Senior School Sport & Extra-Curricula Activities
- Fixtures for Saturday 5 August
- Senior Rugby
- Senior Football
- ISA Tennis
- Winter Squash
- Strength and Conditioning
- Athletics
- NSTA Tennis - Enrolments
- Cricket
- Basketball
Fixtures Saturday 5 August
Senior Rugby
Orange Weekend Away Game – 5 August 2022
St Pius X College travel to Kinross on Saturday 5 August. Traditionally, many families use this as a weekend to getaway.
Please note that Kinross Wolaroi is a dog-free venue. They will be running a canteen and BBQ next to the Main Oval.
A bus will be available for those students who cannot make their own way to Orange which will depart Anderson Street Chatswood at 5:50 am and return at the conclusion of the 2nd XV match (arriving at Chatswood at approximately 7:30 pm).
PLEASE NOTE: The bus is only for students. Parents will need to make their own way to Orange.
If you wish your son to catch the bus please complete the trybooking link below and it will cost $25.
https://www.trybooking.com/1090478
Dates for the diary
- Saturday 5 August – ISA Round 5 vs Kinross – AWAY - Orange
- Saturday 12 August – ISA Round 6 vs Stannies – HOME
- Saturday 19 August- ISA Round 7 vs St Greg’s - AWAY
Mr Martin Gillogly - Rugby Convenor
Senior Football
It was a mixed week of results against rivals St Patrick’s Strathfield, there were some great wins, particularly in the Open’s age group with the 1sts, 3rds and 4ths all dominating their opponents. It was also great to see that many teams had also improved their results from last time we played them.
This weekend sees mainly away fixtures across multiple locations so please check CANVAS and Woodchatta carefully.
This is the final round of football. Teams successful in making it to the semi finals will be confirmed on Monday. ISA teams will continue to train as long as they are in competition. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the coaches of the teams who work tirelessly to provide this sporting opportunity for your sons. I would also like to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of our departing Football Club President, Mrs Lorna Hammond. Mrs Hammond and her team have helped raise substantial funds for professional coaching through bake sales, raffles, running BBQ’s and organising social events. Thank you Lorna.
Mr Simon Yue - Senior Football Convenor
Football Supporters Club
The Annual Football Supporters Club Social Event
What a fantastic evening.
Thank you to Mr Ronchetti, Mr Stearn, Mr Lacey, Mr Yue, Mr Ryan and all those from the football community who came together and celebrated the 2023 football season, whilst fundraising for the future football program for our boys.
A special thank you to next year’s Football Club President, Mr Matt Zanello and our Treasurer, Mr Geoff Linders for organising the event.
Congratulations to all of our raffle winners.
Link to photos from Annual Football Club Event
Football Supporters Club Committee
ISA Tennis
Results 29 July
Last week we had some splendid games with Division One battling it out in close sets with just a 2-game point difference. Congratulations must also go to Divisions 7 & 10 for their well-deserved victories.
As we approach the end of the season, the upcoming week marks the final matches before the eagerly awaited finals.
Students who qualify for the finals will be notified next week and must attend the training on Tuesday, 8 August.
Looking forward to a great weekend!
Mrs Veronica Bamber - ISA Tennis Convenor
Winter Squash
Results 29 July
Please check this link for any updates to times or for any other details:
https://squashaustralia.sportyhq.com/league/view/2023-Winter-Junior-Pennant
Reminders:
- St Pius X squash shirt & playing gear, eye protection, water bottle, racquet.
- Arrive before time to prepare properly.
- Start matches punctually.
- Scan the completed RESULTS sheet and submit to CANVAS before Sunday.
- All teams will play the last 2 rounds F1 & F2.
Mr Justin Varjvandi - Winter Squash Convenor
Strength and Conditioning
A few reminders about strength and conditioning at the college.
1) Booking System
The new booking system will be heavily enforced in which students book their training time slot through the Sarto gym link which can be found on the school’s intranet page. This is an internal online booking/management system which will be saved to the student's school calendar. On arrival at the gym, students must sign in via the Teambuildr platform (the checking system will be accessible on the gym Ipad). If students are unable to reserve a position it means the time slot is full and they will have to actively check if a position becomes available due to another students cancellation.
To ensure safety and a quality training session, the maximum number of students in the facility is 25.
If a student turns up and they are not on the booking list, they will be asked to leave.
2) Programs
Team builder is a platform that allows coaches to easily track and record progress, it is a great way for students to view their set program and receive gym notifications ( ie testing week, or the ‘gym is closed’). To reduce injury and to manage student performance, students must sign up to their respective program. Coaches should be used as a resource for the students to adjust training programs on teambuilder and provide hands-on supervision during workouts to maintain a safe training environment, to prevent injuries and maximise training effectiveness.
