Sport News
Sport Dates for 2026
School Cross Country: Wednesday 1st April, 2026
Diocesan Cross Country: Friday 22nd May, 2026
(Tentatively booked) Trial Athletics Carnival: Wednesday 10th June, 2026
(Tentatively booked) School Athletics Carnival: Thursday 25th June, 2026
Diocesan Athletics Carnival: Wednesday 5th August, 2026
Basketball - Year 3/4 Girls
We are on a mission to grow our girls basketball community and we need your help to spread the word. Whether your daughter is a seasoned pro on the driveway, or has never picked up a ball before, we want her on the court!
- Who: Girls in Year 3 & 4 (Confident Year 2s are also very welcome!)
- When: Thursday 5th & 12th March
- Time: 5:30pm
- Where: Tamworth Sports Dome - Show Court
- Cost: FREE!
Basketball Primary Draw
Please check Tamworth Basketball Facebook page or the Basketball Connect app for the
latest draw.
St Ed's Netball
Registrations have closed and all teams are full. Teams have been sent out via Compass.
Swimming
Layla recently qualified for the Speedo Sprints Finals, held at the iconic Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre over the weekend, where she proudly represented New England North West. It was an incredible opportunity and Layla made the most of the experience, achieving fantastic personal best results.
Sydney Sixers - All Girls Colour Bash
St Edward’s is excited to host the Sydney Sixers, after-school Girls Only Colour Bash! Looking for something fun, active, and confidence-building? Discover cricket with the Sydney Sixers Girls Colour Bash!
Backyard-style fun with a cricket twist – think water balloons, fast games, colour run and cricket with friends.
Safe, welcoming environment designed for girls.
Action-packed program delivered by our professional coaches.
Perfect for beginners or players who just want FUN.
All equipment provided – no experience needed!
Register for this free program by clicking here
2026 Sport Nomination - Girls Rugby League, Golf, AFL, Rugby 7's, Softball and Diving
Girls' Rugby League, Golf, AFL, Rugby 7's, Softball and Diving do not have trial dates for the Armidale Diocese due to the lack of numbers. Students must display exceptional skills in the chosen sport prior to applying. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Tennis - SIGN UP HERE
AFL
Hockey
Soccer
Rugby League
Rugby Union
2026 - Term 2 - 10-week program
We have players who want to play going forward and coaches who would like to continue coaching.
This is open to all schools in and around the Tamworth area, again, no previous experience is necessary.
All participation will require Individual registrations via Rugby Xplorer, but until registrations are open, please in the meantime express your individual or team nominations by the link below.
Cost: $80 per male participant and $50 per female participant.
Sport Stories
We would love to share information about your child’s special achievements across all sporting areas. Please email detailed information and a photograph, if available to setsport@arm.catholic.edu.au
Armidale Diocesan Primary Sports Council
The Armidale Diocesan Primary Sports Council is a body representative of the Catholic Education Office, Principals and Sports Coordinators from all Diocesan Primary Schools. The ADPSC offers a pathway for Armidale Diocesan students in most sports. If you would like to be kept up to date with all the Diocesan sport news, cancellations and updated last-minute information, please like the ADPSC page on Facebook.