SPORT
St Vincent’s College possesses a very fine tradition with sport.
Sport is an integral part of the College and at times, over half the student body number registers and plays a Term Sport, proving its popularity and the great enthusiasm of the girls. Information on each of the specific sports available at St Vincent's College is located below.
Contact the Sports Department:
Ms Jacinta Jacobs - Head of Sport
Summer Sports Registration - Term 4 2024 and Term 1 2025
Registrations for Term 4 2024 / Term 1 2025 are still open. These will close at 3pm on Friday August 30.
Athletics and Cross Country
IGSA Cross Country Carnival
The Carnival is being held on Friday 17 May, 2024 at Frensham School, Mittagong from 8.30am - 1.30pm. The back up date is Friday May 24 if the course is still too wet.
There will be a meeting for all girls wishing to compete at the IGSA Cross Country Carnival in Wednesday 1 May at 12:45pm (Outside the pool)
Cross Country is held at Frensham School. School bus leaving Victoria St at 6:30am. Students may make their own way to Frensham but need to be there by 8.30am for the Walk the Course and team meeting to get singlet numbers. The first race is the 12 years 3Km at 9.30am and then every half an hour until the 18 years at 12.30pm.
Cross Country Training is held at the College, Rushcutters Bay Park and surrounds. Sessions are run by experienced coach Natasha Stenberg and include warm-up activities, fitness, drills and tactics. The students meet outside the change rooms at 3:15pm on Mondays and Wedneadays ( Starting Mon 4 March) and will be back at the college by 4:30pm. If it is wet weather training will be held in the college gym. Once you have registered your interest with Ms Jacobs, the students can come to one or both sessions each week.
Equipment and Uniform:
Cross Country uniform set consists of the SVC shorts, SVC Athletics singlet(No 21), SVC sport socks, SVC tracksuit. Non-SVC clothing is not to be worn to sport.
Uniforms for sport must be purchased from the College uniform shop prior to the first Saturday of Sport. 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. Athletics Singlets with SVC's No. 21 is needed to compete
For the IGSA Cross Country Carnival, the College will be taking a small bus or you can make your own way to Frensham.
IGSA Athletics
Athletics Squad training commences Term 2 after the College Athletics Inter-House Carnival.
Term 3 includes training sessions, Friday Night Carnival, IGSA Athletics Carnival and then representative Carnival early term 3.
Important Dates:
- The SVC Athletics Carnival will be held at E S Marks on Tuesday June 18, 2024.
SVC will be competing at three IGSA Friday Night Athletics Carnival this year. These will be the one on Friday August 2, Friday August 9 and Friday August 16. They will commence at 4.30pm and go to approximately 8pm. Held at SOPAC, Homebush.
2024 IGSA Carnival .
- The 800m and Hurdles Heats will be held on Thursday 22 August ( 4pm- 7pm) Bus leaves at 3.10pm and will return at approximately 7.45pm.
- Main Carnival is held on Friday, 23 August 2024 - Commences 8am-3pm. Held at SOPAC, Homebush.Bus leaves at 6.45am and will return at approximately 4.00pm.
Transport:
For the IGSA Athletics Carnival, a bus is organised to transport the students to and from the carnival. We do however, invite parents to transport students to the carnival and attend.
Training sessions:
Athletics Trainings are held after school (3:00pm-5pm). The Athletics training is held at E.S. Marks Field on Wednesdays. Athletics training will replace Cross Country training after the IGSA Carnival at Frensham. Mondays training will still be at Rushcutters Bay and Ms Jacobs will transport girls to E S Marks by bus on Wednesdays commencing on July 17. The students a re to get changed straight after school and wait outside the change rooms at 3.15pm. before going to the bus on Victoria St. They may be collected from E S Marks at 5pm or return to the College on the bus and make their way home from there. There are only 6 E S Marks sessions before the IGSA Carnival so all athletes must try to come to as many as possible.
Equipment and Uniform:
The Athletics and Cross Country uniform set consists of the SVC shorts, SVC Athletics singlet, SVC sport socks, SVC tracksuit. Non-SVC clothing is not to be worn to sport.
Uniforms for sport must be purchased from the College uniform shop prior to the first Saturday of Sport. 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. Athletics Singlets with SVC's No. 21 is needed to compete.
Team Selection:
Ms Jacobs selects the SVC Athletics Squad from the results from the Lunchtime events and training. Final selections for the IGSA Main Carnival will then be made from training sessions and the three Friday night competitions. on August 2, 9 and 16.
Cost for the Term:
The fee for Cross Country is approximately $100. The fee for Athletics is approximately $150. Cost includes: Coaching, Carnival entry fees, bus hire, venue hire, equipment and administration. This amount will be billed to the student's school fees account.
Head Coach/Staff:
Ms J Jacobs
E:jacobsj@stvincents.nsw.edu.au; M: 0418 416 663
Coach: Ms Natasha Stenberg M: 0412 099 882
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 Mornings 7.15am - 8.15am
SVC 2 -Wednesday Mornings 7.15am - 8.15am
SVC 3 - Wednesday Mornings 7.15am - 8.15am
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
Football/Soccer
IGSA FOOTBALL TERM 2 and 3 from (must play for both terms)
Our students register for the IGSA season which is renowned for its high level of competition and professionalism.
