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Joint Statement from the General Committee of the Associated Schools of NSW and the Board of the Independent Sporting Association

The General Committee of the Associated Schools of NSW (CAS) and the Board of the Independent Sporting Association (ISA) wish to announce that there will be a new competition format for the 2025 Rugby season. This format change is the result of significant feedback and consultation with schools, with a view to creating the best possible environment for our rugby players. The new format will see CAS and ISA schools compete for their respective association competitions throughout Term 2 and will then combine to play in a graded inter association competition during Term 3. ISA Schools that were previously Div 2 were amalgamated into the ISA Div 1 Competition in 2024 across the B or C competition for each age group, aligned with a Div 1 school. In 2025, the intention is for that to continue.

Once the CAS / ISA competitions have been completed in Term 2, the results from the 1^st and 2^nds XV’s, along with U13-U16 age group A’s teams, will determine the placing of schools into two competition pools. The intention of the inter association competition during Term 3 is to provide the best possible experience for the final matches of the season for all players as we work towards creating the best Schoolboys Rugby competition in Australia.

As an example, using the 2024 season’s results the two competition pools would be.

During Term 3, the fixtures will be done in a 2 year block. In 2025, CAS schools will host the first week of fixtures and ISA Schools will host the second and third weeks of fixtures*. The following year in 2026, the CAS schools will host two home fixtures and ISA schools will host one home fixture.

* Where appropriate, schools will discuss the sharing of age groups during these fixtures, as has happened in the past

To determine the winner in each of the Pools, the 1^st XV win / loss results from each Association’s matches in Term 2 will carry over to the Inter Association Competition. The results from the Inter-Association matches will be added to the Inter Association Competition ladder, to determine a winning School.

We have the full support of NSW Rugby Union in making this change and look forward to this exciting new competition format.

Trinity Grammar School have won the 2024 Track and Field Championships.

For the full results of the Championships and the track and field season click here

The Program for the CAS Track and Field Championships can be downloaded here

The Championships can be live streamed on the CAS Youtube Channel

Dates of Debates:

Debate 1

Date: Wednesday 11th September

Time: Prep: 5:45pm, Debate, 6:30pm

Venue: The Shore School

Debate 2

Date: Monday 16th September

Time: Prep: 5:45pm, Debate, 6:30pm

Venue: Waverley College

Debate 3

Date: Wednesday 18th September

Time: Prep: 5:45pm, Debate, 6:30pm

Venue: Sydney Boys High School

Training

At St Aloysius’ College in the usual building (Wyalla- Level 3) for 2 hours.

• Wednesday 4 September, 6pm
• Thursday 5 September, 6pm

Rep Teams:

CAS Firsts

Coach: Ellen Thurlow – 0447061544 – ethurlow@tpg.com.au

CAS Seconds

Coach: Oliver Hervir – 0449195419 – oliver555h@gmail.com

CAS Thirds

Coach: Robert Barrie – 0439605736 – chief.adjudicator.cas2023@gmail.com

Tickets for the CAS Track and Field Championships are now on sale.

Due to ground closures the venue for Thursdays NSWSRU trials has had to be changed to St Joseph’s College Fields 1 & 2 Everard and Augustine Street Hunters Hill.

CAS Opens Rugby training has been moved to Queens Park for Tuesday 25th June. Start time is 4pm.

Due to Ground conditions CAS AFL training has had to be moved to Cranbrook School Gym at 4pm to today.

Congratulations to the following boys that have been selected in the U16s CAS Rugby team.

All parents of boys involved in the NSW Schools Open trials MUST complete the follow registration form before players can play.

https://forms.gle/5SVWxDkMsKeg9uiQ6

Training

Tuesday 25 June 4pm Venue Queens Park

Thursday 27 June 4pm Venue Gillespie Fields Knox Grammar School

Matches

Saturday June 29 and Sunday 30 June.

