Welcome back to 2023
We are happy to advise that all aspects of the Representative School Sport Pathway including State Championships can recommence from Term 1, 2023.
Weekly inter-school competitions, knock-out competitions and gala days may also recommence.
Bligh Sports Zone is part of the Sydney East Secondary Schools Sports Association.
Welcome to the home of the Bligh Zone Secondary Schools Sports Association.
BLIGH ZONE (Black and White)
Member Schools: Dulwich HS, Marrickville HS, SSC- Balmain, SSC- Blackwattle Bay, SSC- Leichhardt, Newtown HSPA, Strathfield Girls HS and Tempe HS
For information about sports played in the Zone, please initially make contact with the sports coordinator at your school. Other information can also be obtained through the convener of the sport. Contact details for the conveners of each sport are available on the contacts page of our website.
Bligh S.S.S.A. provides opportunities for students to participate in a range of sports in friendly interschool competitions. Our competitions are used to promote maximum participation and good sportsmanship. Some of our rules are modified to accommodate this.
This site will be periodically updated and is provided for the information of students, parents, sports organisers and staff.
2023 Carnivals
Swimming
Date: Monday 27th February, 2023
Venue: Enfield Pool
Convener: Peter George
SSC Blackwattle Bay
Cross Country
Date: Monday 15th May, 2023
Venue: Sydney Park, St Peters/Alexandria TBC
Convener: Rachael Holland
Newtown HSPA
Athletics
Date: Friday 16th June, 2023
Venue: Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Track
Convener: Janet Iacono
Strathfield Girls HS
SPORTS
Summer Sports:
Boys: Cricket, Ultimate Vortex and Oz-Tag
Girls: Basketball, Oz-Tag and European Handball
Winter Sports:
Boys: Basketball, Soccer and Touch Football
Girls: Netball, Soccer (7-a-side) and Softball
Trials/events are subject to change as a result of any updates to Covid 19 guidelines and restrictions issued by NSW Health.
*Photos will be taken during the Zone Carnivals. If you do not wish your childs' photo to be taken, please indicate this to your School Sports Organiser who will pass this on to the photographer on the day.
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