Competition Commencement:
All girls must be available to play the first Saturday of Term and every Saturday during the season. This is only fair, as you are part of a team that supports one another.
Important Dates:
The Term 2 IGSA Football competition begins on Saturday 4 May 2024. (No Game 8 June - LWE)
Round 7 games will be held on Saturday, 22June 2024. No Finals as it's first past the post.
The Term 3 IGSA competition begins on Saturday 27 July, 2024
The Semis will be held on Saturday 14 September and the Finals on Saturday 21 September.
Venue:
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, fields 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. Our home field is Moore Pk West, off Anzac Pde. Parking is difficult in this area but some can be found in Sydney Boys High School or across at Centennial Pk.
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 be good if this responsibility was shared with all parents. Please try to help the boarders at least once each term with lifts.
Saturdays:
Please allow time for Sydney traffic and arrive 30 minutes prior to match time for your warm-up. Please sign on with the Convenor and be in full College Sports uniform.
Wet Weather:
Website: https://igsasport.spawtz.com/
Training sessions: 2024:
Term 2 2024 Trainings were held on:
SENIORS - SVC 1 - Tuesday Mornings (7:15am-8:15am)
SENIORS - SVC 2 - Wednesday Afternoons (3.15pm-4.30pm)
SENIORS - SVC 3 - Tuesday Mornings (7:15am-8:15am)
JUNIORS - SVC 4 - Tuesday Mornings (7:15am-8:15am)
JUNIORS - SVC 5 - Monday Afternoons (3.15pm-4.30pm) - Week 1 training will be on Wednesday Afternoon May 1.
JUNIORS - SVC 6 - Monday Afternoons (3.15pm-4.45pm) - Week 1 training will be on Wednesday Afternoon May 1.
Sessions are run by experienced coaches and include warm-up activities, fitness, drills, tactics and game play. Training times are listed on the Sports Noticeboard and in Admin notices. Training sessions are held at Rushcutters Bay Park. Students are to meet on the paved area once changed and ready to go and walk down together as a group with their coach in the afternoon. Morning sessions can meet at the park. On a wet day a session will be organised at school in the Gym - A2.32 or another classroom.
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 uniform set includes the navy SVC PE Shorts, SVC PE shirt, SVC long socks. Shin pads are compulsory. Non-SVC clothing is not to be worn to sport.
Uniforms for sport must be purchased from the College uniform shop prior to the first Saturday of Sport. 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.
Registering and Team Selection:
Registration is an online process and plenty of notice is provided by the sports staff. Registration will take place in Term 1.
Trials:
For Term 2 Sport, we trial the current students midway through Term 1. Venue at Rushcutters Park.
Years 7, 8 and 9 (Juniors): Monday 11th March: 3:15pm – 4:45pm
Years 10, 11 and 12 (Seniors): Thursday 14th March: 3:15pm – 4:45pm
Bring football boots if you have them.
Cost for the Term:
The fee for IGSA Football is approximately $310 for Term 2 and $310 for Term 3 and includes coaches, registration fees, venue hire, equipment, travel 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:
Mr Nicholas Schroeder M: 0431 117565. - Schroedern@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
Ms Jacinta Jacobs (Sports Coordinator) - M: 0418 416 663
Futsal/Five-A-Side Football(Soccer)
Five-a-Side/Futsal Term 4 - NOT BEING RUN IN 2022
Our students register for the Indoor Futsal season which is renowned for its high energy and professionalism
Competition Commencement:
All girls must be available to play the first Friday of Term 4 and every other Friday during the season. This is only fair, as you are part of a team that supports one another. On Friday evenings games are held between 4:30pm and 9:30pm games (games run for 30 minutes).
Important Dates:
Term 4 Futsal Competition begins on TBC
Finals are on TBC
Venue:
Ascham School - 188 New South Head Rd, Edgecliff.
Draw Information and website:
All Draw information will be available on the college website. www.stvincents.nsw.edu.au/sport/futsal
Transport:
Transport is not arranged by the College.
Arrival time to venue:
Arrive 30 minutes prior to match time for your warm-up. Please sign on.
Training sessions:
Trainings for both teams are on Thursday mornings from 7:15am-8:30am. Sessions are run by experienced coaches and include warm-up activities, fitness, drills, tactics and game play. Training times are listed on the Sports Noticeboard and in Admin notices. Training sessions are held on the school courts. In wet weather the session may still be held in Gym Room A2.32 or another classroom.
Absenteeism:
If unable to train, a note must be presented to the Sports Co-ordinator. Three unexplained missed training sessions means you may be stood down from the Team. To request absenteeism from a match, a note should be submitted to the Head Coach at least 1 week prior to the match.
Equipment and Uniform:
Soccer has a blue SVC numbered top or the College Polo Shirt. This is to be worn with the SVC navy blue shorts with no pockets. Long socks and shin pads are to be worn. Joggers are to be worn.
