Senior School Cocurricular Program
- Fixtures
- From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular (including information on summer registrations)
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Cricket - ISA & MWJCA
- Football
- Rugby
- Squash
- Tennis (NSTA)
Fixtures
From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
Grand Finals
Congratulations to our 15A football team who won their game at last Saturday's grand final! Commiserations to our other teams who fought hard but were not successful on the day.
We look forward to this weekend's rugby grand finals which were postponed from last Saturday and wish the 15A and 16Bs all the best for their games at St Gregory's at Campbelltown.
Good luck to our teams playing on Saturday, including our squash players who have their last games before finals.
Summer Season Cocurricular Registrations
A reminder that registrations for our Summer cocurricular activities are now open through CLIPBOARD. Please make sure your CLIPBOARD logins are current and working. CLIPBOARD has activity specific details outlined.
Registrations include:
Senior and Junior School
Cricket All cricket registration including
Manly Warringah Junior Cricket Yr 5 - 12
ISA 1st XI and 2nd XI Cricket Yr 7 - 12
Basketball IPSHA Competition Yr 5 and 6
ISA and Development Competition Yr 8 - 11
Yr 7 are already registered – no need to register unless new to the College.
Summer Tennis (NSTA) Yr 5 – 12
Junior School only
Touch Football IPSHA Competition Yr 5 and 6
Softball IPSHA Yr 5 and 6
Performing Arts registrations will remain open for all ages.
Mr Matt Stearn - Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
Athletics
Athletics
Recent rain has unfortunately impacted our training schedule this season. We continue to monitor the Ryde Council website regarding ground availability. Families can also check the latest status at: Ryde Council Sportsground Status.
This Saturday, our first Athletics Invitational Carnival will be held at SOPAC. Students should check their event times carefully and arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of their event. All students are welcome to arrive early and stay after their events to support their teammates. Results from the Invitational Carnival may be used to determine final ISA selection.
Staff on Duty: Pius staff will be present from 7:30 am. Students must check in with the teacher on duty upon arrival and departure and provide their event results before leaving.
Uniform: Students must compete in the blue Pius Athletics Singlet. Singlets are available for purchase from the Uniform Shop or may be hired (limited sizes) and returned on the day to Ms Lee/Mr Steinman.
Travel: Students are to make their own way to and from the venue.
We look forward to seeing you there and appreciate everyone’s support in representing St Pius X with pride.
Ryde Athletics Centre
Ryde Athletics Centre is an inclusive club, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities. They meet on Saturday mornings at Dunbar Park, Marsfield, offering a wide range of events where members can make friends, enjoy new challenges, and work towards personal bests.
Registrations for their 2025/26 season are now open, and spots are filling fast.
Ms Leanne Lee – Athletics Convenor
Basketball
Grading for the Open Firsts Basketball squad took place this week, with nearly 40 students attending the first session, a fantastic reflection of the strength and depth of the SPX basketball program.
Following the final grading session, a train-on squad for the Firsts will be selected and nominated Seconds players will be notified shortly after.
As communicated via social media, summer sports registrations have been extended until Friday 29 August. There are only a few places remaining for certain age groups within Basketball, so please ensure your registration is completed via Clipboard > Activity Selections to avoid missing out.
A reminder that Year 8 and Year 10 have their grading days next week. A bus will be available for students to return to Chatswood following the afternoon session. You are also able to be picked up directly at Oxford Falls.
Key Updates:
Pius Feast Day Holiday - No pre-season training on Monday 1 September.
Singlet Sizing (Year 7-10) - Singlet sizes have been submitted to the College Uniform Shop. Please be patient as they process the orders that can now be placed by families.
Preseason Fixtures - Save the date: Saturday 18 October will be a preseason game (at this stage it will include all A and B Teams). More teams may be included and venues and times to be TBC.
Holiday Camps will run during the upcoming school break, offering extra skill development and gameplay. Dates and times will be shared in next week's edition. Sign ups will be via Clipboard and places will be limited.
ISA Season - Commences Saturday 25 October
We’re grateful for the continued support of our families and the SPX Basketball Supporters Committee. A big thank you to the families that have expressed interest in joining this support. If you are interested in joining the committee or helping out in any way, please reach out via email: jbourke@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.
Grading Calendar
Thank you for your continued support.
Mr James Bourke - Basketball Convenor
Cricket
ISA Cricket
1st and 2nd XI ISA Cricket trials commence on Thursday 28 August 2025 at Oxford Falls.
Trialling players are to catch the bus from OLD Church at 3:10 pm. Bus departs Oxford Falls for return to Chatswood at 5:00 pm
Trialling players will need to bring their own playing kit.
1st and 2nd XI ISA Season Outline is attached. Please mark key dates in diaries.
