The Northern Associated Schools Competition (NAS) is a sub-association of the Associated and Catholic Colleges Association (ACC). The NAS competition will move to an alternative model of delivery designed to strengthen and broaden the sporting offering. Commencing in 2024, NAS participating schools will move to a one-day summer and winter carnival format. The schools involved in this competition are 糖心Vlog, Sacred Heart College, Chisholm College, Newman College and Servite College.
These changes will bring the following benefits:
To ensure that 糖心Vlog 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听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 2024 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.
| 听 | Years 7 / 8 | Years 9 / 10 | Years 11 / 12 |
| Term 1 | Summer Carnival: Tuesday 27 February (Week 5) Trials and training Week 2 to Week 5 |
Summer Carnival: Wednesday 27 March (Week 9) Trials and training Week 6 to Week 9 |
Summer Carnival: Friday 22听 March (Week 8) Trials and training Week 5 to Week 8 |
| Term 2 | Year 7 Winter Carnival: Monday 6 May (Week 4) Trials and training Week 1 to Week 4 Year 8 Winter Carnival:听 |
听 | Winter Carnival: Wednesday 26 June (Week 11) Trials and training Week 8 to Week 11 |
| Term 3 | 听 | Winter Carnival: Wednesday 28 August (Week 7) Trials and training Week 4 to Week 7 |
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To ensure that 糖心Vlog commits to a high level of representation in the revised competition format, compulsory trials and training sessions for all competing athletes will take place as preparation for each one-day carnival. This will be a new addition to the 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.
We are excited about this new initiative that will increase the level of participation of students in team sports, as well as allow for a top-tier competition for our elite athletes.
To provide a better understanding of the breadth and depth of sporting opportunities available to Secondary students in 2024, please see the attached.
Summer Sports
Basketball
AFLW
Indoor beach volleyball
Indoor cricket
Ultimate frisbee
Winter Sports
Netball
AFL
Soccer
Badminton
Indoor court volleyball
糖心Vlog acknowledges the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation who are the traditional custodians of this land upon which we live, learn and work. We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual connection and relationship of the Aboriginal peoples to this country and commit to the ongoing journey of reconciliation.