Uniforms for sport must be purchased from the College uniform shop prior to the first Friday of Sport. 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.
Registering and Team Selection:
Registration is an online process and plenty of notice is provided by the sports staff. Register for Futsal in Term 3.
Trials:
Team trials and grading will be held midway through Term 3 for the Indoor Futsal competition.
Cost for the Term:
The fee for Term 4 Futsal is approximately $295 and includes coaches, training, registration fees, venue hire, equipment and administration. This amount will be billed to the student’s school fees account.
Head Coach/Staff:
Five-A-Side/Futsal: Mr Nicholas Schroeder M: 0431 117565
Ms Jacinta Jacobs E: jacobsj@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
Hockey
IGSA HOCKEY TERM 2 and 3 (must play for both terms)
In Term 2 and 3, we will be playing in the IGSA Competition which is renowned for its high level of competition and professionalism.
Competition Commencement: All girls must be available to play the first Saturday of Term and every Saturday during the season. This is only fair, as you are part of a team that supports one another.
Important Dates:
Trials for all years: Wednesday 13th March - David Phillips- Bus leaves 3:15pm & arrives back to the College at 5:30pm or you can be picked up at 5.00pm.
The IGSA Term 2 Hockey 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 Hockey competition begins on Saturday 27 July 2024
The IGSA Semis are Saturday 14 September and the Finals are on Saturday 21 September, 2024
In Term 2 and 3 for IGSA, 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, fields 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. Venue addresses are on the attached documents on this page.
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 be good if this responsibility was shared with all parents. Please try to help the boarders at least once each term with lifts.
Arrival time to venue:
Please allow time for Sydney traffic and arrive 30 minutes prior to match time for your warm-up. Please sign on with the Convenor and be in full College Sports uniform.
Due to Covid 19 your own drink bottles must be used. All participants and staff are to maintain 1.5m distance when talking. Hands are to be washed or sanitised before and after the match. No hand shaking and no sharing of equipment.
New Rule
We are not playing the new rule with regards to high balls in Schoolgirls but will be playing the new position for the long corner and the hits in the 25 area, the high ball rule is not being played in Schoolgirls.
Wet Weather
Most venues are turf and games won't be cancelled unless torrential or lightening.
Website: https://igsasport.spawtz.com/
Training Sessions:
Trainings are held after school (3:30pm-5:00pm). The training venue for term 2 and 3 isUNSW, David Phillips Grass Field, Daceyville. Buses organised to training venue by the school. Parents to pick up girls at 5pm from Daceyville OR from school after 5.30pm.
2024 Training will be on Wednesday afternoons for all 3 Hockey teams and is always on as it is an all weather venue.
Term 2 Training starts from Wednesday, 1 May with the bus leaving from Victoria St at 3:30pm.
Term 3 Training starts from Wednesday, 24 July with the bus leaving from Victoria St at 3:30pm.
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:
SVC skirt/shorts, SVC polo shirt, SVC long socks and SVC sports uniform to be worn to and from venue. Mouthguard and shin pads are essential. Non-SVC clothing is not to be worn to sport.
Uniforms for sport must be purchased from the College uniform shop prior to the first Saturday of Sport. 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.
Registering and Team Selection:
Registration is an on-line process and plenty of notice is provided by the sports staff. For Term 2/3 , the registrations are entered in Term 1.
Cost for the Term:
The fee for Term 2 and Term 3 Hockey is approximately $310 each. Fee includes coaches, registration fees, venue hire, equipment and administration. This amount will be charge for Term 2 when you register on clipboard and the will be billed to the student’s school fees account for Term 3.
Head Coach/Staff:
Head Coach: Ms Marcia Scally - email: marcia@scallyfamily.com Ph: 0411 620425
Ms Jacinta Jacobs -Coordinator - jacobsj@stvincents.nsw.edu.au; M: 0418 416 663
Netball
WELCOME TO SVC NETBALL
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Netball is very popular at SVC. We pride ourselves on working hard at training sessions, displaying respect to coaches and therefore committing to all training sessions, thus forming effective teams and relationships with coaches. In competition mode, we display skill, fighting spirit and sportsmanship.
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TRIALS FOR 2024 - College Courts - All players must attend the trials.
Year 7 Trials: Friday 15th March 3:15pm – 4:30pm
Junior Trials - years 8 and 9: Thursday 14th March 3:15pm – 4:30pm
Senior Trials - years 10, 11 and 12: Tuesday 19th March 3:15pm – 4:30pm
* We will be playing in IGSA in Term 2 and 3 for the first time this year and it will be the same teams. The Term 2/3 IGSA teams will be created after Trials are run. Everyone must attend Trials.
*If your child plays Netball at RNA or another Association, then join SVC Club as long as the commitment is there and priority to share the 'game time with other club' is there. There may be Saturday game time clashes, however with clear communication and planning, we avert dramas.
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TERM 2 and TERM 3 - IGSA SATURDAY MORNING NETBALL (Must play for both)
Up to 300 SVC students register for Term 2 and 3 IGSA Association season which is renowned for its high level of competition and professionalism. There are many state and rep level players in the Independant Girls School Sports Association (IGSA).
