Sport News
Swimming Carnival
A reminder that on Monday 10th Feb (Week 3), we will have our Annual Swimming Carnival. This will be compulsory for all of Year 7 and be their first chance for them to compete for house points. There will be a range of inclusive activities for them on the day for both competitive and non-competitive swimmers. Please make sure parents have completed the Compass form.
Years 8-12 are encouraged to attend as competitors, but MUST swim in 2 competitive events (minimum). This is an opt in option on Compass and needs to be completed ASAP.
School Cross Country
More info to come in the following weeks!
Opportunities for Physical Activity
Did you know that physical activity helps improve self-confidence, focus and motivation as well as being a platform for improved physical, social and mental health. Here at Joey’s we value this and have 3 before school programs to offer your child.
School Team Nominations
13s Boys Rugby League Nominations
We are looking to get a 13 Boys Rugby League team together to represent St Joseph's at the upcoming Shawn Timmins Shield Competition in Week 11.
You should already be playing Rugby League outside of school to nominate for this team.
You must be turning 12 or 13 this year.
Please nominate via this form. This team will only go ahead with suitable numbers of interest and experienced players.
Nominations Close: Friday 14th Feb
Nomination Form:
13 Boys & Girls Touch Nominations
Nominations are now open for the 13s Boys & Girls Touch teams for 2025.
This competition will take place in Week 5 (Fri 28 Feb) for girls and Week 6 (Thursday 6 March) for boys.
You will have 2-3 opportunities to trial for this team before a final selection will take place.
Trials will occur on the ovals. Please keep an eye on the training schedule for when the trials begin.
Nominations close: Monday 10th February
Nomination form:
13s Boys & Girls Soccer Nominations
Please complete this form if you are interested in trialling for any of the below teams:
- 13s Boys Soccer
- 13s Girls Soccer
More information will be sent out about the trials closer to the date.
Nominations close: Week 3, Monday 10th Feb
Nomination Form:
16 Boys Rugby League Nominations
If you are interested in playing in our 16 Boys Rugby League team, you need to nominate using the below form.
This team will only go ahead if we have the numbers and experienced players. To be considered, you must have played in the 2024 rugby league season.
Nominations Close: Week 3, Friday 14th Feb
Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/L4jF4LNH5h3XiCPB7
Open Mixed Netball Team - Fast 5 Tournament
We are looking to send a team of Year 11/12 mixed gender to play in the Fast 5 Netball Tournament (Week 8).
If you are interested, please fill in the form below.
Nominations close: Friday 14th Feb
Nomination form: https://forms.gle/2EQgsmiw3ECeZe2h6
Upcoming Diocesan Representative Sport Trials
Please see the list of upcoming Diocesan Representative Trials. You are required to nominate via the forms below and your application will be reviewed by a panel of coaches. If your application is successful, you will be notified by Miss Power.
To be eligible for these nominations, your child MUST have experience in the sport and be currently playing. Representative experience is an advantage, however not compulsory.
Please see the below website for all further information:
https://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/student-experience/sport/secondary-sport-events
Any further questions, please see Miss Power.
Please note: NO late nominations will be accepted.
Southern NSW Boys U15's AFL Trials
This boys preliminary AFL trial is for students from Wollongong, Parramatta, Bathurst and Canberra/Goulburn Dioceses.
Eligibility:
Students must be turning 14 or 15 in the year of competition.
Years: 8 - 10 (13 years old are not eligible to trial due to student safety and risk assessment)
Students are required to have experience in the game of Australian Football, be playing in regular competition. Representative background in Australian Football, although not compulsory, will be an advantage
Nominations close: 13th Feb
Nomination Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMb9F9p5r2jFvwAiOqujrXcZ3BKUvTnZ_v8gfXDE_TuljXSA/viewform
Rugby League Boys 15's & 18's Selections & Girls 16s Selections
The 2025 Boys 15's & 18's & Girls 16's Wollongong Rugby League Trials to be held at Ziem's Park, Corrimal OR Centenary Park, Albion Park on Wednesday 26 March 2025. (Venue to be confirmed)
Eligibility:
15 years Students must be 14 or 15 years of age as at 31st December in the year of competition.
16 years Students must be 15 or 16 years of age as at 31 December in the year of competition
18 years Students must be 16,17 or 18 years of age as at 31st December in the year of competition.
Nominations Close: 3rd March
Nomination Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfv-rpHWkefQhQ8fsqwKVUUtQNDNCc0hy-4nwYOJFRwqUqT0g/viewform
Southern Country Girls 18's Rugby League Trials Nominations
This girls combined Rugby League trial is for students from the Wollongong diocese to gain pathway access to NSWCCC Rugby League Selections.
Eligibility:
Students are required to gave experience in the game of Rugby League, be playing in regular competition. Have not had a head injury/concussion in the past two weeks or have been cleared if head injury as occurred. Representative background in Rugby League, although not compulsory, is a major consideration for this trial.
Nominations Close: 5th March
Nomination Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0EBq_6aWGnjDy-eEdZtBXLLwh31IGWTOnuqNlWAJo4C1Jkw/viewform
Netball 15s & Open Girls Nomination
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 to be staged in Penrith 15's NSWCCC Selections 29 May 2025 & 18's NSWCCC Selections 30 May 2025
Eligibility:
Players who nominate should be experienced in Netball, play regularly and have representative background.
Nominations Close: 7th March
Nomination Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSentuvFuVRMOX6XN1dx9IkGMORgVhDB1XR9nXdnE7eJ7QyhGg/viewform
18s Boys & Girls Football (Soccer)
Due to the success of last year's selection process through an individual trial. The secondary sports council will be conducting an individual trial to select the 2025 18's Boys & Girls Wollongong representative teams.
Eligibility to nominate:
- students must be selected as members of their school based 18's team
- students must participate in the Opens Wollongong Schools Championships day
- students nomination will be reviewed and offered a position at the selection trial
Students who nominate for the Open selection trial, need to meet the following criteria:
Be available to represent Wollongong 27 & 28 May at the NSWCCC Football Championships
should be playing regularly in a registered association
be highly skilled and advanced in their Football skills
have representative level experience. e.g. Youth grade, reserve, first grade and or NPL1 (should only be recommended standard of student nomination)
Be a member of their school Opens Football team and participated in the Diocese Championships Day with their school team
Please read the information on the nomination form.
Nominations close: April 4th
Nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHKZsfaoBV_GcsY6OXLwsvS_dVVNhBZrPSkw5Xh-HdOeCeyQ/viewform
Upcoming NSWCCC Trials 2025
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
NSWCCC 2025 Individual Triathlon
Entries are now open for the 2025 NSW All Schools Triathlon for 26 February at Penrith. Individual entries are through the Sports Unit DASH system (not the CSNSW Sport portal). Entry is $60 per participant.
NSWCCC Tennis Selections - close date 21 February 2025 - Selection date - Monday, 3 March at North Parramatta Tennis Courts - More information https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/tennis
NSWCCC Golf Selections - close date 21 February 2025 - Selection date Monday, 3 March at Tuncurry Golf Club - More information https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/golf
NSWCCC Baseball Selections - close date 22 February 2025 TBC - Selection date - 5 March at Castle Glen 1 & 2, Castle Hill - More information https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/baseball