Who We Are
The Sports Association of Catholic Co-educational Secondary Schools (SACCSS) was founded in 1983.
Over the past 30 years the association has grown from just 7 Catholic Colleges to 15 schools in 2020.
SACCSS prides itself on providing quality sporting experiences for the students of its member schools, focusing on sportsmanship and camaraderie amongst the community.
SACCSS is fully committed to upholding the Catholic Ethos and is conducted in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church as interpreted by the Bishop of the Diocese.
Our Vision
To be a leading provider of school sport in Victoria, catering for students from Catholic Co-educational Secondary Colleges in the North Western Suburbs of Melbourne.
Our Mission
As an association of Catholic Schools, we strive to provide competitive and quality sporting competitions for our members in a safe and inclusive environment.
Our Values
Respect
To promote tolerance, inclusion and acceptance for all within our Catholic community; regardless of gender, sexuality, cultural background, ability level or socio-economic status.
Recognition
To encourage and celebrate the achievements of all students.
Mindfulness
To be present and engaged in the sporting experience that is provided.
Integrity
To provide sporting environments that uphold honesty and fair play.
Quality
To deliver sporting competitions that are of a high standard. A continual commitment to enhancing the program and best practice
“It means that the life of faith needs to be the driving force behind every activity in the school, so that the Church’s mission may be served effectively, and the young people may discover the joy of entering into Christ’s ‘being for others”.
Pope Benedict XVI
Address to Catholic Teachers
September 17, 2008
The Association aims to:
- Encourage an interest in sport amongst the competing schools.
- Foster school spirit through co-operative endeavour in the sporting fields.
- Encourage participation of all students in sport.
- Encourage positive interaction between staff and students of member schools.
- Develop qualities of good sportsmanship amongst students.
- Allow for recognition of those students with special talent(s) in sport.
- Encourage students to strive towards excellence in sport and sports organization.
SACCSS offers a range of sporting events over the school year, including Premier League (weekly year level Australian Rules Football, Netball, Football, Volleyball, Basketball), Senior Sport (Year 11/12) Cricket, Australian Rules Football, Netball, Football. Tournament Days for Girls Australian Rules Football, Futsal, Hockey, Chess, Senior Volleyball, Tennis.
The Association also hold 5 major Carnivals during the year, Golf, Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics and Tennis.
Presidency Roster
Mr. Craig Holmes
President 2022 (Executive Member 2021)
Thomas Carr College, Tarneit
Mr. Brian Hanley
President 2021 (Executive Member 2021)
St. Monica’s College, Epping
Mr. Chris Caldow
President 2020 (Executive Member 2021)
Penola Catholic College, Broadmeadows
Mr. Marco DiCesare
President 2019
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College, Braybrook
Mr. Rory Kennedy
President 2018
MacKillop College, Werribee
Mr. Michael Kenny
President 2017
Marymede Catholic College, South Morang
Mr. Brendan Watson
President 2016
Catholic Regional College, Sydenham
Mr. Mark Brockhus
President 2015
Salesian College, Sunbury
Mr. Chris Stock
President 2014
Emmanuel College- Notre Dame Campus, Point Cook
Ms Christina Utri
President 2013
Catholic Regional College, St Albans
Mr. Greg Wade
President 2012
Catholic Regional College, North Keilor
Mr. Anthony Kirley
President 2011
Kolbe Catholic College, Greenvale Lakes
Mr. Mark Sheehan
President 2010
Catholic Regional College, Melton
Ms Kate Dishon
President 2009
Catholic Regional College, Caroline Springs
Mr. Brian Hanley
President 2008
St. Monica’s College, Epping
Mr. Joseph Favrin
President 2007
Penola Catholic College, Broadmeadows
Mr. Michael Quin
President 2006
Caroline Chisholm College, Braybrook
Mr. Rory Kennedy
Executive Member 2005
MacKillop College, Werribee
The History of SACCSS
The Sports Association of Catholic Coeducational Secondary Schools (SACCSS) was founded in 1983. Preliminary meetings were held in 1982, beginning with interested Principals, including Sr. Sylvia (CRC St Albans), Mr Bernie Dobson, Mr John Kennedy (Loyola) and Mr Frank Fitzgerald (CRC Melton). Further meetings were held with Sports Coordinators to organise the structure of the competition.
Senior Sports Days have continued but have been restructured over time. Currently there is a Senior Sports Day conducted in Term 1 for Tennis, Basketball and Volleyball. The AFL, Netball and Soccer are played in a round robin format during the afternoons in Term 2 and 3. The AFL began in 2004, with Netball beginning in its current format in 2010 and Soccer in 2011. Senior Cricket was introduced to Term 1 in 2013.
Athletes Oath
“I promise that we shall take part in the {enter sport event}, Respecting and following the rules of the event. In true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our schools.”.
Officials Oath
“In the name of all judges, I promise that we shall officiate in these {enter sport event} with complete impartiality, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, in true spirit of sportsmanship.”.