Season Dates:
The IGSA Term 2 Netball competition begins on Saturday 4 May 2024. Year 7 will have a GALA Day and play 2 small games and do some skills and drills after watching a Senior A game. (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 Netball competition begins on Saturday 27 July 2024
The IGSA Semis are Saturday 14 September and the Finals are on Saturday 21 September, 2024
Registering and Team Selection Process:
Registration for IGSA Netball is an on-line process. For Term 2, students register start of Term 1 on the SVC website. Do not miss registration.
- If you play in another Comp, please ensure you play four(4) x games for SVC to be fair to teammates and to be able to play in semis and finals. You may play SVC Club & your other club if it works for both teams.
The Season Draw: and Training Times
The Draw will be available below as an attachment in the first week back at school - plus displayed on the sports noticeboard.
Training Session Times:
Training starts FIRST WEEK BACK TERM 2 and Term 3 2024
Each year group will be allocated one day. TBC
Seniors Teams SVC 1,2,3 & 5 - Monday Mornings 7:15am-8:15am
Senior Teams SVC 4,6 & 7 - Monday Afternoons 3:15pm-4:30pm
Junior Teams SVC 8-11 - Tuesday Mornings 7:15am-8:15am
Junior Teams SVC 12-16 - Tuesday Afternoons 3:15pm-4:30pm
Year 7 Teams SVC 17, 18 & 19 - Thursday Mornings 7:15am-8:15am
Year 7 Teams SVC 20 & 21- Thursday Afternoons 3:15pm-4:30pm
Wear school PE uniform or school track pants and track top for training sessions. No tights permitted.
WET WEATHER: GYM (ROOM ). Training IS ON if raining. All to show each week, so we can review the Draw and get venues sorted out, plus work on strength, core, agility.
Wet Weather on Saturdays
WET WEATHER - WHAT TO DO IF RAINING ON A SATURDAY? If you are on an OUTDOOR Court, then you will need to frequently check the venue page of the IGSA website.
Click on link to IGSA website: https://igsasport.spawtz.com/
Students will also receive an email.
Games played at Frensham, Mittagong
Please note that some teams may have a Frensham game during the season. See Draw attached. Parents, please organise car pooling/transport and make a day of it.
Parking directions for Frensham provided by IGSA: Take Mittagong turnoff, turn left opposite the Melrose Motel, cross railway bridge to Range Rd. Continue along Range Rd past the main school, follow road around to the left (approx. 250m), continue after a small cottage and take the next left into the school property. Follow road past the hockey courts (left) and pool (right) and park in the parking area.
Venues: - see below attachment for all addresses
The Robyn Webster Sports Centre at Tempewill host St Vincent’s College in Terms 2 and 3netballgames again. It is a sporting complex located at Tempe Reserve. Parking available on-site. Directions: Enter from Princes Highway into Holbeach Avenue. Drive through the roundabout, then veer right for 200 metres. Look for an ochre/white warehouse.
For IGSA, the Saturday morning games are played at various venues & schools throughout Sydney. See Venue PDF below for addresses and map links. Please plan for travel as games can be at Wahroonga, Pymble, Mosman, Dee Why, Alexandria and Tempe to name a few.
Boarding Students & 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 be good if this responsibility was shared with all parents. Please try to help the boarders at least once each term with lifts.
Game Times and Arrival time to venue:
From past experience, Seniors usually play 8am and 9am; Juniors (YR 8/9) play 9am, 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.
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:
Students who participate in sport should have the college tracksuit or Sports Jersey and wear them on cold mornings in winter. Non SVC hoodies are NOT to be worn to Saturday sport or training. Long black tights are not permitted at training.
Uniforms for netball are the NAVY SLEEVELESS POLO or NAVY PE POLO and the NAVY SKIRT, - to be purchased from the College uniform shop prior to the first Saturday of Sport. All players must have a netball skirt. 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.
Cost for the Term:
The fee for IGSA Netball is approx. $310 for Term 2 and $310 for Term 3 and includes coaches, registration fees, venue hire, game equipment, training equipment and administration. This amount will be billed to student’s school fees account.
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. 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.
Head Coach/Staff:
Ms Elyse Harmanis - Head of Netball. For emails please direct to elyse.harmanis@stvincents.nsw.edu.au.
Urgent matters only please phone: 0434 610 870.
Ms Jacinta Jacobs - SVC Sports Co-ordinator - jacobsj@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
Swimming
2024 IGSA Sport Swimming & Dive Championships
TERM 1
A College Representative squad is chosen after the College Swimming Inter-House Carnival in Term 1. The girls should be doing their own squad training. Year 7 students and any other new students will be timed in PE lessons and should email Ms Jacobs if they are interested in being selected for the IGSA Team.
The swimming team chosen form our College Carnival usually competes in the prestigious IGSA Carnival at Olympic Park, Homebush. Only one swimmer is allowed to be entered per school as there are 3 divisions of 9 = 27 schools. We are in Division 2 again this year. The relays are Junior (12, 13 and 14 years) Intermediate(15 and 16 years) and Seniors ( 17 & 18+years). Each swimmer is allowed a maximum of 4 events, one of which must be a relay.
