Co-curricular Sport
The College’s outstanding facilities and dedicated coaching staff will ensure that no matter where your daughter’s sporting interests lie, her enthusiasm, passion and dedication will be wholeheartedly supported.
Regardless of experience or performance level, all students at Pymble have the opportunity to participate in sport, to challenge themselves physically and to achieve their personal bests.
Our Sport programs help girls build fitness, confidence and teamwork, with pathways to suit every interest and ability, from social fun through to competitive representation. We encourage all girls to have a go at sport for the many benefits it brings to their learning, friendships and general wellbeing.
Junior School Co-curricular Sports
AFL
Years 3 to 6
Our AFL Development Program for Years 3 to 6 is delivered by accredited coaches from AFL NSW. Our fun, safe and inclusive introduction to Australian Rules Football welcomes complete beginners through to experienced players.
Artistic Gymnastics
Kindergarten to Year 2
Artistic Gymnastics builds strength, flexibility, co-ordination and body awareness across vault, trampoline, uneven bars, beam and floor. Our Recreational Gymnastics program suits every girl in Kindergarten to Year 2, while talented young gymnasts may be invited to join our Competitive Gymnastics pathway for focused, expert-led training.
Years 3 to 6
From Recreational Gymnastics, Tumbling and Gym Skills through to our invitation-only Aerial Circus and Competitive Gymnastics squads, girls in Years 3 to 6 can progress at their own pace. Our Artistic Gymnastics team also competes at the IGSA Carnival across Levels 1 to 7+, with an igsa Junior Squad open to girls not currently in the program.
Athletics and Cross Country
Kindergarten to Year 6
Our Junior Foundational Athletics program helps girls from Kindergarten to Year 6 develop athletic and physical skills, whether just for fun or through competition at school carnivals, igsa Junior events and Athletics NSW meets. Girls in Years 5 to 12 can also join Pymble Stride for expert coaching across Cross Country tracks around the College.
Badminton
Year 6
Badminton Skill Sessions help our Year 6 girls prepare for the following year’s igsa Badminton Competition, developing skills and fitness through a quality coaching program.
Basketball
Kindergarten to Year 6
Our Basketball programs cater for every age, from the Pymble Basketball Skills Program for Kindergarten to Year 2, to the pre-season Junior Basketball Skills clinic for Years 3 to 6. Girls in Years 3 to 6 can also compete in the igsa Junior Basketball Saturday Sport competition.
Diving
Year 2 to 6
Diving is a dynamic sport combining grace, courage, skill and athleticism. Learn to Dive and Vertical FunDive introduce girls in Years 2 to 6 to the sport, while our invitation-only Pathways and Performance Diving programs support our more advanced divers as they progress toward Australian Age and Junior Elite Championships.
Equestrian
Years 3 to 6
For girls in Years 3 to 6 who already compete in Equestrian at a competitive level and own their own horse, our Equestrian team competes in Interschool events including the NSW Interschools’ Championships and National Equestrian Championships. This is not a learn-to-ride program.
Fencing
Years 3 to 6
Beginner squad classes offer instruction and technique in a safe, stimulating environment.
Football/Soccer
Years 3 to 6
Football is one of Pymble’s most popular sports. Our Junior Skills Sessions build skills, small-sided game play and shooting, in the lead-up to igsa Junior Football, and our Saturday competition is open to girls of all abilities.
Futsal
Years 3 to 6
Based around the NSW Futsal Schools Championships, this program trains girls interested in selection to the Pymble Futsal team. One representative team per age division competes at the Regional Championships, with successful teams progressing to the State and National Championships.
Golf
Years 3 to 6
Available for girls in Years 3 to 6 with a high level of golfing experience and who wish to join the Secondary Golf Program, held at Avondale Golf Club, Pymble. Registration is reviewed by the Golf Co-ordinator and the Avondale Golf Pro.
Have a Go @ Saturday Sport
Kindergarten to Year 2
Focused on the long-term athletic development of our youngest girls, our qualified, experienced coaches teach girls the basic skills of a new sport each term.
Hockey
Years 3 to 6
Girls in Years 3 to 6 can train with experienced coaches in our Junior Hockey Skills sessions, before competing in igsa Junior Hockey and Minkey, our Saturday morning competition.
Netball
Kindergarten to Year 6
Our Netball programs cater for every age, from skills clinics for Kindergarten to Year 6 through to Saturday competition via igsa Junior Netball for Years 3 to 6. Younger girls can also join Net Set Go, and Years 3 to 6 can join the Ku-ring-gai Netball Association (KNA) Winter Competition.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Kindergarten to Year 6
Gymnasts perform on a floor with an apparatus such as the rope, hoop, ball, clubs or ribbon, accompanied by music, in individual or group events, through our external provider Pymble Rhythmic Gymnastics.
Sailing
Years 5 and 6
This course is designed for girls of all sailing abilities, with the opportunity to sail in Opti Sailing boats and progress to the College’s Pacer boats depending on ability.
