Senior School Sport

• Basketball
• Cricket
• Rugby
• - SPX Rugby Supporters' Club Golf Day at Roseville Golf Club from 1pm on Friday 29  November
• - SPX Rugby Supporters' Club ATM at Sarto Centre 7pm, Monday 9 December
• Tennis
• Squash
• Swimming

Basketball

It will be another Saturday of tough matchups this weekend. With that said, I would just like to see that our teams are improving as teams, working together and to give it their best. I also hope that our players are improving their individual skills to contribute to their team’s results.

Games of the day: 14As and the 14Bs just sneak past their opposition. End to end games.

Play of the day: 14Bs Buzzer beater. With only seconds to go, Doug Braddock inbounds the ball to Anthony Moutevellis, who delivers the ball to Ryan Jom, who slots the winner.

Deserves a mention: Matthew Venticinque – Open F.  Nicholas Rainbird – Open E. 

Special mention for Oscar Davidson (13Bs) who was lucky enough to get the last pie at the Blue Mountains Grammar Canteen.

Use the link below to see all of the ISA Basketball Teams Results:

http://www.isa.nsw.edu.au/summer-sports/boys-basketball/

Mr Neil Gibson - Senior Basketball Convenor

SPX Cricket– Season 2019/20

Matches this Saturday 23 November 2019

U12 Blue v Bye

U13 Red v Wakehurst Green at John Fisher #1 (8am start)

U13 Black v Collaroy Plateau Power at Beverley Job Reserve #1 (8am start)

U15 Yellow v St Augustine’s Gold at Oxford Falls #2 (8am start)

U15 Orange v Bye

U16-18 Purple v St Augustine’s Gold at Nolans Reserve #2 (8am start)

2nd XI v Oakhill College at Oakhill College Main Oval (10am start)

1st XI v Oakhill College at Oxford Falls #1 (10am start)

Players are recommended to check myCricket for any late changes.

Cricket Training for Term 4 Week 7:

Monday 18 November – ISA Squad (1st and 2nd XI)

Tuesday 19 November – U15 Yellow and U15 Orange

Wednesday 20 November – ISA Squad (1st and 2nd XI)

Thursday 21 November – U12 Blue and U13 Black (during Junior School Sport), U13 Red and U16-18 Purple (after school)

All training is at Oxford Falls and conducted by Cricket Appeal professional coaches.

Buses to Oxford Falls for after school training depart from in front of OLD church at 3:20pm. 

Buses for MWJCA team training return to Anderson Street at approx. 5:30pm. 

Buses for ISA Squad training return to Anderson Street at approx. 6pm.

ISA Round 4 – 1st XI v Scots All Saints College Bathurst

The 1st XI travelled to Bathurst to take on Scots All Saints College. There was no hesitation to bat first on a hard, dry wicket when Stuart Dingley won the toss. He and Adam Greenwood worked hard against some tight bowling to set the foundation for the innings with a 70 run partnership. Charlie Sharp and Joe Colgan boosted the score with a 55 run stand with Sharp impressively attacking approach bringing five boundaries in quick succession. Finishing at 9-169 felt like a par total.

The two young left handed openers for the opposition batted sensibly and it took some time before Rory O’Connell was able to break through. Chances for run outs were missed but the main issue was the lack of pressure by 1st XI bowlers and fielders as runs were accumulated with some ease. A comprehensive win resulted for the home side as the bowling was attacked towards the end. The 1st XI will be looking to bounce back at home over the next two weekends before the Christmas holiday break.

Scots All Saints 2-170  defeated 1st XI 9-169 (Stuart Dingley 38, Adam Greenwood 37, Charlie Sharp 31, Joe Colgan 29).

ISA Round 4 – 1st XI v Scots All Saints College, Bathurst 

 Results 16 November 2019

Match Reports: 16 November

Protective Equipment.  For safety and hygiene ALL players are to have their own personal groin protector and their own personal helmet. Wearing of helmets and groin protectors are compulsory for all players batting in nets or a game or wicket-keeping up at the stumps. Please College Cricket Helmet and Groin Protector Polices (attached)

Uniform.  Players and parents are reminded that correct SPX Cricket playing uniform is the only attire to worn on the field during play. SPX cricket playing shirts, caps and wide brimmed hats are available from the College Uniform Shop. 

