Sport plays a central role in life at Pittwater House
Our students benefit from:
- A wide range of junior and senior sports, from AFL and netball to snow sports and touch football
- Specialised academies in areas like basketball, netball, swimming and running
- Access to on-campus facilities including a heated 25m pool, gym, oval, courts and indoor sports centre
- Pathways to local, state and national competitions, including CDSSA, AICES, CIS, NSW All Schools and School Sports Australia
Whether your child enjoys sport to stay active or to chase elite performance, they’ll have the coaching, facilities and support they need to succeed.
Senior sport academies
- Advanced Boardriders
- Basketball Academy
- Fitness Sessions (College and Grammar)
- Running Academy
- SwimWise Swimming Squad
- Strength & Conditioning
Senior sport competitions
- Basketball – College and Grammar
- Football (Soccer) – College and Grammar
- Futsal – College and Grammar
- Netball – College
- Rugby Union – Grammar
- Touch Football – College and Grammar
- Water Polo – College and Grammar
Senior sport pathways
- CDSSA – Combined District Schools Sport Association
- AICES – Association of Independent Co-Educational Schools
- CIS – Combined Independent Schools
Senior pathway sports
Our pathways program is designed to cater for a wide range of interests and abilities. Not all sports are weekly activities – they vary in structure and commitment. Some sports are one-off annual competitions, while others involve representative-level trials where selection is based on performance and experience. We also offer weekly interschool competitions that are open to all students who wish to trial and be part of a team.
This diverse program ensures every student can find their place whether they’re striving for elite performance, developing new skills, or simply enjoying the fun and camaraderie of school sport.
- AFL
- Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Canoeing
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Diving
- Football
- Futsal
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Mountain Biking
- Netball
- Rowing
- Rugby League
- Rugby Union
- Rugby 7’s
- Sailing
- Snowsports
- Softball
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Touch Football
- Triathlon
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Our PH Elite Athlete program
Our PH Elite program recognises the significance of fostering talents in both the sporting arena and the performing arts stage.
Your aspiring star will be supported and mentored by our Elite Athlete and Performer Advisor, who is committed to empowering students with a holistic approach, aiding them in navigating the delicate balance between academic commitments and pursuits in athletics or the arts.
It is important to note that eligibility criteria apply to this program, and levels of support are contingent upon the impact of the student’s training commitments on school life.
We believe in tailoring our assistance to individual needs, ensuring each participant receives the appropriate guidance to flourish in their chosen field, while maintaining a successful academic journey.
Meet some of our PH Elite students
Lillie
How did you first get involved in swimming and what do you love about this sport the most?
I started competitive swimming when I was eight or nine years old. My favourite part about the sport is the people you meet through training and racing.
What has been your sporting highlight so far?
My sporting highlight so far was attending the Youth Commonwealth Games.
What are your professional aspirations for swimming?
My aspirations include making more Australian junior teams and competing overseas.
How do you balance your training commitments with your academic responsibilities?
For me, time management is very important and I try my best to stay on top of work.
Violette
How did you first get involved in gymnastics and what do you love about this sport the most?
I love gymnastics, because I crave the feeling of flying and I like challenging myself to work harder and learn new skills.
What has been your sporting highlight so far?
Competing in the National Championships for three years and qualifying again this year.
What are your professional aspirations?
One day I would like to compete in the Olympics, representing Australia.
How do you balance your training commitments with your academic responsibilities?
I use the study periods provided to me in lieu of doing a third elective. I am very grateful to have these. I rely on determination and hard work.
Ruby
How did you first get involved in netball and what do you love most about this sport?
My sister played and after watching her I decided at age 8 I would like to play too.
What has been your sporting highlight so far?
Playing NSW All Schools and now also being selected in the Australian Merit Team
What are your professional aspirations?
I am hoping to play in the Suncorp Super Netball League one day or even become an Australian Diamond
How do you balance your training commitments with your academic responsibilities?
The School is very helpful with balancing all my training commitments
Michaela
How did you first get involved in gymnastics and what do you love about this sport the most?
At six years old I started gymnastics and was taken to try for acrobatic gymnastics. I loved it. I love trying the new skills and pushing myself for higher and harder levels of training.
What has been your sporting highlight so far?
Winning gold at two Australian National Championships.
What are your professional aspirations?
My goal is to make it to the World Games representing Australia.
How do you balance your training commitments with your academic responsibilities?
My school is very understanding of my commitments and my teachers help me if I have a heavy workload. I also try to appropriately manage any free time I have.
Miles
How did you first get involved in football and what do you love about this sport the most?
I first got into football at age 4 playing for my local club CC strikers. The thing I love about the sport is working hard as a team and winning.
What has been your sporting highlight so far?
Representing Australia in the U17 team at the Asian cup qualifiers in Kuwait.
What are your professional aspirations?
My professional aspirations are to play professional football in Europe’s top 5 leagues.
How do you balance your rigorous training commitments with your academic responsibilities?
I balance football and my academic commitments by studying whenever I don’t have training or a game.
Emmy
How did you first get involved in gymnastics and what do you love about this sport the most?
I began kindy gym when I was 3 and started competing when I was 6. I was always upside down as a kid! I love working hard to achieve new skills, along with the friendships, experiences and opportunities gymnastics brings.
What has been your sporting highlight so far?
All Around National Champion, National Beam Champion, NSW team member the last 4 years. Gymnastics NSW Development Athlete of the Year.
What are your professional aspirations?
My goal is to represent Australia at the Junior World Championships and then work towards the Olympic Games.
How do you balance your rigorous training commitments with your academic responsibilities?
By being super organised and managing my time effectively, making the most of my study periods and communicating well with my teachers and coaches. I’m lucky to have so much support!
Stella
How did you first get involved in beach/indoor volleyball and what do you love about this sport the most?
I used to live in Manly right near the beach volleyball courts and wanted to try it out. The things I love most include the opportunities to travel all around Australia to play, the friendships and experiences, and the way the game challenges me.
What has been your sporting highlight so far?
Competing in the National Championship for both beach and indoor.
What are your professional aspirations for volleyball?
My goal is to play for the Australian Volleyroos, and hopefully one day, represent Australia at the Olympics.
How do you balance your training commitments with your academic responsibilities?
I get most of homework done in my free/study periods. I am also very lucky to have such understanding teachers that are always there to help me.