Mr David Reay - ISA Cricket Convenor
MWJCA Cricket
CRICKET SEASON STARTS 13 SEPTEMBER
We are excited to announce that registrations are now open for the upcoming MWJCA cricket season, which begins on Saturday, 13 September. The season will feature 3 rounds before the school holidays, followed by the continuation of the competition in Term 4.
To ensure your son's participation, registration is required on both Clipboard and PlayHQ:
Clipboard – for internal College registration and team coordination. The College fee for cricket is paid via the app.
PlayHQ – for official MWJCA registration. There is a $17.50 fee payable directly to Cricket Australia for player insurance. This will be available via the Clipboard app.
For anyone who is yet to complete either of the registration links, please see the links below.
PlayHQ Registration Links
To streamline competition entry and meet MWJCA’s structure, players must register in the correct stage based on their year level:
Junior School (Stage 2 – Years 5–6): Register here
Senior School (Stage 3 – Years 7–11): Register here
The MWJCA competition is divided into Stage 2 and Stage 3 formats, which reflect Cricket Australia's player development framework.
To streamline the registration process, all Junior School players will be registered in Stage 2, while all Senior School players will register in Stage 3.
Junior School Players – Key Information:
Competitions played in Manly Warringah Junior Cricket Association (MWJCA), with matches played on the Northern Beaches every Saturday. Each team bats & bowls for 30 overs.
Under 12s – Matches on Saturday afternoons
Under 13s – Matches on Saturday mornings
We encourage parent volunteers to support teams as coaches, managers, umpires or scorers.
Uniform Update:
A new uniform will be introduced this season for all players. Details on sizing and ordering will be shared soon. The new kit will be required for match days.
If you have any questions about registration, teams, or uniform, please don’t hesitate to contact me at rbalboa@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.
Mr Ryan Balboa - MWJCA Cricket Convenor
Football
The grand finals on the weekend saw the conclusion of the ISA season. All teams who played performed well and should be applauded for the spirit in which they played.
A huge congratulations to our 15A side who were crowned ISA Premiers with a dominant win in the grand final.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Matt Zanello and the whole Football Supporters Club who have done so much behind the scenes this season to make it so successful.
A big thank you also to all the coaches and staff for the season as well as the parents who have transported and supported the players throughout the season.
Looking forward to the 2026 season.
Mr Simon Yue, Senior Football Convenor
Rugby
Due to the significant rainfall experienced last week, the ISA Rugby Grand Finals have been rescheduled to this coming Saturday. We extend our best wishes once again to the 15A and 16B rugby teams as they prepare to compete in the inaugural ISA Rugby Grand Finals.
The finals will still take place at St Gregory’s College, Campbelltown, with all event details available and finalised in Clipboard. Please ensure you allow extra time for travel, as it is expected to be a busy day with limited parking available on-site.
We look forward to a great day of rugby and wish our teams the very best!
St Pius X Rugby Club - Annual Golf Day
Come and join the fun and support SPX rugby at our annual golf day.
18-hole Ambrose Team Event with a shotgun start Prizes for Nearest the Pin, Longest Drive and the chance to win a Volvo on the “Hole in One” second hole and a raffle during dinner.
COST: $150/player incl. light lunch, golf, dinner and drinks
Extra cost: $30/person - Golf Cart (must be shared by 2 people)
Bookings: go to - https://events.humanitix.com/spx-2025-golf-day
For further information contact: spxrugby@gmail.com
2025 NSW Rugby Union - Peugeot Club Raffle
St Pius X College are thrilled to be a part of the 2025 NSW Rugby Union x Peugeot Club Raffle, where one lucky winner will drive away in a brand-new Peugeot 3008 Hybrid GT Premium. This raffle is the perfect opportunity for you to win an incredible vehicle while supporting our Rugby program.
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Term 3 Rugby Dates for the Diary:
- Saturday 30 August – ISA Finals (St Gregory's College, Campbelltown)
Mr Justin Gates - Rugby Convenor
Squash
As we head into our final week before the finals commence. Please note that there are several byes this week. Please check Rev Sports using the provided link on Canvas to confirm whether you’re playing.
Let’s finish the season strong - keep up the great work!
Mr Paul Formosa - Winter Squash Convenor
Tennis (NSTA)
My name is Mr Christopher Nouragas, and I am delighted to introduce myself as the NSTA Tennis Convenor for the 2025/2026 Summer Season. I look forward to working with our students who are passionate about the wonderful sport of tennis.
Registrations Extended
Thank you to those who have already registered. We are pleased to announce that registrations have been extended by one week, with the final intake closing this Friday, 29 August. If you have not yet registered, please do so as soon as possible to secure your child’s place.
Grading Day – Save the Date
We are currently coordinating with internal and external staff to finalise details for Grading Day, which will be held on Saturday 13 September (End of Week 8).
Time: 7:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Further information will be shared closer to the date.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to contact me at cnouragas@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.
Thank you for your support, and I look forward to an exciting season ahead!
Mr Christopher Nouragas - NSTA Tennis Convenor