Director of Sport

Term 4 Co-Curricular Registrations - Open NOW!

Registrations are now open for the following Term 4 Co-Curricular activities:

• SATIS 1st Cricket: Years 9-12 (see notes below)
• SSATIS Cricket: Years 7/8 (Tuesday afternoons)
• SSATIS Touch Football: Years 7/8 (Monday afternoons) and Years 9/10 (Wednesday afternoons)
• SSATIS Volleyball: Years 7/8 and Years 9/10 (Thursday afternoons)
• SSATIS Tennis: Years 7/8 (Wednesday afternoons)
• SVC Tennis Development: Years 7-12 (TBC)
• SVC MTB Program: Years 7-12 (Thursday afternoons at Austins Ferry Ferry - own bike is required)
• Rugby 7's: Years 7-10 (Friday nights at Rugby Park - additional registration fees apply*)
• SVC Table Tennis Development: Years 7-12 (Wednesday afternoons at Austins Ferry)
• SVC Sailing Development: Years 7-12 (Saturday mornings at the MEC - see notes below)
• Sailing - Team Racing: Years 7-12 (Training Tuesday, Racing Wednesday - see notes below)

• Rowing: Years 7-12 (see notes below)

   

Notes for 1st Cricket

A representative squad of the College's best cricketers will be selected to participate in the following:

• Statewide SATIS T20 Tournament (Launceston, 25-26 November) - additional touring fees apply*
• Coyle - Clingeleffer Cup (SVC vs SPC) - date and venue TBC.
• Saunders - DiVenuto Cup (SVC vs HUT) - at the WMO, date TBC.
• 50-over match against a touring Brisbane Boys College (Hobart, 11 December)
• Statewide SATIS 1st Roster (commencing mid-January 2026 to March 2026)

Additional details will be provided once the squad is selected.  All students will require the one-day (coloured) uniform and the two-day (white) uniform. Please note that for the 1st Roster in 2026, there will be some Saturday matches. It is an expectation that once selected in the squad, students are to prioritise the school roster over club duties. 

Notes for Sailing

A limited number of places are available for the Sailing Development Program, and the program is heavily reliant on volunteer support.  If parents/carers, or grandparents are available to assist in any way, please note on this registration form. Team Racing is generally reserved for competent sailors, or those with some experience not beginners. If unsure, please register and the coaching staff will liaise to ascertain suitability. Students wishing to participate in either sailing programs must be able to swim 50 metres and tread water for five minutes. 

Notes for Rowing

Rowing at St Virgil’s College has been a proud tradition since 1912, building not only strong athletes but also confident, resilient young men. The 2025/26 season begins in Week 1 of Term 4 and continues through Term 1 next year, with training based at our well-equipped New Town Bay Rowing Centre. The program caters to all levels, from Year 6 beginners to senior crews competing at state and national levels, and offers expert coaching, quality facilities, and a supportive community. Rowers will take part in regular training sessions, camps, and regattas across Tasmania, with a strong focus on teamwork, discipline, and personal growth. 

The 2025-26 Rowing Handbook contains information for the season, including training schedules, regatta dates, selection criteria, fees, uniform requirements, and expectations for attendance and conduct. Students wishing to participate must be able to swim 50 metres and tread water for five minutes. If registrations exceed capacity, trials may be conducted to determine final squad placements. All new and interested students are encouraged to attend a Learn to Row Day - Saturday 20 September (Term 3), New Town Bay Rowing Centre, from 10.00 am -12.00 pm.  To register for the Learn to Row Day, click this link.  Any further Rowing queries can be directed to Oliver Wilson-Haffenden, Director of Rowing at OWilsonHaffenden@stvirgils.tas.edu.au .

First Aid and Sports Trainers Needed

We are seeking assistance from qualified Parents/Carers for our teams and programs. If you hold any relevant qualifications and are available to lend your support, please provide your details below. It’s important to note that all individuals offering their services in a first aid or sports trainer role must possess a valid Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) card and complete a brief induction program for College Volunteers. 

