Sport
Pymble Ladies’ College sets the standard of excellence in girls’ school sporting prowess, consistently raising the bar year after year. Across a wide range of sports, activities and age groups, our students consistently achieve remarkable results, all while conducting themselves with grace and fairness.
Whether they’re seeking enjoyment in a team environment, the camaraderie of making friends or a tailored path to national representation, Pymble provides the platform for success.
Led by renowned and dedicated coaches at the top of their field, Pymble athletes have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the College’s strength and conditioning centre where they can have individualised programs crafted to cater to their success, as well as an on-site sports doctor and physiotherapists to help them perform at their peak while mitigating the risk of injury.
Benefits of Sport
Regardless of their experience or performance level, our students have the opportunity to participate, to challenge themselves physically and to achieve their personal bests.
The College’s outstanding facilities and dedicated coaching staff will ensure that no matter where their sporting interests lie, students’ enthusiasm, passion and dedication will be wholeheartedly supported.
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Activities On Offer
Artistic Gymnastics combines strength, flexibility and movement as athletes perform routines on various apparatus such as the floor, balance beam and vault. Students in our program will develop discipline, coordination and confidence while mastering different movements and routines.
Whether your strength lies on the track or field, Athletics and Cross Country are great ways of building fitness, stamina and resilience as students push their limits in both individual and team settings.
Australian Rules Football is the country’s home-grown sport that combines the skills of kicking, handballing, marking and tackling while fostering fitness, teamwork and athleticism.
Badminton is a racquet sport that challenges a player’s agility, speed and precision whilst developing their hand-eye coordination and teamwork.
Basketball is a fast-paced sport that promotes teamwork and coordination, providing students with the opportunity to develop their dribbling, shooting and defensive skills. Pymble has also recently launched the Lauren Jackson Basketball Academy to help young and up-and-coming basketballers reach the next level in their development.
Cricket, Australia’s national sport, is a strategic bat-and-ball game combining the skills of batting, bowling and fielding.
Diving is a sport where athletes showcase precision and artistry as they perform acrobatic manoeuvres from platforms or diving boards. Led by Chris Lang, Pymble’s head coach of Diving and life member of NSW Diving, the College’s diving program helps students develop courage and focus while mastering dives in a supportive environment.
Equestrian is a sport that involves riding, vaulting and working with horses while participating in a variety of disciplines, such as dressage, jumping and endurance riding. Our program offers students the chance to develop responsibility and confidence as they learn to ride, care for and compete with horses.
A dynamic sport that combines athleticism and strategy as the two competitors engage in fast-paced duels with swords, Fencing allows students to master the art of swordplay in a safe and supportive setting.
Football, also known as soccer in many parts of the world, is recognised as the world’s most popular sport, promoting teamwork, skill development and physical fitness. Pymble’s football program, through our elite coaching staff, provides students with the opportunity to refine their dribbling, defending, passing and shooting abilities while encouraging sportsmanship on the field.
Futsal is a fast-paced variant of football played indoors on a smaller court with a smaller, heavier ball. Futsal provides students with the opportunity to sharpen their skills and play as a team in a less demanding version of soccer.
Golf is a strategic sport that challenges players to navigate fairways and greens with precision and focus. In our golf program, students learn from expert coaches how to hone their skills while developing patience and concentration.
Pymble offers a specific space for students to come in and work on their individual fitness goals in an individual or group environment, no matter how big or small the goals are. We have a full-time and highly trained strength and conditioning coach to ensure that all students are in a safe environment with programs that are tailored to them.
Hockey is a team sport played on grass or turf, requiring players to learn skillful stickwork, precise passing and strategic positioning. Our hockey program teaches students the relevant skills while giving them the opportunity to develop agility, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Indoor Rock Climbing is a challenging adventure sport that brings the thrill of scaling cliffs and conquering heights to a controlled and safe environment. Climbers navigate artificial rock walls equipped with various handholds and footholds, testing their strength, agility and problem-solving skills.
Discover your wild side with mountain biking, an adventurous sport that challenges riders to navigate rugged terrain on specialised off-road mountain bikes. This program helps students develop endurance and technical riding skills while getting to explore the great outdoors.
