Sport News

Over the past week, it was great to see so many boys out trialling for our Term 3 team sports of Tennis, Basketball and Rugby League. Unfortunately, due to the nature of these sports in the AIC competition is that there are going to be disappointed boys who miss out. This is unavoidable as the competition dictates how many teams we can enter. At Marist we are committed to providing sport to boys as we know the benefits of being active for boys’ general wellbeing, both physical and mental.

Interhouse Track and Field Carnival

Our Track and Field season commenced last Friday with the House Athletics Carnival which was a great day of house competition, games and competitive track and field. A renewed sense of house spirit and healthy rivalry in both the championship and novelty events meant a great day was enjoyed by all. A very sincere thank you to Mr Richard Graham for your management of this event. Countless hours of preparation and organisation behind the scenes by both of you went in to making this a success. Thank you also to Mr Rob Martin and many of the Marist Track and Field coaches for your professionalism and commitment to the events, and the Heads of House and pastoral team for your involvement on the day in supporting the boys, as well as all the staff for your enthusiasm and support, and the students who participated in competitive or house activities. It was a great day for all involved.

Term 2 Wrap Up

My sincere thank you to all the staff and students who contributed to a very successful Term 2 in sport. This is by no means an exhaustive list.

Mr Richard Graham (Director of Rugby and 1st XV Head Coach) and Mr Chris Daykin (1st XV Assistant Coach) for your dedication, drive and leadership of the rugby program.
Mr Matt Millward (Cross Country Coordinator), Mr Marcus Schrader (Assistant Coordinator) and Mr Thomas Prole (Head Coach) for your coaching, mentoring and leadership of the cross country program.
Mr Tim Humphry and Mr Aaron Manson (Chess Coordinators) for your leadership, guidance and support of the chess program.
Mr Blair Whitlock (1st XI Head Coach and Football Coordinator) and Mr Willem Baines (1st XI Assistant Coach) for your significant time commitment, leadership of the 1st XI and dedication to the program.
Staff, Old Boys’ coaches and external coaches who provided guidance, coaching, leadership and role modelling for our athletes across the four Term 2 programs. Without you it would not be possible. Your leadership, guidance and support of the boys in your care is so important and plays such a key role in the development of our students as athletes and as men.
The grounds and services staff, led by Mr Callum Clark, for maintaining the best fields and grounds in Brisbane and for supporting each week with set up and event logistics over a very busy term.
The events and catering teams, led by Mrs Bethany Halpin and Mr Nathan Ayre, for putting on such wonderful events and supporting the sports program throughout the term in multiple ways.
The College Leadership Team, for your continued support of the sports program, attendance at key events and matches and support of the boys week on week.
The P&F for oversight and management of the home canteens.
All the parents, guardians, grandparents and supporters who come along every week and cheer on the blue and gold. The atmosphere is building at our home days.
The Old Boys, especially the OBA, for your support through coaching, and general interest in the sports program.
The boarding staff who work so hard to make sure all the boys get to their games. We don’t make it easy for you with supplementary games at multiple venues across Brisbane every week.
The young men of Marist who pull on the blue and gold every week and represent your college with determination, pride and effort. Well done on a fine set of results this term. May you always get the results that your effort and application deserve.

Track and Field

Mr Richard Graham – Director of Rugby / Track and Field

Mr Rob Martin – Head Coach, Track and Field

Inter-House Track and Field Carnival - Ignatius Leading The Way

Last Friday was the College’s annual Inter-House Track and Field Carnival. With the sun shining down upon us, this year's event was again a fantastic day and a resounding testament to the power of participation and enjoyment of our students.

Due to the 200m, 400m, 800m and 1500m events being held in Week 1, Term 3, the winners won’t be announced until Week 2, Term 3. However, congratulations to Mr Charlie Taylor and Ignatius House for following up their 2024 and 2025 success with another fine House performance. Their strong and consistent performances, have them leading by 48 points over an improved Ridley and a further 23 points back is the Slattery Sharks.

Thank you and congratulations to all the Houses for their spirited participation and for contributing to the overall success of the carnival.

I would like to thank the students for embracing the carnival with such enthusiasm. Their commitment to giving their best, having fun and cheering for their fellow Housemates created a wonderful atmosphere.

