Sports Academy News

Mindfull Aus Membership Hub

The Members Resource Hub is on its way, and it’s set to revolutionise the way you access resources for your wellbeing. Packed to the brim with an incredible array of wellness content, this upcoming platform will be your go-to destination for all things wellness. From inspiring videos to expertly curated articles and resources, the Members Hub will be your personal haven of knowledge and guidance. 

The link below will take you to the Mindfull Aus Resource Hub for Lowanna College students.

https://www.mindfullaus.org/membership-hub

Password- lowanna23

USA Basketball Trip 2025 Expressions of Interest 

This USA basketball trip is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience basketball at an elite level in one of the most prestigious sporting countries.  To fill out an expression of interest, click the link below. For more information, contact Mr. Allan Chandler. 

https://forms.office.com/r/Wp3aXJ8nET

Student Achievements 

Basketball

Year 8 Academy student Virginia Daley has had a busy summer, participating in the Basketball Southern Cross Challenge as an U15 Bushranger playing against incredible talent. She also competed in the Junior Country Championships Division 1 with fellow academy student Olivia Ouchirenko, playing against some of Country Victoria’s most talented players, both winning and losing some games. Unfortunately, the girls lost their quarter final against the Division 1 winning team Ballarat, but it was an amazing effort from both girls. Well done Virginia and Olivia! 

Netball - 2023

In December of 2023, Virginia Daley and her brother Anthony Daley both competed in the Pacific Cup Netball Tournament representing Fiji in their age divisions. An amazing achievement and representation from them both.

Cricket

Year 7 Academy students Blake Savige and Logan Walsh competed in the JCL tournament representing Latrobe Valley. Whilst initially losing to a competitive Sale/Maffra, the Latrobe Valley boys came out on top and won in the Grand Final, taking out the tournament as champions. Well done boys on an amazing achievement. 

Golf

During the summer, Rori Snowdon was privileged to be 1 of 8 girls selected from the girl’s scholarship program to caddy for Stephanie Bunque at the Athena at Peninsula Kingswood. What an unbelievable experience for Rori.

West Gippsland Swimming Sports

On Friday the 22nd of February, some of our students competed in the next round of swimming with a few of our students coming out successful once again and moving onto the next round. All students gave their best efforts, and the college is proud of them. The swimmers who are advancing to the next round are William Ainsworth, Shaun Brodie and Darcy Connell. 

Gippsland Power Football Update

Congratulations to the following students who have successfully completed the Gippsland Power Football multi-stage tryouts and have made the 2024 team of 30 players in their age group. 

• Jamie Chapman (U16 girls)
• Kobie Collins (U16 girls)
• Shelby Malady-Williams (U16 girls)
• Brooke Olsen (U16 girls)
• Brooke Hunter (U18 girls)
• Raemarie Collins (U18 girls)
• Addison Vickery-Howe (U18 girls)
• Kaiden Walmsley (U16 boys)
• Xavier Ladbrook (U16 boys)
• Brodie Atkins (U18 boys)
• Tom Matthews (U18 boys)
• Ricky Mentha (U18 boys)
• Goanar Ruach (U18 boys)
• Alix Tauru (U18 boys)

An amazing effort from everyone and we wish them the best of luck for the season ahead.

*Under 16 girls pictured below. 

Netball Tournament 

Last weekend some of our Academy students competed in the Inaugural Liza Pharaoh Junior Netball Tournament that raises money for the West Gippsland Hospital Oncology Unit. Not only did the girls represent the Moe Lions Club well through their success after winning the tournament in their age divisions, but they also made Lowanna proud by competing in a sporting event that is fundraising for an important cause. Well done to all the girls involved. 

U15 Lowanna students: Chloe Van Den Dolder, Madeline Howlett, Marah Xerri, Taylah Voumard and Zekiya Glibanovic. 

U17 Lowanna students: Kya Smith, Layna Hale, Lexi Micallef, Meg OReilly, Madi Micallef, Miley Kelly and Riley Donelly.

School Sport Victoria Registrations 

Football

15 years and under School Sport Victoria Football registrations are now open (boys only). Closing on Friday 22 March.  

For more information and registration, visit the link below. Be sure to register before the closing date as there is no late registration period.

School Sport Victoria – Sport – Australian Football (ssv.vic.edu.au)

Swimming

Registrations for the Team Vic Swimming are now open for those aged 10 – 19 years. 

Closing on Friday 19 April. 

For more information, visit the link below and be sure to register.

School Sport Victoria – Sport – Swimming (ssv.vic.edu.au)

Sports Academy Graduate Update - Mitch in the USA

Sports Academy graduate Mitch Hauxwell-Tepaa has been playing basketball at Sierra College for the past few years and has recently given a statement on his improvement. 

“Sierra College is done with the season now. I started the season riding the bench and by the end I was a starter, just by working hard in the gym and on the court every day. I shot 40% from three. This is my first year of eligibility done, next year is going to be an exciting year for me for sure."

Sports Academy Graduate as VNL Captain

Sports Academy graduate Ava Gaul has been selected as the Gippsland Stars VNL Captain. An unbelievable achievement from our former student and we wish her the best of luck in her new, much deserved role.  

Latrobe Valley Express Visit

Two of our Sports Academy students, Ricky Mentha and Cooper Belsham, were interviewed by Tom Hayes from the Latrobe Valley Express last week, alongside Mr. Allan Chandler and Mr. Malcolm Swinley. The article on our college, in particular the Sports Academy Program, will be published this month. Be sure to keep an eye out so you don't miss the article! 

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