Playing sport, in particular team sport, is a proven part of healthy development. Sport teaches your son to organise his time, enhances his friendships and builds his relationships with other students and adults. We offer sport at the College because it teaches your son valuable lessons about resilience, respect, challenge, courage, failure and success.
We offer a variety of sports in both ISA (Independent Sporting Association) and local competitions. Our students are coached by a mix of experienced and passionate staff members alongside elite specialist coaches, many of whom have achieved great success in their own sporting careers.
We are proud of our Augustinian graduates who represent at State and National level in a variety of sports they committed to while at the College. We are also proud of all our students who participate in our extensive sporting program.
AFL
Introduced to our Sport and Co-curricular Program in 2022, AFL is available to students in Years 5 to 10. We provide a fantastic program for students of all abilities, with passionate and experienced coaches who make the sport fun for all involved.
Season - Terms 2 and 3
Points - 15
Training - Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning (optional)
Competition - Teams play in the Combined Schools AFL competition run by the NSWAFL. Games are held at various venues around Sydney on a Saturday morning.
Athletic Development
Our Athletic Development program provides students in Years 5 to 8 with an introduction to the College physical development program. The sessions aim to develop students’ physical capacities in a fun, challenging environment. We have six themes for students to work on including speed development, jumping, core stability, power training, strength movements and aerobic development. All ability levels will be catered for, with progressions and different variations of exercises provided by coaches in each session, so every student is afforded the opportunity to develop at their own pace in age-appropriate activities.
Season - Terms 1 and/or 4
Points - 0
Training - Friday morning
Competition - N/A
Basketball
We have an extensive Basketball program where students from Years 5 to 12 can participate. The College boasts an excellent coaching staff including former and current Manly Warringah representative players, representative coaches, former Saints 1st V players and College staff. Opportunities exist for players to tour internationally.
Season - Terms 4 and 1 (the following year)
Points - 15
Training - 1-2 mornings or afternoons (dependent on year group and grading)
Competition - Teams play in the Independent Sporting Association (ISA) for Secondary and Independent Primary Schools Heads Association (IPSHA) for Primary. Games are held at various venues around Sydney on Saturdays.
Boxing Fitness
Boxing Fitness provides a great opportunity for students in Years to develop their fitness in a relaxed and safe environment. Our experienced instructors help the boys develop their boxing techniques while putting them through a fun, hour-long exercise session.
Season - Terms 1 and 4 (Summer Squad); Terms 2 and 3 (Winter Squad)
Points - 10 maximum
Training - Wednesday and Friday morning
Competition - N/A
Cricket
Cricket is a great opportunity for students in Years 5 to 12 to represent the College. Our Cricket program caters to all abilities, providing experienced, enthusiastic coaches to support and develop the boys' throughout the season. Opportunities exist for players to tour internationally.
Season - Terms 4 and 1 (the following year)
Points - 15
Training - 1 afternoon (days are set once teams/coaches are confirmed)
Competition - Teams play in the Manly Warringah Junior Cricket Association (MWJCA) competition on Saturdays around the Northern Beaches. While selected senior teams play in the Independent Sporting Association (ISA) competition. ISA games are held at various venues around Sydney on Saturdays.
Football (Soccer)
Football at the College has a high level of participation by students in Years 5 to 12. All players develop their skills in an enjoyable environment, under the guidance of dedicated coaches. Opportunities exist for players to tour internationally, as well as participate in local Catholic School Gala Days and invitational matches across the age groups.
Season - Terms 2 and 3
Points - 15
Training - 1-2 afternoons (dependent on year group and grading)
Competition - Teams play in the Manly Warringah Football Association (MWFA) competition. Games are held around the Northern Beaches on Saturdays.
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking at the College provides students in Years 7 to 12 with the ability to perform as an individual in a non-contact sport, yet still be a part of a team. Through weekly training and competition, students will have the opportunity to improve their physical fitness, build skills in riding, and gain knowledge in bike maintenance, etiquette and first aid. Competing in Mountain Biking is not all about winning, but rather personal improvement.
Season - Terms 4 and 1 (the following year)
Points - 15
Training - Tuesday and Thursday afternoon
Competition - Competitions are held on Saturdays at various locations according to the school hosting. The course is cross country/enduro style not downhill, and usually consists of around 4 laps of a 2-3km course. The College competes against 6 other schools: Riverview, Knox, Waverley, Barker, Kings and St Andrews.
