Event Information (2026 Summer Sports Trials)
All students MUST have been selected at their school then regional trials to register & compete at MN Diocesan Trials.
Please do not register unless you have been selected at the regional trial. Please see your school sport coordinator for information on school & regional trials.
Diocesan Date Backup Date
28th November 2025 Friday 5th Dec 2025
Entries close 14th November 2025. Any students who do not register on time will NOT be eligible to trial
Time
9.00 – 12.30pm (approx)
Venue
Newcastle Basketball Stadium Curley Road Broadmeadow
Criteria to Nominate
You must be selected at a regional trial to attend diocesan trials.
Please note these trials are for Year 5 & 6 experienced, highly talented players currently playing basketball. Representative experience is also preferred.
Registration Process for Diocesan Level
When a child is selected at a regional trial, they will be given instructions to register on the csnsw.sport website for the diocesan trial.
Once registered the website will generate an email to your school principal/sport coordinator for them to approve. Your registration must be approved by your school principal before you can attend the trials. Please follow up if this is not done. If you do not meet the criteria/standard for this trial, the sport coordinator/principal will not approve your registration. Parents should check current information for Diocesan trials by logging into their csnsw.sport account and selecting their child's current registrations. Click on “view registration” to see the diocesan details and event updates.
Cost
$25
Please contact your school sport coordinator for any questions & information regarding school and regional trials.
Congratulations to the following Maitland Newcastle students who made the Polding Basketball Team:
Girls Polding Basketball Team
Boys Polding Basketball Team
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