Important Dates:
2024 IGSA Carnival is Friday March 22. Approximately 8:00am-4:00pm. Our team will be chosen from the College Interhouse Carnival.
The SVC 2024 Swimming Carnival is Wednesday 28th February, 2024. This will be the basis of selection for the College Team to compete at the IGSA Carnival next Term.
Venue:
SVC College Swimming Carnival: Ashfield Aquatic Centre - 160 Elizabeth St, Ashfield.
IGSA Swimming Carnival: Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, Homebush
Transport:
For the IGSA Carnival, a bus is organised to transport the students to and from the carnival. We do, however, invite parents to transport students to and from the carnival and join us for the day.
Equipment and Uniform:
SVC swimming costume, SVC swimming cap, SVC sports uniform is to be worn. Non-SVC clothing is not to be worn to sport.
Uniforms for sport must be purchased from the College uniform shop prior to the first Saturday of Sport. The uniform shop is open Wednesday from 12:30pm to 5pm and Friday from 8am to 1:15pm. To make an appointment phone 9331 1693.
Team Selection:
Ms Jacobs selects the SVC Swim Team from the College Carnival results.
Cost for the Terms 1 & 4:
The fee for the IGSA Swimming Team is approximately $50. Cost includes: Carnival entry fees, bus hire, equipment and administration. This amount will be billed to the student’s school fees account.
Swimming Squad Sessions will be held on Friday mornings 7.15am - 8.15am for Term 1 - these have stopped now due to lack of numbers. We will reassess in Term 4. 2024.
Swimming Home Workout: Supplement your personal training regime - click on this link to watch video.
Head Coach/Staff:
Ms Jacinta Jacobs E:jacobsj@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
M: 0418 416 663
Swimming Coach: Keegan Wicken
Tennis
TENNIS - TERM 1 and TERM 4 2024 (Must play Terms 4 and 1 2025)
2024 COMPETITION
In Term 4 and 1, our students register for the IGSA season which is renowned for its high level of competition and professionalism. The College will also enter a Tildesley Tennis Team to compete in the Term 1 Tournament, and in Term 4, the team commences training for the following year.
Competition Commencement:
All girls must be available to play the first Saturday of Term and every Saturday during the season. This is only fair, as you are part of a team that supports one another. IGSA Competition commences on Saturday, 10 February 2024 and Finals are on Saturday, 30 March 2024.
Term 4 Tennis Commences onSaturday 19 October.
Round 7 games are played on Saturday, 30 November, No Finals - its first past the post. TBC
Important Dates:
Tildesley Tennis Tournament - Singles -Wednesday March 6 and Doubles - Thursday March 7, 2024 ( Friday March 8 is Backup Day)
Venue: Pennant Hills Park
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, fields 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 12:30pm.
Transport:
Saturday transport is not arranged by the College. Boarders are to organise lifts with day girls if possible or a small College bus may g.
Arrival time to venue:
Arrive 30 minutes prior to match time for your warm-up. Please sign on. Matches commence at 7:45am and 9:55am at each of the IGSA venues and matches go for approximately 2 hours.
Wet Weather:
Website: https://igsasport.spawtz.com/
Term 4 Training Sessions: 2024
SVC 1 - Thursday 7.15am - 8.15am
SVC 2 - Monday 3.15pm - 4.30pm
SVC 3 - Wednesday 7.15am - 8.15am
SVC 4 - Wednesday 7.15am - 8.15am
SVC 5 - Thursday 7.15am - 8.15am
SVC 6 - Monday 3.15pm - 4.30pm
SVC 7 - Wednesday - 3.15pm - 4.30pm
ALL Saturday's Team SESSIONS are ON THE SCHOOL COURTS or at Various schools and Tennis Centres around Sydney.
Tildesley Training commences from Monday 21 October - 7.15am - 8.15am for Singles and Fridays - 7.15am - 8.15am for Doubles. Please contact coach Tonya (Mobile: 0411 984 352) if you have any questions.
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:
Tennis uniform is the College polo shirt and navy blue skirt. Students who participate in sport should have the college tracksuit and wear the correct Hat and correct Socks. Non SVC clothing is not to be worn to sport.
Uniforms for sport must be purchased from the College uniform shop prior to the first Saturday of Sport. The uniform shop is open Wednesday from 12:30pm to 5pm and Friday from 8am to 1:15pm. To make an appointment phone 9331 1693. 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.
Registering and Team Selection:
For Term 4 2024 and 1 Sport 2025, we trial the current students in Term 3, 2024. Registration is an online process and plenty of notice is provided by the sports staff. For new students in 2025 we will have to hold trials in the first week back at school in Term 1.
Trials:
Team trials for Term 4 2024/Term 1 2025 will be held on: Thursday September 12 - on the school courts from 3.15pm - 4.30pm for Juniors (Years 7, 8 and 9 and on Thursday 19 September: 3:15pm - 4:30pm for Seniors (Year 10, 11 & 12).
