Senior School Sport and

Co-curricular Activities

• Senior School Swimming Carnival 
• Basketball
• Cricket
• Squash
• NSTA Tennis
• Swimming
• Football 2020
• Debating
• Chess

Senior School Swimming Carnival

The weather gods were smiling on the 2020 Senior Swimming Carnival with a very comfortable 25 degree day and scattered cloud. 

The boys were outstanding with participation at an all-time high and excellent competition at all levels.

House spirit was foremost and the engagement shown by the boys was superb. 

In the final tally Purton took out the House Championship but in truth School Spirit was the real winner!

Final Points

PURTON             1220

BARRON             1048

RICE                     1033

TREACY               849

Basketball

Year 7 Basketball Trials

We will be running two Basketball trials for Year 7 students after school at Oxford Falls, over two consecutive Mondays, this term. Students will travel by bus from school to Oxford Falls. Students may be picked up after the trials at Oxford Falls, otherwise they will be back at school around 5:30 pm. We will be selecting four teams to play in a four-week round robin against St Augustine’s teams.

Trial Dates: Monday 10 Feb and Monday 17 Feb.

Time: 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm

All A teams and F teams will be travelling to Chevalier College this Saturday. There will be a bus travelling to Chevalier. The Bus will leave from Anderson St at 6:45 am. The bus should be back around 4:30pm.

Good luck to all teams.

Use the link below to see all of the ISA Basketball Teams Results:

http://www.isa.nsw.edu.au/summer-sports/boys-basketball/,

Game Times, Saturday 8 February 

Mr Neil Gibson - Senior Basketball Convenor

SPX Cricket– Season 2019/20

Fixtures – Saturday 8 February 2020

U12 Blue v Collaroy Plateau Neutrons at Oxford Falls #2 (1pm start)

U13 Black v St Augustine’s Gold at Tania Park #1 (8am start)

U13 Red v Wakehurst Orange at Warriewood Valley Sports Ground (8am start)

U15 Yellow v Cromer at John Fisher #1 (8am start)

U15 Orange v Harbord Knights at Oxford Falls #2 (8am start)

U16-18 Purple v Collaroy Plateau Chargers at Collaroy Plateau (8am start)

2nd XI v Oakhill College at Oxford Falls #1 (10am start)

1st XI v Oakhill College at Oakhill College Main Oval (10am start)

No training on Thursday 6 February 2020 due to Staff Meeting (this affects U13 and U16s)

Results 1 February 2020 

Match Reports:

ISA Round 7 - 1st XI v St Stanislaus' College, Bathurst

The 1st XI travelled away to Bathurst on a stiflingly hot day. Losing the toss and blowing the opposition were 2/4 with wickets from Duncan Dingley and Liam Chang respectively. An aggressive partnership from the next two Bathurst batsmen resulted in centuries for each of them as the SPX bowlers struggled to stem the flow of runs. A good fight back in the last part of the innings thanks to James Power’s 10 over spell and late wickets to Joe Colgan somewhat put the brakes on the St Stanislaus innings. Tyson McCallum kept very well in the extremely trying conditions. An imposing chase faced the SPX team who made a solid start as Adam Greenwood struck the ball well. A 45-run partnership between Stuart Dingley and Joe Colgan was followed by some aggressive stroke making from Charlie Sharp as the total reached 3-103. A hat trick from the host’s fast bowler stopped the run chase in its tracks. Laurence Sheehan hit out well towards the end, but the 1st XI suffered a comprehensive defeat. The team go to Oakhill next round in a crucial match in terms of the whole competition in a 3rd versus 4th place clash determined to bounce back.

St Stanislaus 7 for 287 (J. Colgan 2-13, L. Chang 1-33, J. Power 1-37, L. Sheehan 1-20, D. Dingley 1-57, J. Hooper 1-45) defeated St Pius X College 151 (J. Colgan 44, L. Sheehan 36 not out, S. Dingley 22)

Representative Honours

Congratulations to Joe Colgan (Year 11) who has been selected and is currently playing in the NSW U16 State Challenge for Metro Thunder. The carnival is an important part of the Cricket NSW Pathway for each young player as they pursue selection in future underage teams. This State Challenge will also be used to help select the Under 17 Academy squads for both Metro and Country.

Congratulations also go to Liam Chang (Year 11) was named in the combined 2020 EREA Australasian Team after the 40th Christian Brother Cricket Week for his 7 wickets and 70 runs during the first four matches.         

Christian Brothers Cricket Week - 5 to 11 January 2020

The tour party of 16 players and 4 staff arrived in a steamy Brisbane to stay the week at Nudgee College, hosts of the 40th carnival.  We were joined during the week by Mr Couani and Mr Mulheron whose support and presence were greatly appreciated.

