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 6:  Year 8 Trials:     Thursday 29 August -  D, E and F.

Week 7:  Year 9 Trials:     Tuesday 3 September - A, B and C.    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

Registration for Season 2019/20 is CLOSING SOON

Please see the SPX Cricket Registration Flyer below or on the College App.

• Junior / District cricket is played in the MWJCA competition from U12 to U16-18.  Round 1 is Saturday 14 September 2019.
• 1st and 2nd XI play in the ISA competition in Division 1 and 2 respectively.  Pre-season trial and ISA fixtures – see 2019-20 1st & 2nd XI ISA Cricket information document below.

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

After School Cricket Training NEXT WEEK at Oxford Falls (Term 3 Week 7)

• Monday 2 September – St Pius X Day no training
• Tuesday 3 September – Year 9 and 10 (until teams are finalised)
• Wednesday 4 September – ISA Trials (1st and 2nd XI)
• Thursday 5 September – Years 7 and 8 (until teams are finalised)

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 approximately 5:30pm.

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,

CONGRATULATIONS to the mighty 15A Football side.  They have had an outstanding season and are very deserved ISA Champions. Commiserations to our other finalists, the 13A, 13B, 13C, 15B, 3rd XI and 1st XI, who were all valiant in defeat.

We wish Lucas Rainbird of the College 1st XI well tonight where he will be playing in the Round of 16 in the FFA Cup.

The compulsory Football Presentation night will be held in the College Gym, commencing at 7.00pm next Wednesday 4 September.  All footballers must attend in full winter uniform.

Well done on another successful football season.

Mr Simon Yue -  Senior Football Convenor

Rugby

Rugby Presentation Evening:   The annual rugby presentation evening was held on Tuesday 27 August in the College Gymnasium. A full list of the award winners can be found below:

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