Year 7 (2025): Trials will be held at the college Monday 29th Jan from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
Costs:
The fee for Term 1 IGSA Tennis is approx. $310 and the fee for Term 4 IGSA Tennis is approx. $310 and includes coaches, registration fees, venue hire, equipment and administration.
Tildesley Tennis is approximately $350 to cover training and tournament entry and umpire.
This amount will be billed to student’s school fees account
Head Coach/Staff:
Staff: Ms Jacinta Jacobs - 0418 416 663 - Sport Coordinator
Head Coach: Ms Tonya Hetreles - email: hetrelest@stvincents.nsw.edu.au Ph: 0411 984 352
Touch
ESTA TOUCH TERM 1 & TERM 4 (Must play for both Terms 4 and 1)
2024 Competition Commencement: Important Dates:
All girls must be available to play the first Saturday of Term and every Saturday during the season. This is only fair, as you are part of a team that supports one another.
Term 1 - The Touch competition commences on for teams in the Jun A/B and Sen A/B Competitions on Saturday, 3rd February 2024.
Term 1 - The Touch competition commences on for all teams Saturday, 10th February 2024
Term 1 - Semi Finals and Play-offs will be held on Saturday, 16th March 2024 and Grand Finals will be Saturday, 23rd March 2024.
Term 4 Competition begins on Saturday, 1 9October. Semi Finals are on Saturday, 9 November and Grand Finals on Saturday,16 November 2024.TBC
Team Lists:
Team lists and training times are on display on the Garcia Sports Noticeboard and on the college website. See below.
Venues:
The Eastern Suburbs Touch Association competition matches are held at Centennial Park, Mission Fields on Oxford St from 8am in the morning until 1pm in the afternoon.
The Reservoir Fields (named CP 01 for example), are off Oxford Street, Woollahra/Paddington. Park Oxford St or enter Centennial Park at Paddington Gates and turn left into Carrington Road. Mission Fields (MF) are hidden. Three options: 1. off Parkes Drive, turn west at main duck pond coffee caravan. Walk 300m west through soccer fields. 2. Enter Randwick gates (opp. racecourse), drive left 300m, park, walk across field to a clearing into Mission. 3. Park along Grand Drive, near Sydney Boys High field, walk behind their building for 150m.
Transport:
Saturday transport is not arranged by the College. Boarders are to organise lifts with day girls and must be proactive.
Arrival time to venue:
Arrive 30 minutes prior to match time for your warm-up. Please sign on. Remember drink bottles as weather is usually very warm.
Wet Weather:
Your coach will text you if cancelled OR Visit the Eastern Suburbs Touch Association Facebook page OR go to Eastern Suburbs Touch Association website: http://www.eaststouch.com.au
Training sessions:
Trainings are held either before school (7:15am-8:15am) after school (3:15pm-4:30pm). Sessions are run by experienced coaches and include warm up activities, fitness, drills, tactics and game play. Training times are listed on the Sports Noticeboard and in Admin notices. Training sessions are held at Rushcutters Bay Park. 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.
On wet weather an indoor session may be organised at school in A13 or another room. The students will meet their coaches on the paved area at 3.05pm and walk down to Rushcutters Bay park. The fields are near the Kiosk in Rushcutters Bay, nearest street on New Beach Rd. Training will finish at 4.30pm and then the students can be picked up from the park or will be walked back to the College by a coach.
TRAINING TERM 1 and 4 2024.
Year 7 - Thursday Afternoons - 3.15pm - 4.30pm.
Juniors - Wednesday Afternoons- 3.15pm - 4.30pm.
Year 10, 11 and 12 - Monday's Afternoons - 3.15pm - 4.30pm.
Seniors A/B Squad & Junior A/B Squad- Wednesday Mornings - 7:15am - 8:15am
SATURDAY FIELD LOCATIONS:
- Queens Park Playing Fields, Baronga Avenue end, Queens Park.
- Centennial Park – (the Reservoir Fields & Missions Fields in Centennial Park.)
Absenteeism:
If unable to train, a note must be presented to the Sports Coordinator. Three missed training sessions, means you will be bumped from the Team. To request absenteeism from a match, a note should be submitted to the Head Coach at least 1 week prior to the match.
Equipment and Uniform:
The uniform is SVC shorts, SVC touch singlet, SVC sport socks. Non-SVC clothing is not to be worn to sport.
Uniforms for sport must be purchased from the College uniform shop prior to the first Saturday of Sport. 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
Registering and Team Selection:
For Term Term 4 and Term 1 Teams we ask for registration at the start of Term 3. Registration is an online process and plenty of notice is provided by the sports staff. These registrations are always open from weeks 2-4 of the term before the competition commences.
Trials:
Team trials and grading will be held at Rushcutters Bay on the following dates:
Year 7 (2025)-Monday 29 January 2025, Time: 2:30-3:30pm. Students to be collected from Rushcutters after trials. If student wants to be collected from school they will be walked back to school by 4pm.
