Sport News
Mr Luke Caplick
As the Christmas holiday period is just around the corner, it would not be unreasonable to assume that the sports program at Marist College Ashgrove would be on ‘shutdown’ mode. Not So! Please refer to the College App for all information pertaining to trials and training.
Our success in sport this year has been very pleasing. Success in sport comes through hard work and dedication from many people. The hard work and dedication needed to do well is often unseen and is generated by the efforts of many people spanning the entire season. This includes involvement in the lengthy pre-season programs. Currently, we have many students involved in cricket, volleyball, swimming, AFL and rugby pre-season programs. I acknowledge the efforts these students and their coaches give towards these programs and I congratulate them all for their ongoing commitment and dedication.
Unfortunately, hard work and dedication will not always guarantee premierships or first places. This is an unpleasant fact that we just have to accept. However, in my mind, there is no doubt that hard work and dedication is instrumental in building a positive school culture and building character among our students. Sport at Marist is about getting involved, giving your best, pride in the jersey, enhancing school spirit and enjoying the challenges you face with your teammates.
I suppose the bigger picture here is not about winning or premierships, although we work for them. It’s about giving it your best shot and accepting that things don’t come easy and at times you have to grit your teeth and get ‘stuck in’ in order reap the rewards. There are many life lessons to be learnt whilst participating in sport. We acknowledge and thank the entire community for the efforts given this year and look forward to 2022.
Individual Achievements
After a successful regional selection triathlon race at Kawana Waters recently, Jake Davidson (9R) and Lachlan Davidson (8R) have both qualified for the upcoming state selection Triathlon in Hervey Bay next year. Jake will compete in the intermediate category and Lachlan in the Junior category. We wish both boys the best of luck when they compete at the State Championships in 2022 and congratulate them on their selection in the Met North Triathlon team.
Cricket
Week 7 Trials
Due to the wet weather last week, there have been a number of changes to the Week 7 training schedule. Please check the MCA App and see below the details for Week 7.
All sessions from 3:30pm – 5:00pm (expect academy sessions which are before school)
Tuesday
1st XI Squad – Cameron Oval
Year 8 A/B Squad – Junior Nets
Wednesday
1st XI Squad – Cameron Oval
Year 10 C/D Squad – Flat 5
Year 6 2022 – Cameron Nets (2:20pm – 3:30pm)
Thursday
Batting Academy
Year 10 A/B Squad – Cameron Oval
Opens (excluding 1st XI squad) – Junior Nets
Friday
Bowling Academy
Year 9 A/B Squad – Cameron Oval
Year levels/teams not listed above will have their next session in Term 1, 2022.
Summer Holiday Cricket Information
Christian Brothers Cricket Week
Monday 10 January – Friday 14 January (no games Wednesday)
MCA have entered three teams (Open 1st XI, Year 10, Year 8/9) to participate in the Christian Brothers Cricket week during the January school holidays. Games will be played at MCA and other schools in the Brisbane area. All information, including selected teams and draws will be posted on the College App by the end of term.
AIC T20 Competition
Open 1St XI – Monday 17 - Tuesday 18 January (Venue - Padua College)
Year 10 – Wednesday 19 - Thursday 20 January (Venue – Marist College)
All information, including selected teams and draws, will be posted on the College App by the end of the term.
Any cricket enquiries please contact Coordinator, Mitch Reid on reidm@marash.qld.edu.au
AFL
Congratulations to the final squad for MCA AFL 1st XVIII 2022.
After many training sessions and trial games, it gives us great pleasure to announce the final squad. The mixture of Year 11 and 12 boys for the 2022 squad gives us one of the strongest squads we have been able to select at MCA.
All players will have a training package set by MCA Strength and Conditioning Coach Mr Simon Price to ensure they return for the AFL Training Camp in 2022 fit and ready to play.