Registration Details

Please be advised that the registration period closes promptly at 5.00 pm on Friday 12 September 2025. To ensure a smooth registration process, we kindly ask that Students and their Parents/Carers discuss their options prior to signing up. This cooperation will help prevent any duplicate registrations or enrollment in activities that the student may not be interested in participating in. The days and times allotted for each activity are listed above to facilitate thoughtful decisions.

To register, please click here and complete the Google Registration Form. 

Commitment to Participation

Once students have registered and been placed on a team, it is crucial that they commit to attending all scheduled games throughout the season, including any finals. This commitment is vital for fostering team cohesion and ensuring optimal team performance. In the unfortunate circumstance that a student is unwell or suffers an injury preventing them from playing, it is essential to inform the team coach at the earliest opportunity. Timely communication enables the coach to make necessary adjustments to the team's lineup, maximizing the team's competitive edge. 

Inclusivity at St Virgil's College

At St Virgil's College, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive institution. We strive to accommodate all students who register for their chosen activities. However, please note that in situations where numbers or resources are limited, selection trials and specific criteria may be implemented. 

Upcoming Information

Further details regarding team trials(if required), team lists, rosters, and other pertinent information for the Term 4 Co-Curricular Activities will be provided in the near future. 

Transportation and Uniform Requirements

For the convenience of our students, the College will provide transportation for the boys from Austins Ferry to their designated sporting venues each afternoon via a third-party bus. Buses will depart from the basketball courts at the direction of College staff. This transport will not be supervised by College staff or volunteer coaches. College staff and/or volunteer coaches will meet the team at the destination. The College provides no return transport, and parents/carers are responsible for picking up the boys after the conclusion of their matches.It is mandatory for boys to provide their own sport-specific uniforms, which differ from the official school day sports uniform. These uniforms can be purchased at the Uniform Shop, which operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm. For additional inquiries, you can reach the Uniform Shop at 6249 3610 or via email at st.virgils@midford.com.au 

Behavior and Academic Expectations

Participation in all St Virgil's College Sports Programs requires students to consistently meet the College's expectations for behavior and academic effort. Being a representative of the College is a privilege, and ongoing involvement in Co-Curricular Activities will be contingent on behavior monitoring and feedback from Heads of House and College Leadership. 

Contact Information

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Sports Trainee, Tom Briggs, at tbriggs@stvirgils.tas.edu.au, or the Director of Sport, Michael Moschogianis, at mmoschogianis@stvirgils.tas.edu.au.

2025 Regional High School Basketball Trials - Team sVc

St Virgil's College will be conducting only one trial in order to select representative teams to compete in the Regional High School Basketball Championships in Term 4.

Please note the following trial date and times:

Tuesday 26 August, Edmund Rice Hall, Austins Ferry

• Years 7/8: 4.30 pm - 5.15 pm

• Years 9/10: 5.15 pm - 6.00 pm

   

Boys should wear their sports uniform and bring appropriate footwear. Registration for the trial does not guarantee selection into a team.  Supervision will be provided directly after school until the trials commence.

Conducted by Basketball Tasmania, the Regional High School Basketball Championships will be conducted over the weekend of 8-9 November in Hobart.

Team sVc will only be entering four teams as follows:

Division 11 x Year 7/8 team (8 players max)1 x Year 9/10 team (8 players max)

Division 21 x Year 7/8 team (8 players max)1 x Year 9/10 team (8 players max)

Basketball Tasmania will assist our experienced College staff with the selection process.

Students who trial should be serious about their basketball and ideally be playing club, regional, or BTAS representative level; however, this is not essential. Participation in the Term 1 SSATIS Basketball roster is not a prerequisite for selection, but will be taken into consideration. As this is a representative tournament, teams will be selected as such; wider participation in basketball is welcomed and encouraged through Term 1 SSATIS inter-school roster opportunities.

Reserves/Train On Players - each age group will have 2 reserves selected. In the case that a Div 1 player is sick or injured, a Div 2 player will be elevated to the Div 1 team, and a reserve will be elevated to the Div 2 team. Reserves are invited to train with the Div 2 team.

All teams will train once per week, commencing early to mid-September. Training details will be advised once teams are selected, coaches appointed, and a suitable day/time is coordinated.

