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Senior School sport and carnival update
Welcome back everyone!
I hope you're all looking forward to Term 1, which is chock-full of fun and exciting sports and carnivals. Why not have a chat to your friends and join a team, or try a new sport? As they say, there is no time like the present!
We have a range of after-school sports on offer and the best part is, no previous playing experience is required! It’s all about trying something new, being active and having some fun with your friends.
All the information regarding Term 1 sports can be found in the table below:
Term 1 after-school sport
| Years | Sport | Day of play | Roster starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 and 8 | Soccer | Wednesday | 17 February |
| Cricket (modified) | Thursday | 18 February | |
| 9 and 10 | Soccer | Tuesday | 16 February |
| Cricket (modified) | Thursday | 18 February | |
| 11 and 12 | 1st and 2nd Grade Basketball | Wednesday | 17 February |
| 1st and 2nd Grade Basketball | Thursday | 18 February |
Simply click on the link below and complete the registration form. Entries will close on Tuesday 9 February 2021 so please make sure you get your registration in early so you don’t miss out!
2021 Term 1 Sport Registrations - SENIOR SCHOOL
Carnivals
We also have a couple of carnivals taking place in Term 1 including the Big Splash on Tuesday 23 February, which is a whole Senior School event at the Glenorchy Pool and trust me, you do not want to miss out!
2021 Night Swim Carnival
All students keen to try out for the St Mary’s swim team are invited to attend the Night Swim Carnival, which will be held on Wednesday 17 February at the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre from 7.00pm – 9.00pm.
To enter, simply click on the link below and select the events you would like to trial in. We have 50m Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly and you can do one, two or all of them!
2021 Night Swim Carnival Entry Form
But wait, there is more! We will offer three FREE training sessions for students who would like to improve or work on their swimming prior to the Night Swim Carnival.
Sessions are:
| Dates | Days | Times | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 February | Wednesday | 6.45am-7.45am | Doone Kennedy Aquatic Centre |
| 12 February | Friday | 6.45am-7.45am | Doone Kennedy Aquatic Centre |
| 17 February | Wednesday | 6.45am-7.45am | Doone Kennedy Aquatic Centre |
St Mary's College will provide a bus back to school at 8.15am so parents do not need to worry about transport after training.
If you have any questions regarding Term 1 sports or the Night Swim carnival, please send me an email at mblignaut@smc.tas.edu.au
I look forward to seeing everyone either on the sports field or at the pool!
Mia Blignaut
Sports Coordinator - Senior School