DATES FOR 2026

Friday 27 March - St Nicholas Cross Country

Wednesday 1 April - NSWCPS Swimming

Friday 15 May - NSWCPS Girls Rugby 7's trials - Strathfield

Friday 22 May - ACS Primary Cross Country Barraba

Friday 29 May - ACS Primary Gary McSweeney Cup & Rugby Union Trials Tamworth

Friday 12 June - Polding Touch Football Port Macquarie

Friday 19 June - St Nicholas Athletics Carnival

Wednesday 24 June - NSWCPS & NSWCCC Cross Country

DIOCESAN WINTER TRIALS

Congratulations to all the learners who gave their all at the Winter sports trials on March 6! We are incredibly proud of the sportsmanship, effort, and dedication displayed by everyone who participated. A special mention goes to the following students who have successfully advanced to the next stage of the Polding selection process. They will be representing the Armidale Diocese in their respective sporting codes. We are cheering you on and wish you the absolute best of luck:

12’s League: Max Collett and Lewis Flynn

Girls Soccer: Mia Reed

Boys Soccer: William Armstrong, Flynn Coutts and Cooper Crowe

Girls Hockey: Annie Davidson, Jessie George and Rose McNair

Boys Hockey: Charlie Dunst

DIOCESAN TOUCH TRIALS

Expressions of Interest are open for the ACS Touch Football Trials in Glen Innes on 24 April (This is the 1st week back in Term 2)

WINTER NETBALL NEWS

Coaches have received their team packs and should be contacting their teams shortly. Usually, this is in a group chat. Gear bags will be set up and sent home with coach families before the end of term (if all goes to plan).

Netball visors have been ordered, produced and picked up! If you missed out on these, they are $10 each. Happy for kids to bring in $10 in an envelope with your child’s name on it and I’ll send home a visor.

In a league of my own making,

Emma Elliott

SPORTS EQUIPMENT FOR BREAK TIMES

In a radical move, Mrs. Pearce and Mrs Elliott were allowed to spend some cash after delivering a convincing, high-octane presentation to the executive. It was Mrs Pearce’s flowing, coordinated dance movements that clinched the deal. Instead of having a supply of sports equipment for the entire school to access, each grade will have access to their own colour-coded equipment for break times. We hope that the students will take some ownership of this as they will not get any replacements for the rest of the year. Big thanks to the executive team for allowing us to try something new!

SPORT INFORMATION ON COMPASS

Just a reminder that the majority of sporting opportunities are only on the Compass Portal and hence, we strongly recommend that you check your Compass Portal on a regular basis.

SPORTING CLUB REGISTRATIONS

TENNIS

The Perform with Power Tennis Academy is owned and run by Mitch Power.

The Academy has been running since 2010, covering all aspects of coaching including Tiny Tennis, Starstarters, Hotshots, Cardio Tennis and group coaching. As well as training top level juniors.

Nightly competitions are also available for those looking for that little bit extra and are great fun for all standards.The Perform with Power Tennis Academy offers something for every age and ability. Please feel free to contact Mitch and his team to discuss which coaching program is right for you! They look forward to meeting you and helping you enjoy each minute of your time on the court.

West Tamworth Tennis Club

Belmore Park

Gidley St, West Tamworth

Holiday Tennis Clinics - Sign Up Here

JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE

HOCKEY

Tamworth Hockey Association are again running our FREE Primary and High Schools competitions commencing on Monday 9th March for 3 weeks. The comp will be based on fun and development, there is no cost to participants and games will be from 5-6 pm for Primary and 6-7pm for High School matches. They would love to see all local schools involved, schools are able to register full or partial teams or players can register themselves individually.

Please note - each player must still register via the link attached to the flyer if the school submits a team. Feel free to contact myself on 0412 593 739 if you have any queries about this program. Matches will be held on Mon 9th, 16th,and 23rd March.

Please see Flyer for information. There is a QR code on the flyer or players can also register via the link below

https://www.revolutionise.com.au/tamworthhockey/events/342139

SOCCER

2026 Football Season with North Companions FC

Along with providing an opportunity to be in the largest youth club in the region, providing healthy active living and team experiences with friends and family.

Your registration with North Companions FC will provide you with access to Tamworth Regional Council grounds for your weekly games, access to our Home Grounds for Training at Marius Street, Club activities throughout the year, and End of Year Celebrations.

Read our Welcome Email

2026 Registration Fees :

Registration fees for the 2026 Season have increased due to Football Australia raising player fees ($3 for Juniors and $7 for Seniors). The North Companions committee has approved a small adjustment to help cover the increased costs.

MINIROOS - 5 to 11 years

IMPORTANT for 5 to 11 year Registrations :

The new Playfootball system is not showing the correct Registration Amount, the values below will be what is presented at the checkout when paying.

Entry level (5-7 yrs) - $155 - Register

Junior (8-11 yrs) - $185 - Register

Team Nomination Now Open: Register Now

YOUTH COMPETITION 12 to 16 years

Youth (12-16 yrs) - $215 - Register

Team Nomination Now Open: Register Your Team Now

Tamworth FC

https://www.tamworthfc.com.au/registration
Registration 2026
Tamworth FC’s registrations for the 2026 season are now open!

Our club offers pathways from entry-level players right through to senior competitions, including:
Entry (5-7 yrs) - Register Here
Junior (8-11 yrs) - Register Here
Youth (12-14 yrs) - Register Here
Youth (15-16 yrs) - Register Here
Youth Playing Seniors (15-18 yrs) - Register Here
Men's Third Grade - Register Here
Women's PL - Register Here
Men's PL - Register Here
Follow us on social media to stay updated!
For more information, please email Brent May (Registrar) at registrar@tamworthfc.com.au

AFL

CRICKET

It’s been a huge summer of cricket, with an emphatic men’s Ashes win, two blockbuster Big Bash tournaments, and the Women’s international series against India about to get underway.

To celebrate, the Big Bash Schools Challenge is now FREE for programs delivered in Term 1 and Term 2 this year - and we’d love to invite your school to take part.

What is the Big Bash Schools Challenge?

A 4‑week program for Kindergarten to Year 2 students, designed to get kids active while learning through play.

Program benefits include:

Developing fundamental movement skills
Supporting cross‑curriculum outcomes - ideal for classroom brain breaks
A fun, gamified at‑home experience where students “level up” their own Big Bash mascot through daily activities

Find out more HERE

How it works?

Getting started is easy:

Register your Expression of Interest HERE
Access the online platform
Set up your classrooms
Invite teachers and students
Celebrate your school’s success!

Need support or want to know more?

We’re here to help.schoolambassador@cricket.com.au Teacher Support Page

WHAT'S YOUR SPORTING SUCCESS?

We love celebrating the achievements of our St Nicholas athletes. If your child or team has competed in a weekend game, gala day, or representative trial, we want to hear about it!

Please send all match reports, results, and photos for the newsletter to: sntsport@arm.catholic.edu.au by Monday close of business each fortnight (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10).

Photos: Please send high-resolution images where possible.
Details: Include the team name, score, and any standout moments.

Submissions received after this deadline will be included in the following fortnight's edition.

SNT SPORTS CONTACT INFORMATION

Please direct all sport-related enquiries to our new central email address: sntsport@arm.catholic.edu.au

FRIAR'S TUCKSHOP