Senior School Cocurricular Program
- Fixtures
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Football
- Rugby
- Squash
- Tennis
Fixtures
Athletics
Athletics training will commence in Week 3, every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday following the schedule below.
Training will take place at Dunbar Park from 3:50 pm - 4:50 pm. Students will be transported by bus to and from the venue, leaving Anderson St at 3:10 pm. There is an option for students to be collected from the venue. If not collected by 4:55 pm they will return to school on the bus provided.
Age championship for 800m, javelin and discus will run in Week 3 training. Register your name for any events at Student Reception by 31 July.
Events with places currently available:
There are currently available places for the following events, if you are interested in any of the events listed, please see Ms Lee to discuss and join us at training.
Ms Leanne Lee - Athletics Convenor
Basketball
Open 1sts & 2nds Trial Information
Open 1sts & 2nds Basketball Trials will take place in Term 3, Week 2 for students wishing to be considered for SPX representative teams.
Trial Dates
Friday 31 July – 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Tuesday 4 August – 7:00 am to 8:15 am
Friday 31 July – 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm (TBC based on other Grading Sessions)
Information has been shared via Canvas Cocurricular Page regarding details and sign up for the 1st/2nd V trails. As Tuesday was postponed there will now be a session in Week 4. This will appear in Clipboard for those that register to trial.
Students may only attend trial sessions if they have completed the nomination process via Canvas.
ISA Basketball 2026/27 Registrations
Clipboard registrations are OPEN
With team caps once again in place this year, families are encouraged to complete registrations as soon as practically possible to avoid disappointment.
Any Year 7 student that took in the Term 1 Preseason Comp are not required to register for the upcoming season.
There are A-F teams in each age group and in the 13/14s we run internal development squads for players that are not selected in an ISA team. All internal games will be at Oxford Falls on Saturday mornings.
13s–17s Grading Information
Information regarding grading sessions for our 13–17 Years teams will be shared shortly, allowing players and families to plan ahead.
Please note that the College is undertaking major gymnasium upgrades throughout this term. As a result, all dates and times are subject to change. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding should any adjustments be required.
Further updates and communications will be issued via Canvas.
Uniform
Can be purchased from the College Uniform Shop
SPX basketball shorts
SPX playing singlets
Mr James Bourke - Basketball Convenor
Cricket
Cricket Registrations — 2026/27 Season
Registrations for the 2026/27 cricket season are now open. Both registrations must be completed by Friday 7 August for both Junior and Senior School students.
Registration requirements
Each player is required to complete two separate registrations:
School sign-up via Clipboard, indicating your son's intention to play cricket for the College. Please select the dedicated cricket registration form, which is available through the College's Clipboard App and can be accessed via the College website.
MWJCA registration via PlayHQ, which registers your son with the association for team placement.
A player is not considered registered until both registrations have been completed.
PlayHQ registration links
Stage 2 (Year 5 and 6): https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/0fbd05
Stage 3 (Year 7 and above): https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/a5d9ca
Players intending to participate in ISA
Please note: Any student intending to try out for the ISA competition this season needs to register for MWJCA first — upon conclusion of trials and gaining selection, players will be provided with a separate ISA link at a later date to complete a transfer.
Players intending to play ISA should register under Stage 3.
Enquiries
Any questions regarding cricket registration should be directed to Mr Balboa at RBalboa@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.
Mr Ryan Balboa - MWJCA Cricket Convenor
Football
Results Saturday 25 July
The end of the season is fast approaching, we have two more home rounds before semi finals. Please note that within the ISA in 6 team competitions, the top 4 teams play semis, in 5 team competitions, 1st Place goes straight to the Grand Final and there is a single semi final 2nd vs 3rd. A reminder that Football Team Photos will be at Oxford Falls on Saturday 8 August prior to team warm up (exact timings will be published in next week’s Woodchatta). All players must be in their full playing kit including correct socks and boots.
Good luck to all teams this weekend.
Mr Simon Yue - Senior Football Convenor
Oxford Falls BBQ, Bake Sale and Coffee Cart this Saturday!
Come and watch some great football at Oxford Falls this week. While you're at it, come and grab something to eat and drink at the Football Supporters Club BBQ, Bake Sale and Coffee Cart. It is always great fun and if you'd like to contribute any baked goods whatsoever please contact Priscilla at @Priscilla Safarian and bring them along on the day. If you would like to jump on the tongs or serve customers for a while, please sign up at this link -https://signup.com/go/BpgWQHk
End of Season Event
We would love for you to join us at our season-end event for St Pius X football parents and carers.
It's a great chance to catch up and celebrate the end to another great season of football.
Tickets include hot snack food and you can buy your own drinks at the bar - come for a little while or stay for a lot!
