Sports Update

Following is a letter sent from Heidi Hardaker from the Catholic Schools Office in regards to sporting events that were to be held later in the year.

Wednesday 1st September 2021

To Principals, Sports Coordinators and Parents,

Due to the impact of COVID-19 across New South Wales, Armidale Diocesan Primary and Secondary Sports Councils wish to advise that all upcoming Armidale Diocesan Primary and Secondary Sporting events have been cancelled;

Athletics Carnival
Gala Days

Further information will be provided closer to the date for Basketball and Tennis trials for Primary students scheduled for Friday 26th November 2021.

The following announcement has also been made from CSNSW Sport, NSWPSSA and School Sport Unit that the following events have been cancelled:

NSWPSSA Primary Boys Football (Soccer) Championship on Wednesday 6 October to Friday 8 October at Griffith
NSWCCC Secondary Rugby League Girls 16s Trials
NSWPSSA Primary Netball Championship on Monday 11 October to Wednesday 13 October at Menai
NSWPSSA Primary Rugby Union Championship on Tuesday 12 October to Thursday 14 October at Mudgee
NSW All Schools Cross Country Championship (primary and secondary) on Monday 18 October at Eastern Creek
NSWPSSA Primary Girls Rugby Union 7s on Thursday 21 October and Friday 22 October at Gateshead
NSW All Schools Secondary Hockey 16 years Tri-Series on Thursday 21 October and Friday 22 October at Broadmeadow
NSWPSSA Primary Athletics Championship on Thursday 2 December and Friday 3 December at Sydney Olympic Park

Any sporting events that are not listed above are still pending postponement or cancellation announcements. Further information about these events will be provided as soon as it is made available.

We understand the disappointment that may follow this announcement, however, as always, the health, safety and wellbeing of all members of the school community were at the heart of this decision. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to navigate this challenging time. Refunds will be provided to all those students who have paid for their selected sport that has been cancelled.

Please feel free to use this letter in your School newsletter or School Facebook page to update staff, parents and students. If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Heidi or Tim.

Yours in sport,

Heidi Hardaker & Tim Kennedy