Program review:
- Rugby students in Years 9 - 12 have now moved into their in-season program. This change will happen automatically on the team builder platform. All rugby students in Year 9-12 should make an effort to attend Wednesday morning sessions.
- Basketball students in Years 9 - 12 are about to begin their first season of S&C (Strength and Conditioning). The new Basketball S&C program will feature an introductory Olympic Weightlifting workshop conducted by Danielle and her weightlifting coach. As Danielle won't be able to attend the morning sessions in person until Term 4, Brett will take charge of these sessions until then. Pre-season activities will commence on Tuesday 7:15 am, 8 August.
- Generic program provides a series of strength programs and students must sign up to this join code if they if they are not in the 9 - 12. This will ensure they appear on the sign in register and also provides optional programs.
- For safety reasons, students in Year 7 and 8 must follow the specific training programs provided by the S&C coaches. Failure to comply with these programs may result in coaches asking the student to leave the facility.
3) Uniform
Students must be in their school uniform or full sports uniform when leaving the gym (only if they have PASS or PDPHPE practical Period 1 they can remain in their full sport uniform). The Sarto gym expects a high standard of responsibility from participating students. A friendly reminder if a student demonstrates unfavourable behaviour within any aspect of the college, or obtains 3 missed pre booked sessions, a three-strike policy is used and the student will not be able to use the facilities for the remainder of the term.
Session Times are:
If students have reserved a spot and are unable to make their booked session, they MUST cancel on the platform to allow the waitlisted students an opportunity to train. The program operates on three strike policy, students are required to attend all the sessions who which they register.
Athletics
Athletics training has commenced.
When: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Where: Chartered bus to and from Rotary Fields (may be subject to change), via Anderson St.
Who: All students who made Top 3 and those interested in any track or field events are encouraged to attend training. Final ISA team will be selected based on performance.
City2Surf
City2Surf 14km run is happening on Sunday 13 August. To anyone interested in participating, there are different waves available, from relax and walk to pre-qualifying waves that require evidence of runner's 10km+ run pace upon application.
More details here: Start Waves - Let's Run Sydney (city2surf.com.au)Links to an external site.
Estimated start time: 7:40 am, though start times vary depending on wave.
Feel free to join the SPX team,
https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=48647&G=182147Links to an external site., payment and bib collection will have to be managed on your own. Please read T&Cs carefully before you register.
For price information, click here: Entry Prices & Inclusions (city2surf.com.au)Links to an external site.
Bib collection details, click here: City2Surf Expo - Let's Run SydneyLinks to an external site.
Course map: Course Info - Let's Run Sydney (city2surf.com.au)Links to an external site.
Please note, as this is not a college event, students will have to organise their own travel to and from the venue with any appropriate parental supervision. I will be at Hyde Park from approximately 7:00 am to greet students and organise a mini warm up. I will be at the finish line at Bondi Beach from around 8:50 am - 9:30 am to greet finishers. All the best to those who plan to take on the challenge!
Mrs Leanne Lee – Cross Country and Athletics Convenor
NSTA Tennis - summer season enrolments now open
Enrolments are now open for NSTA Tennis season, TERM 4, 2023 and TERM 1, 2024 NSTA.
If you’re in the SENIOR SCHOOL and would like to play, please complete this TRYBOOKING FORMby Friday 11 AUGUST. No late enrolments will be taken.
This year we will be having a TRIAL DAY on Saturday 19 August which is COMPULSORY if you wish to play in the NSTA competition. The grading will be conducted by EPS Sports at the QUEENWOOD TENNIS CENTRE, 1110 Oxford Falls Rd, Oxford Falls.
Please note the matches are played every Saturday from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, you will be allocated to a 2 hour timeslot during those times, depending on your ability level. All ability levels are invited to join.
Junior school enrolments are organised through the Junior School by Ms Boyle. The Junior School Grading is on 17 August during the usual Thursday Sport session.
Mrs Karen Keighery - NSTA Convenor
Cricket
Mr David Reay - Cricket Convenor
Basketball
A reminder to all basketballers that Monday morning development squad is running. It is open to anyone from Year 7 to 11 looking to improve their skills.
Firsts/seconds basketball try-outs start this Thursday morning in the college gym at 7:00 am. Please bring a reversible singlet (or a light and dark top) as well as a water bottle, and be ready to go by 6:55 am.
Mr Daniel Garrett - Basketball Convenor