SPORT

POLDING CROSS COUNTRY

Congratulations to Isabella Wall who came 1st in the 11 year old girls, Alice Fahey who came 4th in the 11 year old girls, Dashiel Urquhart who came 5th in the 11 year old boys, Hugh Mitchell who came 9th in the 8/9 year old boys, Lachlan Mulligan who came 41st in the 8/9 year boys and Jack Riley who came 39th in the 10 year boys at the Polding Cross Country at Eastern Creek today. Isabella, Dash and Alice will now compete at the NSW PSSA Cross Country at Eastern Creek on Friday 26th July.

STATE SOCCER CUP

On the long weekend in June, I played in an annual soccer tournament called the Boy’s STATE CUP held at the C.Ex Stadium, Coffs Harbour. My team represented Inverell, Armidale, Gunnedah and Tamworth as the Northern Inland Football under 11’s team. We came up against some hard competition and our best result was a draw with the tournament winners [Newcastle Select]. Two things that I really enjoyed was getting ready in the new change rooms with my team and walking onto the field with the officials.

Ben Cini was also selected to play for the under 12’s and his team fought hard to be runners up. I thought this was an awesome experience and I’m already training for next year!!         

These are some pictures of me and my team and also the International  C.Ex Stadium Coffs!

Written by Isaac Edgar Year 5

PSSA HOCKEY TRIALS

From the 3rd to the 6th June, Angus Barwick represented the Armidale Diocesan at the PSSA Hockey Trials in Lismore.  Angus played to his best and made some wonderful new friends along the way. The competition was tight amongst the top teams with the team only losing 1 game out of the 7 played, drew 2 and won 4. The boys finished 3rd in their pool and played off for 5th & 6th place against McKillop in the newly dubbed ‘Catholic Cup’ and won 5-2.

NSW PSSA GIRLS HOCKEY CARNIVAL

Good luck to Hannah Wakely and Molly Collett as they travel Newcastle to compete for the Polding Girls Hockey team next week at the NSW PSSA Girls Hockey Competition. 

DIOCESAN RUGBY TRIALS

The Diocesan Rugby Trials are on in Tamworth on Friday 21st June. If any players wish to attend could you please let Mrs Tyrrell know. Notes were sent out last Friday for those wishing to play. Please note that there is a $5 levy for this. My apologies for this missing from the note.

TOUCH FOOTBALL  - GRAND FINALS

All students played with enthusiasm, energy and a huge dose of competitiveness. Unfortunately we were not victorious but lost with humility and great sportsmanship.

Yr 5/6 Touch Football St Nich Rhinos. Absent Jack Southwell, Josh (St Joseph's West Tamworth)

CODE OF CONDUCT

As the winter sports for the year are all beginning, this is a timely reminder for players, coaches and parents of the code of conduct expected at St Nicholas.

Those parents who have very kindly volunteered to coach a team are to be listened to and all instructions to be followed by players both at training and when competing. Should you have an issue with your child's coach please speak to them privately without your children being present. Show respect for your coaches and their decisions.

Parents should not interfere or enter the playing field during a game as the on field officials should be left to adjudicate. If parents have concerns they should approach the coach at a break and not the children. 

Should a player, coach or parent not respect this code of conduct while representing St Nicholas it may prevent their inclusion in teams in the future as this is not the image that we wish to portray in the wider community.

NETBALL 2019

VISORS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

The St Nicholas School Netball Club has purchased sports visors in two sizes - Adult (head opening 16cm long x 12 1/2 cm wide) and Child (head opening 14 1/2 cm long x 10 1/2 cm wide). It is recommended that they are tried on prior to buying. They are a different green than the old ones.  Please see our office staff.  Cost is Adult $9, child $8. CASH only as the money belongs to the St Nicholas School Netball Club.

IMPORTANT SPORTING DATES FOR 2019

I am aware that many of you are keen to know when sporting events are on, so this is a list of some of the locked in dates for 2019. Please be aware that some of these dates (especially Diocesan ones) may change. 

TERM 2

Friday 21st June - Diocesan Rugby Trials (Tamworth)

TERM 3

Thursday 15th August - St Nicholas Athletics Carnival (TRACC) PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE

TENNIS CAMPS