Representing the College is a privilege, and ongoing participation in these trials and selected teams is subject to meeting the College's behavior and academic expectations, along with advice from Heads of House and College Leadership.

Registrations to participate in the trials close at 5.00 pm on Monday 25 August 2025.

To register, CLICK HERE and complete the Google Form.

If selected, all players will be required to register for their specific team via PlayHQ. A small registration fee may apply. Further details will be sent to selected players. The College has paid the tournament entry fee for all teams.

Further, all teams are required to provide a suitably qualified referee for the Regional Tournament. All referees receive payment. If you are interested in assisting or know of someone who can, please note in the additional information below. All parents will be required to assist with bench duty.

The top 3 in Division 1 in each age group will qualify to compete in the State High School Basketball Championships on 22-23 November in Launceston. Travel, accommodation, and meals are at your own expense.

If selected, boys are required to provide their own basketball-specific uniforms (singlet and shorts), which can be purchased through the Uniform Shop. The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday and Thursday, 8.00 am - 4.00 pm, or can be contacted on 6249 3610 or st.virgils@midford.com.au .

Southern SATIS Swimming Carnival - Team SVC

Congratulations to the students selected to represent St Virgil's College at the upcoming SSATIS Swimming Carnival on Thursday, 28 August at the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre (DKHAC).  

Please find attached the Team List, including the events students have been selected for.

The SSATIS Swimming Regulations and Pool Protocols will be handy for those members of the team who are not regular competitive swimmers or simply need a brush-up on the rules. The Official Program (once available) and along with the Regulations and Protocols, are on the SATIS website. https://satis.com.au/sports/swimming/

Team members must have approved sVc bathers/cap that can be purchased from the Uniform Shop. The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday and Thursday from 8.00 am - 4.00 pm and can be reached on 6249 3610 or at st.virgils@midford.com.au 

Students are to make their own way to the DKHAC by 9.00 am, wearing full College Sports Uniform. College staff will be on site from 8.30 am. Warm-up will commence at 9.30 am with the first event starting at 10.00 am. Students will need to bring their own lunch and drinks and are able to leave or be collected from the DKHAC at the conclusion of the carnival and presentations, at approximately 3.00 pm.

It is a condition of participation in all sVc Sport Programs that he is consistently meeting the College's behaviour and academic effort expectations. Representing the College is a privilege, and ongoing participation in the Swim Team is subject to behaviour tracking and advice from Heads of House and College Leadership. Furthermore, students and parents should be familiar with the guidelines set out in the SATIS Code of Ethics, Swimming Tasmania Code of Behaviour, and the College Sport Policy, all of which are available on respective websites or upon request.

AFL Umpiring

Congratulations to our outstanding Year 9 Recreation Leadership students! On Tuesday, 14 of them confidently took on the important role of umpires at the Southern Primary School Sports Association Winter Football Carnival, held at the Cadbury's Oval, Claremont.

Having just completed an introductory umpiring course, these students excelled under the guidance of AFL Tasmania and State Umpiring Manager Garry Dunne. 

The feedback from players, coaches, and spectators was overwhelmingly positive, highlighting their exceptional performance. Our students demonstrated remarkable teamwork and dedication, and they should take immense pride in their accomplishments!

Kudos to Harvey Alomes, Edward Beven, Mahli Bird, Ned Hill, Lucas Johnson, Samuel Lapham, Kai Martin, Jay Mills, Josaiah Naufahu, Oliver Sharpen, Rhys Skelly, Tom Splann, Edward Turnbull, and Thomas Wilson! You all showed what true leadership looks like today!

MTB

Shout out to Year 10 student-athlete Jonte Tummon! Jonte recently traveled to Europe for five weeks to compete in downhill races with the support of the Apogee Academy race team.

In his first race, Jonte participated in the IXS European Cup in Aprica, Italy, where he finished 18th after experiencing a crash during his race run.

Next, he raced in the IXS Cup in Spicak, Czech Republic, achieving an impressive 2nd place, finishing just 0.073 seconds behind the winner.

Following that, he traveled to Austria, where he secured another podium finish with a 3rd place at the Rookies Cup downhill in Saalbach.

