Sport
Natasha Gippel SPORTS COORDINATOR
Sport Dates for 2023
ADPSC Gala Day: Friday 15th September, 2023
Polding Athletics: Friday 13th October, 2023
Touch Football gala Day: Friday 3rd November, 2023
ADPSC Cricket, Tennis and Basketball Trials (selected year 5 & 6 students only): Friday 1st December, 2023
Diocesan Athletics
Last Friday we had a fantastic day at the Diocesan Athletics Carnival. Our St Edward's team were a wonderful group of students to represent our school and to supervise on the day. Thank you to Mr Peachy and Mrs Press for helping out on the day and to all of our parents who braved the cold and wind to support the students.
A massive congratulations to the following students who were selected to represent our diocese at Polding Athletics to be held at Sydney Olympic Park on the 13th October, 2023. Aria Southerland (100m), Jimmy Press (1500m), Nash Bradley (200m), Chaise Corby (Jnr Boys Relay), James O'Leary (Jnr Boys Relay), Ashton Jeffery (Jnr Boys Relay, 800m), Isaac Haywood (Discus, 100m, Jnr Boys Relay), Tiannah Sutcliffe (100m, 200m), Amity Wall (100m), Emily O'Connell (Discus, Shot Put) and Ashanti Woodley (Long Jump & 100m). A reminder to these students that they will need to register online before the 1st of September, 2023.
St Edward's Representative shirts
Please keep a lookout for these in your cupboards, school bags, dirty clothes baskets even under beds. We are still missing a considerable amount of shirts which will be required to be handed out for Gala day.
GALA DAYS
IF YOU WISH FOR YOUR CHILD TO PLAY IN THE 2023 GALA DAY FOR NETBALL or SOCCER, YOU MUST PAY AND CONSENT VIA COMPASS BY TUESDAY 29th AUGUST 2023. NO LATE NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
NB: If you consented to soccer before 7:30pm on the 2/8/23 you will need to consent again as the event was unable to process payments. Thank you for your understanding.
Netball
Event Date: Friday 15th September 2023. The Gala days and Small School sports day will commence at 9:30 am but we ask all students to be there by 8:45am
Event Venues: Sports Dome Netball complex, Jack Smyth Drive, Tamworth
Cost: All individuals must pay a $6 ADPSC levy to play.
Teams: If no additional students would like to participate in the Netball Gala Day, our Saturday netball teams will be entered as the teams.
Supervision: If you are able to supervise/coach/umpire a team on the day, please email Mrs Gippel nmcculloch@arm.catholic.edu.au
Equipment & Uniform: Students are to wear their full school sports uniform. Students are advised to bring sunscreen and hats to wear at the trials. Please remember to bring adequate water for the day.
Guidelines:
Netball will be in run in two divisions and can be mixed or straight teams, but everyone will be playing each other. (Only 10 students in a team – no modified rules):
- Opens (Grades 5 & 6)
- Juniors (Grades 3 & 4)
- All competitors must arrive at the venue by 9.00am
- Games start at 9:30am sharp
- Schools should bring shade tents, first aid and Epi-pens and any equipment (eg: bibs, balls, playing shirts)
- Netball will umpire your own (some umpires will be provided on the day where possible)
- The winning team of each division will win a trophy, Runner up will be awarded a medallion.
Catering at the venue: There will be canteen facilities available.
Soccer
Event Date: Friday 15th September 2023. The Gala days and Small School sports day will commence at 9:30 am but we ask all students to be there by 8:45am. The day should conclude by 2pm.
Event Venues: Gipp St playing fields, Tamworth
Cost: All individuals must pay a $6 ADPSC levy to play.
Supervision: If you are able to supervise/coach/referee a team on the day, please email Mrs Gippel nmcculloch@arm.catholic.edu.au
Equipment & Uniform: Students are to wear their full school sports uniform (St Edward's Representative shirt will be handed out before the day). Students are advised to bring sunscreen and hats to wear at the trials. Please remember to bring adequate water for the day.
Guidelines:
Soccer will be in run in two divisions and can be mixed or straight teams, but everyone will be playing each other.
- Opens (Grades 5 & 6) - 9 a-side on the field, only 12 in a team
- Juniors (Grades 3 & 4) – 9 a-side on the field, only 12 in a team, modified field
- Bring your own referees (some will be supplied but limited)
- All competitors must arrive at the venue by 8:45am
- Games start at 9:30am sharp
- Soccer must have shin guards.
- Soccer will umpire your own (some referees will be provided on the day where possible)
- The winning team of each division will win a trophy, Runner up will be awarded a medallion.
Catering at the venue: There will be canteen facilities available.