Term 4 Trials: TBC
Seniors (Year 10, 11 & 12): Tuesday 17 September: 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Juniors (Year 8 & 9): Monday 16 September: 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Year 7: Wednesday 18 September: 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Extra Trial Date (for students who were absent): Thursday 19th September 3:15-4:45pm
We may enter one team in the IGSA Competition to allow for those students wishing to trial for the IGSA Representative pathway but this will vary each year.
Cost for the Term:
The fee for Touch is approximately $310 for Term 1 and $310 for Term 4 2024, and includes coaches, registration fees, venue hire, equipment and administration. This amount will be billed to student’s school fees account
Head Coach/Staff:
Ms Elyse Harmanis E:elyse.harmanis@stvincents.nsw.edu.au M: 0434 610 870
Ms Jacinta Jacobs (M: 0418 416 663; Email jacobsj@stvincents.nsw.edu.au.
Volleyball
SANTA SABINA INVITATIONAL VOLLEYBALL - TERM 1 and Term 4 2024 (Must play Terms 4 and 1 2025).
TERM 1 and TERM 4 COMPETITION
In Term 4 and 1, we enter into the Santa Sabina College Tournament. All games are played at Santa Sabina College, 90 The Boulevarde, Strathfield. Our girls enjoy the sunshine, the music and the fun of learning new skills of this exciting sport. Every game is played on grass courts at Santa Sabina College Strathfield on Saturday mornings.
ALL WELCOME TO JOIN VOLLEYBALL. YOU DON'T NEED TO KNOW THE GAME - COACHES WILL TEACH YOU!
INFORMATION FROM SANTA SABINA:
Please see below some important reminders that we would like you to pass onto your students and their families:
NO DOGS are permitted on the school grounds at any times.
- See Volleyball Rules - attached below
- See Volleyball Passing and Serving Information - attached below
- See Team Lists and Training times attached below.
WET WEATHER: Please assume all games are ON unless you receive the message that games are off. A decision will be made from the Santa Sabina College Director of Sport by 6:30am.
Information about wet weather and extreme heat in relation to Sport will now be Tweeted.
You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/santasports
or just log in to the College website: http://www.ssc.nsw.edu.au/community-life/sport-notifications
All girls must be available to play the first Saturday of Term and every Saturday during the season. This is only fair, as you are part of a team that supports one another.
Important Dates:
Term 1 2024 Santa Sabina Competition begins on Saturday 10 February 2024 and finishes on Saturday 23 March 2024.
Term 4 2024 Santa Sabina Competition begins on Saturday 19 October 2024. A mix of Play-offs and Finals will be held Saturday 23 and Saturday 30 November 2024.TBC.
Venue:
Santa Sabina Strathfield is the venue each Saturday. Address is 90 The Boulevarde, Strathfield. Girls play in the sun, on grass courts, so please ensure sunscreen is applied and a SVC cap is worn.
THE DRAW:
Has not been finalised yet.
Transport:
Saturday transport is not arranged by the College. Boarders are to organise lifts with day girls.
Arrival time to venue:
Arrive 20 minutes prior to match time for your warm-up. Please sign on.
Saturday Morning Wet Weather:
*** WET WEATHER ON A SATURDAY: Cancellation is decided by the organisers on a game by game situation. Check yourself: login to Santa Sabina website: http://www.ssc.nsw.edu.au/news and events/sport-notifications. Then scroll down to to Tweets and find the date.
http://www.ssc.nsw.edu.au/news and events/sport-notifications. Scroll to Tweets and see if cancelled. The earliest that the wet weather information will be tweeted will be 7am when the staff arrive at the venue. Certain time slots may be cancelled as opposed to the whole day, so keep checking Twitter or the Santa Sabina website.
Training sessions for Term 1 and 4 2024.
SVC 1 , 2, 3 and 7- Tuesday Mornings 7:15am - 8:15am
SVC 4, 5 and 6 Tuesday Afternoons 3:15pm-4:15pm
Please see Term 1 Volleyball Teams attachment for team lists and draws
Year 7 (2025): Trials will be held at the college Monday 29th Jan from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
Term 4 Training:
Days and Times for Term 4 are held after school 3:15pm-4:15pm or before school 7:15am-8:15am on the College Courts. Training sessions are run by experienced coaches and include warm-up activities, fitness, drills, tactics and game play. Training sessions are held on the school courts. All to attend. On wet weather an indoor session may be organised in Room 2.32 or another room.
If raining then a fitness session will be held in Room A13 or the Hall. All to attend.
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:
This uniform is the College polo shirt and navy blue shorts with no pockets. Wear the correct Hat/Soft peak cap as you play in the sun on grass courts. Wear white socks. Non-SVC clothing is not to be worn to sport.
Uniforms for sport must be purchased from the College Uniform Shop prior to the first Saturday of Sport. The Uniform Shop is open on Mondays 8am to 2pm, Wednesdays from 12pm to 5pm, and Fridays from 8am to 2pm. To make an appointment phone 8324 6622.
Registering and Team Selection:
For Term 1/4 Sport, registration is in Term 3. Trials will be held in Term 3.