Head Coach: Darian Johns
Assistant Coach: Brett Gillett
Assistant Coach: Morgan Smith
Manager: Caroline Smith
MCA AFL 1st XVIII 2022 Squad
Oscar Burg, Samuel Chetham, Riley Chugg, Brady Collins, Gilbert Donaldson, Archibald Forbes, Lachlan Ford, Pat Gavin, Jackson Grounds, Oliver Honner, Mason Houlihan, Patrick Mahony, Hugh McCann, Aidan O'Connell, James O'Connor, Thomas Prole, Charlie Robinson, Bailey Russo, Paul Strachotta, Henry Warren, Thomas Weaver, Daniel Witt, Atticus Armstrong, Oliver Clements, Jude Knapp, Cody O'May, Ned Rosenbrock, Harry Thomson, Jack Urquhart, George Wood, Munroe Wood
The AFL Training Camp is Wednesday 12 - Friday 14 January 2022.
Volleyball
Term 4 Trial Matches - Saturday 20 November
Tennis
Hello to all fellow tennis enthusiasts and members.
The tennis gate system is up and running and in full swing. All members will receive their unique pin code via email in which you will have for reference in case you ever forget it.
We have been advised that this is a much easier system than a swipe card with the knowledge you will never lose your card. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all financial members for their patience during this initial set-up stage.
The courts will be locked over the Christmas period, but all financial members will be able to use the courts during daylight hours for free. We are currently setting up a booking system for members to enjoy and continue to use the courts and be part of these fantastic facilities whilst we continue to grow. Nighttime bookings will be $10.00 per hour for use of lights.
Anybody wishing to join MCA Tennis Club prices are below:
- Family Membership $250.00 per year ( includes all children under 21 years old )
- Student single Membership $125.00 per year
- Adult single Membership $140.00 per year
- Old Boys Single Membership $90.00 per year
Holiday Camp 14-16 December
Reminder for all Year 5-9 students about our Holiday Camp.
This camp is designed to not only improve our students but also build long-lasting relationships whilst enjoying an action-packed day of fun and games and activities. The camp will finish with a fun tournament where we will have a presentation of winners and awarding of prizes.
Students will stay at school for two nights (some time to yourselves parents) with all meals and activities and prizes included in the price.
The cost for the camp is $300.00 per student. We can only take the first 20 bookings only, unfortunately, so please don’t miss out on this.
January Holiday Clinic
We are pleased to announce our first-ever January Holiday Clinic. This will run for three days for 3 hours a day. The cost will be $120.00 per student.
We are also taking bookings for Term 1, 2022 where we will look to finalise training days once all Term 1 sports have locked in their training schedules. Thank you to all who have contacted us already and showed their interest in our Squad and Group lessons for next year.
We have many students who are showing great improvement and I would love to finish by thanking all of our Members who have supported the tennis club and coaching pathways this term. We are so happy as coaches to get to share the journey as our students improve and become better players.
As always if there is anything that needs clarification or are needing more information please don’t hesitate to contact us on the links below.
Phone: 0437 449 523
Email: MCATennis@marash.qld.edu.au
Happy hitting and see you on the courts.
Ashgrove Rangers Athletics Club
Over the holidays there’s an opportunity to maintain your fitness and improve your mobility by attending sessions with the Ashgrove Rangers Athletics Club.
Base Membership $32.00 – contact John Purcell 0427 075 292
The following training sessions are available:
Mondays and Thursdays - The Gap High School - 5:45pm to 7:00pm – Cost $2.00
- (Optional Mobility Session 5:30am to 6:00pm with Cam Pfeffer)
- Focus on running/sprints technique useful for all sports
- Learn to Run through to elite
- Sprints/Distance/Field Events
- All Ages welcome
Tuesday - Victoria Park Pro Shop - 4:30pm
- 20 mins Hill surges
PAT CLOHESSY DISTANCE SQUAD – Multi-Club Approach
Tuesdays - 4:50pm – 20 mins UQ Hill Circuit above athletics track
Thursdays - 4:50pm – UQ Track – 20 Mins Sprints
Saturdays - Ashgrove - Parkrun – 7:00am Ashgrove Sports Ground
Sunday - Des Connor Fields - Junior Parkrun - 8:00am
COMPETITIONS
- Summer Saturday afternoon Track and Field QE2
- Winter Saturday afternoon Cross Country
- Friday evenings – The Gap Little Athletics
- Sundays Monthly – Flying 4 Fun Run – Ashgrove Sports Ground 8am
- Club Christmas Meet Arana Hills 4:00pm Sunday 12 Dec
- Woodford Trail Relay Sun Jan 9
- Mt Tamborine Sun Jan 23