Sports Report

Dear Parents and Carers,

What a fantastic few months it's been for sports at Joeys! We're incredibly proud of all our young people's efforts, sportspersonship, and impressive achievements across various events.

ACS Primary Gary McSweeney Memorial Cup & Rugby Union Trials

On Friday, 30th May, our young people travelled to Tamworth for the ACS Gary McSweeney Memorial Cup. Well done to all for their efforts and sportspersonship! 

A special mention goes to Edward C, Leyton C, and James G, who were selected for the NSWCPS Rugby Trials in Forbes. Excellent work!

Athletics Carnival

Our annual Sports Carnival took place on Thursday, 19 June, at Cook Oval. It was fantastic to see so many young people and their families there.

A huge thank you to the P&F for organising the canteen and BBQ, and to all staff, volunteers, families, and friends who helped make the day a success.

Congratulations to all the young people for their efforts and sportspersonship, and to St Andrew’s House for their win.

A special acknowledgment goes to Edward C, who set a new record in the Senior Boys Long Jump at 4.47 metres, breaking the previous record of 4.3 metres from 2001. 

Further congratulations go to the following young people who have qualified for the upcoming ACS Athletics Carnival on Thursday, 7 August, in Tamworth. Well done, and good luck!

Lucas B, Alexis B, Edward C, Leyton C, Campbell C, Jonty C, Wylie C, Danny C, Bailey C, Toby D, Harper D, James G, Ava H, Marlee H, Ebonie H, Gracie H, Matilda H, Ruby H, Blaikley H, Tyler K, Riley K, Alexandrea N, Lizzy N, Darcy S, Phoebe S, Eliza S, Wezley T, Gracie T, Poppy W, Henry W, Charles W, Sophia W and Lucas W.

ACS Toni Palmer Memorial Shield (Rugby League)

On Wednesday, 25 June, our Stages 2 and 3 young people travelled to Inverell to compete in the ACS Toni Palmer Memorial Shield. Congratulations to all our young people for their dedication and sportspersonship, and to our families for their fantastic support.

NSWCPS Rugby Trials

More congratulations are due to Edward C, Leyton C, and James G for competing at the Armidale Diocesan Rugby Team trials in Forbes earlier this week. A special mention to Edward C and James G for their selection to participate in the NSWPSSA Rugby Trials later this year. What an outstanding achievement!

Polding Touch Trials

Congratulations to Edward C, who competed in the Polding Touch Trials held in Lake Cathie yesterday, Thursday, 3rd July. Well done, Edward!

Soccer Shootout

Finally, congratulations to Adalyn C, Claire C, James G, Blaikley H, Ava H, John P, Wezley T, and Angus W, who won their rounds in the soccer shootout competition this week. Great job, everyone!

Matthew Hamblin

Sports Coordinator