Secondary Athletics Carnival Event Page

Thursday 28 May 2026 - 8.50am - 3.15pm

Event Program and Timetable

The SCAS Secondary Athletics Carnival is compulsory for all students in years 7-12, and serves as the sole selection event for the Hunter Region Independent Schools (HRIS) Athletics Carnival which will be held on Thursday 30 July 2026. Students who place first and second in their age group for each Track and Field event may be selected in the SCAS team to attend the HRIS Carnival. We request that students notify Mrs Johnson or Mr Barrett as early as possible if they do not wish to be eligible for selection in the SCAS team to attend the HRIS Carnival.

SCAS Athletics events to be run outside of the carnival:

The following championship events will be run outside of the allotted carnival timeline. These events are open to students who are targeting the competitive HRIS pathway - they are not general participation events. Students are required to pre-register for these events by Wednesday 13 May.

800m - 8.00am-8.45am on the morning of the carnival
Entry Form

1500m, Javelin, Triple Jump - during sport time - Entry Form

• Year 7-8 - Friday 22 May
• Year 9-12 - Monday 18 May

High Jump - during sport time - Entry Form

• Year 7-8 - Friday 29 May
• Year 9-12 - Monday 25 May

Event Day Procedures

At 8.50am, students are to meet their Age Group Manager on the SCAS Front Oval at their first event for roll call and to collect their wristband/competitor number.

The first event will commence at 9.00am. Students will move to each event in their respective age groups on a rotational basis. All students will reassemble in House groups for the relays at the conclusion of the Carnival.

The Athletics Carnival is scheduled to finish at 3.15pm which will enable students to travel home as per their normal school day arrangements. We would discourage early departures prior to this time, and any student who does need to depart early will need to be signed out by a parent/caregiver at the School Front Reception. 

What to wear and bring:

Please ensure that your child(ren) have the following items (with names clearly marked):

• SCAS Sports Uniform, including hat/cap and suitable enclosed shoes;
• Sunscreen (coloured zinc is allowed for the face only);

• Good food for the day (or a canteen order – please pre-order if purchasing food);

• Water bottle (not in glass, please).

Year 12 students

Senior students may wear House colour costume/dress which follows the school mufti clothing guidelines. However, proper and appropriate sporting attire is required to compete in races. Alternatively, students must adhere to the uniform guidelines above.

What not to bring:

Please remind students that, in addition to the items that are normally prohibited, they should not bring:

• Crepe paper
• Streamers

• Water bombs
• Mobile phones
• iPods/Music devices
• Laptops/iPads/Gaming devices

Spectators:

We are pleased to advise that parents and caregivers are very welcome to attend this event. We would ask that parents be mindful of the pedestrian activity around SCAS at all times and please observe the designated speed limit if entering the school grounds. Parking along the Iona Avenue boundary is the preferred option. Please do not park in front of Columba Cottage.

It is a requirement that all visitors to SCAS sign in at the School’s Front Reception before making their way to the Front Oval. There will be designated areas for spectators, and no parent should be on the inside of the track.

Contingency Plans for Wet Weather

If extreme weather conditions occur, a cancellation notice will be issued to parents via SMS. If the carnival is cancelled, students are required to wear their normal SCAS uniform and attend regular classes.

Please email sport@scas.nsw.edu.au for further information.