From the Head of Sport

There are just two weeks to go of round games before we head into Semi-Finals. Please ensure that you are attending training and maybe even doing a bit of extra training to finish off the season on a high. 

Co-Curricular Photos

A reminder to sporting teams that co-curricular photos will be taken on Tuesday, 22nd August. All players from summer and winter teams are to wear their full sports uniform including yellow polo. If you are also a member of a Firsts team you will need to bring your full playing strip and correct footwear.

Cricket

Cricket trials will be held on Monday of Week 3 (31st July). This will give students who do not normally play cricket for BMGS the opportunity to trial for the BMGS team before committing to an external competition. Please see me if you are unable to attend trials.

Gold and Blue Colours

Just a reminder to all Year 12 students that Colours nominations are now open and will close on 10th August. If you are unsure of what needs to be done please come and see me at my office.

Athletics Carnival

The ISA Athletics Carnival will be held on 12th September. The team list is on the Sports noticeboard and notes have been distributed via MyBMGS. Please come and see me if there are issues regarding the events in which you are entered.

Any students who currently participate in triple jump or hurdle events through Little Athletics can come and see me at the Sports Office for further information.

If you do not have a BMGS Basketball or Athletics singlet you will be required to hire one from the Uniform Shop. All athletes are to wear navy shorts or tights to compete.

Orienteering

Last year BMGS students were involved in a number of orienteering events. The NSW Schools orienteering competition will be held on 26th and 27th August. 

The 2023 NSW Schools Orienteering Championships are a two-day event, and you may enter either Saturday or Sunday, or both days. 

Description of the events: 

Saturday: The competition on this day consists of two ‘sprint’ races with lots of twists and turns. Courses are short (1.5-3km depending on the age class) and are held mainly in urban environments with clear boundaries.  The winning time in each age class will be approximately 15-20 minutes. 

Venue: The Kings School, Pennant Hills Rd, North Parramatta (Race 1 from 9:30am; Race 2 from 2:00pm).

Sunday: On this day there will be one ‘middle distance’ race, held in a bush environment and designed to test cross-country navigation. Courses are of medium distance (1.5-6km depending on the age class). The winning time in each Age class will be approximately 50 minutes. All participants must carry a whistle – if you do not have one, we will supply one. 

Venue: Blue Mountains National Park, North End of Fairlight Rd, Mulgoa from 9:30am

Electronic timing hire is free for schools’ competitors. Please tick the box in TryBooking to indicate you require a stick. Entries: Online entries close 16th August. You must enter individually, as it is not the responsibility of the school to enter on your behalf. Payment is by credit card. If you do not have a credit card or want further information, please contact Lyn Malmgron (0414 397 584, lynmalmgron@bigpond.com) 

Students are to Enter via https://www.trybooking.com/CIJVT.

For further information and for non-student entry: 

Saturday: Eventor Australia - Event information: 2023 NSW State League #12 - Sprint (NSW Schools Champs) 

Sunday:   Eventor Australia - Event information: 2023 NSW State League #13 - Middle (NSW Schools Champs).

If you are interested in getting involved in this event this year please come and see me this week in my office.

Rocky Trail Academy Mountain Bike Races

Rocky Trail Academy will be coming to Orange for the first time.

When:  Friday, 17th November

Where:  Glenwood State Forest Trails, Cnr Cargo and Boree Roads Lidster (Orange)

This is event is for students in Years 7 to 12 and it is designed to not only engage youth in healthy social and active recreation but brings a heightened appreciation of nature, the environment, self-reliance, self-learning and independence, all as part of riding a bike in the outdoors. 

Further details are available on the Academy website:

https://rockytrailacademy.com/event/central-west-schools-comp-orange-2023/

Match Fixtures - Saturday, 29th July

Mrs Megan Harris

Head of Sport

Junior Cricket

Leura Cricket Club is seeking expressions of interest from boys and girls, mainly aged from 9 years to 13 years, who may wish to participate in a local competition.  See below for details.