At the heart of the carnival was the spirit of participation and enjoyment. The Championship and novelty events were designed to ensure that every student had the opportunity to get involved and contribute to their House's success. I commend all students for their positive mindset and willingness to step out of their comfort zones.

I extend my sincere appreciation to the dedicated staff members whose energy and support helped make this carnival an overwhelming success. Whether it was coordinating the activities, or providing guidance and encouragement to the students, our staff demonstrated their dedication to fostering a positive and engaging experience for all involved. I would like to thank them for their tireless efforts across the day.

Thanks to Mr Matt Millward from our Sports Administration team for the hard work behind the scenes to make the carnival a success. Their work leading into the event is a huge contributor to the success of the Inter-House Carnival. Thanks also to Ms Margaret Canning and Mr Simon O’Hare for their support as the scorers for the event. With so many results coming in quickly across the day, they did an incredible job.

Thanks to the many students who supported the staff across the day in various roles. Your contribution to the carnival is greatly appreciated and is a strong reflection of the culture we have here at the College.

Finally, a big thanks to Mrs Lisa Gleeson. Her work in assisting with the staffing of the event is greatly appreciated. From early morning catch ups to random phone calls, she is always happy to help find solutions.

Current Standings

Ignatius 557
Ridley 509
Slattery 486
Ephrem 472
Rush 467
Gilroy 451
Harold 445
Foley 434

In conclusion, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all stakeholders who contributed to the success of the Marist College Inter-House Track and Field Carnival. Your involvement and support have made this event a truly memorable one.

PLEASE NOTE

Due to the College hosting the Confraternity Cup, McMahon Oval is closed following Round 7 of the AIC rugby union season. This means that there will be no running track available until the start of Term 3.

As a result, the schedule is as follows -

TERM 2

Friday 19 June: Inter-House Track and Field Carnival (Secondary School)
ALL championship fields events and the 100m will be completed.

TERM 3

The following track events will be run as Age Championship events and time trials for West Districts.

Wednesday 15 July: Championship 200m and 800m run at PM training session.
Friday 17 July: Championship 400m and 1500m run at PM internal mini meet.

We are aware that Year 12 are on retreat during this period. As a result, Year 12 can join on Friday 17 when they return or we will run events on Monday 20 at the PM training session.

Whilst these are Secondary School events, some Primary students may be invited to race to gain further experience in a competition environment.

Following these events, we will announce the 2026 Age Champions in Week 2 of Term 3.

Marist Track and Field | Term 3

The Track and Field season will officially start on Monday 13 July.

For those students available to begin training, please join the Track and Field coaches for a training session, followed by a BBQ. This is a great way to start the Track and Field program, and brings together students from all year levels along with our wonderful coaching group.

A reminder that we have three Internal Mini Meets early in the season to build competition preparedness and test ourselves against our teammates. Those dates are –

Friday 17 July – Internal Mini Meet #1

Friday 31 July – Internal Mini Meet #2

Friday 7 August – Internal Mini Meet #3

See the Track and Field notification in Parent Orbit for the Key Dates Calendar.

Marist Track and Field | Sunday Sessions

For those students wanting to get a head start or start the season strongly, Mr Rob Martin will continue to run his usual Sunday sessions. Mr Martin has had exceptionally strong numbers attend the sessions as students prepare for up-coming Inter-House Carnival and AIC season. The Sunday sessions are an excellent introduction. We have some exceptional coaches leading these sessions, and creating an environment of learning and enjoyment. Some benefits include -

Improvement in technique and speed.
Technical development for throws.
Improved repeat speed / conditioning.

WHEN: Sunday afternoons

WHERE: Hayden Oval

TIME: 3:15-4:45pm

DRESS: Marist sport shirt, Marist sports shorts, white or blue socks.

Marist Track and Field | Holiday Sessions

The Track and Field program will run training sessions across the school holidays. Due to the Confraternity Carnival, we will avoid training in Week 1 of the holidays, however we will begin following this event.

Training dates and times are as follows –

Sunday 5th July: 3:15-4:45pm

Wednesday 8th July: 3:15-4:45pm

Sunday 12th July: 3:15-4:45pm

If you have any questions, please contact Mr Richard Graham – Director of Rugby / Track and Field.

Marist Track and Field | Sign On

Parents - please find the Extra-Curricular tile on Parent Orbit to find information regarding sign on. Students who wish to be involved in the Track and Field program, you are able to sign up via the student café. Once your son/s have signed up all parents or caregivers MUST approve the signup and edit or update any medical details.