The first day of play in the top division of 8 teams (the Shield) was at Nudgee against their 1st XI.  The opposition was bowled out in the final over for 261 with Adam Greenwood snaring three wickets and good displays of bowling from Liam Kinna and Duncan Dingley.  Early wickets put the SPX team under pressure.  Josh Overton and Charlie Sharp showed great resistance with the bat ensuring that it took Nudgee 38 overs to bowl the tourists out.

St Joseph’s Gregory Terrace was another tough opponent on Day 2.  The loss of the first three wickets for just 5 runs was followed by a fighting 58 stand between Sharp and Stuart Dingley.  The final Pius total of 8 for 170 showed an excellent recovery.  Despite very good spells from bowlers Liam Chang, Liam Kinna and Rory O’Connell the team succumbed to another loss.

A 20/20 fixture on Day 3 against St Laurence’s brought out the best of the new opening line up of Joe Colgan and Jackson Carrall, whose 76 run partnership, made chasing 101 runs from the opponents an easy task and gave an 8 wicket victory to the Pius team.

After a visit to Bribie Island and the Sunshine Coast, the touring group enjoyed a BBL match under lights at the Gabba.

Another exciting game the next day as Pius faced St Peter’s Auckland, who have been friendly rivals for many years.  Pius looked like a win was achievable until a late attack from their left-handed all rounder saw them achieve the win.

St Virgil’s from Hobart was the final draw.  With the opponent’s 140, Pius equalled the score with four wickets in hand.

Special thanks to Mr Rodgers, Mr Reay, Mr Kovacic and Mr Brannan for taking the boys.  Thanks also to the parents who were able to join us.  All the players are to be commended on their behaviour, cooperation and efforts in trying conditions. 

Scores:

Day 1: Nudgee College 261 (A.Greenwood 3-27, D.Dingley 2-41, L.Kinna 2-57) defeated St Pius X College 107 (C. Sharp 20, J.Colgan 15)

Day 2: Gregory Terrace 4 for 171 (L.Chang 1-20, J.Colgan 1-9, L.Kinna 1-33, R.O’Connell 1-16) defeated St Pius X College 8 for 170 (L.Chang 48 not out, S. Dingley 33)

Day 3: St Laurence’s 8 for 100 (N.Ward 3-10, L.Chang 2-17) defeated by St Pius X College 2-101 (J.Colgan 60 not out, J.Carrall 23)

Day 4: St Peter’s Auckland 7 for 173 (L.Chang 3-21, D.Dingley 2-14) defeated St Pius X College 9-171 ( L.Sheehan 35, C.Sharp 30, T.McCallum 29 not out, J.Hooper 16 not out)

Day 5: St Pius X College 7 for 141 (J.Carrall 56, L.Sheehan 21 not out, T.McCallum 18) defeated St Virgil’s’ Hobart 9 for 140 (L.Nicey 3-9, A.Greenwood 2-5)

Protective Equipment.  For safety and hygiene ALL players are to have their own personal groin protector and their own personal helmet. Wearing of helmets and groin protectors are compulsory for all players batting in nets or a game or wicket-keeping up at the stumps. Please College Cricket Helmet and Groin Protector Polices (attached).

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

Please see the attached documents for more information:

• Welcome to Cricket 2019-20

• 2019-20 1st & 2nd XI ISA Cricket

• SPX Cricket Helmet and Groin Protector Policies

These documents have also been published to the College App.

Mr David Reay - Cricket Convenor

Squash

The Squash season recommenced in earnest last Saturday with only one team participating for St. Pius X due to scheduled byes and unscheduled forfeits by another competing school. SPX Team 1 had a hard fought victory over Knox 8 at Knox Grammar. The results were as follows:

Sydney Junior Pennant Summer Round 7 - 01/02/2020

Division 4

SPX 1 v  Knox 8 Win 2-1

Anton Webber  13-15, 14-16, 12-15        

Gary Mullins  16-14, 15-10, 16-14

Charlie Cullen 16-14, 15-10, 12-15, 12-15, 15-13

Gilbert Davie Bye

Division 7

SPX 2 v  Barker 8 Win by forfeit

Division 8

SPX 3  BYE

Division 9

SPX 4 v Barker 10 Win by forfeit

SPX 5 BYE

Mr Joe Madani, Squash Convenor

NSTA Tennis

The NSTA competition starts this Saturday, 8 February.  Please ensure that you have the correct uniform to play, including a hat, school sports shirt and white shorts! A team list has already been sent through to all players and parents, please ensure that you check this carefully. If you cannot find it, a copy of the team list and rules will be linked to this report.

