The CASA Story
The Co-educational Anglican Schools Association (CASA) — formerly known as the New Anglican Schools Sports Association (NASSA) — is a group of eight independent co-educational Anglican schools that compete in sporting events throughout the year that provide students with the first step in their sporting pathway as well as each school to build their cohesiveness as a team, develop positive culture and a sense of belonging through sport.
The presidency of CASA is held by the principal of the host school, which rotates regularly among member schools. The position is currently held by Geoff Lancaster, Principal at St Luke’s Grammar School. The current CASA Executive Officer is Irene Focas.
For students who are athletically driven, competing in CASA events and gala days is considered the first step in their sporting pathway. Successful candidates will then look to progress through the sporting pathway. In the secondary school pathway students compete at Association of Independent Co-Educational Schools (AICES) events prior to progressing through to compete in NSW Combined Independent Schools (NSWCIS) competitions however, primary progress straight from CASA to NSWCIS and then further representative opportunities NSW All Schools for Secondary and NSW PSSA for Primary (refer to infographics below).
Sport Pathways
Through Co-educational Anglican Schools Association (CASA) events, many students experience their first step in representative sport. At this crucial stage, participation and enjoyment in a supportive environment is a key priority.
Primary Sport
For primary athletes (Year 3-6), after competing in CASA carnivals and gala days representing their school, the next step is to compete in NSW Combined Independent Schools (NSWCIS) championships, followed by NSWPSSA events. Students can then be selected to represent NSW at their respective School Sport Australia Championships.
Secondary Sport
For secondary athletes (Year 7-12), after competing in CASA carnivals and gala days representing their school, the next step is to represent their school and CASA in Association of Independent Co-Educational Schools (AICES) events. From here, the representative pathway continues to NSW Combined Independent Schools (NSWCIS) competitions and eventually NSW All Schools and the respective School Sport Australia Championships.
Member Schools
The CASA member schools are:
