Sport

Sports Awards 2021

Despite the disruption of COVID-19 this year we still had a number of outstanding achievements in sport in the first half of the year. Unfortunately due to restrictions we were unable to run the normal sport assembly. Students had the opportunity to receive their awards and be recognised at stage group assemblies on Monday 13 December.

Congratulations to the following students who received the sports awards.

Olympic Change Maker Awards- won by Daisy George (Year 12) and Kilian Apen (Year 11). The Australian Olympic Change Maker program recognises and rewards students who are demonstrating the Olympic spirit through leadership and driving positive change in their communities.

Daisy has played many school sports at high levels and has always been a great ambassador for the college, role model for younger students and she always displays great sportsmanship and team spirit. Daisy has coached many teams on gala days and within the community giving up a lot of her time. Daisy has reached NSW CCC level for AFL, Swimming, and Athletics. Daisy has also played soccer, oztag, hockey and basketball for the College, performing exceptionally well.

Kilian is a fine all round sportsman and a quiet achiever. Kilian has excelled in a number of sports at both the College and in the community. Kilian has been Age Champion in swimming, cross country, athletics and plays cricket and soccer at a representative level. Kilian is more than willing to help and encourage younger players at training and games with an encouraging word or piece of advice. He plays the game with a great sense of sportsmanship and respect for opponents. Kilan has been active in supporting less fortunate citizens in his hometown, sending across used cricket gear to Ghanda to help youngsters pursue their passion for the game. Kilian is a thoughtful and highly respected member of the community and a fine ambassador in the community.

Diocesan Blue Award, Full College Blue and Half Diocesan Blue - Tilani Smith (swimming), Isabella Wall (cross country) and Jayden Scott (hockey)

To be awarded a Half Blue, a student must represent the Armidale Diocese and either:

● be selected in the New South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges State squad or equivalent for that sport;

● compete in the New South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges carnival or equivalent for that sport and finish in the top three in their event, that is, win a medal.

Tilani is an outstanding swimmer and dedicated athlete who has enjoyed a great season. Tilani possesses a tremendous stroke technique in the water and is a talented swimmer in many events. In the NSW CCC Championships in Sydney Tilani achieved some outstanding results, winning a gold medal in the 13 year girls 50 metre breastroke and a silver in the junior girls 100 metre breastroke. Tilani advanced to the NSW All Schools Swimming Championships representing NSW CCC in Sydney on 28 May where she performed exceptionally well finishing 6th, 8th and 6th in her 200, 50 and 100 metre breastroke events. Congratulations Tilani.

Isabella is an outstanding runner and dedicated athlete who has excelled in cross country this year. Unfortunately Isabella was not able to compete in her main pursuit of athletics due to COVID. Isabella was Age Champion in the 13 year girls at the Diocesan Cross Country at Gunnedah. Isabella participated in the NSW CCC Cross Country in Sydney where she finished 9th. As a result she qualified to represent NSW CCC at the NSW All Schools Cross Country. Unfortunately this event was cancelled due to COVID-19. Congratulations Isabella.

Jayden is an outstanding hockey player and dedicated athlete who has enjoyed an outstanding season. Jayden participated in the NSW CCC trials and as a result of his strong performances was chosen in the Under 16’s NSW NSW CCC team. His form was so good that he was also chosen in the Open boys hockey team. Unfortunately the NSW All Schools championships were cancelled due to COVID denying him the opportunity to compete. Congratulations Jayden.

MCC Team of the Year Award and Diocesan Sport Achievement Award (won a regional tournament as part of a state wide competition) - the Bill Turner Cup Football Under 15 boys

The under 15 boys Bill Turner Cup soccer team enjoyed a very successful season. During the season they defeated Oxley High School, Carinya Christan College, Farrer Agricultural Memorial High School, and Holy Trinity Catholic College of Inverell on the way to becoming North West Champions. Unfortunately the competition was suspended due to COVID 19 from this point on. The team was;

Liam Gordon
Achille Monet
Brady Hunter
Hamish Dobson
Zac Eagleston
Blake Patterson
Carl Stainton
Addison Black
Jimmy Purkiss
Connor Guest
Oscar Shelley
Jack Klasen
Phoenix Souter
Steven Ngo
Bailey Brooke
Samuel Morris
Mitchell Scott

Congratulations to all winners of sporting awards. Keep up the great work and hard training. Hopefully next year will give us the opportunity to run a full sports program.

Mr Brad Mitchell - Sport Coordinator