Senior School Sport

• Athletics
• Basketball
• Cricket
• Football
• Rugby

Athletics

Senior Invitational Athletics Carnivals 2019

Attached below are the 2019 Invitational Athletics Carnivals Schedule and the weekly program for these Carnivals.  Whilst the Schedule will not change, the Weekly Program is just a guideline in terms of running times and can be subject to change on the day.  Athletes are advised to arrive early for their events to avoid missing out on competing.

Invitationals are open to all students but interest must be registered with Mr Donovan in the week preceding each event.  Athletes are also asked to register their attendance with Mr Donovan or Ms Ho on arrival at the Carnival.

Selection to the SPX Atheltics Squad to compete in the ISA Championships will be based on performances in the Invitational Carnivals.

Mr Paul Donovan - Convenor

Basketball

Senior School Basketball Trials:  Basketball trials for all age groups will be held throughout this term. Trials will be held at school from 3:30 - 5:00 pm. All students will need to be attentive to announcements made at our Friday morning sports assemblies, regarding days and times for their trials. We will have six teams in each year group. Students who are injured will need to see me so that they can be considered for a team and to trial when they are able to do so. Teams will be published as they are finalised. If in doubt please email me at school ngibson@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.

Trial Dates for the coming weeks:

Week 7:  Year 9 Trials:      Thursday 5 September - D, E and F.

Week 8:  Year 10 Trials:    Tuesday 10 September - B and C.     Thursday 12 September - D, E and F.

Mr Neil Gibson - Senior School Basketball Convenor

SPX CRICKET – SEASON 2019/20

MWJCA Season starts on Saturday 14 September 2019

Thank you to the Cricket Club Registrar Mr Michael Kinna (parent) for the mountain of work he has done in preparation for this season and thank you in advance to all the parent volunteers who will make the cricket season possible.

MWJCA Season Start:  MWJCA Teams

Teams are being released this week in preparation for the start of the season. Please make contact with you coach and manager if they haven’t already made contact.

Kits.  Kits are available for collection form the College Admin Veranda from Thursday 5 September 2019.

Training.  With the finalisation of teams there are changes to training days. Please see below for updated training information starting in Term 3 Week 8 (Monday 9 September 2019).

Uniform.  Players and parents are reminded that correct SPX Cricket playing uniform is the only attire to be worn on the field during play. SPX cricket playing shirts, caps and wide brimmed hats are available from the College Uniform Shop. 

Protective Equipment.  For safety and hygiene ALL players are to have their own personal groin protector and are strongly encouraged to have their own personal helmet. Wearing of helmets and groin protectors are compulsory for all players batting in nets or a game or wicket-keeping at any time.

Registration.  Registration for Season 2019/20 has now closed.

After School Cricket Training NEXT week at Oxford Falls (Term 3 Week 8)

• Monday 9 September – ISA Squad (1st & 2nd XI)
• Tuesday 10 September – U15 Yellow & U15 Orange
• Wednesday 11 September – ISA Squad (1st & 2nd XI)
• Thursday 12 September – U14 Red & U16-18 Purple

All training is at Oxford Falls and conducted by professional coaches from Cricket Appeal.  Buses to Oxford Falls depart from in front of OLD church at 3:20 and return to Anderson Street at approx. 5:30pm.

1st and 2nd XI selection trials. ISA selection and pre-season continues. It was excellent to see the number of new and returning players. High tempo training continues each Monday and Wednesday.

The bus to Oxford Falls will leave from the front of OLD church at 3:20 and return at approx. 5:30. Players are asked to let Mr Reay or Mr Rodgers know if they are unavailable for 1st and 2nd XI trial matches on Sunday 22 September against St Ignatius College at Riverview.

Please see the documents below for more information.  These documents have also been published to the College App.

• Welcome to Cricket 2019-20
• 2019-20 1st & 2nd XI ISA Cricket
• SPX Cricket Registration Flyer

Mr David Reay - Cricket Convenor

Football

Dear Parents and Players,

The compulsory Football Presentation night will be held TONIGHT in the College Gym, commencing at 7.00pm.  All footballers must attend in full winter uniform.

Mr Simon Yue -  Senior Football Convenor

FOOTBALL CLUB

The SPX Football Presentation night is on tonight, Wednesday 4 September 2019 from 5.30pm at the Sarto Centre for the Junior School and from 7.00pm at the College Gym for the Senior School.  There will be the draw of the 2019 Football Raffle at the Senior School Presentation ($5 per ticket or 6 for $20).

• First prize:  Framed and Signed Mile Sterjovski Socceroos No 21 Jersey - valued at $1,000+
• Second Prize:  SPX Football Kit - valued at $500+

There will also be SPX men and ladies supporter caps for purchase at $20.  Cash and EFTPOS machine will be available on the night and all monies raised go towards SPX Football professional coaching for our boys.  

If you can help out with the sale of raffle tickets and supporter caps, please see Steve Thomson at the front tables on the evening.

Cathy Thomson - Secretary, SPX Football Club

Rugby

Under 15s New Zealand Tour 2020:  At the annual presentation evening all players from the Under 14s age group received an invitation to the 2020 New Zealand Tour.  The tour will occur during the second week of the April school holidays, departing Sydney on Friday 17 April and returning on Friday 24 April in time to enjoy the ANZAC Day weekend before returning to school.

The tour is open to any boy who currently plays rugby or is interested in playing rugby in the future. It is not graded and there is no selection process, we just a minimum number of 20 boys for the tour to go ahead. Students must be eligible for the Under 15s in 2020, that is they turn 15 next year. Given the numbers in the Under 14s age group, we are hopeful of taking two teams in 2020.

I ask parents to consider this fantastic opportunity for their sons, with more information available in the invitation below.

Wallabies vs Samoa Schools Ticket Offer:  As valued members of the Junior Rugby Community, Rugby Australia are delighted to offer the SPX Rugby Community a special ticket offer for the Wallabies vs Samoa match at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday 7 September. Purchase one Adult Ticket at a Junior price with every Junior Ticket you buy.  Starting from $29.

To take advantage of this offer you can:

a)       Call the Group booking line (over 10 tickets) - 1300 364 001 use code: GOWALLABIES

               OR

b)      Go online (Up to 10 tickets) and book, using code: GOWALLABIES

Benefit Dinner for Liam Knight and Greg Wade

SPX, Old Boys Rugby and SPX Old Boys are holding a Benefit Evening  for two of our Ex-Students, Liam Knight and Greg Wade, on Friday 1 November 2019, 7pm at North Sydney Leagues Club.  Both men need ongoing care, which will be a further financial burden for them and their families. 

We invite you to attend this evening and if you or your business can support this event with donations of goods or services, please contact Mr Rick Russo on rrusso@stpiusxnsw.edu.au or 0418 438 325 or Ms Bianca Eassey on bianca.e@aabuilding.com.au or 0414 900 606.

Full details are attached below.

• If you are unable to attend the dinner but would like to make a donation to support these two young men, you can do so via    https://www.trybooking.com/538481

Mr Joe Lynch - Rugby Convenor