Netball is a team sport played with seven players per team that requires precise passing, strategic positioning and sharp shooting skills. Our Netball program helps students develop position-related skill sets while enjoying the excitement of competitive on-court play.
Orienteering is an exciting and fast-paced sport, which can also be used to complement other sports by developing cardio fitness and stamina. Orienteering is basically a cross-country race through a set course with a few tricky factors thrown in to make it fun.
Rhythmic Gymnastics is a captivating blend of dance where students perform routines with apparatus such as ribbons and hoops. Pymble’s Rhythmic Gymnastics program provides students with the opportunity to express themselves artistically while also enhancing their rhythmic skills.
Led by some of the top coaches in the country, Pymble’s Rowing program continues to go from strength to strength, most recently shown by our Senior First Eight taking out the Schoolgirl Eight Sprint to be crowned national champions at the Australian Rowing Championships.
Rugby Sevens is a fast-paced variant of rugby union, featuring teams of seven players competing against each other in seven-minute halves. Participating in Rugby Sevens allows students to showcase and build their speed, agility and teamwork skills while experiencing the sport’s excitement and physicality.
Sailing is a thrilling sport that allows students to harness the power of wind and water while navigating across open water in sailboats. In this program students will develop teamwork and seamanship skills in a safe and structured environment.
Pymble’s Snow Sports program encompasses both skiing and snowboarding, allowing students to explore the slopes and master new techniques while competing on some of Australia’s best snow-covered mountains.
Softball is a similar sport to baseball, played with a larger ball on a smaller field, that emphasises the skills of quick reflexes and powerful hitting. Our softball program focuses on helping students develop teamwork and sportsmanship while competing on the diamond.
Surfing is a water sport that challenges participants to ride waves atop a surfboard. Our Surfing program, under the guidance of expert surfers, provides students with the opportunity to connect with nature, build confidence and experience the excitement of riding their first wave.
Pymble’s Swimming program offers students the opportunity to refine their strokes, build endurance and develop confidence in the water. Whether your daughter has goals of competing or simply wants to improve her technique, our experienced coaches will be with her every step of the way.
A martial art that focuses on kicks, strikes and defensive techniques, Taekwondo promotes fitness, self-discipline and mental focus. Pymble’s Taekwondo program can help your daughter build confidence while learning valuable self-defence skills.
At Pymble we are dedicated to helping inspire a passion for tennis in our girls. Through our tennis academy, the College prides itself on being a leader in girls’ tennis and helping students reach their full potential, making sure they have fun doing it!
Touch Football is a non-contact sport similar to rugby league in which players get touched instead of tackled. One of Pymble’s fastest-growing programs, Touch Football helps students develop agility, teamwork and strategic thinking in a fun environment.
Triathlon is an endurance sport that combines swimming, cycling and running into a single event. Pymble’s Triathlon program is for students looking to push their physical and mental limits and build resilience.
Volleyball is a team sport played on a court divided by a net, where players use their hands and arms to try and hit the ball over the net and have it land in their opponents half. Our Volleyball program helps students develop teamwork, communication and coordination skills while enjoying the fun of the game.
Water Polo is a sport played in a pool between two teams with the goal of scoring goals by throwing the ball into the opposing team’s net. Pymble’s Water Polo program helps students enhance their swimming ability and develop teamwork in the challenging setting of water.
Pymble Elite Sports Women Program (PESP)
The College also offers the Pymble Elite Sportswomen’s Program (PESP) to talented athletes in Years 7 to 12 across all sports.
The program is designed to foster the development of these athletes through assistance and motivation and to help maintain a balance between high-level sporting commitments and academic studies.
The program was established in 2007 following the success of ex-Pymble student and dual-international athlete Ellyse Perry.
Students within the program find support through a range of channels, be it the Athlete Mentoring program where they have access to a network of older elite sportswomen, or through specialist sessions with sports nutritionists, sports psychologists or specialist field testing.
All athletes are musculoskeletally screened prior to entry into the program by qualified physiotherapists. This information is then used to design a personalised strength and conditioning program with a focus on injury prevention and management.
Our girls are consistently assisted with maintaining a schedule that balances training sessions, competitions, specialist programs and academic studies.
For further information on PESP please contact Skye Halliday on shalliday@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au