Northern Associated Schools Competition (NAS)
The Northern Associated Schools Competition (NAS) is a sub-association of the Associated and Catholic Colleges Association (ACC). The NAS competition hosts one-day summer and winter carnivals designed to strengthen and broaden the sporting offering. The schools involved in this competition are John XXIII College, Sacred Heart College, Chisholm College, Newman College and Servite College.
The summer and winter competition offers the following benefits:
- Strengthen the elite competition: The one-day format will reinvigorate the elite competition, offering students a chance to showcase their skills and dedication on a larger stage through dedicated Division 1 and Division 2 competitions. We are excited that this will elevate the level of elite competition for our students.
- Broaden participation levels: This new format will encourage more students to participate, fostering a sense of unity and sportsmanship within and between school communities through a multiple division competition.
To ensure that John XXIII College commits to a high level of representation in the revised competition format, compulsory trials and training sessions for all competing athletes will take place in the lead-up to each one-day summer and winter carnival. Carnival days will remain a compulsory school day for all students, and it is anticipated that, even though competing in a NAS sport will remain optional, most students in each year group will be keen to represent the College. Students who are unable to compete or choose not to compete in NAS one-day carnivals will benefit from engaging in an alternative wellbeing and physical activity program.
The 2026 fixtures have been finalised with the key dates for each one-day summer and winter carnival and the associated trials and training periods listed below.
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Year 7
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Year 8
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Years 9 / 10
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Senior Carnivals
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Summer - 5 November
Winter – 11 May |
Winter – 17 June
Summer – 17 November |
Summer – 10 March
Winter – 2 September |
Summer – 30 March
Winter – 24 June |
To ensure that John XXIII College commits to a high level of representation compulsory trials and training sessions for all competing athletes will take place as preparation for each one-day carnival. This will be a pre-competition format, providing students with a thorough training program and greater engagement in the lead up to each carnival. Carnival days will remain a compulsory school day for all students, and it is anticipated that, even though competing in a NAS sport will remain optional, most students in each year group will be keen to represent the College.
To provide a better understanding of the breadth and depth of sporting opportunities available to Secondary students please see the attached.
Summer Sports
Basketball
AFLW
Indoor beach volleyball
Indoor cricket
Ultimate frisbee
Winter Sports
Netball
AFL
Soccer
Badminton
Indoor court volleyball
