Welcome back to The College for what promises to be a fantastic year of sport in 2025! I am excited to see our students and community embrace the opportunities ahead. For details about all individual and team sporting opportunities in Term 1, please refer to the 2025 Sport Handbook. Final sign-ups are now open for the 2025 New Zealand Cricket tour - spots are limited, don't miss out! Register using the link below.

https://tha.ac/cceoi

Basketball

Together with our Head of Basketball, Kira Ryan, we are pleased to be offering a community basketball coaching course led by Rob Coulter from Basketball Victoria.

Key details:

Date: March 6th
Duration: 90 minutes (45 minutes theory, 45 minutes court time), after school.
Location: Sport Centre
Cost: $20 per person

Participants must be 14 years or older. If turning 14 this year, students would need to have a good knowledge of the game. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone passionate about basketball and keen on upskilling. Please send your expressions of interest to kryan@hamiltoncollege.vic.edu.au

To start the year well, students are reminded to attend all scheduled training sessions in the correct uniform in Term 1. Consistent attendance is crucial for skill development and plays a vital role in building teamwork, effectiveness and culture. Senior students, as role models, are encouraged to set a positive example for younger students through their dedication and leadership both on and off the field. Please be aware that students must have at least 85% attendance at training sessions to be eligible for sports awards.

Elly Dixon

Director of Sport

Netball

Thanks to the students who have signed up for Term 1 netball. We will have 4 senior teams. Teams will be entered to the association (HNA) this week. If any parents are able to help with being a manager (scorer), or umpire (we really need two more people) please urgently contact me via email: jogle@hamiltoncollege.vic.edu.au. A Working with Children Check must be provided.

The HNA will advise a draw once they collate all the entries. Once the HNA have processed all the entries they will open their portal for parents to complete the online consent forms. Payment through Netball Connect (the app is easiest) will also open. This is controlled by the Association, but the forms and payments should be able to be completed by parents by the end of next week. I would advise trying to complete them on Thursday 13th or Friday 14th February. If all parents could complete these on these dates that would be greatly appreciated.

https://hamiltonvicjuniornetball.weebly.com/

Games begin on the 15 February. There is no game on the long weekend.

Jody Ogle

Head of Netball

Swimming

Head of Swimming, Mr Singh, and 2025 Swimming Captains, Olivia Rees and Isaac Shaw are looking forward to the College swimmers getting back in the pool!

With house swimming fast approaching, swimming training will start next week. ALL College students are welcome and invited to attend any of the following training sessions.

If you have any questions, please email Mr Singh on bsingh@hamiltoncollege.vic.edu.au

Training sessions for the 2025 season:


Week 3
Monday	Feb 10	Outdoor Pool	4.00 - 5.00 pm
Wednesday	Feb 12	Indoor Pool	7.00 – 8.00 am
Thursday	Feb 13	House Swimming Carnival all day
Week 4
Monday	Feb 17	Outdoor Pool	4.00 - 5.00 pm
Wednesday TBC	Feb 19	Indoor Pool	Long Lunch
Thursday TBC	Feb 20	Indoor Pool	7.00 – 8.00 am
Friday	Feb 21	Glenelg District Carnival Hamilton
Week 5
Monday	Feb 24	Outdoor Pool	4.00 - 5.00 pm
Wednesday	Feb 26	Gym-Sports	7.00 - 8.00 am
Thursday	Feb 27	Indoor Pool	7.00 – 8.00 am
Week 6
Monday	Mar 3	Outdoor Pool	4.00 - 5.00 pm
Tuesday	Mar 4	ICCES Melbourne

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