Sport 

Term 2 has got off to a flyer!!! We have been busy with state swimming and Division Athletics, while preparations are well underway for interschool sport.

In this Sport Report, please find the following information:

• State Swimming Update
• Division Athletics Overview

• Dates of Importance for Term 2

   

  School Sports Victoria Swimming Championships

This year we had 4 of our swimmers qualify to compete in the State Championships.

Ruby Moore competed in two individual events, placing in both of them. She came third in the 100m freestyle and second in the Individual Medley. Ruby is such an athlete, she makes each stroke look effortless. 

Finally, our Year 12 swimmers – Maya Watson, Maggie Spriggs and Sienna Beddoe – teamed up with Ruby to finish their swim team journey in both the 4x50 medley and the 4x50 Freestyle relays. The three year 12 swimmers have been part of the school team since they started in Year 7 and have competed in State for the past 3 years. This year, they were able to win their first ever State medal in the freestyle relay finishing comfortably in 3rd place!! 

Congratulations to all 4 girls.

To the Year 12 (senior) swimmers, we will miss you at our swimming carnivals, dominating the pool and competing in every event!! You are always welcome back to help at our carnival or maybe even come back and coach the swim team! Thank you for everything you have contributed to our program.

NILLUMBIK / BANYULE DIVISION ATHLETICS

On Thursday 8th May, 80 students travelled to Meadowglen International Athletics Track to compete in the Division Athletics Championships. 

This would be one of our biggest, strongest and fastest teams and all students went our and represented the College with Respect, Responsibility and Excellence. We were so proud of the efforts, whether it was stepping up and filling in for an injured team mate, competing in multiple events and grinding it out or just doing their best in any event they qualified for, it was fantastic to see all of our students running, throwing jumping and supporting each other.

In the end, the results spoke for themselves, and we have over 30 athletes qualifying for the Regional Championships in individual events (majority of those athletes in multiple events) and 5 relay teams. The regional Championships will be held back at Meadowglen on September 10th. (End of Term 3).

Interschool Sport Term 2

We’ve had a great start to the term with a few teams already out competing in Regional Finals including our girls Year 8 Softball Team and our boys/mixed Year 8 Tennis Team.

Last Thursday also saw the first student that I know of, Angus Baillie (Year 9 ), compete in the Yarra Valley Schools Shooting Championships. This event was open to any students that have a junior license and was held in Yering, Victoria at the Melbourne Gun Club.

Over 100 students competed, from 16 Schools. The competition consisted of three disciplines, down the line, skeet and sports, with a single shot at 10 single targets on each. While Angus hadn’t competed in skeet or down the line before, it was a great experience. He shot well and plans on doing more schools competitions throughout the year. 

Dates of importance for Term 2

• Tuesday 13th May- Senior Round Robin – AFL, Netball, Badminton & Soccer
• Friday 16th May – Victorian Secondary Schools Orienteering Championships
• Tuesday 20th May – School Sport Victoria State Senior Boys Baseball Championships
• Thursday 22nd May– Intermediate Round Robin – AFL, Netball, Badminton & Soccer
• Tuesday 27th May- AFLW Gala Day – Intermediate (Yr 9&10) and Junior Girls (Yr 7&8)
• Friday 30th May – Diamond Valley College Cross Country *** TBC
• Wednesday 4th June- Year 8 Round Robin – AFL, Netball, Badminton & Soccer
• Thursday 12th June- Nillumbik & Banyule Combined Cross Country Championships
• Wednesday 18th June – NMR Cross Country Championships
• Wednesday 25th June- Year 7 Round Robin – AFL, Netball, Badminton & Soccer

Stay up to date with training and try-out details on Compass News.