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Inspiring growth in young women through athletic achievement

We believe in the transformative power of sport participation to positively shape the futures of girls and young women. Through sports, they develop essential life skills like discipline, teamwork, and resilience, which empower them to grow in confidence and leadership.

Who we are

IGSSA is comprised of 10 Independent Schools in South Australia – Concordia College, Immanuel College, Pembroke School, Pulteney Grammar School, St Peter’s Girls’ School, Scotch College, Seymour College, Walford Anglican School for Girls, Westminster School and Wilderness School. Currently our ‘host school’ is Pembroke School. Other schools take part in IGSSA based competitions on occasions.

IGSSA provide regular Inter-school sports competitions across a range of sports: Summer – Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, and Cricket. Winter – AFL, Netball, Badminton, Soccer, and Hockey.

IGSSA also holds annual carnivals for Athletics and Swimming.

Objectives

  1. Provide the opportunity for all girls to participate in elite, competitive and recreational organised sports through our programs and competition.
  2. Encourage maximum school and student participation.
  3. Foster individual talents, team spirit and the pursuit of excellence.
  4. Promote sport for girls and young women and instill a life-long commitment to fitness, health and wellbeing.
  5. Maintain a commitment to the highest standard of ethical behaviour and integrity.
  6. Advocate for the promotion and development of girls and women’s sport

Our values

Our values provide a common anchor point, representing the principles, standards and behaviours that we aspire and work towards in IGSSA sport. We are student-focused, our girls are at the CORE of all decisions.


• Commitment – We show up and have a go
• Ownership – We encourage self-challenge
• Respect – We uphold fair play, good character and school spirit
• Excellence – We strive for the highest standards in all that we do