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School Sports Update - Athletics Trials 2026
Our athletics trials will look a little different this year. Due to our brave and courageous firefighters requiring the use of Central Reserve for an indefinite period of time, we will be conducting our trials across two separate dates, with track and field events held individually.
Athletics Trial Dates Yr 4-6
Thursday 12 February Location: Lake Oval Time: 9:00am – 10:00am Events: • 100m Sprint • Hurdles • Long Distance
Thursday 26 February Location: St Mary’s Back Oval and Courts Time: 9:00am – 11:00am Events: • Remaining field events
These trials will determine student qualification for the Colac Division Athletics Carnival, which is scheduled to be held at Central Reserve on 20 March, pending venue availability.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we adapt our arrangements. We look forward to seeing students participate and demonstrate their best efforts across both trial days.
2026 Team Vic State Team Trials
Registrations are starting to open for any child (12 years and under) who would like to try out for the Victorian State Teams. The School Sport Victoria (SSV) Team Vic representative program provides a development platform for Victorian students to challenge themselves against Australia’s best school aged athletes across numerous sports at the annual School Sport Australia (SSA) Championships. SSV coordinate the selection process for Team Vic teams in partnership with relevant state sporting organisations.
View up-to-date information regarding 2026 Sport & Registration Dates on the SSV website under the Team Vic heading.
Please read the Team Vic Student Endorsement process for the following teams in 2026:
Australian Football 12 Years & Under Boys (Opens Friday 30th January and closes Monday 2nd March 2026)
Basketball 12 Years & Under Girls/Boys (Opens Friday 30th January and closes Monday 2nd March 2026)
Football (Soccer) 12 Years & Under Boys (Opens Friday 30th January and closes Monday 2nd March 2026)
Netball 12 Years & Under Girls (Opens Friday 30th January and closes Monday 2nd March 2026)
Cricket 12 Years & Under Boys (Opens Friday 30th January and closes Monday 2nd March 2026)
Students are reminded that the skills required for these teams must be exceptional. It is NOT a ‘Come and Try’ system. Students are required to check with the school principal or sports teacher for endorsement to go to the trials.
Registrations for interest can be found at https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/team-vic
Matt Absalom
mabsalom@smcolac.catholic.edu.au
