Senior School Sport

• SPX Cricket AGM
• Cross Country
• Football
• Rugby
• ISA Tennis

SPX Cricket AGM

The Annual General Meeting will be held at 6:30 pm next Monday 6 May 2019 in the Chatswood RSL Library Meeting Room.

This is your opportunity to shape the direction and the conduct of Cricket within the College so please come along. All are welcome.

Mr David Reay - Cricket Convenor

Cross Country

Cross Country training:  Monday and Wednesday mornings at Beauchamp Park from 7.30am to 8.15am starting this Wednesday 1 May.  Bring a water bottle and your school uniform for getting changed following the session.

The Cross Country ISA is in Week 5 on Wednesday 29 May.

Mr Paul Donovan - Convenor

Football

Dear Parents and Players,

This weekend sees the commencement of the season proper for most teams. The majority of teams are at home but please check your times and locations carefully.  Fields can be found at the following locations:

• Chaplin 2, Walsh, Watkins: 1 Dreadnought Rd, Oxford Falls
• Mason Park: Underwood Road, Homebush

At the commencement of the season, it is important to remind all players, coaches, officials and supporters of the ISA Code of Conduct.  I would encourage you to please read it https://www.isa.nsw.edu.au/sports/code-of-conduct/

Now that we have gained access to local council grounds, training for the remainder of the season will now be twice a week on varying days and locations.  Please carefully check the attachment below for times and venues.

Congratulations to the College 1st XI who competed in two tournaments during the Easter break - see Mr Quilty's report below.  Thank you to Mr Steve Quilty, Mr Chris Semaan and Ms Janelle Dempsey for providing these opportunities for the students.

Good luck to all in this week’s fixtures.

Mr Simon Yue -Senior Football Convenor

SPX 1st XI Football Queensland Tour:  SPX 1st XI Football had a busy Easter holiday period playing a total of twelve matches, winning ten drawing one and losing just one - the EREA final in Brisbane - to old rivals Gregory’s Terrace. Returning to Sydney we played in the two-day St Andrew’s Cup competition going unbeaten and just missing the Cup final by a single goal but progressing to win the St Andrew’s Plate in a  penalty shoot out against Riverview.

In the second week we went to The Kings School and won a trial 4-0 with Captain Matt Davey scoring all four goals. Thanks go to Mr Yue, Mr Semaan and Mrs Dempsey for giving their holiday time to accompany the squad to Queensland.

Mr Steve Quilty - 1st XI Coach

FOOTBALL CLUB NEWS

SPX Football Committee Meeting - 6 May 2019 at the Sarto Centre at 6.30pm.  To all SPX Football families, please come join our meeting to support our SPX Football boys.  The Committee is run by parent volunteers and the roles required for the Committee in 2019 are Communication Manager, Events Manager, Shadow Treasurer and Shadow BBQ Manager.

SPX Football Event:  SAVE the Date - 18 or 19 May 2019.  Calling all SPX Football families and sports fans, join us for the A-League Grand Final at the Penshurst Room at the Willoughby Hotel.  The date and time for this event depends on the results of the A-League final season and further event details will provided in Woodchatta during early Term 2 2019.  The SPX Football Committee are offering lucky door and best dressed supporter prizes for a $5 donation to support our SPX Football boys.  Due to licensing requirements, all persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Come join us and cheer with the SPX Football Community!!

Ms Christeen Berte - Football Club President

Rugby

Please allow extra time travelling to Oxford Falls this weekend with significant road works occurring in the area.

Players should have their full rugby uniform by now, consisting of St Pius X hooped jersey, College rugby socks and shorts. These items are available from the Uniform Shop. Students must have the correct uniform to take the field and must also be correctly dressed on the sideline when supporting teams.

Rugby Registration – REGISTER ASAP:  All students wishing to play rugby are required to be registered here to be included in a team, allowing the school rugby administrators & coaches to best prepare for the coming season, plus allow your P&F Rugby Club to best support and communicate with you! 

To register simply follow the trybooking link:  https://www.trybooking.com/482953

Dates for the calendar:

• 4/5/19 – Trial #2 vs Cranbrook – all teams at Oxford Falls
• 11/5/19 – Trial #3 vs SBHS/Waverly – all teams at Oxford Falls
• 21/6/19 – Rugby Club Dinner – Roseville Golf Club

NZ RUGBY TOUR:  Report and Photos

Mr Joe Lynch - Rugby Convenor

ISA Tennis

Welcome to the new season! This week training has recommenced – Divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 on Tuesday afternoons and Divisions 6, 7, 10, 12 on Wednesday afternoons.

This Saturday all teams are playing against Oakhill. Divisions 1, 3, 5, 7 at home and Divisions 2, 4, 6, 10 away, with Division 12 on a Bye. Please advise via aobrien@sptpiusx.nsw.edu.au of any availability issues for upcoming Rounds.

Ms Amanda O’Brien - ISA Tennis Convenor