Applications
Applications for the NSWPSSA 2023 knockout competition are now closed.
NSWPSSA Small Schools knockout close Thursday 6 April
The state primary school knockout competitions for
NSW Public Schools are run and managed by the
NSW Primary Schools Sports Association (NSWPSSA).
Draws and submission
Please note: Competition draws and details for the submission of results are available via links in the sport-specific sections below
Competitions
2023 NSWPSSA knockout competition
Entries close on the last Friday of Term 4 each year.
2023 Small Schools knockout competition
Entries for the 2023 Small Schools knockout competition (for schools with enrolments <100) close on Thursday 6 April 2023.
Submission of results
To submit the result of your knockout match please email the state knockout convener of the relevant sport. Direct email links for each state knockout convener and/or other instructions can be found in the relevant sections below. Results or protests must be lodged within three (3) days of the match.
School login links
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Instructions
To enter the current state-wide knockout competition:
To register for NSWPSSA Knockout competitions you will need to login with your school’s main contact email address (such as schoolname-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au).
Your school account has already been setup.
If you do not have your password recorded please go to NSWPSSA Knockout Competition registration.
Upon successful login click the 'apply for school based competition' on your dashboard.
Select the competitions your school wishes to register and click 'create application'. A confirmation email will be sent to your school email address listing the competitions you are entered into.
You may log back into Dash with your school account at a later date to withdraw or register for further applications.
For information regarding the finals series use the sport specific drop downs below.
Specific sports
Links to draws, rules and contact information can be found within the show/hides below.
2023 Australian Football knockout draw
Australian Football KO competition rules
For more information and updates regarding the finals for the Tony Lockett Shield (AFL knockout competition) please refer to the event details listed on our NSWPSSA calendar.
Email Convener: Mr Travis Irvin - Parkview PS
2023 Basketball knockout draws
Basketball KO competition rules
For more information and updates regarding the finals for the Basketball knockout competition please refer to the event details listed on our NSWPSSA calendar.
Email Convener: Mr Robert Cormack - Birchgrove PS
For more information and updates regarding the finals for the Brian Taber Shield & Lord Taverners Shield (Cricket boys & girls knockout competitions) please refer to the event details listed on our NSWPSSA calendar.
Email Convener: Jarrod Lyons - Cricket Convener
For more information and updates regarding the finals for the Football NSW Shield (Football boys & girls knockout competitions) please refer to the event details listed on our NSWPSSA calendar.
Email Convener: Mr Allan Duroux - Teven-Tintenbar PS (for North Coast, North West, Riverina, South Coast, Hunter & Western KO Queries)
Email Assistant Convener: Mr Steven Mead - Carlton PS (for Sydney North, Sydney South West/Sydney West/Sydney East KO Queries)
For more information and updates regarding the finals for the Teachers Mutual Bank Trophy (Hockey boys & girls knockout competitions) please refer to the event details listed on our NSWPSSA calendar.
Email Convener: Matthew Liles - The Junction PS
For more information and updates regarding the finals for the Netball knockout competition please refer to the event details listed on our NSWPSSA calendar.
Email Convener: Lyn Allison - Moruya PS
2023 Rugby League knockout draw
Rugby League KO competition rules
For more information and updates regarding the finals for the Classic Shield (Rugby League knockout competition) please refer to the event details listed on our NSWPSSA calendar.
Email Convener: Mr Les Daley - Murwillumbah PS
2023 Boys Rugby Union knockout draw
2023 Girls Rugby 7's Knockout Draw
Rugby Union KO competition rules
For more information and updates regarding the finals for the Bryan Palmer Shield (Rugby Union knockout competition) please refer to the event details listed on our NSWPSSA calendar.
Email Convener: Mr Andrew Watson - Newling PS
For more information and updates regarding the finals for the Teachers Mutual Bank Trophy (Softball boys & girls knockout competitions) please refer to the event details listed on our NSWPSSA calendar.
Email Convener: Mrs Catherine Elsworth - Northlakes PS
For more information and updates regarding the finals for the Victor J. Kelly Trophy (Tennis mixed knockout competition) please refer to the event details listed on our NSWPSSA calendar.
Results Sheet: NSWPSSA Tennis KO Results Sheet
Email Convener: Mr Jonathan Russell - King Street PS
2023 Touch Football knockout draws
Touch Football KO competition rules
For more information and updates regarding the finals for the Touch Football knockout competition please refer to the event details listed on our NSWPSSA calendar.
Email Convener: Mr Jackson Goman - Parkview PS
2023 Division 1 (Touch) knockout draw - schools <30 students
2023 Division 2 (Football) knockout draw - schools 31-60 students
2023 Division 3 (Football) knockout draw - schools 61-100 students
Small Schools KO general competition rules - refer 6.1.11
Touch Football KO competition rules
For more information and updates regarding the finals for the "Teachers 4 Teachers" Small Schools knockout competition please refer to the event details listed on our NSWPSSA calendar.
Email Convener: Ms Deborah Healey - Kurri Kurri PS
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