Director of Sport 

House Cross Country

Question: What signifies the start of a Hobart winter?

Answer: The St Virgil's College Cross Country Day, of course!

Amidst the wintry blast and challenging conditions that led to the postponement of the Junior School event , the Senior School students tackled the wet and muddy course with great enthusiasm last Thursday.

Congratulations to House Dwyer for winning the overall House Cup for 2025!

The top 10 finishers in each year group will now be offered a spot on Team sVc for the upcoming SSATIS Cross Country Carnival on Wednesday, 21 May.

Well done to all staff and students for their engagement and efforts!

Photos courtesy of Bruce Woods.

Term 1 & 2 Sport Leadership

Last Friday, we presented badges to our St Virgil's College Sport Captains for Terms 1 and 2 at our whole of senior school assembly. Congratulations to the following students:

Athletics

- Vice Captain: Jace Farrer-Bailey

- Captain: Oliver Morgan

Basketball

- Vice Captain: Spencer Hallsworth

- Captain: Alex Lamprey

Tennis

- Vice Captain: Maverick Bradley

- Captain: Charlie Marsden

Rugby

- Vice Captain: Josaiah Naufahu

- Captain: Joe James

Water Polo

- Vice Captain: Henry Mollon

- Captain: Charlie Cubit

AFL

- Vice Captain: Tex Gregg

- Captain: Xavier Wright

Badminton

- Vice Captain: Clement McKenna

- Captain: Will Turner

SVC Rowing: A Season of Dedication and Historic Success

 The SVC Rowing team has once again showcased the power of unwavering dedication, seamless teamwork, and the early morning grit that transforms aspirations into reality. Throughout Terms 4 and 1, our rowers committed themselves to rigorous training, pushing their limits in a series of competitive regattas that yielded truly spectacular results.

 For the fifth consecutive year, SVC proudly hoisted the Junior Aggregate Shield, a testament to the remarkable talent and resilience of our younger rowers. But the excitement didn't end there—this season marked a historic milestone for our school as we also claimed the Overall Aggregate Shield for the very first time, a stunning achievement that highlights the dynamic growth and flourishing success of our rowing program across all age divisions.

 In addition, a valiant group of 12 boys represented our College at the prestigious Australian Rowing Championships in March, standing shoulder to shoulder with the nation’s top competitors. Their courage, sportsmanship, and fierce competitive spirit made us all proud, embodying the true essence of SVC.

 We concluded the season in style last Friday night at the Saints Rowing Awards Night, a splendid event held in collaboration with St Mary’s College. This occasion was a heartfelt celebration of our athletes' unwavering dedication and a moment to honour the individuals and teams from both College’s, who not only met expectations but soared above them. Congratulations to all our exceptional SVC award recipients!

 SVC Major Awards

 Michael Dixon Trophy

For the most outstanding coxswain contribution:

Davis Walker

Wiesse Family Trophy

For achieving a high degree of excellence:

Finn McManamey

Peter Leamey Trophy

For great resilience throughout the season:

Henry Mollon 

Terrence Kelly Award

To the SVC crew/squad with the best results over the season:

U15 Quad: Hamish Godfrey, Finn McManamey, Andrew Mooney, Ryan Lamprey

Saints Club Service Award

For contribution to the Club community

Oliver Woolley

Old Virgilian’s Award

For an individual/squad showing persistent endeavour and dedication:

Open Eight: Tom Coad, Harry Costelloe, Llewellyn Gray, Alex Lamprey, Daniel Mulcahy, Saxon Van Anholt, Ryan Wangai, Oliver Woolley

SVC Head of the River Cup – Championship Winners

U13 Single: Angus Lockhart

          Quad: Oscar Halton, Angus Lockhart, Max Marsden, Jacob Lowe, and Liam Holliday

U14 Double: Oscar Coad and Jesse Mackey

          Quad: Tom Woodward, Oliver Mackenzie, Jesse Mackey, Oscar Coad, and Davis Walker

U15 Single: Finn McManamey

          Double:  Hamish Godfrey and Finn McManamey

          Quad: Hamish Godfrey and Finn McManamey, Andrew Mooney, Ryan Lamprey, and Hudson McLeod

SVC Coaches Awards

U13 Rowing Excellence – Angus Lockhart

U13 Team Spirit – George Lennon

U14 Rowing Excellence – Oscar Coad

U14 Team Spirit – Davis Walker

U15 Rowing Excellence – Finn McManamey

U15 Team Spirit – Cooper Cook

U16 Rowing Excellence – Henry Mollon

U16 Team Spirit – Logan Dunning

Opens Rowing Excellence – Dan Mulcahy

Opens Team Spirit – Harry Costelloe 

A heartfelt thank you goes out to Oliver Wilson-Haffenden, our dedicated Director of Rowing. Congratulations to all the rowers and coaches for their hard work and determination! Here’s to an even more prosperous season ahead, filled with triumphs and unforgettable moments!