Senior School Sport

• Welcome from the Senior School Sportsmaster
• Flying 11s National Skiff Championships​
• 2017 Pacific Schools Games​
• Basketball
• Cricket
• NSTA Tennis
• Basketball
• Cricket
• Football News
• Rugby - Chatswood Junior Rugby Club
• Swimming

Welcome back! 

ISA Sport recommences this Saturday 3rd February along with District Cricket. (See below for details.) Please make sure your son is fully equipped in the relevant sports uniform for their competition. 

Next Tuesday 6th February the Senior School Swimming Carnival will be held at Macquarie University Pool.  This is a compulsory school day therefore all boys should be in attendance.  An email will be sent to your sons outlining requirements for the Carnival.

Mr M Stearn - Senior School Sportsmaster

Flying 11s National Skiff Championships

Congratulations to Alex Hart (Year 9) who last week completed in the Flying 11s Skiff Sailing Nationals hosted by Manly Skiff Club. Against All Junior Competitors Alex finished 4th with only a few points separating the medal places.

Alex is a talented athlete representing the College in 14As Rugby, 14B’s Basketball, and defending a Champion of Champion’s Club Football State Title over the past 12 months.

Alex is one of several talented junior sailors in our College ranks, and I look forward to hearing updates of the accomplishments of some of our other students such as College Vice Captain Jack Moran, who is also a talented competitive sailor. Furthermore Jack’s Dad, Julian, is backing up from accompanying Jack on the SPX Kokoda Expedition 2016 to join Jack's brother Billy (class of 2016) on this year’s St Pius X College Kokoda Expedition.

Mr S Brannan - Head of Student Services

2017 Pacific Schools Games

Congratulations to Kyle Bowen of Year 10 who represented NSW at the Pacific School Games held in Adelaide last December. Kyle was a member of the NSW U/15 Touch team who won a silver medal at the Games. Mrs Deb Cummins was coach of the NSW U/12 girls team which also achieved a silver medal.

Ms D Cummins

Basketball

All teams will be playing their Round 7 matches this Saturday 3rd February.  Most of our teams play at Oxford Falls this weekend with only our A and C teams playing away games. This will definitely make for an exciting day at Oxford Falls.

Last week our Firsts played in the Trinity Challenge. The Firsts played some tough opposition with close losses to Joey’s, Kings and Trinity and a win against Cranbrook.

Use the link below to see all of the ISA Basketball Teams Results:

http://www.isa.nsw.edu.au/summer-sports/boys-basketball/,

Good luck to all teams this weekend.

Mr N Gibson - Convenor

Cricket

Training Term 1

Training recommence for all team from Wednesday 31st January 2018.  Please note there will be no training on Tuesday 6th February 2018 for U15 and U16-18 teams due to Senior School Swimming Carnival.  A reminder that players are to wear College Sports Uniform to training.

Buses to Oxford Falls depart from the front of OLD Church at 3:20pm and return at approximately 5:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 6.00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays (traffic dependent).

Fixtures this weekend – please check myCricket.

Mr D Reay - Convenor

SPX Cricket Wins the 39th Christian Brothers Cricket Carnival Cup (1st XI Queensland Tour)

A tour squad of 16 boys, Mr Reay, Mr Rodgers, Mr Brannan and parent supporters participated in a highly successful and enjoyable week in the heat and humidity of Brisbane.

There were great feats on the field as the team remained undefeated across five rounds before facing Liston College from New Zealand in the final. SPX batted first and set a formidable total of 6-257 with captain, James Brown, scoring his first century (102) in an outstanding innings. He was well supported by Liahm Williams (56) and Jordan Furlan (30). James then led the way with the ball in taking 4 for 9 with his leg spinners which led to the opposition being bowled out for 74. The Br Vic Larkin Cup was presented to the team who had played consistently well all week and were deserved winners.

