Some of the state’s best up-and-coming sports stars will be on display when the biggest schools’ multisport event ever hosted in NSW comes to Blacktown from 2-6 June.
The inaugural NSW School Sport Games will see more than 2,000 athletes from 15 NSW Sports Associations compete across the week in Aussie rules, bowls, football, gymnastics, rugby league, rugby7s, softball, ten pin bowling and touch football.
Twelve state champions will be named, as the cream of NSW primary and secondary public school talent will be represented alongside combined teams from NSW Catholic and Independent schools.
Athletes from the state’s rural, regional and remote areas will converge on Blacktown to join their metropolitan counterparts in competition.
The Games will also include the inaugural Ten Pin Bowling State Championship for students with disability.
Six Australian Olympians will attend the event: Aidan Roach (water polo), Alexandra Croak (gymnastics/diving), Noah Havard (canoe sprint), Ellen Roberts (softball), Nick Timmings (skeleton) and Emma Tonegato (rugby 7s), engaging with students as part of the Olympics Unleashed program.
The event is expected to provide a $4 million boost to the local economy.
Darren Lang, Sport Strategy and Planning Coordinator for the NSW Department of Education School Sport Unit said:
“Physical activity plays a vital role in wellbeing and the NSW School Sport Games provide a fantastic platform to bring together athletes from across the state for a celebration of school sport.
“NSW public schools have had a long history of developing athletes for state, national and international competitions and these Games will showcase that talent in a carnival-style atmosphere.
“And with professional sporting teams in the NRL, AFL, A-League and cricket all based in the region, we knew there’d be no better host than Western Sydney with fantastic venues such as the Blacktown International Sports Park”.
About the Department of Education School Sport Unit
The School Sport Unit (SSU) is part of the Arts, Sport and Initiatives unit in the Student Support and Specialist Programs directorate in the NSW Department of Education. The SSU provides carefully planned, adaptable and enjoyable physical activity experiences for all students in NSW public schools.
A message from the major sponsor
ELB-Electroboard and Avocor are honoured to support the inaugural NSW School Sport Games - an exciting new event that celebrates student talent, teamwork, and sporting excellence across the state. With nearly 40 years of experience working alongside NSW schools, ELB-Electroboard is a passionate advocate for education and youth development. As a long-time supporter of education in NSW, ELB-Electroboard and Avocor are proud to play a role in this important initiative and look forward to continuing our mission of supporting schools across Australia.
Sponsors
The 2025 NSW School Sport Games are proudly supported by ELB-Electroboard and Avocor, Victor Sports, Kwik Kopy Macarthur, Mercure Penrith, Grip Star Australia, 1800Buggies and the Cancer Council NSW.
Competing Associations at the School Sport Games
Sydney West; Sydney North; Sydney South West; Sydney East; Riverina; Western; North West; North Coast; Hunter; South Coast; Barrier; West Darling; MacKillop (Catholic Schools NSW); Polding (Catholic Schools NSW); NSW Combined Independent Schools.
Schedule of Championships
Primary Girls’ Australian Football: Monday 2 – Tuesday 3 June
Primary Boys’ Australian Football: Wednesday 4 – Friday 6 June
Secondary Bowls: Tuesday 3 – Thursday 5 June
Secondary Boys’ Football: Monday 2 – Wednesday 4 June
Secondary Girls’ Football: Wednesday 4 – Friday 6 June
Secondary Gymnastics: Monday 2 – Wednesday 4 June
Primary 11 Yrs Rugby League: Monday 2 – Wednesday 4 June
Primary Girls’ Rugby 7s: Thursday 5 – Friday 6 June
Primary Girls Softball: Monday 2 – Thursday 5 June
Inclusive Sport Ten Pin Bowling: Tuesday 3 – Wednesday 4 June
Secondary Girls’ Touch Football: Monday 2 – Wednesday 4 June
Secondary Boys’ Touch Football: Wednesday 4 – Friday 6 June
Contact details:
For interviews or to attend events at the NSW School Sport Games, please contact Glenn Cullen from the NSW Department of Education Media Unit. E:[email protected] M: 0460 005 755.
