Ashton who recently completed a triathlon in Batemans Bay competing in the super sprint race (300m swim, 10km bike ride and 2km run) and he came 2nd outright! Ashton will be competing in the individual and team NSWCCC triathlon event in week 4. Congratulations Ashton.

If your child has had sporting success outside of school we want to hear about it. 

Please email details to Miss Power (powers01@dow.catholic.edu.au)

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