Sport News
Mr Stuart McSwan | K - 6 Sport Co-ordinator
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CSSA Primary Boys Soccer Trials
Congratulations to James C (Year 5), Tommy B, Enzo RC and Nash P (Year 6) who travelled to Sydney last Friday to trial for the CSSA Primary Boys Soccer team. These days are always competitive with only the best of the best attending, hoping to secure a spot on the team.
A total of 78 boys from Years 5 and 6 across NSW Christian schools competed for 12 positions to represent CSSA at the CIS competition. The boys were divided randomly into 6 teams. After 4 hours of trials, 19 boys were shortlisted as possible or probable selections. James C was lucky enough to make the top 19.
The boys then played another match, which further narrowed the group down to 12. Unfortunately, James wasn’t among those selected, but he’s looking forward to giving it another shot next year.
Well done boys on giving it your all and showing some awesome soccer skills throughout the day, and thank you to the parents for transporting the students down for this valuable experience.
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.Expressions of Interest for CSSA and HZSA Duathlon/Triathlon
This is an event for those in Years 3-6. Please see the information below. It is important to note that this is different from the biathlon event which has been run in previous years and includes a cycle leg. Parents will be required to co-ordinate a team of students to participate in their age group prior to contacting Mr McSwan.
Parents will also be required to transport their child and gear (bike) to and from the event. Please let Mr McSwan know via email smcswan@gpcc.nsw.edu.au if you would like to enter a team, which event they will be competing in, and which leg each competitor will be competing by Thursday 20th March.
Event Date: Friday 28 March
More info can be found at https://cssa.nsw.edu.au/events/cssa-schools-triathlon/
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- 8/9 years Girls & Boys - 2km
- 10 years Girls & Boys - 2km
- 11 years Girls & Boys - 3km
- 12/13 Girls & Boys - 3km
School Carnivals
| Date | Event | Location |
| TERM 1 | ||
| Friday - 7 March | GPCC Primary Yrs 2-6 Cross Country Carnival | GPCC Grounds |
| TERM 2 | ||
| Friday - 2 May | GPCC Primary Yrs 2-6 Athletics Carnival | Mingara Athletics Track |
| TERM 3 | ||
| Friday - 19 September | GPCC K-2 Athletics Carnival | GPCC Grounds |
| TERM 4 | ||
| Friday - 24 October | GPCC K-2 Swimming Carnival | Peninsula Leisure Centre |
.Representative Carnivals
| Date | Event | Location |
| TERM 1 | ||
| Thursday - 6 March | CSSA Primary State Swimming Carnival | Homebush (evening meet 4-8pm) |
| Wednesday - 26 March | CIS Primary Swimming Championships | Homebush |
| Friday - 28 March | CSSA Primary and Secondary State Duathlon and Triathlon (students to come up with own team - more info to come next week) | Penrith |
| Thursday - 10 April | NSW PSSA All Schools Swimming Championships - Day One (select students) | TBA |
| Friday - 11 April | NSW PSSA All Schools Swimming Championships - Day Two (select students) | TBA |
| TERM 2 | ||
| Friday - 30 May | CSSA Primary and Secondary State Cross Country Carnival | Sydney Equestrian Centre |
| Thursday - 12 June | CIS Primary and Secondary Cross Country | TBA |
| Friday - 22 July | NSW PSSA All Schools X-Country Championships | TBA |
| TERM 3 | ||
| Tuesday - 5 August | HCZS Zone Primary Athletics Carnival | Glendale |
| Friday - 22 August | CSSA Primary State Athletics Carnival | Blacktown |
| Friday - 5 September | CIS Primary Athletics Carnival | TBA |
| TERM 4 | ||
| Wednesday - 22 October | NSW PSSA All Schools Athletics Carnival Day One | TBA |
| Thursday - 23 October | NSW PSSA All Schools Athletics Carnival Day Two | TBA |
Carnival/Sporting levels:
GPCC: Green Point Christian College
HCZS: Hunter Christian Zone Sports (Zone)
CSSA: Christian Schools Sports Association (State)
CIS: Combined Independent Schools
PSSA: Primary School Sports Association
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GPCC Sport Teams
We are looking forward to sending our teams to a number of Gala Days and competitions in Primary again this year.
Students will have a chance to trial for certain school teams over the coming terms and will need to keep a close eye on the notices, teacher announcements in class and listen out for Assembly announcements for when trials will be held.
The protocol for team selection link: GPCC_PRIMARY_REPRESENTATIVE_SPORT_TEAM_SELECTION_PROCESS.pdf
- Teams have at least 2-3 trials before final selection.
- Unfortunately, it is simply not possible for all children who trial to be included in final teams. It is not uncommon for 40 students to trial for a team that only has 10 spots available.
- Once teams have been chose, they will aim to have at least one training session each week before a competition.
