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 (Co-ordinator)
Term 4 Sports Registration 2021
Registrations for Term 4 2021 are now open and will close at 3pm Friday 20 August.
Athletics and Cross Country
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.
IGSA Cross Country Carnival is being held on Friday 7 May at Frensham School, Mittagong.
http://www.ahigs.nsw.edu.au/IGSSA.aspx
Important Dates:
The SVC Athletics Carnival will be held Wednesday 19 May at ES Marks field, Kensington.
SVC will be competing at two IGSSA Friday Night Athletics Carnival this year. This will be the one on Friday July 30 and Friday August 6. It will commence at 4.30pm and go to approximately 7.30/8pm. Held at SOPAC, Homebush.
2021 IGSA Carnival . The 800m and Hurdles Heats will be held on Thursday 12 August ( 4pm- 7pm) and the main carnival will be held on Friday, 13 August 2021 - Commences 8am-4pm. Held at SOPAC, Homebush. May be postponed till next term, TBA
IGSA Carnivals are held at Homebush, Sydney Olympic Park venues.
Cross Country is held at Frensham School. School bus leaving at 6:30am.
St Vincent’s College Carnival is held at ES Marks Field, Kensington.
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.
For the IGSA Cross Country Carnival, the College will be taking a small bus or you can make your own way to Frensham.
Training sessions:
Cross Country Training is held at the College, Rushcutters Bay Park and surrounds. Sessions are run by experienced coaches -Jacinta Jacobs and Natasha Stenberg and include warm-up activities, fitness, drills and tactics. Training times are listed on the Sports Noticeboard and in Admin notices. Training is held on Mondays 3:15pm-4:30pm and Wednesday 3:15pm-5pm once we go to E S Marks Field..
Athletics Trainings are held after school (3:00pm-5pm). The Athletics training is held at E.S. Marks Field at Kensington on Wednesdays. Entry is on Boronia Street. Athletics training will replace Cross Country training after the IGSSA Carnival at Frensham. Mondays training will still be at Rushcutters Bay and Ms Jacobs will transport girls to E S Marks field on the College bus on Wednesdays.
Absenteeism:
If unable to train, a note must be presented to the Sports Coordinator. Three missed training sessions means you may be dropped from the Team. To request absenteeism from a carnival, a note should be submitted to the Sports Co-ordinator at least 1 week prior to the carnival.
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 at the College Carnival. Final selections for the IGSA Main Carnival will then be made from training sessions and the Friday night competitions.
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 from 2022)
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 Term 2 IGSA competition begins on Saturday 24 April, 2021. No game on long weekend Saturday on 12 June.
Final Round 7 games will be played on Saturday June 5. No finals as its 'first past the post'.
Training Sessions:
Trainings commence FIRST WEEK BACK AT SCHOOL
SVC 3 Year 7: Wednesday afternoon 3.15pm - 4.30pm
SVC 2Juniors: Thursday morning 7.25am - 8.30am
SVC 1Seniors: Thursday morning 7.25am - 8.30am
Wet Weather Training -Training is always on Rain or shine. We do fitness in 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:
Term 2 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 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.
Term 4 Basketball, all games are played at Santa Sabina College, 90 The Boulevarde, Strathfield.
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.
Game Times and Arrival time to venue:
As the Draw is not available, actual times cannot be revealed. From past experience, Seniors play 8am and 9am; Juniors (YR 8/9) play 9am, 10am and Year 7 play at 10am or 11am. Arrive 30 minutes prior to match time for your warm-up. Please sign on at the convenor table.
Wet Weather:
Term 2 and rain cancellations - Your coach will text, however, best to keep checking the IGSSA sports website for basketball venues. An indoor venue is always OK, however, if you are an outdoor venue, you need to constantly check the IGSSA website if the Saturday brings heavy rain.
link for venues and closures is: Website: https://m.ahigs.nsw.edu.au/
Absenteeism:
If unable to train, a note must be presented. Three missed training sessions, means you may be dropped from the Team. To request absenteeism from a match, a note should be submitted to the Head Coach.
