SPORTING NEWS
DATES FOR 2026
Friday 11 September - Polding Athletics - Glendale
Thursday 24 September - ACS Netball & Soccer Gala Day - Tamworth
Friday 30 October - Touch Football Gala Day (Tamworth)
Thursday 3 December - Polding Cricket Selections - Dubbo
Friday 4 December - Diocesan Summer Trials (Basketball & Tennis) - Tamworth
POLDING ATHLETICS- GLENDALE
Preparation and training for our St Nicholas athletes are underway and will continue until 11 September. Our students are representing the Armidale Catholic Schools Athletics team in the following events: Ella H- 800m, 100m, 200m, 1500m; Mia R- 800m, 1500m; Henry B- 800m, 1500m; Levi C- 800m, 100m; Max C- Highjump, 800m, 100m, 200m, Snr Boys Relay; Emilia B- High Jump; Hudson Y- Long jump, 200m, Discus, Snr Boys Relay; Maximus H- 100m; Ethan W- 1500m; Arie R- Discus; Cooper C- Snr Boys Relay and Quade H- Snr Boys Relay.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - ACS GALA DAY
Expressions of Interest are being accepted from students in grades 3-6 to attend the Western Gala Cluster day (in Tamworth) for Netball and Soccer. Please see Compass for details and EOI link. They close 4 September!
ST NICHS LEGENDS
TAMWORTH CRICKET 2026/2027
2026/2027 Cricket Registrations now open!
NSW SCHOOLS MTB SERIES
Tamworth Mountain Bikers to Host Huge Triple-Event Weekend
Tamworth Mountain Bikers are excited to announce that Tamworth will host a round of the NSW Schools MTB Series in August 2026, bringing young mountain bike riders from across the region and beyond together for an exciting day of competition, participation, and community spirit.
The Friday schools event on 28 August 2026 will form part of a massive triple-event mountain biking weekend, with additional riding events taking place on Saturday and Sunday that are open to riders of all ages and abilities. The NSW Schools MTB Series provides students with the opportunity to compete in a safe, supportive and fun environment while encouraging healthy lifestyles, confidence, and participation in outdoor sport.
The event will feature:
School mountain bike racing
Live timing
Insurance coverage
Raffle prizes
Funduro options
Food and refreshments
Tamworth Mountain Bikers are inviting and encouraging local primary and secondary schools to support the event by sharing information with students and families.
The weekend is expected to attract riders and visitors from across New South Wales, providing a fantastic opportunity to showcase Tamworth’s cycling facilities and community spirit.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN!
Check out what is on this school holidays!
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.
ST NICHOLAS SPORTING LEGENDS!!!
Don't forget to send through your sporting achievements.
From mountain biking to go-kart racing - and everything in between!
We want to hear from you! Let our students see how proud we are of them!
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