Sport

At St Rita’s College, students are encouraged to discover and pursue their passions through a broad range of sport offerings.

St Rita’s College has a proud sporting tradition, with students achieving success across a wide range of sports each year. Our program supports physical health, wellbeing and personal growth, offering opportunities from early morning fitness to state and national competitions. Whether experienced or new to sport, every student is encouraged to get involved, challenge themselves and strive for their personal best.

AFL

AFL is offered as part of the Catholic Secondary Schoolgirls’ Sports Association (CaSSSA) Term-based competition for Secondary students. The college also enters teams to the AFLQ Schools Cup.

Netball

The St Rita’s College Netball Program provides Primary and Secondary students with opportunities to develop skills on and off the court, fostering well-rounded athletes and community members.

Swimming

Swimming at St Rita’s College supports students in refining technique, building endurance and achieving personal goals. Expert coaching and a positive team environment encourage growth both in and out of the pool.

Touch Football

SRC Club Touch Football is played across two seasons each year and is open to students in Years 5–12.

Volleyball

Volleyball develops coordination, communication and teamwork through fast-paced rallies and strategic play. Students learn to work together under pressure while building confidence and technical skill on the court.

Track and Field

Track and Field provides opportunities for students to pursue personal excellence across a diverse range of athletic events. The program celebrates commitment, discipline and the pursuit of individual achievement.

Water Polo

St Rita’s College Water Polo has experienced significant growth and success over the past five years and is open to students in Years 5–12. Our Water Polo Teams compete in Club, State and National Tournaments.

Football

Football is offered in Term 3 as a CaSSSA Wednesday Sport, Open to students in years 7-12.

Basketball

Basketball is offered in Term 3 and Term 4, played as part of the CaSSSA Sport Portfolio it is open to Y7-12.

Tennis

Tennis at St Rita’s College enjoys immense success. The program caters for girls of all abilities, whether they are experienced or have never played before. The Tennis Program commences in Term 1 with the CaSSSA Tennis competition. Trials for the CaSSSA teams are held in Term 4 of the preceding year.

Cross Country

The St Rita’s Cross Country program is about developing fitness and enhancing individual confidence and personal ethics that, when combined, form a strong sense of team spirit encouraging the student to aim for their best within their limits. This philosophy has led to St Rita’s in recent years making the podium in the CaSSSA Cup for a consecutive six years and championing the competition in 2021. The Year 5 and Year 6 years age groups compete over 2km, while the older age groups all compete over 3km.

Rugby 7's

Rugby 7s is an exciting, high-energy sport that rewards speed, agility and quick thinking. Students develop confidence, teamwork and decision-making skills while embracing the fast-flowing nature of the game.

Athletic Development

Sporting Excellence Program

St Rita's College Sporting Excellence Program facilitates the development of student athletes, while helping to balance high-level sporting commitments, academic studies, and life outside the college.

Sporting Excellence Program includes:

Individualised strength and conditioning
Performance testing and injury risk screening
High-performance sport presentations
Access to recovery equipment and excursions
Educational opportunities to learn and grow as an athlete

Eligiable students are:

In Years 7 - 11 at SRC in 2025
Driven to improve in sport
Committed to Strength and Conditioning for 4 Terms

Strength and Conditioning Program

Our S&C Program is designed to complement both general fitness and specific sporting pursuits, the program focuses on building strength, improving overall conditioning, and supporting injury prevention for our Years 5 to 12 students. Whether a student is training for elite competition or simply aiming to stay active and healthy, the S&C Program enhances performance, promotes safe participation, and supports long-term wellbeing across all levels of sport.

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Sport at St Rita's

Music

St Rita’s College prides itself on a Music program which is dynamic and extensive and encourages students of all abilities to participate.

Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education at St Rita's College enriches the school experience by building resilience, initiative, teamwork, and leadership through meaningful outdoor challenges.

Debating

Debating at St Rita’s College follows a proud tradition spanning 40 years and is offered across all Year levels.

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