About
The mission of IGSSA (WA) is to provide competitive and enriching sporting experiences for girls, to empower girls through a diverse range of sporting opportunities, and foster lifelong engagement with sport.
We aspire to the values of Teamwork, Excellence, Commitment and Respect.
TEAMWORK
We foster collaboration so athletes can thrive.
EXCELLENCE
We encourage athletes to strive for their personal best.
COMMITMENT
We participate with spirit and determination.
RESPECT
We promote mutual respect for all.
HISTORY OF IGSSA
The Independent Girls Schools Sports Association (IGSSA) WA was established in 1963 with its first Athletics Carnival at Perry Lakes Stadium. It was created to organize interschool sporting competitions for girls from independent schools in Western Australia, fostering teamwork, skill development, and athletic excellence.
Key Milestones:
1965: First Interschool Swimming Meet at Beatty Park Aquatics Centre.
1967: A constitution was formalized, and the association was renamed the Independent Girls Schools Sportsmistresses Association.
1970s: Regular interschool competitions began, including annual Swimming and Athletics Carnivals and round-robin tournaments in Tennis, Netball, Hockey, and Softball.
1980s: Basketball (1976), Gymnastics (1979), and Cross Country (1982) were introduced. A review in 1985 led to the association’s renaming as IGSSA WA Incorporated.
1996: John XXIII College (formerly Loreto) withdrew from IGSSA Sport, but remained as a member of IGSSA Rowing
2002-2005: Santa Maria College joined IGSSA in a staged process over 3 years
2007–2008: In 2007 Year 7 students were included in Swimming, Athletics, and Cross Country competitions, and then included in all IGSSA sports in 2008. Soccer was introduced as an IGSSA Sport in 2007, replacing Gymnastics which was removed in 2008.
2010–2022: Water Polo (2010), Golf (2016) and AFL (2022) were introduced. Cricket (2014) and Badminton (2019) were included as social events.
IGSSA WA continues to evolve, offering exposure to a diverse range of sporting opportunities to foster lifelong engagement with sport.
Current IGSSA Sports
Term 1:
Team Sports – AFL & Volleyball
Carnival Sport – Swimming
Senior Badminton
Term 2:
Team Sports – Hockey & Netball
Carnival Sport – Cross-Country
Rowing
Term 3:
Team Sports – Basketball & Soccer
Carnival Sport – Athletics Dance Festival Golf Competition (1 day tournament)
Term 4:
Team Sports – Softball & Water-polo
Tennis Competition (1 day tournament)
Cricket & Junior Badminton
IGSSA Sporting Awards
Carnival Sports
The IGSSA Carnival sports of Swimming, X-Country and Athletics sees students competing for IGSSA Year Group Pennants as well as a Champion School Pennant and Trophy. The Year Group Pennant is awarded to the top placing School in each Year Group/Age Division, whilst the Champion School Pennant and Trophy is awarded to the Overall Champion School following the combined Year Group totals.
The performances of individuals who break IGSSA records at Carnival Events will be acknowledged at the Presentation Ceremony of Carnivals and be published in future Carnival Programs. Any other awards for individual performances in Team and Carnival Sports are managed independently by member schools who have their own criteria for the awarding of sport participation and excellence.
Team Sports
IGSSA Pennants are awarded to the winning School in each Division, with the collation of all divisional results contributing to the Overall Champion School in Team Sports.
Results and current ladders for all Team sports can be followed on the Clipboard Website.
