Senior School Cocurricular Program
- Fixtures
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Football
- Rugby
- Squash
- Tennis
Fixtures
From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
NSTA Tennis Convenor
I am very pleased to announce that Mr Paul Cummins has taken on the role of NSTA Tennis Convenor. I thank and congratulate Mr Cummins for taking on this role. If you have any queries regarding next term's competition please contact Mr Cummins direct via email: pcummins@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.
Touch Football Registrations
Following a period of consultation, we have decided to trial Senior Touch Football for the 2026/27 season. In the first instance, this will be a 12-month trial to allow the college to assess the impact around introducing a new sport to the program. Teams will play in the ISA Touch Football competition. More details will follow after registration closes.
Registrations through Clipboard will open at 12:00 noon Friday 14 August and team numbers will be capped. If you have any queries regarding touch football please email Mr Justin Gates via email: jgates@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.
ISA Semi Finals and Finals
Good luck to all our ISA football teams who are playing in the semi final games this weekend: 1st XI, 5th XI, 16A, 16B, 15A and 14A.
Good luck also goes to our Division 1 Tennis team who are playing in their grand final this Saturday.
The teams would love your support for their games - please see the fixtures document above for details of the games.
Commiserations to our rugby teams who were defeated in their semi finals in Bathurst last weekend. Congratulations to all teams who played well but were unsuccessful on the day.
Administration Officer – Cocurricular and Performing Arts
St Pius X College, Chatswood is seeking to appoint a dedicated and innovative Administration Officer to provide administrative support to the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular and the Performing Arts Department and will work closely with the Senior Administration Officer (Cocurricular and Performing Arts). This is a 3 day per week, 6 month temporary part-time position with the possibility of permanency for 2027.
For more information, visit the College website.
Mr Matt Stearn - Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
Basketball
1st V and 2nd V Basketball Update
Trials for the 2026/27 1st V and 2nd V Basketball squads have now been completed, and both squads have been selected. Thank you to all students who attended the trials and demonstrated such a high level of commitment, effort and sportsmanship throughout the process.
At this stage, the 1st V squad will train on Monday mornings and Friday afternoons. As we move closer to the start of the season, training schedules may be adjusted to align with team requirements and competition commitments.
Information regarding the 2nd V squad training schedule will be communicated following the completion of the Winter ISA Finals in Week 5. We anticipate these sessions commencing shortly thereafter.
All training sessions, venues and any schedule updates will be published on Clipboard, and families are encouraged to check the platform regularly for the latest information.
We congratulate all students selected in the squads and look forward to an exciting season ahead.
ISA Basketball 2026/27 Registrations
Clipboard registrations are OPEN
Thank you to the families who have already completed their registration for the upcoming ISA Basketball season. Your prompt response is greatly appreciated.
At this stage, registrations have been slower than anticipated. As we are required to submit and confirm team nominations with the ISA in the coming weeks, we ask all families intending to participate to complete their registration as soon as practically possible. Clipboard registrations will close on Friday 28 August.
Please note that team caps are once again in place this year. Families are strongly encouraged to register early to avoid disappointment, as places cannot be guaranteed once team limits have been reached.
Important Information
Any Year 7 student who participated in the Term 1 Preseason Competition is not required to register for the upcoming season. All Year 7 students wishing to join are welcome.
SPX will aim to field A-F teams in each age group where numbers permit. If numbers remain low, we will reduce the numbers of teams entered to ISA.
In the 13s and 14s age groups, we also run internal development squads for players who are not selected in an ISA team. All internal development squad games are played at Oxford Falls on Saturday mornings.
13s–17s Grading Information
Please see the draft Basketball Grading Schedule below.
Please note that due to ongoing works in both the SPX Gym and at Oxford Falls, all grading times, dates and venues remain subject to change. Any amendments will be communicated promptly to students and families via the usual school communication channels.
Students are only eligible to attend grading sessions if they have completed their registration through Clipboard.
All grading updates and additional information will also be published on the Basketball section of the Canvas Cocurricular Page. Families are encouraged to monitor Canvas regularly throughout the grading period for the latest information.
