Sport

In-School Sport, Tennis & Futsal Program 

The in-school sport program is held at Balgowlah North on a Friday afternoon. It involves Year 3-6 students who do not participate in tennis/futsal and PSSA. During each term, groups rotate between sports skills, small-sided games and skills-based activities. These sports and activities are organised by our PE teachers and may be run by specialist coaches from various sporting bodies and our classroom teachers. 

Tennis and Futsal tuition is offered in addition to school sport or PSSA. This program is held at the Wakehurst Tennis Centre on Friday afternoons. 

PSSA Program 

Our school is a member of the Manly District Primary Schools Sports Association (PSSA). Our Zone covers 12 schools from the Northern Beaches and is a member of the Sydney North Primary Schools Sports Association which is affiliated with the New South Wales Primary Schools Sports Association. 

All students from 3-6 are invited to trial for a PSSA team at the beginning of Term 1 for summer PSSA (Terms 1 & 4) and the end of Term 1 for winter PSSA (Terms 2 & 3) competitions. Games are played on a Friday afternoon and students are transported to the relevant venue by bus. 

At the beginning of each PSSA season coaches issue a code of conduct which is signed by participating students and their parents. This code of conduct details the expected behaviour of students representing our school in their chosen sport (see Appendix A).  

Costs associated with PSSA involvement including bus fares are included in student Statements of Accounts. At 12:15 pm each Friday PSSA students leave their classroom for an early lunch prior to catching their bus to their dedicated venue. 

The sports that may be offered in the PSSA interschool competition are: 

Summer Sport - Terms 1 & 4: 

Junior and Senior boys Cricket  

Senior and Junior Eagle Tag (girls and boys) 

Volleyball (girls and boys) 

Newcombe Ball (girls and boys) 

Junior and Senior mixed AFL 

Winter Sport - Terms 2 & 3: 

Year 3 ‘Netta’ Netball  

Junior and Senior Netball 

Junior and Senior Boys Soccer 

Junior and Senior Girls Soccer  

Junior and Senior Boys Rugby League 

Balgowlah North Public School’s participation in these competitions is determined by school guidelines, student numbers and interest, coach availability and the ability to meet guidelines/criteria as set out by the PSSA