Between now and the end of term we have two gala days for senior primary, an AFL day and a rugby league gala day. We thank these two sports for offering these 'come and have a try' days. Unfortunately the other sports in the district don't offer to run days like this. It would be great to include soccer, hockey etc but local clubs don't provide us with this avenue.

The junior primary will have an AFL clinic. This will be run at school using our school student leaders as assistants.

Individual rep sports will be advertised during the month registration is required. This is only for Senior Primary students. This IS NOT a chance to have a try or just give it a go and see. This level of sport is a pathway to NSW and Australian representation. Children who wish to trial in these sports must have at the very least represented the local district. There is a criteria that must be met at school level before names can be forwarded on to Canberra. The skill level of the children chosen in these teams is exceptional. Often 60 children or more from across our Archdioceses will turn up to trial for a sport where only 10 or 15 are selected in the final Canberra Goulburn team. The commitment, if chosen, by both the child and the parents is also significant. It involves lots of travel and expense depending where the trials are, and if selected, where the following training and games are to be played.

Soccer registration for boys and girls who wish to try for the Canberra Goulburn side is in March. If you believe your child meets the criteria contact the school to register your child's interest.

Other sports coming up later in the year are diving, rugby union, golf, softball. During Term 4 touch football, cricket and basketball trial for the following year as these sports have selection during the first weeks of 2024.

If you require any information regarding sport please contact Jannene Harnett.on jannene.harnett@cg.catholic.edu.au

Jannene