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Exciting Opportunities For New Rugby League Referees

1 month ago | hillstohawkesbury.com.au | Lawrence Machado |Gisela Horner

If you ever thought of blowing the whistle and officiating at junior or senior rugby league matches, now is the best time to put your hand up. The Parramatta District Rugby League Referees Association is welcoming new referees, saying it’s a wonderful opportunity for girls and boys to start a career in officiating and make some extra pocket money. The PDRLRA provides trained, accredited referees for matches across the Parramatta Junior League, including the Hills District and The Hawkesbury.
New-look Hills United Women Team Roar

1 month ago | hillstohawkesbury.com.au | Lawrence Machado |Gisela Horner

A new-look Hills United team have started the 2025 League One Football Women’s competition in a roaring style, scoring 13 goals in their opening three matches while topping both the league and club championship tables. The Hills women are one of the strongest teams in the competition, and some of their new signings, Jess Wootton, Gemma Woolley, Elin Rosenberg Cemazar and goalkeeper Nicola Simmons, have already made their presence felt.
Hills Bulls U16 Girls Reign Supreme As NSW Oztag Champs

1 month ago | hillstohawkesbury.com.au | Lawrence Machado |Gisela Horner

The Hills Bulls U16 girls have cemented their reputation as the undisputed champions of Oztag in NSW for the second successive year. The girls were outstanding in their title defence at Coffs Harbour last weekend, running in a staggering 80 tries in nine matches, while conceding a mere three. Their phenomenal performance, under astute coach Mick Withers, sets the bar for the championships.
Hills Grammar Fields Gives Eastwood Rugby In Shute Shield

1 month ago | hillstohawkesbury.com.au | Lawrence Machado |Gisela Horner

Eastwood Rugby, one of Sydney’s most successful premier rugby clubs, are using training facilities at a Hills school for valuable pre-season training. They have been training at Hills Grammar, Kenthurst, since October last year in preparation for the season which kicks off on April 5. According to Eastwood Rugby’s GM Robert Frost, they has been making the most of the outstanding facilities at the Hills Grammar as they bid for the blue riband of NSW rugby, the Shute Shield.
Five Hills Scouts Receive Prestigious Scout Award 2025

1 month ago | hillstohawkesbury.com.au | Lawrence Machado |Gisela Horner

Five Scouts from The Hills are among the first King’s Scouts in 73 years, following the renaming of the Queen’s Scout Award in September 2024 (backdated to May). The prestigious peak award for Venturer Scouts aged 14-17 was renamed after His Majesty King Charles III confirmed his patronage of the Scout Association of Australia.
All Smiles At Hills Bulls All Abilities Team

2 months ago | hillstohawkesbury.com.au | Lawrence Machado |Gisela Horner

With the sports season in full swing, it is heartwarming to see more inclusiveness in varied sports. Among them is the Hills Bulls All Abilities team, which is quietly making its mark in the community as it moves into its third season. All Abilities team coach Andrew Odell said that seeing the smiles makes it very rewarding for everyone. “This is a great program that the club has started,” Andrew said.
Touch Footy Cup Gets Bigger

2 months ago | hillstohawkesbury.com.au | Lawrence Machado |Gisela Horner

The Hills-based Sri Lanka Touch Footy Club Sydney is gearing for their biggest competition to be held next month. The Fifth Touch Footy Cup is to be held on Saturday, March 29, at the Penrith Touch Football Fields, Werrington, from 8.30am-5pm. Charith Fonseka, the president of SLTFC, said the tournament has grown significantly since its inception in 2021, with Melbourne teams also expected to compete.
A Fantastic Sport For Children

2 months ago | hillstohawkesbury.com.au | Lawrence Machado |Gisela Horner

Neil Thomas, coach and sponsorship coordinator at Hills Saints Netball Club, says netball is an ideal sport for children to play as it requires them to engage with other team mates. He said it introduces them to a team environment. “This allows the children to build friendship circles possibly outside of their school group, giving them more opportunities to form tangible friendships in contrast to their electronic friends network,” Neil said.