Please see the attached documents for more information:

• Welcome to Cricket 2019-20

• 2019-20 1st & 2nd XI ISA Cricket

• SPX Cricket Helmet and Groin Protector Policies

These documents have also been published to the College App.

Mr David Reay - Cricket Convenor

Rugby

Rugby Off-Season Training:  Opens and Under 16s players of 2020 have been invited to attend off-season training which commenced at the beginning of the term. Players have access to the College Gym 5 mornings and 4 afternoons per week, with the Monday morning and Friday afternoon sessions rugby specific. As of this week, players will also have the opportunity to attend field sessions on Thursday afternoons.

Please be advised that College Summer Sport takes priority over rugby training during Term 4.

Rugby Club Golf Day:  Finally a reminder that the annual Rugby Club Golf Day will be held on Friday 29 November at Roseville Golf Club from 1pm.  Please click on the document below for information and booking details.

Rugby Supporters Club AGM

The Rugby Supporters Club's AGM will be held on Monday 9 December at the Sarto Centre, commencing at 7pm.  All welcome.

Mr Joe Lynch - Rugby Coordinator

Tennis

Apart from the few sprinkles of rain it was perfect weather for tennis last weekend. It is so exciting to see the improvement in the green ball players as the term goes on. Luca Cheal showed great strength returning the balls at the net. After a late start, due to a broken arm, Aiden Parsons had a smashing start to the season winning both singles and doubles 6-0! Sean Balaji, Tom Sweeney and Venedict Valerio proved to be a formidable team winning 18 games against Redlands, great rallies were seen and excellent sportsmanship shown. Thank you to our umpires for this week: Nick Tozer, Tom Fong, Lucas Wong and James Higgins.

Nick Tozer and Tom Fong backed up to play their game after umpiring in the morning session. Although they didn’t win, they continue to put in a great effort. Rory Cooper and Ryan Fong both in year 6 are the top ranked players in the Junior School and they have played some tough opponents. Unfortunately last week, they played a set of twins from Redlands, twin power won in the end and the boys lost but not without a fight.

Please note that the finals and play-offs will be played this weekend and all boys will be involved in the games. The draw can be found below.

Please follow this link to search your weekly results, the weekly draw can also be found here, table and draw.

The weekly draw can also be found by following this link: 2019 NSTA Term 4 - This Week's Teams and Venues

NEXT WEEK’S UMPIRES/MENTORS:  Luka Komadina, Aiden Shearer-Hawkins, Anton Langreiter, Nathan Constantino

Mrs Sam Iwatani - Convenor

Squash

Sydney Junior Pennant Summer Round 5 - 17/11/2019

Division 4

SPX 1 v  BRIARS 5 Win 2-1

Charlie Cullen – bye

Gary Mullins 14-16, 15-8, 15-12, 15-9

Anton Webber 15-8, 15-13, 15-10

Gilbert Davie 11-15, 15-6, 15-13, 10-15, 14-16

Division 7

SPX 2 v  Knox 14 Loss 1-2

Cameron Smith – bye

Ashley Johnson 15-11 , 15-5 , 15-6

Lachlan Miles 3-15, 9-15, 4-15

James Regan 10-15, 11-15, 14-16

Division 8

SPX 3 –Bye

SPX 4 vs Barker 11 Win 3-0

Dantae Raic 15-0, 15-6, 15-9

Christian Robson 15-8, 15-14, 15-12

Dominic Mitchell 15-5, 15-7, 15-5

Division 9

SPX 5 v  Knox 16 (win due to forfeit)

Oliver Mullen 7-15, 7-15, 6-15

Thomas Wilkins 10-15, 15-12, 9-15, 12-12

Dylan Moore 4-15, 3-7

Mr Joe Madani - Squash Convenor

Swimming

The last two training sessions will be held next Monday and Tuesday, 25 & 26 November from 7.15 - 8.15am at Fitness First, Chatswood.

Leisa Proc - Swimming Convenor