Sport News
Sport Dates for 2026
Diocesan Swimming Carnival: Friday 27th February, 2026
School Cross Country: Wednesday 1st April, 2026
Diocesan Cross Country: Friday 22nd May, 2026
(Tentatively booked) Trial Athletics Carnival: Wednesday 10th June, 2026
(Tentatively booked) School Athletics Carnival: Thursday 25th June, 2026
Diocesan Athletics Carnival: Wednesday 5th August, 2026
Sydney Sixers - All Girls Colour Bash
St Edward’s is excited to host the Sydney Sixers, after-school Girls Only Colour Bash! Looking for something fun, active, and confidence-building? Discover cricket with the Sydney Sixers Girls Colour Bash!
- Backyard-style fun with a cricket twist – think water balloons, fast games, colour run and cricket with friends.
- Safe, welcoming environment designed for girls.
- Action-packed program delivered by our professional coaches.
- Perfect for beginners or players who just want FUN.
- All equipment provided – no experience needed!
Register for this free program by clicking here
NSW State Championship for OzTag
Mason Parry, Jett Tobin and Rocco McCulloch participated in the under 10s Boys NSW State Championship for OzTag in Penrith last week. The boys represented Tamworth Taipans and showed great enthusiasm and sportsmanship throughout the carnival. Well done boys!
2026 Sport Nomination - Girls Rugby League, Golf, AFL, Rugby 7's, Softball and Diving
Girls' Rugby League, Golf, AFL, Rugby 7's, Softball and Diving do not have trial dates for the Armidale Diocese due to the lack of numbers. Students must display exceptional skills in the chosen sport prior to applying. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
St Edward's Netball
St Edward’s Netball Registrations are now OPEN
For all children wishing to play netball, who are turning 5,6,7,8 in 2026, use this link
For all children wishing to play netball, who are turning 9 and 10 in 2026, use this link
For all children wishing to play netball, who are turning 11 and 12 (or 10 years playing in the 11/12 comp /year 5 but are only turning 10) in 2026, use this link
All new netball uniforms can be found on the Compass app in the Canteen Uniform menu. We will have uniforms available at the first Friday afternoon training session to look at and purchase.
Training is decided by individual coaches. Training will be held at St Edward’s Primary School straight after school. Infants’ children can catch the bus to the Primary.
Games will start in early May.
Registrations will close Saturday, 28th February.
All games are played inside, or on the outside courts at the Tamworth Sports Dome.
Games for children aged 10 and under are usually played at 12pm.*
Games for children aged 11 and over are usually played at 1pm.*
*Times are subject to change. Draws will be available on the Tamworth Netball Association Facebook page or on the NetballHQ app.
Basketball
Final Call for Players! 2026 Basketball
St Edward’s is looking for a few more students to fill our final team spots for the upcoming Semester 1 Primary School Competition. We are specifically looking for:
Year 5 & 6: Boys and Girls
Year 3 & 4: Girls
This is a fantastic way for the kids to stay active, learn teamwork, and represent St Edward's on the court!
Competition Details:
Dates: Thursday, 26th February – Thursday, 25th June (13 rounds + Grand Finals)
Total Cost: Approx. $300 per player (Includes Semester 1 Junior Comp and Registration fees).
How to Register: Please email setsport@arm.catholic.edu.au by Wednesday, 11th February.
Netball - Boys
EXCITING NEWS TAMWORTH! 🚨BOYS Netball is coming your way! 🏐💥
We’re thrilled to share the dates for our Boys Only Netball Trials!
👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/wFqyNRqcsJY2Thxw7
📅 Trial Dates - times to be confirmed.➡️ Wednesday 11th March➡️ Sunday 15th March
👟 Attendance: Players must attend at least one of the trial sessions to be considered for selection
Netball
BMX
AFL
Hockey
Soccer
OzTag
Touch Football
Rugby
2026 - Term 2 - 10-week program
We have players who want to play going forward and coaches who would like to continue coaching.
This is open to all schools in and around the Tamworth area, again, no previous experience is necessary.
All participation will require Individual registrations via Rugby Xplorer, but until registrations are open, please in the meantime express your individual or team nominations by the link below.
Cost: $80 per male participant and $50 per female participant
Sport Stories
We would love to share information about your child’s special achievements across all sporting areas. Please email detailed information and a photograph, if available to setsport@arm.catholic.edu.au
Armidale Diocesan Primary Sports Council
The Armidale Diocesan Primary Sports Council is a body representative of the Catholic Education Office, Principals and Sports Coordinators from all Diocesan Primary Schools. The ADPSC offers a pathway for Armidale Diocesan students in most sports. If you would like to be kept up to date with all the Diocesan sport news, cancellations and updated last-minute information, please like the ADPSC page on Facebook.