Senior School Cocurricular Program
- Fixtures
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Football
- Rugby
- Squash
Fixtures
Athletics
Athletics training continues on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Time:
Leaving the College by bus at 3:30 pm, with training from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, returning by bus to the College by 5:30 pm.
Venue:
Rotary Athletics Track – Mowbray Rd West, Lane Cove
Key dates (Yr 7-12):
- Warm-up Carnival - Saturday 14 September – – Venue: SOPAC
- ISA Carnival - Tuesday 17 September – Venue: SOPAC
- ISA Representative Carnival (CIS) – Tuesday 24 September – SOPAC
Mr Scott Steinman - Athletics Convenor
Basketball
Our grading process continued this week, with Year 10s after school. Please see below grading schedules for all remaining afternoon and PE grading sessions.
For the Year 7 sessions in Week 9, information will be shared via Canvas as to which day you son should attend.
A reminder of the following sessions that are available for the remainder of this term.
Monday
7:00 am - 8:20 am Firsts training (invite only)
Tuesday
7:15 am - 8:15 am Year 7, 8, 9 A/B development squad
Wednesday
7:15 am - 8:15 am Skills session (All ages)
Thursday
7:00 am - 8:20 am Firsts training (invite only)
Friday
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Opens Scrimmage/pick-up
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to email me at jbourke@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.
Thank you for your patience and commitment to SPX Basketball!
Please find attached below the SPX Basketball Grading Calendar:
Basketball Committee AGM
Tuesday 24 September, 8:00 pm
The Basketball Committee will hold a virtual AGM on Tuesday 24 September commencing at 8:00 pm. Please attend if interested.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87155309135?pwd=ao5zd9u5xYeaT1ICcVozZ4Lm0eGl9a.1
Meeting ID: 871 5530 9135 Passcode: Q19BX1
We look forward to seeing you there.
Basketball Committee
Mr James Bourke - Basketball Convenor
Cricket
1st and 2nd XI ISA Cricket
1st and 2nd XI Cricket trials continue at Oxford Falls on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
Please see the attached ISA season outline for full trial, selection, training, and match details for the 2024-25 Season.
Upcoming holiday trial match selections have been released to players. Any unavailability needs to be reported to Mr Reay or Mr Rodgers ASAP.
Mr David Reay - ISA Cricket Convenor
MWJCA Training and Games
Training for all MWJCA cricketers continues, with teams training on the following days:
Tuesdays: Year 7 and 8
Thursdays: Year 9 and 10
Buses will leave the Chatswood Campus at around 3:30 pm, returning to the College at around 5:30 pm. Parents intending to pick up their son at Oxford Falls for the season are requested to email Mr Balboa on a one-off basis.
Games commence this Saturday, 14 September. All games are posted in the PlayCricket App through PlayHQ. If you do not have the PlayCricket App installed on your device, you will need to access your relevant App store to download the app, set up your ID and follow St Pius X College Chatswood cricket.
School Holiday Camp
Mr Ryan Balboa - MWJCA Convenor
Football
SPX Football Social Night, this Saturday
Only a few days to go to the SPX Football Social.
It has been great to see people grabbing their tickets - come along and have a great time. School leaders, coaches, Coerver management and cocurricular staff will be there so it's a great opportunity to come and share your thoughts on the season in a really relaxed atmosphere.
Use the QR code or link below to get your tickets
If you are yet to get your tickets, you only have a few days left. People have been emailing to express how much they are looking forward to hearing our guest ex-Socceroos, Robbie Slater and Dave Mitchell speak. It will be a great night and an excellent way to wrap-up the season - https://events.humanitix.com/st-pius-x-football-club-social-event.
SPX Football Supporters' Committee
Rugby
Congratulations to William Hanks of Year 7 who won his U12s Grand Final last Sunday. He represented the Ryde Rugby Club and played against a very strong opposition.
Well done Will on his achievement.
JERSEY PRESENTATION 2024 – Willoughby Hotel
The SPX Rugby Club would like to host a jersey presentation for all open’s players and their families on Thursday, 12 September atthe Willoughby Hotel. The presentation will start at 6:00 pm and will conclude at 8:30 pm.
Any questions please contact – spxrugby@gmail.com
ANNUAL GOLF DAY 2024
Friday, 18 October
Northbridge Golf Club
296c Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge
1:00 pm Start (Lunch) followed by 2:00 pm Tee Off
Following the success of last year's event, we are returning to Northbridge Golf Club in October for our annual Ambrose golf outing.
The committee’s focus this year is to maximise the appeal and to encourage as many parents as possible to join us for a great opportunity to mix with other parents and friends of the school. And, of course, to have fun. We are particularly keen to see more mums participate this year. Pull together a 4-Ball or just join as a single … either way a great day is guaranteed.
For more information please see the attached flyer below.
For all bookings, please use the following link:
Term 3 Rugby Dates for the Diary:
- Thursday 12 September – SPX Rugby Club - Opens Jersey Presentation
- Friday 18 October – Rugby Annual Golf Day
Mr Justin Gates - Rugby Convenor
Squash
Congratulations to SPX team 6 (Benjamin Meares and Oliver Price) for coming runners up in Division 5 of the Sydney Junior Pennant.
Mr Joe Madani - Squash Convenor