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Individual Sport Trials for Primary CSSA and CIS Teams (NOT GPCC teams)
These trials are not for GPCC school teams that we trial for here at school (as mentioned above). The CSSA or CIS trials are usually held in Sydney and students will be trialling against students from either other Christian Schools (CSSA) or other Independent Schools (CIS) and are usually recommended for those students that compete at a representative level.
Please email Mr McSwan before these Nomination dates if your child (YEARS 5 AND 6 ONLY) would like to be considered. They need to be currently playing in the sport at a very high level and have several years' experience (preferably at a Representative level): Parents are required to transports students to and from these trials.
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CSSA and CIS Sport trial dates: Please note these are not for GPCC school teams.
| Term 1 | |
| Monday - 31 March | CIS Primary Boys and Girls Hockey Trials (select students) - Nominations close Monday - 24th March |
| Monday - 7 April | CSSA Primary Girls Netball Trials (select students) - (Allocations exhausted) |
| Monday - 7 April | CIS Primary Boys AFL Trials (select students) - Nominations close Monday - 31 March |
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CSSA (Christian Schools Sports Association) Child Protection training and Risk Warning
CSSA have recommended that all adults (teachers, volunteers, and parents) complete the following module on Child Protection before attending any CSSA event (trials, gala days or carnivals). Thank you
https://old.cssa.net.au/child_protection/index.html#/
Below is a link for the Risk Warning that accompanies all CSSA run events
https://cssa.nsw.edu.au/risk-warning/
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Mr Chris Harris | Years 7 - 12 Sport Co-ordinator
Any questions about college sporting teams, coaches, gala days, carnivals and trials can be directed to my email charris@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
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GPCC Secondary Swimming Carnival
When: Week 5 Thursday 27th February 2025
Venue: Mingara Leisure Centre
Time: Carnival will begin at 9:00am and conclude at 2:00pm
What to wear/bring: House colours, sports uniform, recess and lunch
Transport: All students are required to make their own way to and from the carnival.
Note: Zone Carnival will be held on Wednesday 5th March – Week 6
If students require transport on the College bus, the first bus will depart GPCC at 8:30am (last bus will be departing at 9am) and return by 3:00pm.
First events:
| Event Number | Event | Age | Gender |
| 1 | 200m Individual Medley | Open | F |
| 2 | 200m Individual Medley | Open | M |
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Congratulations to Hamish L (Year 8) on being named Junior Life Saver of the Year for the Central Coast in recognition of his outstanding service to the Ocean Beach SLSC. He will now advance to compete for the state title. His dedication, along with that of fellow Central Coast Surf Life Savers, plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our waters.
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Dates for your Calendar
Please find below the calendar for Secondary School Sport for Term 1.
| Date | Event | Location |
| Wednesday 26th February | NSWAS Secondary Individual Triathlon | Sydney International Regatta Centre |
| Thursday 27th February | NSWAS Secondary Teams Triathlon | Sydney International Regatta Centre |
| Thursday 27th February | GPCC Secondary Swimming Carnival | Mingara |
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Friday 28th February |
HCZS Zone Swimming Carnival ENTRIES DUE |
TBC |
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Monday - Tuesday 3rd - 4th March |
CIS Secondary U19 Girls Cricket Trials | TBC |
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Wednesday 5th March |
HCZS Zone Swimming Carnival | Peninsula Leisure Centre |
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Wednesday - Thursday 5th - 6th March |
CIS Secondary U19 Boys Cricket Trials | TBC |
| Friday 7th March | GPCC Secondary Athletics Carnival | Mingara |
| Tuesday 11th March | HCZS Touch Football Gala Day | Wallsend Touch Ovals |
| Friday 14th March | CIS Secondary Open Boys & Girls Football Trials | Bernie Mullane Sports Complex |
| Monday 17th March |
CSSA AGM 9:30am - 1:30pm |
TBC |
| Tuesday 25th March |
CSSA State Secondary Swimming Championships |
Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre |
| Friday 28th March |
CSSA & HZSA Secondary Schools Triathlon |
Penrith International Regatta Centre |
| Friday 4th April |
CSSA Secondary State Touch Football Gala Day and Trials for CIS |
Penrith Touch Fields |
| Monday 7th April | SASSA/CSSA Secondary 16&U Boys Rugby Union Trials | TBC |
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Carnival/Sporting levels:
GPCC: Green Point Christian College
HCZS: Hunter Christian Zone Sports (Zone)
CSSA: Christian Schools Sports Association (State)
CIS: Combined Independent Schools
NSWAS: NSW All Schools
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Individual Sport Trials for CSSA and CIS Teams (NOT GPCC teams)
These trials are not for GPCC school teams that we trial for here at school. The CSSA or CIS trials are usually held in Sydney and students will be trialling against students from either other Christian Schools (CSSA) or other Independent Schools (CIS) and are usually recommended for those students that compete at a representative level.
Please email Mr Harris before these Nomination dates if your child would like to be considered. They need to be currently playing in the sport at a very high level and have several years' experience (preferably at a Representative level): Parents are required to transports students to and from these trials.