This assists the College in organising the appropriate number of coaching staff and to deliver the necessary resources, and ensures all relevant information is forwarded to you via communication channels.

Marist Track and Field | Camp (SAVE THE DATE)

Following our success at the 2025 AIC Primary and Secondary Championship and win at the National Schools Challenge (Intermediate Division), the Track and Field program continues to provide excellent opportunities for students to be involved in a high-quality program.

The Track and Field Camp is a vital component of the team’s preparation for the AIC Championship. Over 2½ days, students will receive high-level coaching and mentoring from an exceptional team of specialists including National and Olympic-level coaches across various track and field disciplines.

Attendance at the camp is by invitation only and invitations will be sent to selected students in late August. Selection is based on a range of factors, including performance, attitude, attendance and team composition.

This camp provides an outstanding opportunity for students to refine their skills, build team camaraderie, and gain valuable insights from elite-level coaches as we prepare to defend both our AIC Secondary and AIC Primary Championship trophies.

Camp Information

Dates: Thursday 17 – Saturday 19 September 2026

Venues: Sleeman Sports Complex (Accommodation) / UQ Track and Field (Training and Performance)

Marist Track and Field – Social Media

@marist_ashgrove_sports

Marist College has continued to showcase incredible moments in Track and Field again this year, from Year 5 victories to exceptional feats by our Year 12 students, all vividly captured on our social media pages.

Tennis

Mrs Jade Ritchie - Tennis Coordinator

Term 2

We are now in Week 10 which is reserved for make-ups only. If you have a make-up booked don't forget to attend your lesson this week.

There are no holiday clinics during this break. We will see you Term 3 nice and fresh for a great AIC season ahead.

Term 3 bookings are now OPEN. You'll notice as it's AIC season we are only offering Private Lessons and Group Class next term.

Term 3

All lessons and AIC training starts week 1 of Term 3.

AIC training times: please attend all trainings if possible

Year 5 and 6 : Tuesday and Thursday mornings 6:45am to 8:15am
Year 7: Monday 6:45am to 8:15am and Tuesday 3:30pm to 5pm
Year 8: Monday 6:45am to 8:15am and Tuesday 3:30pm to 5pm
Year 9: Wednesday 6:45am to 8:15am and Thursday 3:30pm to 5pm
Year 10: Wednesday 6:45am to 8:15am Friday 3:30pm to 5pm
Opens: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 3:30pm to 5pm

Once I have been given the finalised information about uniforms and competition schedules I'll pass this onto you via email over the coming days.

Have a great holiday break and I look forward to seeing you all in Term 3.

If you have any questions please contact me at ritchiej@marash.qld.edu.au.

Cross Country

Mr Thomas Prole - Head Coach

Queensland Schools Cross Country Relay Championships

Last weekend, 18 members of the College's Cross Country team enjoyed a successful day at the Queensland Schools Cross Country Relay Championships at St Joseph's Nudgee College. Competing against some of the strongest school-aged runners in Queensland, all six Marist teams represented the College with pride and produced a number of outstanding performances across the age groups.

Results

U17 Boys - Ben Flanagan, Ethan Bird, Harry Prole – Gold

U16 Boys - Thomas Shaxson, Fraser Ullman, Matthew Alvarez – Silver

U14 Boys A - Finn Beaver, Abe Patricks, Fred Little – 4th

U14 Boys B - Will Minahan, Riley Freer, Bailey Piper – 8th

U13 Boys - Dan Sadimenko, Toby Patricks, Jack McCurry – 5th

U12 Boys - Cooper Kadri, George Limbrick, Geordie Egerton – 4th

The results were a fitting reward for the effort and dedication shown by the boys throughout the season. Congratulations to all runners who represented the College with distinction.

Rugby Union

Mr Richard Graham – Director of Rugby / Track and Field

Marist Rugby Union – Social Media

@marist_ashgrove_rugby

In 2026 the College consistently delivered some wonderful rugby memories through our social media pages. From the smallest bumblebees in Year 5 through to the biggest bumblebees in Year 12, all of it was captured in wonderful colour.

To stay connected with Marist rugby and with all the program’s achievements, please follow our Instagram page @marist_ashgrove_rugby.