Start Times – 8am and 10am. 2hrs match time. Please be at the venue at least 10 - 15 mins prior to your match. Matches should start promptly on time. 5 min warm up.

Supervision – All home venues are required to supply supervision from the school. This person is to have a WWCC and must remain for the duration of the match with a first aid kit.

Balls and Scoresheets – Are the responsibility of the home team. School Convenors have access to scoresheets via xpoint. Please make sure the correct players are listed as reserves may be playing. Balls need to be purchased prior to the to match as venues may not have balls available for sale.

3-point Deuce – When the score reaches deuce (40-40) the players will play the next point to advantage (either server or receiver depending on who won the point). If the team that had the advantage does not win the point it score goes back to deuce. The NEXT POINT WINS. There are no further advantage points played after the 1st advantage.

Tiebreak – Played at 5 – 5 games. First to 7 points. If the score get to 6-6 in tiebreak team must win by 2 points i.e 8-6.

Finals – ALL TEAMS PLAY IN THE FINALS. 1 v 2 Winner and runner playoff 3 v 4 and 5 v 6 play off for placings

Wet Weather – Home team is responsible for checking court conditions. Please contact your School Convenor.

Mrs Samantha Iwatani - Tennis Convenor

Swimming

Swimming Training commences next Monday 10 February at Fitness First at Chatswood from 7.15 am – 8.15 am. It continues on Tuesday and Fridays also each week until Tuesday March 10. Students are expected to attend at least two training sessions per week or can attend all three if preferred.

The new squad will be announced this Friday at the Sport Assembly meeting.

Ms L Proc - Senior Swimming Convenor

Football 2020

Welcome to the kick-off of SPX Football season 2020.

Football (soccer) grading trials for all Year 7 to 10 students hoping to represent SPX College will be held on Sunday 9 and 16 February 2020 at Oxford Falls.   Students must attend both days at their allocated time (see below).

Year 11 and 12 students will only have one grading trial which will be held on Sunday 16 February 2020.

The SPX football grading is run by the College’s Football Technical Director, Chris Semaan as well as other professional and licensed coaching staff.

Any student wanting to be considered for selection must be electronically registered via the following Trybooking link by Saturday 8 February 2020.  The Trybooking registration assists the grading process run by the SPX professional football coaches.  Please bring your Trybooking registration ticket to the grading trials.

Trybooking registration link:  https://www.trybooking.com/119527

Grading Trial Times:

Trial times for both Sunday 9 and 16 February 2020 at Oxford Falls Campus, Dreadnought Road, Oxford Falls:

Wet Weather: In the case of wet weather; all updates will be posted on Twitter handle @SPXSeniorSport

Opens Trials -  16 February ONLY:

Looking forward to the 2020 Football Season.

Mr Simon Yue - Senior Football Convenor

SPX Football Supporters Club

The SPX Football Supporters Club is running a BBQ at the Oxford Falls Old Boys Hut on Sunday 16 February 2020 from 8.30 am to 2.00 pm.  All monies raised are used to support our SPX Football boys by providing them with external professional football coaches.

Call for Volunteers.  SPX Football Parents:  Please join in and volunteer on the BBQ for 1 hour whilst your son is completing his football grading.  Please volunteer via Google sharing link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uNT2tb0fNk20NiDsWC4EWX1ZO37H4E7a/view.

Cathy Thomson - SPX Football Supporters Club

Debating

CSDA Public Speaking Registration

The CSDA Public Speaking Competition runs on the following Friday evenings in Term 1.

March 6                                     Public Speaking Round 1

March 13                                   Public Speaking Zone Finals

March 20                                   Public Speaking Finals

GREEN Public Speaking ONLY Registration forms will be available at the student office from today.  Please complete this form and return to the box marked “GREEN Public Speaking ONLY Registration forms” outside the student office before next Thursday, 13 February. Each school in the CSDA competition is allowed to register two students only from each year group so some trials will need to take place in Week 4. Training will commence in Week 4.

CSDA Debating Competition

The above debating competition runs through Term 2 on the following evenings.  YELLOW CSDA Debating ONLY Registration forms will be available from the student office from Monday 17 February (Week 4).

SDN Debating Competition

The above debating competition runs on Friday evenings Week 1 - 7 Term 3.

BLUE SDN Debating ONLY Registration forms will be available from the student office towards the end of Term 2.

Ms Michele Waterson - Debating  & Public Speaking Convenor

Chess

Chess training starts next Monday 10 February in the Blue Room - D Block at 3:30 - 4:30.

All students in Years 7-12 are welcome.

Any inquires please contact Ms Ramsey or Ms Dempsey.

Ms Denise Ramsey and Ms Janelle Dempsey - Chess Convenors