Saturday 29 August, 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Chatswood RSL - Yogi's Sports Bar
Full details and tickets can be found here - https://events.humanitix.com/2026-st-pius-x-football-end-of-season-event
Dress Code: Casual
Note: This is an adults-only event for parents, carers and SPX staff.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Mr Matt Zanello - SPX Football Supporters' Club President
Gym bookings
Casual bookings at the Sarto gym are made via the TeamBuildr OS app. Please see the attached document for instructions to set up an account and make bookings.
Rugby
ISA Rugby Semi Finals
A quick reminder to our rugby families - under the new ISA format, most teams will now take part in the final’s series starting in Bathurst on 8 August. It’s a great opportunity for students to experience finals rugby and proudly represent the College right to the end of the season. With one round of ISA Rugby left please see teams below that will be in the semi-finals. Once the final round of ISA Rugby is completed this Saturday, fixtures, times and venues will be allocated.
Key dates to note:
Saturday 8 August – ISA Semi-Finals (St Stanislaus', Bathurst)
Semi Final Qualified teams
- 1st XV
- 2nd XV
- 3rd XV
- 16A
- 15A
- 15B
- 15C
- 13B
Venue locations
St Stanislaus' College (SSC) – 220 Bentinck St, Bathurst NSW
Scots All Saint's College – 4173 O’Connell Road, Bathurst, NSW
Bathurst Bulldogs Rugby Club – Ann Ashwood Park, Hereford Street, Bathurst, NSW
Charles Sturt University (CSU) - Panorama Ave, Bathurst NSW
Bathurst bus Expression of Interest
Please be aware that travel to Bathurst will be required for the semi-finals and if you would like to express your son’s interest in catching the College provided bus, please fill out the Microsoft from below
Bathurst Rugby Semi Finals - Bus Registration – Fill in form
(The form will only be available until 5 August)
Term 3 Rugby Dates for the Diary:
- Saturday 1 August – ISA Round 7 – SPX vs CCG – Away
- Saturday 1 August - Rugby Dinner
- Saturday 8 August – ISA Semi-Finals (Bathurst)
- Saturday 15 August – ISA Finals (at St Gregory’s College, Gregory Hills)
Mr Justin Gates - Rugby Convenor
Squash
Welcome back to a new term to those returning to squash.
I have taken over the coordinating of Squash for the remainder of the Winter Squash 2026 season. I would like to thank Mr Formosa for his expertise and guidance of Squash.
I would like to thank Mr Ritchie for his continued commitment to the development of the players and look forward to a successful end to the 2026 Winter season.
Training
Just a reminder that Squash is a representative Saturday sport and your son will be required to attend training, starting on Thursday 30 July Thursday at the Macquarie Courts. We will catch the train to and from the venue. Squash training commences immediately after school and concludes at 5:00 pm where we will be back on Chatswood campus at 5:30 pm. If it is more convenient for parents, your son can make his own way home or you are welcome to collect him from the courts. Please inform me via email if this is your intention for your son.
Competition Key Dates
While competition matches on Saturday mornings at various locations (Elanora and Thornleigh) will start on 8 August. Draws will be available soon once Squash NSW makes them available on their website. Squash NSW has informed me that all teams will remain the same and some teams will change divisions, but not much will change between Term 2 and Term 3. Finals for Term 3 will be on Saturday 12 September.
Attendance and Safety
Attendance will be taken using Clipboard. St Pius X College will participate in the Sydney Junior Winter Pennant against other schools and sports clubs.
Players are required to wear full SPX Sports or House Colour uniform and non-marking sports shoes during training. Protective eyewear must always be worn when playing. Whilst some students prefer to have their own gear, equipment (racquet, ball, protective goggles and even shoes) are provided at courts. It is recommended that students have their own gear for Saturday competition.
Squash Australia will be implementing their own system and timelines in distributing fixtures. I will let you know any information as it comes to my attention.
If, for whatever reason, you cannot make the games please email me as a first point of contact or if in an emergency situation I will also be located at the Elanora Courts on Saturdays where you could ring the courts to contact me.
If more information is required, don't hesitate to get in touch with me on my email: sspedding@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.
Mr Stuart Spedding - Squash Convenor
Tennis
ISA tennis resumed after the holidays. At home we hosted CCGS and Chevalier who proved too strong for our teams. Our away teams travelled to Oxford Falls where we took on St Augustine’s. Congratulations to our Division 1, 3 and 5 teams who all recorded wins.
Round 9
Division 1, 3, 5, 9 are at home against St Patrick’s and Division 11 against SACS.
(Love ‘n Deuce: 8:00 am start. Please be there by 7:30 am).
Please bring a plate of food to share with all players.
Please note the two venues for St Patrick’s and our away teams.
Division 2, 8 and 10 are against St Patrick’s (away at Strathfield Sports Club - 19 Morwick Street Strathfield, please be there by 7:30 am)
Division 4 and 6 are against St Patrick's (away at Southend Tennis Centre - 22 Chiswick St, Strathfield South).
Division 12 have a bye.
Mr Paul Cummins - ISA Tennis Convenor