Rowing
Our Rowing program was founded in 2004 and has reached success at the highest level, most notably our Coxed Four winning the 2022 World U19 Men’s Champions in Italy. Students can participate as a coxswain from Year 5, with rowing squads available from Year 7. The program maintains an international class fleet for our boys and elite coaching staff. College rowers and coxswains train hard, work for each other and enjoy the challenges that the sport brings.
Season - Terms 4 and 1 (the following year)
Points - 15
Training - 3-6 mornings and/or afternoons (dependent on year group)
Competition - Regattas are held Saturdays at various venues around Sydney.
Rugby Union
The College runs a first-class Rugby program for students in Years 5 to 12. We provide qualified, experienced and passionate coaches, dedicated to ensuring each player grows and develops into the best player they can be. Opportunities exist for players to tour internationally and domestically.
Season - Terms 2 and 3
Points - 15
Training - 1-2 afternoons (dependent on year group and grading)
Competition - Teams play in the Independent Sporting Association (ISA) for Secondary and Independent Primary Schools Heads Association (IPSHA) for Primary. Games are held at various venues around Sydney on Saturdays.
Swim Squad
Our Swim Squads cater to students from Years 5 to 12 with beginner (must be able to swim laps) to intermediate swimming abilities. We have fantastic coaches who provide a great environment for students to develop their skills in the water.
Season - Terms 1 and 4 (Summer Squad); Terms 2 and 3 (Winter Squad)
Points - 10 maximum (15 if the student participates in at least one Squad, as well as selected in the ISA Swim Team)
Training - Tuesday and Thursday morning
Competition - Invitational and ISA Swimming (if selected)
Taekwondo
Our Taekwondo program is run by Walsh Martial Arts Australia at the Dee Why PCYC for students in Years 5 to 12. Their teaching philosophy is ‘better each day’, focussing on progress over perfection and inspiring a health-for-life approach in all students. WMA teaches self-defense, not ‘fighting’. Younger students learn bully-proofing without violence. Teens and adults learn to defend themselves and others responsibly and lawfully. Through traditional exercises, breathing techniques, science and philosophy taught properly by great teachers, students quickly improve their confidence, competence and resilience.
Season - All Year
Points - 15
Training - Tuesday and/or Thursday evening
Competition - N/A
Tennis
Tennis at the College consists of the Squad program and the ISA program. Our Squad program is available to students in Years 5 to 12 and involves training only, with the purpose of developing each player's skills and confidence on the court, while having fun with friends. Our ISA program involves training and competing in a graded team. Students in Years 7 to 12 have the opportunity to represent the College in ISA Tennis, having fun in a fair and friendly environment. Opportunities exist for ISA players to tour internationally.
Season - Terms 1 and 4 (Summer Squad); Terms 2 and 3 (Winter Squad); Terms 2 and 3 (ISA)
Points - 10 maximum (Squads); 15 (ISA)
Training - Monday afternoon (Squads); Wednesday afternoon (ISA)
Competition - N/A (Squads); ISA teams play in the Independent Sporting Association (ISA) for Secondary students. Games are held at various venues around Sydney on Saturdays.
Touch Football
The latest addition to our Sport and Co-curricular Program, Touch Football provides students in Years 7 to 12 with a fun team experience, while representing the College. Our program boasts some of the top coaches in the Northern Beaches, offering players a unique opportunity to learn from the best while growing as individuals and as a team.
Season - Terms 4 and 1 (the following year)
Points - 15
Training - Thursday morning or afternoon (dependent on team)
Competition - Teams play in the Independent Sporting Association (ISA) for Secondary students. Games are held at various venues around Sydney on Saturdays.
Track and Field Club
Our Track and Field Club, available to Years 5 to 12, offers students the opportunity to learn, develop, gain experience and perfect their running, jumping and throwing skills. With the aim to help prepare students for the Athletics season, our program provides keen athletes with experienced coaches who can help take students to the next level in their training.
Season - Terms 2 and 3
Points - 10
Training - Monday and Wednesday afternoon
Competition - Invitational and ISA Athletics (if selected)
Water Polo
The College runs a comprehensive Water Polo program for Years 5 to 12. Catering to students of all levels, we provide a high level of coaching and development, implemented by coaches with extensive experience at club, school and representative levels. The school representative pathway provides the opportunity to represent ISA in the CIS tournament and from there to NSW All Schools teams. Opportunities also exist for players to tour internationally.
Season - Terms 4 and 1 (the following year)
Points - 15
Training - 1-2 morning and/or afternoon (dependent on year group and grading)
Competition - Teams play in the Independent Sporting Association (ISA) for Secondary and Independent Primary Schools Heads Association (IPSHA) for Primary. Games are held at various venues around Sydney on Saturdays.