To conclude his trip, Jonte headed to France to compete at Les Orres in another IXS European Cup event, where he finished in 15th place.

These amazing opportunities for Jonte would not be possible without the incredible support from his sponsors: NF, Cyclingo, Santa Cruz Bicycles, Maydena Bike Park, SRAM, and Apogee Academy.

Well done, Jonte! Keep reaching for the stars!

2025 Tasmanian Schools Triathlon Challenge - Thursday 27 November

The 2025 Tasmanian Schools Triathlon Challenge for High Schools will be held on Thursday 27 November at Bellerive beach.

If your son is interested in participating, please complete the attached entry form and return it to the College Reception Office, along with the $25 entry fee, no later than Thursday 25 September (last day of Term 3). Entries will not be processed until the entry fee has been paid. Late entries may not be accepted. All payments are to be made in person at the College Reception Office. 

Key information:

• Students can enter both an individual event and a team event.
• Teams can be made up of students from different year levels. Students are responsible for forming their own teams prior to entry.
• Teams can consist of 2 or 3 students. 
• The entry fee is $25 per student, regardless of how many events they enter. 
• Parents/guardians are responsible for transport to and from Bellerive Beach, including bikes.
• The College will provide an SVC tent and staff supervision on the day. 
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For full event details, please visit the official event website: STC Website. I have also attached the General Information Document for your convenience.

If you have any questions that are not answered in this email or on the event website, please contact Director of Sport, MichaelMoschogianis, at mmoschogianis@stvirgils.tas.edu.au or myself at tbriggs@stvirgils.tas.edu.au.

Reminder: Entry forms and fees are due by Thursday 25 September.

Diabetes Australia Fundraiser - Schools Triathlon

As part of our participation in the School Triathlon Challenge this year, we're fundraising to help Diabetes Australia create a future where diabetes can do no harm. 

Right now, more than 1.5 million Australians are living with diabetes. Every step we take and every dollar we raise helps change the lives of real people — parents, kids, grandparents, and friends — who are living with or at risk of diabetes.

With your support, we're:

• Raising awareness
• Funding vital research
• Funding our DiaBuddies youth programs
• Supporting those in need
• Helping build a future where diabetes can do no harm

• We’re showing people with diabetes that they are not alone — and that together, we’re stronger.

   

Please help us reach our goal by making a donation through our page. See the link here.

It only takes a minute, and anything you can give (no matter how large or small) will go a long way to helping us reach our target.

Thank you, Team sVc appreciates your support.

Treaty Day

The College came together for Treaty Day last Friday, to mark the significant day that George Augustus Robinson shook hands with Mannalargenna, the leader of the Northeast Pairrebeenne clan, making an agreement that many believe compelled the Aboriginal people to go peacefully to Flinders Island on the understanding that they would one day be allowed to return to their Country. 

Years 9 and 10 students played the AFL Treaty Match, wearing the 2021 Reconciliation jumper, designed by SVC students (Year 12 Chandler Bradley) and Lachlan Nichols (SVC 2020) using motifs describing the plants, animals, and landscapes of muwinina Country. 

The event began with an Acknowledgement of Country and Smoking Ceremony, led by Rob Anders.

Congratulations to all players, umpires, and our school community for being part of this significant day on the College calendar. 

For the record, Team Blue (Kev's Kangas) 7.2.44 def Team White (Dave's Dingos) 4.9.33.

Motor Boat Licence Course

The Derwent Sailing Squadron is offering several MAST Powerboat Licence Courses over the October school holidays.

These courses are open to students aged 12 and over to attain their provisional powerboat licence. Courses are delivered by Marine and Safety Tasmania-accredited instructors and include both theory and practical on-water training, concluding with a short assessment.

Holiday Course Dates (10.00 am – 3.00 pm):

Saturday 27 September 

Tuesday 7 October

Cost:

$150 – Full Licence (17+)

$120 – Provisional Licence (12–17 years)

What to Bring:

Participants should wear warm, weather-appropriate clothing, a spray jacket (essential), non-slip shoes, and bring a hat, sunblock, drink, and snack.

The following link can be used to book course dates and find out more: https://dssinc.org.au/sai.../mast-motor-boat-licence-course/.