Venue St Gregory’s College Campbelltown 100 Badgally Rd, Gregory Hills

Saturday 29th June

GAME 1                 PRES XV A                   v          ISA II                      9:30am

GAME 2                 AICES                           v          CHS I                      10:20am

GAME 3                 ISA I                             v          CCC                       11:10am

GAME 4                 PRES XV B                    v          CAS                        12:00pm

GAME 5                 Winner Game1           v          Winner Game 2      12.50pm

GAME 6                 Loser Game 1              v          Loser Game 2          1.40pm

GAME 7                 Winner Game 3           v          Winner Game 4     2.30pm

GAME 8                 Loser Game 3              v          Loser Game 4                 3.20pm

Sunday 30th June

CUP FINAL             Loser Game 6              v        Loser Game 8          10.00am

BOWL FINAL          Winner Game 6           v        Winner Game 8      11.30am

PLATE FINAL         Loser Game 5            v           Loser Game 7          1.00pm

SHIELD FINAL     Winner Game      5     v          Winner Game 7       2.30pm

16s CAS Coaching Staff

Rugby 16s Coach              Steve O’Donnell (W)

Rugby 16s Coach              Harry Jones (K)

Rugby 16s Manager         Oliver Knight (W)

Physio Mrs Narelle Veverka 0418 484 944

Convener Mr M Bos

The following costs for players in the CAS Team are charged to the school account

CAS Team Item  Cost

CAS Jersey                                         $62.70

CAS Shorts                                         $32.84

CAS Tie Boys in Yrs 11 (Optional)                $25.00

Team Photo (Optional)                   $60.00

U16s Representative pathway.

NSW U16 Schools trials:

Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June

St Gregory’s College, Campbelltown

NSW U16 Regionals: (Final Sydney and Country selections)

Saturday 6th July and Sunday 7th July

Grantham Reserve, Blacktown

*  Please note players can participate in both competitions

** As many as 10 high performing U16 players maybe allowed to miss the NSW Invitational. These players will have been identified (by Waratahs staff) in the Rugby Union Pathway as players suitable for the Waratahs U16’s

NSW invitational:

Friday 12th July and Sunday 14th July at Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club

City V Country U16 Sunday 28 July- Bathurst

Monday 29th July Waratahs U16 Squad announcement

Congratulations to the following players that have been selected in the CAS 1sts and 2nds Rugby teams. All players and shadows are to attend the training and medicals at Cranbrook School tomorrow details below

Training and match schedule

ALL players MUST attend training sessions.

Failure to do so will result in exclusion from the squad.

Any injuries must be reported immediately to the Squad Physiotherapist, Mrs Narelle Veverka.

All parents of boys involved in the NSW Schools Open trials MUST complete the follow registration form before players can play.

Opens link https://forms.gle/tPRre4PLxuXDcGz37

Sunday 23 June Training and Medical Cranbrook School

Players are to meet in the reception of the Murray Rose Aquatic Centre at 10am.

Tuesday 25 June – Training from 4pm at Knox Grammar School No 1

Wednesday 26 June – Training 3:30pm Venue St. Aloysius College Oval – Tyneside Ave, Willoughby

Thursday 27 June – Games Venue Pittwater Rugby Park

10:20 CAS 2 v Sydney Juniors

11:10 CAS 1 v CHS 1

13:10 CAS 2 v ISA 2

14:00 CAS 1 v ISA 1

Friday 28 June – Games Venue Knox Grammar School No 1

17:45 CAS 2 v GPS 2

19:00 CAS 1 v GPS 1

For the full draw of the NSWSRU trials click here

Team photos will also be taken prior to each team warming up on the Thursday.

** All boys in the 2nd XV are expected to stay and reserve for the 1st XV **

CAS Coaching staff

1sts Rugby Coach                            Mick Snowden (T)

1sts Rugby Coach                            Craig Roberts (B)

1sts Rugby Manager                       Sam Northcott (B)

2nds Rugby Coach                            Jack Leger-Ryan (B)

2nds Rugby Coach                            Andrew Dovgan (K)

2nds Rugby Assistant Coach            Ben Robinson (B)

2nds Rugby Manager                     James Tesoriero (A)

Physiotherapist – Mrs N. Veverka veverka@bigpond.com 0418 484 944

If you are having any problems, please do not hesitate to call any of the above staff at their respective schools

The following costs for players in the CAS Team are charged to the school account

CAS Team Item                                               Cost

CAS Jersey                                                        $62.70

CAS Shorts                                                        $32.84

CAS Tie Boys in Yrs 11 & 12 (Optional)      $25.00

Team Photo (Optional)                                  $60.00

Selections into NSW Schools 1 and 2 and NSWJRU U18s to play in the Australian Schools Rugby Championships will be announced on Friday 28^th June after 8pm. Players selected will be advised if they are required for a medical due to any injury that NSWSRU is aware that they have sustained during the NSWSRU trials.

The Australian Schools Rugby Championships July 1 to 5 Sunshine Coast Stadium Queensland Matches Tuesday Wednesday and Friday. Cost for NSWSRU teams to attend the ASRU Championships is $1500

CAS Convener Mr M. Bos