Snowsports
Kindergarten to Year 6
A unique sport where girls across all years bond and share the experience of Snowsports training and competition, with a minimum on-snow experience required in skiing or snowboarding before the Interschools competition.
Surfing
(Holiday Program)
Delivered as a Surf Intensive Holiday Camp by Manly Surf School at Long Reef Beach, offering longer surf sessions for more water time and a focus on teamwork, camaraderie and shared achievement.
Swimming
Kindergarten to Year 6
Pymble believes every girl should have access to quality swimming lessons for safety and confidence in the water. Our Learn to Swim program is structured by levels, taking girls from as young as six months through to confident swimmers ready for our recreational or competitive squads. All enquiries and bookings are handled directly through Pymble Swimming.
Taekwondo
Years 3 to 6
A form of self-defence helping girls develop self-discipline, fitness and respect for oneself and others.
Tennis
Kindergarten to Year 2
Group Tennis introduces our youngest girls to the sport in a fun, enthusiastic environment, building fundamental motor skills, with Private and Semi-Private Lessons also available. Our most talented young players may be invited to join the selective Pymble Performance Squad or Junior Talent Hub Tennis Squad for high intensity training.
Years 3 to 6
From the beginner-to-intermediate Active Tennis Squad through to the more advanced Development Tennis Squad, our Tennis programs support every stage of a girl’s game, with Private and Semi-Private Lessons also available. Talented players may be invited to join our selective Performance or Junior Talent Hub Squads, and girls who can serve and score can compete in igsa Junior Tennis.
Touch Football
Years 3 to 6
Our Junior Touch Football Skills Sessions build passing, catching and game strategy skills ahead of igsa Junior Touch Football, our Saturday morning competition.
Volleyball
Years 3 to 6
The Junior Volleyball Development Program builds skills, fitness, communication and teamwork, and welcomes girls of all ability levels.
Water Polo/Flippa Ball
Years 3 to 6
Girls in Years 3 to 6 can compete in igsa Junior Water Polo/Flippa Ball, our Saturday morning competition, or build their skills through our Water Polo and Flippa Ball Skills Sessions. Flippa Ball introduces younger girls to a modified version of the game, while Water Polo sessions prepare our stronger Year 6 swimmers for competition in Year 7.
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Frequently asked questions
What sports does Pymble offer for Kindergarten to Year 6?
An extensive range, from team sports like Netball, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Touch Football, Water Polo and Volleyball, to individual pursuits including Swimming, Diving, Gymnastics, Athletics and Cross Country, Tennis, Golf, Fencing and Taekwondo, plus niche options like Equestrian, Sailing, Snowsports and Orienteering. We also have a new AFL Development Program.
Does my daughter need experience to join?
For most sports, no. Programs like Have a Go @ Saturday Sport, Net Set Go, Junior Foundational Athletics, and the Junior Skills Sessions in Football, Hockey and Touch Football are all designed for complete beginners.
What's the difference between the recreational and competitive/selective pathways?
Most of our sports are open enrolment, welcoming every girl, regardless of ability, into skills clinics, foundational programs and Saturday competitions such as igsa Junior Netball, Football and Hockey. A smaller number of advanced pathways sit above these, including Competitive Gymnastics, Performance Diving, our Artistic Gymnastics Team, and selective Tennis squads (Pymble Performance Squad and Junior Talent Hub), which are invitation or trial based.
How does my daughter get invited to a selective squad or representative team?
Coaches generally identify talented girls through their participation in our recreational programs and invite them to trial. For sports like Diving, Gymnastics and Tennis, this means progressing from an entry-level class into a Pathways, Performance or Talent Hub program as coaches assess readiness.
What is Saturday Sport / igsa Junior competition?
Igsa Junior is our Saturday morning interschool competition, offered across sports including Netball, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Tennis and Water Polo/Flippa Ball for girls in Years 3 to 6. It runs alongside our skills-based training sessions, so girls build the fundamentals during the week before playing competitively on weekends.
Are any sports run by outside organisations rather than Pymble coaches?
Yes. Our Rhythmic Gymnastics, AFL Development and Surfing programs are delivered by trusted external partners. All Swimming enquiries and bookings go directly through Pymble Swimming.
Does my daughter need her own equipment?
This varies by sport. Most programs require students to purchase their own equipment.
When do sports run — during the week, after school, or on weekends?
It depends on the sport. Skills sessions and training typically run during the week (either within the co-curricular block or after school), while igsa and KNA Netball competitions are played on Saturday mornings during the relevant season.
What does a sports program cost?
Costs vary by sport, particularly where external providers, specialist venues or equipment hire are involved.
Can my daughter play more than one sport?
Yes. Many girls take part in several sports across different seasons or terms. We encourage families to keep an eye on their daughter’s weekly commitment so sport stays enjoyable alongside schoolwork and other activities.