Senior School Cocurricular Program
- Fixtures
- From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
- Athletics
- Cricket - MWJCA
- Football
- Football Photos
- Rugby
- Tennis
Fixtures
From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
Winter sport recommences this weekend with ISA Football and Tennis playing Round 8 of their competition and Rugby playing the first of a 3-week ISA/CAS combined competition before moving to ISA semi finals and finals.
Training has started back up for all teams.
Next week athletics training will start for the Term 3 Invitational Carnivals which commence in Week 4, and the ISA Carnival, scheduled for Week 9.
Over the break, Coerver, in conjunction with the SPX Football Club, hosted a fantastic Training Camp at Oxford Falls. We also held basketball training camps at the college during the holidays. Thank you to Danny Garrett and Mr Bourke for facilitating these days.
In addition, the 1st XV Rugby Squad had a hugely successful tour to Queensland, winning both their games. Thanks go to everyone who made the tour possible.
Please ensure that your sons are correctly equipped for their respective sports. With the cold weather prevalent now, the College tracksuit is recommended as a warm top layer for Saturdays. A reminder that football and rugby players should wear the new training tops to and from cocurricular fixtures, and also as a match day warm up top. Other students should be in full sports uniform or Winter Uniform for Saturday Sport.
Summer sport registrations will open on Clipboard shortly. More information will be provided in the coming weeks.
I look forward to seeing you all throughout the term.
Mr Matthew Stearn - Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
Athletics
Athletics Training
Welcome back to Term 3! We're excited to announce that the Athletics season is about to begin, with training sessions starting next week. Training will run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, commencing from Monday 28 July.
Please note: There will be NO training on Thursday 31 July.
Students will travel by school bus, departing from the front of the school on Anderson Street at 3:15 pm and heading to Dunbar Park, Sobraon Road, Marsfield. Training concludes at 5:00 pm, with return to school by 5:30 pm. Parents who wish to pick up their son directly from Dunbar Park are welcome to do so; please notify the supervising Pius staff on duty.
To participate, join us during the first week of training and/or notify Ms Lee (Senior Squad) at lee@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au or Mr Bourke (Junior Squad) at jbourke@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.
Then, complete your registration via Clipboard. Please ensure that notifications are enabled both in the app and on your device to stay up to date with any changes.
Ms Leanne Lee - Athletics Convenor
Cricket - MWJCA
Expressions of Interest – MWJCA Cricket Teams 2025/26
We are now seeking Expressions of Interest for the 2025/26 MWJCA (Manly Warringah Junior Cricket Association) cricket season. This initial form will help us confirm team numbers across all age groups.
If your son is interested in playing, please complete the following form:
The season will run from late October 2025 through to March 2026. Further information regarding payment and formal registration will be provided once teams are finalised.
For any enquiries, please contact Mr Balboa at RBalboa@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.
Mr Ryan Balboa - MWJCA Cricket Convenor
Football
Welcome back to the ISA Football season. We have 3 more weekend fixtures before semifinals and grandfinals. It was great to see over 50 students participating in the COERVER Football Camp at Oxford Falls over the break, with great feedback. We look forward to running these camps again in 2026.
A reminder that all teams will have their photos this Saturday at Oxford Falls. Teams are to meet their coaches at their allocated times (see below). These photos will most likely occur on Chaplin 1 (main Rugby field) but will be dependant on the conditions on the day, such as light. Players must be in full playing strip and they must bring their ID cards for scanning.
Good luck to all teams.
Mr Simon Yue, Senior Football Convenor
BBQ, Bake Sale and a big day of Football at Oxford Falls
With a number of games at Oxford Falls this Saturday, the Football Supporters Club will again be hosting the BBQ, Bake Sale and coffee cart. With only a few rounds to go, come on down and say hi and get something to eat and drink while watching the boys go round..
If you would like to contribute any sweet-treats that would be fantastic - please contact Priscilla at pleasepris@hotmail.com to let her know what you are planning on bringing.
Also, if you would like to assist on the BBQ or Bake Sale, your help is needed and very welcome. Please use the following link to the volunteer sign-up sheet:
Looking forward to seeing you all pitchside this weekend,
Mr Matt Zanello - SPX Football Supporters Club President
Football Team Photos - Saturday 26 July
A reminder that this Saturday, 26 July at Oxford Falls, the College will be taking the Football photos on the top oval beside the main scoreboard. Please refer to the schedule below. Students must bring their ID cards and be in their full football kit for all photos.
Ms Leisa Proc - General Coordinator
Rugby
1st XV Queensland Tour
A huge congratulations to all the students selected to represent the school on the 1st XV Rugby Tour of Queensland over the holidays. The team put in an outstanding effort, kicking off the tour with a dominant 60–7 win against St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace, followed by another strong performance with a 29–10 victory over St Joseph’s Nudgee College.
Tours like this don’t happen without a lot of support behind the scenes. A heartfelt thank you to all the staff who made it possible, especially TryTime coach Mr Mike Cross for his leadership and guidance. We are also incredibly grateful to the teaching staff who generously gave up part of their holidays to support the tour: Mr Matt Stearn, Mr Dominic McGeekie, Mr Andrew Saar, Mr Justin Gates, and Mr Sean Brannan.
Representatives Honours
Congratulations to Jack Brown on his selection to the 2025 NSWSRU U18 Schools 1st XV team. The team went on to claim the title of Australian Champions for 2025, securing a decisive 28–11 victory over the defending champions, NSW 2, in a hard-fought final.
ISA Rugby Finals – New Format Reminder
A quick reminder to our rugby families - under the new ISA format, all teams will now take part in the final’s series. It’s a great opportunity for every student to experience finals rugby and proudly represent the College right to the end of the season.
Key dates to note:
Saturday 16 August - ISA Semi-Finals (St Stanislaus', Bathurst)
Saturday 23 August - ISA Finals (at St Gregory’s College, Gregory Hills)
Please be aware that travel to Bathurst will be required for the semi-finals. More details will follow closer to the date.
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Term 3 Rugby Dates for the Diary:
- Saturday 26 July – vs Central Coast Grammar/ Unmatched fixture (Away)
- Saturday 2 August vs Trinity Grammar (Home)
- Saturday 9 August vs Cranbrook (Home)
- Saturday 16 August – ISA Semi Finals (St Stanislaus' College, Bathurst)
- Saturday 23 August – ISA Finals (St Gregory's College, Campbelltown)
Mr Justin Gates - Rugby Convenor
Tennis
Welcome back to Term 3!
Training and games have recommenced. Please see the details below regarding the remaining training and games for the season.
Training:
Week 1: Tuesday 22 July & Wednesday 23 July
Week 2: Tuesday 29 July & Wednesday 30 July
Week 3: Tuesday 5 August & Wednesday 6 August
Week 4: Wednesday 13 August (only for students who have made the finals)
Games:
Round 8: 26 July
Round 9: 2 August
Round 10: 9 August
Finals: 16 August (only for Divisions that have made the finals)
Looking forward to game play this week!
Ms Veronica Bamber - Tennis Convenor