BASKETBALL

IGSA BASKETBALL TERM 2 and TERM 3 (must play for both terms)

In Term 2 and Term 3 our students register for the IGSA season, which is renowned for its high level of competition and professionalism.

Important Dates:

The IGSA Term 2 Basketball ball competition begins on Saturday 4 May 2024 (No Game 8 June - LWE)

The IGSA Final Round( No Finals - First past the post) is on Saturday 22 June, 2024

The IGSA Term 3 Basketball competition begins on Saturday 27 July 2024

The IGSA Semis are Saturday 14 September and the Finals are on Saturday 21 September, 2024

Training Sessions:
Trainings commence FIRST WEEK BACK AT SCHOOL - WEDNESDAY 24TH JULY 2024
2024 Training Times are:

SVC 1- Wednesday Afternoons 3.15pm - 4.30pm
SVC 2 -Wednesday Afternoons 3.15pm - 4.30pm
SVC 3 - Wednesday Afternoons 3.15pm - 4.30pm

Wet Weather Training -Training is always on Rain or shine. We do fitness in The Gyn - Room 2.32 if wet and on the courts if dry.No excuses please.

The Season Draw:

The Draw is published on this page as an ATTACHMENT. PLUS - The Draw will be advertised on the school sports noticeboard in Garcia Building, plus a reminder given each week at training. Girls MUST COMMUNICATE if they are unavailable one Saturday. Notes/Emails written by parents please. Boarders must be at training to ask team mates parents for transport on a rotational basis.

Venues:

In Terms 2 and 3 IGSA Competition, our teams play against schools such as PLC Pymble, Abbotsleigh, and Kambala to name a few. The Saturday morning games are played at various venues and schools throughout Sydney. Depending on the draw, some teams may have to travel to play Frensham at Mittagong. Game times range from 8am till 11am. Venues are attached below.

Transport:

Saturday transport is not arranged by the College. Boarders are to organise lifts with day girls in their teams and all Boarders must plan ahead and be proactive. Talk to your team/coach at training. Since Boarding students need to be driven to venues and back to school each Saturday, it would make sense to rotate this responsibility with all parents. Please try to help the boarders at least once each term with lifts.

Game Times and Arrival time to venue:

The Draw will not be available until the first week back of Term. From past experience, Seniors often play 8am and 9am; Juniors (YR 8/9) play 9am or 10am and Year 7 play at 10am or 11am. Please allow for Sydney traffic and arrive 30 minutes prior to match time for your warm-up. Please sign on at the convenor table and be in full College sports uniform.

Wet Weather:

Term 2/3 and rain cancellations - Your coach will text, however, best to keep checking the IGSA sports website for basketball venues. An indoor venue is always OK, however, if you are an outdoor venue, you need to constantly check the IGSA website if the Saturday brings heavy rain.

link for venues and closures is: https://igsasport.spawtz.com/

Absenteeism:

If unable to train, a note must be presented to the Sports Coordinator before the session. If the student is injured or unwell but still attending school then they are required to go to the session and watch and learn. Three unexplained missed training sessions, means you may be bumped from the Team and might not be considered for sport the following Term.. To request absenteeism from a match, a note should be submitted to the Head Coach and Sports Coordinator at least 3 days prior to the match, if possible so we can organise a replacement if needed

Equipment and Uniform:

The basketball uniform set includes SVC navy blue shorts, SVC Basketball numbered singlet. In hot weather, wear the correct soft peak cap. Non SVC clothing is not to be worn to sport. Only as a last resort, tape a number on your PE shirt if you haven't yet purchased a basketball singlet.

Uniforms for sport must be purchased from the College uniform shop. The uniform shop is open on Mondays 8.00am to 2.00pm, Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 5pm, and Fridays from 8am to 2:00pm. To make an appointment phone 8324 6622.

IGSA Reminders 2024

• Please remind all players to sign on (for themselves only), neatly and correctly before the start of the game.
• Please supply a scorer for each game and ensure either each scorer sits with the other team’s scorer or that they check scores regularly throughout the game. Captains must sign the score sheet at the end of the game.
• Please make sure players maintain short fingernails throughout the season, are not wearing jewellery/earrings. IGSA will not accept bandaids on ears as earring are NOT permitted in the game.
• Suitable footwear compulsory.
• Any players that play for another team other than the one they are registered in must be in accordance with the Playing up rules.
  

Registering and Team Selection:

Registration is an on-line process and plenty of notice is provided by the sports staff. For Term 2/3 sport, register in Term 1.

Trials:

Trials for all years: Thursday 21st March 3:15pm – 4.30pm 2024 on the school courts.

Cost for the Term:

The fee for Term 2 IGSA Basketball is approx. $310 and the fee for Term 3 IGSA Basketball is approx. $310 and includes coaches, registration fees, venue hire, equipment and administration. The amount for Term 2 will be charged on Clipboard when you register and then Term 2's $310 will be billed to the student’s school fees account.

Head Coach/Staff:

Ms Elyse Harmanis: email please direct to elyse.harmanis@stvincents.nsw.edu.au.
Urgent matters please phone: 0434 610 870
Ms Jacinta Jacobs (Sports Coordinator) - M: 0418 416 663