Penrith Netball Trip
St Edward's were lucky enough to take 6 teams to Penrith to play in the CSNSW Netball carnival. It was very clear from the get go that the students were extremely excited!!! From the talking and anticipation on the bus to the chatting in the bunks before lights out (and after) and the early morning wake up time without alarms. All six teams had a great day with a lot of students playing in teams they had never played in before. A massive congratulations to the 12/13 year mixed side and to the 10 year old girls (pool A) side who took out their divisions undefeated.
An added excitement was a very special visit from Tilly McDonell and Matisse Letherbarrow from the Giants. I’m not sure who was more excited Mrs D or the kids. Thank you again Mrs Michell for organising this for the players at St Edward’s.
Saturday Netball
This Saturday is the annual Dotty day to raise funds for the Leukaemia foundation. You child is encourage to wear something "Dotty" and to bring a gold coin donation. Dotty ribbons, dotty socks, what ever you can find. Please still wear your full netball uniform.
Netball Party
Due to the large number of St Edward's teams that have made the Netball finals we will hold our annual Netball party the First Friday afternoon back in Term 3. Please keep an eye out in the Newsletter for more information.
Draws will be published on the Tamworth Netball Association Facebook page each week or alternatively find them linked below.
Minkey Hockey
Minkey Hockey had its gala/round robin final games on Saturday the 19th of August. All kids that competed in the Minky tournament all seemed to have had a great time. During the seasons these kiddies have been able to make great memories, new skills, and made many new friends along the way.
Mason, Rosie, Jack, Elara, Layla, Sienna, Clara and Phoebe
For general enquiries - Please contact Hockey NSW on (02) 9764 1911 or alternatively email us on hockey@hockeynsw.com.au.
Swimming News
Lucie completed at the Short Course Swimming Area Championships in Armidale, on the Weekend Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August. Lucie placed 2nd in both the 50m Butterfly and 50m Freestyle. And was a part of 2 relays that both came 2nd. Lucie also gained a qualification time for the Country Championships in the 50m Butterfly.
Lucie is also only 2 seconds away from have NSW State Championship Qualification times. Congratulations Lucie! What an amazing achievement.
Basketball 2023 Summer Comp (2nd Comp)
Just a few things to keep in mind from Tamworth Basketball:
- No Zone Defence is to be played in the Primary Competition.
- Teams who attain a 30-point lead during a game must retire to halfway after scoring further goals. Teams who attain a 50-point lead during a game must retire to their 3-point line in their half after scoring further goals. (All Game Rules can be found on each score bench for further details).
- If a player is missing from the team list on the tablet, please don’t add them. Please let the Court Supervisors know so that the issue can be resolved.
- Each team is to provide one person for scoring. This is an easy job and Court Supervisors and Referees are more than happy to help with learning the ropes. We have also provided information sheets on all benches to help with the operating of the clocks and tablets.
Touch
Tamworth Junior Touch Football Competition
Nippers (Kindergarten-Year 2) Touch Football will commence on Monday 21st August 2023 and finish on Monday 13th November 2023.
Games are played at 4.20pm each Monday.
There will be 5 weeks of Skills in Term 3 and 5 weeks of games in Term 4.
Cost $40 – plus $15 for singlet (new players only)
Players need to register and pay via MySideline at https://profile.mysideline.com.au/register/
Search for ‘Tamworth’ and look for Nippers S2 2023
You will also be charged an annual Insurance fee of $22.00 when registering on MySideline.
The Primary (Years 3-6) Competition will commence on Monday, 21st August 2023 and finish on Monday 4th December 2023.
There are two time slots played each week.
Year 3 – Year 4 play at 4.20pm.
Years 5 – 6 play at 5.10pm.
Cost $50
Register a team or register as a player and we will form a team.
Players need to register and pay via MySideline at https://profile.mysideline.com.au/register/
Search for ‘Tamworth’ and look for the relevant comp for your child
e.g. 3/4 Girls or 5/6 Boys
You will also be charged an annual Insurance fee of $22.00 when registering on MySideline.
Games are held at the Gipps Street Playing Fields.
Players need to be registered before taking the field. Use the QR code
Mountain bike club
Swimming Club
Lawn Bowls
Sport Stories
We would love to share information about your child’s special achievements across all sporting areas, please email detailed information and a photograph if available to the Sports Coordinator, Mrs Gippel, at: nmcculloch@arm.catholic.edu.au
Armidale Diocesan Primary Sports Council
The Armidale Diocesan Primary Sports Council is a body representative of the Catholic Education Office, Principals and Sports Coordinators from all Diocesan Primary Schools. The ADPSC offers a pathway for Armidale Diocesan students in most sports. If you would like to be kept up to date with all the Diocesan sport news, cancellations and updated last minute information, please like the ADPSC page on Facebook.