Seniors (Year 10, 11 & 12): Monday 23 September: 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Juniors (Year 7, 8 & 9): Friday 13 September: 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Cost for the Term:
The fee for Term 1 and Term 4 2024 Volleyball is $310 each and includes coaches, registration fees, venue hire, equipment and administration. This amount will be billed to the student’s school fees account.
Head Coach/Staff
Basketball and Volleyball
Ms Elyse Harmanis (M: 0434 610 870); Email:elyse.harmanis@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
Ms Jacinta Jacobs (M: 0418 416 663; Email jacobsj@stvincents.nsw.edu.au.
Waterpolo
IGSA WATERPOLO – TERM 1 and TERM 4 2024 (Must play Terms 4 and 1 2025)
2024 COMPETITION
In term 1 and term 4 we will be entering the IGSA season which is renowned for its high level of competition and professionalism.
Competition Commencement:
All girls must be available to play the first Saturday of Term and every Saturday during the season. This is only fair, as you are part of a team that supports one another.
Important Dates:
The Term 1 competition begins on Saturday, 10 February, 2024.
Finals are on Saturday, 30 March 2024.
TERM 4
Term 4 Competition begins on Saturday, 12 October, 2024.
Last Round games are played on Saturday, 23 November, No Finals - its first past the post.
Due to Covid 19 there will be no spectators are allowed at the venues this term. Your own drink bottles must be used. All participants and staff are to maintain 1.5m distance when talking. Hands are to be washed or sanitised before and after the match. No hand shaking and no sharing of equipment.
Venue:
Term 1 and Term 4. Our teams play against IGSA schools such as PLC Pymble, Abbotsleigh, and Kambala to name a few. The Saturday morning games are played at various venues, pools 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 12.30pm and go for approximately 45minutes.
IGSA - Waterpolo Pool Costs - entrance fees are charged for players and spectators at public pools like Ashfield or Sutherland.
Transport:
Saturday transport is not arranged by the College. Boarders are to organise lifts with day girls.
Arrival time to venue:
Arrive 30 minutes prior to match time for your warm-up. Please sign on.
Wet Weather: Games are always on except for extreme weather ie. lightening
Term 1 and 4: Website: https://igsasport.spawtz.com/
Training sessions:
Trainings are held after school (3:15pm-4:15pm ) or before school (7:15-8:15am). Sessions are run by experienced coaches and include warm-up activities, fitness, drills, tactics and game play. Training times will be listed on the Sports Noticeboard and on here once they are finalised. Training sessions are held in the College pool. In dangerous wet weather, the girls will still train and will combine theory with some practical work outside the pool.
Training Times for Term 1 2024 - Starts first week back.
SVC 1 - Wednesday Mornings 7.15am - 8.15am - Starting Week 1
SVC 2 - Tuesday Mornings 7.15am - 8.15am - Starting Week 2
SVC 3 - Tuesday Morning 7.15am - 8.15am - Starting Week 2 - May change to Friday mornings.
SVC 4 - Tuesday Morning 7.15am - 8.15am - Starting Week 2
JUNIORS
SVC 5 - Wednesday Mornings 7.15am - 8.15am - Starting Week 1
SVC 6 - Thursday Mornings 7.15am - 8.15am - starting Week 1
SVC 7 - Monday Afternoon 3.15pm - 4.15pm - Starting Week 1
Waterpolo Fitness/Swimming Sessions will be held on Friday Mornings 7.15am - 8.15am for Term 1 2024.
Any students wishing to improve their swimming for waterpolo or to train for the IGSA carnival are encouraged to come to this session.
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:
SVC Waterpolo Swimming Costume, swimming cap, and SVC sports uniform to be worn to and from venue. Non-SVC clothing is not to be worn to sport. Waterpolo Caps are provided by the School.
Uniforms for sport must be purchased from the College uniform shop prior to the first Saturday of Sport. 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.
Registering and Team Selection:
For Term 4 2024 and Term 1 Sport 2025, we ask for Registrations in Term 3 2024. Registration is an online process and plenty of notice is provided by the sports staff. These registrations are always open from weeks 2-4 of the term before the competition.
Trials:
Team trials and grading will be held in the last few weeks of Term 3 for a Term 4 and Term 1 sport.
Trials will be held at the University of NSW Indoor Pool on Saturday September 21 Seniors (yrs 10 and 11) will be from 1.45pm - 3.00pm and Juniors
( yrs 8 and 9) will be held from 2.45pm - 4.00pm. Year 7 will be held 3.45pm- 5.00pm. TBC
Year 7 and any New Year 8- 12s (2025): Trials will be held at the College Monday 3 Feb from 2:30pm - 3:30pm. TBC
Cost for the Term:
The fee for Term 1 2024 is $310 and for Term 4 2024 approximately $310. This includes coaches, registration fees, venue hire, equipment and administration. This amount will be billed to student’s school fees account. Some Public Pools will also require an entry fee for players and spectators.
Head Coach/Staff:
Ms Jacinta Jacobs - Sports Coordinator
Mr Keegan Wicken - Head of Water Polo
jacobsj@stvincents.nsw.edu.au