Basketball Uniform
Can be purchased from the College Uniform Shop
- SPX basketball shorts
- SPX playing singlets
Mr James Bourke - Basketball Convenor
Cricket
1st XI and 2nd XI ISA Cricket – Season 2026/27
The 1st XI and 2nd XI ISA Cricket season is fast approaching. Player net trials and training commence on Thursday 27 August 2026 at Oxford Falls.
All players must register for the College on both Clipboard and PlayHQ. Players intending to play ISA should register under Stage 3.
Please find attached the 1st & 2nd XI – ISA Cricket 2026/27 season outline. Prospective players and parents are requested to familiarise themselves with this document prior to the first training session.
Cricket Registrations — 2026/27 Season
Registrations for the 2026/27 cricket season are now closed. Parents of any student still wishing to register for Cricket this season can email rbalboa@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.
Mr Ryan Balboa - MWJCA Cricket Convenor
Football
Last weekend concluded the season for some of our football teams. Congratulations to those teams who have progressed through to the final. Semi finals have been uploaded to clipboard. Please note that training will only continue for teams who progress through to the grand final.
Good luck to all teams this weekend.
Mr Simon Yue - Senior Football Convenor
End of Season Event
It was great to see people registering for the SPX Football Social over the weekend.
It will be a great time to get together - please remember it's a casual gathering at our wonderful sponsor's venue, Chatswood RSL. The Football Supporters Club will put on food platters and be buying the first 2 drinks for everyone. Please get your tickets now as we will need to confirm details with the venue.
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
Rugby
As the 2026 Rugby season comes to an end the College would like to thank all our players, coaches, parents and supporters for another fantastic rugby season. Your commitment and enthusiasm continued to make St Pius X Rugby such a strong and successful program.
Congratulations to all teams this year on an outstanding season, achieving some memorable victories and representing the College with pride both on and off the field.
A special thank you to the SPX Rugby Committee for their incredible support throughout the year. Their generous contribution towards training equipment, specialist coaching, and the organisation of a fantastic Rugby Dinner has had a significant impact on our program. We are grateful for their ongoing dedication and commitment to the growth and success of SPX Rugby.
Looking forward to what 2027 brings and thanks again to everyone who played a part this season.
Mr Justin Gates - Rugby Convenor
Squash
Thank you to everyone who came to support the players for the first round of the Junior Pennant. I was impressed to see our students there early on the courts warming up before their games. It was a tough round with a skilled opposition, yet our students played some incredible shots and kept toe to toe with St Andrew's College in each game played at Elanora. The big serves seemed to be the difference. There were some thrilling moments in the final games where Liam Spatola fought hard, playing a good tactical game to win his games in the 4th set and Lachlan Chueng played some great shots. The students played with the spirit we instil at Pius and I’m proud of their efforts.
With both wins and losses from our teams, all students displayed good sportsmanship on the court. A special mention to Patrick Buono and Lance Meng who played as solo teams on the weekend, they played amazingly well.
Mr Richie was impressed with the efforts of the SPX 2 team of Eric Park and Max Sunjaya who had a hard-fought win.
Just a reminder that if you intend to be absent for training or the game on Saturday please let me know during the week. If you will be absent on game day, due unforeseen circumstances, please email me on sspedding@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.
Mr Stuart Spedding - Squash Convenor
Tennis
The ISA tennis season concluded last Saturday with a mixed bag of results. Most pleasing however has been the improvement in tennis from Division 12 all the way up to Division 1. I would like to congratulate all students who committed to training and worked on their game. My thanks goes to the teachers, parents and supporters for your support throughout the season.
Our Division 1 boys; Adrian, Caleb, Boston, Jake and Lachlan finished in second place and will meet Oakhill in the Final this Saturday at Blacktown Tennis Centre. The team would certainly appreciate any support from the other ISA tennis players. Play starts at 8:30 am and they are on Court 1.
NSTA Tennis
Those students interested in summer NSTA tennis (Term 4 and Term 1 2027), please sign up on Clipboard ASAP. Gradings will commence at the beginning of September. More information to come.
Mr Paul Cummins - ISA Tennis Convenor