Previous to this there had been excellent individual and team performances. Tom Colgan was the top scorer in the Cup division with 278 runs in 6 innings including a best of 94 against Gregory Terrace. Tom was also selected in the Australasian XI for the tournament from all players who participated – a great achievement. Nicholas McLachlan was chosen as the best fielder of the Cup division after a fine week of wicket keeping. Tyson McCallum was involved in six dismissals when given the gloves in one match.  Daniel Hall was the leading wicket taker and bowled superbly against Nudgee to take 6 for 11. Jordan Furlan made a hard hitting 70 against St Laurence’s; James Brown made 64 and 35 not out; Adam Greenwood scored 43 and 35, while Mackenzie Carrall was the most consistent bowler regularly taking wickets and bowling tightly.

(Photos below: Jill Greenwood) ​

On a team level, the fielding was very good in trying conditions and led to all opponents being bowled out. Each time the side batted first the 50 overs were batted in disciplined efforts.

The matches were played in great spirit and the team was praised for its manners and sportsmanship. Thanks must go to St Joseph’s Nudgee who hosted the carnival and provided accommodation for the touring party. Special thanks to Michael Brown and Andrew Williams who drove the College bus to Brisbane and to and from all games during the week. This was a great week of cricket and comradeship which provides a strong springboard for the rest of the ISA season. 

Mr P Rodgers

Football News

Welcome to the 2018 Football season! 

The first event of the year is the Senior College team trials.  The trials are organised and funded by the Football Committee in collaboration with the College Football Convenor.  This year, after feedback from parents, we have altered the format of the trial in be a two-part process:

1. Skills -  including drills for ball control, passing etc;
2. Small sided games – field/position awareness and team attitude.

These will be held over two Sundays commencing Sunday 11th February and then again on Sunday 18th February.  The trials are for boys in Year 7 through Year 10 and we run two separate sessions for each age-group so that every boy has more than one opportunity to display their abilities.  Boys are expected to attend both days to be eligible for team selection.  Please contact Mr Simon Yue, Senior Football Convenor, if there are extenuating circumstances where attendance is not possible.

The Committee has increased the number qualified independent coaches who will assess and record the boys' abilities while observing them across the skill and game play.  The head coach will then liaise with the College football staff who will make the final decision and announce the teams.

The reality is that the College attempts to field as many teams per age group as possible but there are competition limits and inevitably some boys will be unsuccessful.  Please view this as an opportunity to discuss expectation with your boy around these facts.

We will also be holding an Opens trial on the second Sunday (18th February - TBC).  This is open to all boys interested in playing in the 2nds, 3rds, 4ths.  The 1st XI team selection will continue to be coordinated and organised by Mr Steve Quilty and Mr Simon Yue.  Players interested in trialling for the 1st XI should contact Mr Quilty or Mr Yue directly.

This Opens’ trial will be followed up by other sessions organised through the College before final Open teams are selected.

All players across all age groups including Opens must register prior to the day at www.trybooking.com/119527  

Trial Times:   (TO BE CONFIRMED)

8:30-9:30           U13 (Y7)

9:30-10:30         U14 (Y8)

10:30-11:30       U15 (Y9)

11:30-12:30       U16(Y10)

18th Feb – Opens Trial:   12:30-14:00  (TO BE CONFIRMED)

Location:            Oxford Falls Sports Fields

Please bring  football boots, protective equipment - shin pads (compulsory), water and sunscreen and wear suitable sports attire (school sports uniform not necessary).

Additionally the Committee will be operating the Old Boys Kiosk, offering light refreshments for sale.

We seek some parents to assist on the day so if you are able to help please turn up to the kiosk on the day or contact Peter Bleasdale - footballclub@pandf.spx.nsw.edu.au to volunteer.

See our webpages for News, Calendars, Photos and Draws- http://pandf.spx.nsw.edu.au/sports/football/football-news

Mr Rodger Paino - Vice President, SPX Football Club

Rugby

Chatswood Junior Rugby Club:  Please see the flyer below regarding playing Junior Rugby in the local community area.

Mr S Brannan - Head of Student Services

Senior Swimming

Nest Tuesday 6th February is our Annual School carnival held at Macquarie University Pool. On this day the Senior Swimming squad will be chosen. If students want to be considered for the Senior Squad they must be competing in the first two races of their age group to qualify. It is by selection only.

The first Invitational Carnival will be held at Homebush on Friday 9th February. Students who have made the squad will be notified no later than Thursday 8th February and must be ready for competition. Swimming squad training commences Monday 12th February.

Miss L Proc - Swimming Convenor