Sports Academy Application

Placement in the program is dependent on a student meeting ALL of the following criteria:

• Talent and skill in their chosen sport
• Capacity to be self-directed and self-regulated
• Ability to work well with a partner and in teams
• Positive attitude to their school studies and education

Continuation in the program is dependent on a student demonstrating:

• Continued development and improvement in the nominated sport
• Meeting required levels of attendance
• Payment of Sports Academy fees
• Adherence to the schools’ code of conduct

Please note, there are a limited number of positions available in our Sporting Academy Programs

School Assessment Form Download- You must get this form completed by your student's current school and either upload to the google form application, or alternatively, the school may choose to email the form directly to Hunter Sports High if preferred at hunterspt-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

The trial fee of $40 (non-refundable) must be paid online. A payment link will be emailed within a week after submitting the online application (during school term dates).

Please note: The payment link will be sent to the parent email address registered on your child's Sports Academy online application.

Applications – Important Dates:

• Year 7, 2027 intake Applications open 9 February 2026 and close 24 April 2026. Trials will be held 11 May - 22 May 2026.
• Year 8 -11, 2027 intake – Applications open 25 May 2026 and close 24 July 2026. Trials will be held 5 August 2026.

Only students who have completed the online application, submitted all supporting documentation and paid their trial fee will be able to attend trial.