Senior School students should have received the following email from me early this week:

“We are still waiting for advice about the possibility of playing a competition this year. The Association Executive has advised they are monitoring COVID-19 requirements closely and will meet again around mid-June. There are many boxes they would need to tick off if we are to play.

“I would ask that all those who indicated they wish to play hockey reply to this email (to both Miss Waldron and me so we do not double up) confirming their continued interest and listing the teams they’d like to play in for College if a season is commenced next term. We would welcome any new indications of interest also. I need to confirm our intentions to the Association early next week at the latest.

“There are some good activities offered through Hockey Vic and Hockey Australia websites if you want to work on some stick skills meantime! “

If parents could ask their sons and daughters if they have replied, that would be helpful. Junior School children or families should contact Mr Nelson if their intentions to play have changed since information was gathered.

For parents’ interest, I have attached to this Newsletter guidelines which have been issued for small sports organisations like the Hockey Association. Clearly there will be many steps to take before games can be held. Any parent willing to offer their services to assist the Association should contact Stephen Nelson, who is the Secretary of the Association. Parents willing to assist with school teams, should we go ahead, are asked to contact Kristen Waldron or me (Senior School) or Stephen at the Junior School.

Neil MacLean

Associate Principal, Operations

Sport News

Another reminder that there will be NO official school sport or local sport competitions or training sessions that involve College teams FOR THE REMAINDER OF TERM TWO.

Hopefully, either myself or the heads of sport will have some positive news before the end of term for you all in regards to the resumption of trainings and/or competitions when we return in Term 3.

In the meantime, students should keep doing some fitness and skill training by themselves or with some friends.

FOOTBALL ACADEMY

It is with great excitement I can inform you of the football academy program that began last year will be able to return in Term 3 this year, however:

*Please Note: The Western Bulldogs Football Club will NOT be involved with the academy in 2020 due to the COVID-19 virus and its impact on the AFL Industry.

This is indeed most unfortunate news and will limit the opportunities that the participants have. However we aim to have some ex AFL and VFL level players and coaches involved in the program still and a new initiative for this year if COVID-19 restrictions allow will be a game against another school based academy in late Term 3.

Once again Liam Picken, local Hamilton icon who played 198 senior matches for the Bulldogs and is also an Old Collegian, will be the official Ambassador for The Hamilton and Alexandra College Football Academy.

The Hamilton and Alexandra College Football Academy is open to Year 9 and 10 College students wishing to excel at football and only for those that have already displayed some talent in the sport. To be considered, they must have the passion and time to be able to commit to one fitness and one skills training session per week, at a time TBC – this will be likely held before and/or after school times as per last year.

Students that are interested in participating in this exciting opportunity must fill out the application form emailed to all of Year 9 and 10 and return to the Director of Sport, Mr Alexander, by Tuesday 9th June at the latest.

Mr Leigh Alexander

Director of Sport

Associate Principal, Operations Report

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