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.
Registering and Team Selection:
Registration is an on-line process and plenty of notice is provided by the sports staff. For Term 2 sport, register in Term 1. For Term 4 sport, register in Term 3.
Cost for the Term:
The fee for Term 2 IGSA Basketball is approx. $275 and the fee for Term 3 IGSA Basketball is approx. $275 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
M: 0434 610 870
Ms Jacinta Jacobs (Sports Coordinator)
M: 0418 416 663
Santa Sabina College Basketball Competition Term 4
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 allowed on the College grounds
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.
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 login to the College website: http://www.ssc.nsw.edu.au/community-life/sport-notifications
In Term 4, we enter into the Santa Sabina College Tournament. All games are played at Santa Sabina College, 90 The Boulevarde, Strathfield.
Important Dates:
Term 4 Santa Sabina Competition begins on Saturday, 9 October 2021.
Finals and play-offs are on Saturday, 20 November 2021.
Every game is played on synthetic courts at Santa Sabina College Strathfield - Saturday morning.
Season Draw: THE DRAW will be attached - plus displayed on Garcia Sports Noticeboard once available.
Training Sessions 2021 will be updated asap.
SVC 1 & 2- Monday Afternoons 3.15pm-4:30pm 2020
Please see Term 4 Basketball Teams attachment for team lists and training times
Trainings are held either after school (3:15-4:30pm) and before school (7:25- 8:20am) 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. Plus this page. Training sessions are held on the school courts.
Wet Weather for Training: TRAINING ON EACH WEEK, RAIN OR SHINE. We do fitness in Gym Room 2.32 if wet and at courts if dry. No excuses, please.
Saturday 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 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.
Absenteeism:
If unable to train, a note must be presented to the Sports Coordinator. 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.
Uniform:
The basketball uniform is 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.
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.
Trials:
For Term 4 Basketball, we trial students in Term 3 for team selection.
Cost for the Term:
The fee for Term 4 Basketball is approximately $275 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
M: 0434 610 870
E: elyse.harmanis@gmail.com
Football/Soccer
IGSA FOOTBALL TERM 2 and 3 from 2022 (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 Football competition begins on Saturday 24 April, 2021.
(No Games on June 12 LWE). Round 7 games will be held on Saturday, 5 June 2021. No Finals as it's first past the post.
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.
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:
Website: https://m.ahigs.nsw.edu.au/
Training sessions:
Trainings were held on:
SVC 1 - Friday mornings (7:15am-8:15am)
SVC 2 - Wednesday morning (7.15am-8.15am)
SVC 4 - Wednesday afternoon (3:15pm-4:45pm)
SVC 3 and SVC 5 - Monday afternoon (3:15pm-4:45pm)
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. Three missed training sessions means you may be dropped 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 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): TBA
Years 10, 11 and 12 (Seniors): TBA
Bring football boots if you have them.
Cost for the Term:
The fee for IGSA Football is approximately $275 and includes coaches, registration fees, venue hire, equipment, travel and administration. This amount will be billed to the student’s school fees account.
Head Coach/Staff:
Mr Hugo Forlico M: 04311 615031 E: hforlico@icloud.com
Ms Jacinta Jacobs (Sports Coordinator)
M: 0418 416 663
Futsal/Five-A-Side Football(Soccer)
Five-a-Side Soccer Term 3
This year we are competing in Five-A-Side Soccer Competition being run by Ascham at Ascham and David Phillips Field- Daceyville.
There will be no trials. The students will be able to pick their own teams of 7/8 players and will be responsible for their own subbing. Training will be held at school either before school or after school on the school courts. Games are being held on Saturday mornings between 8am and 12pm.
Important Dates
Term 3 Comp starts on Saturday July 17 and runs till September 11. 2021
Venue
Ascham School - 188 New South Head Rd, Edgecliff
David Phillips Field - Banks Ave & Gwea Ave, Daceyville
Draw Information and website:
All Draw information will be available on the college website.
www.stvincents.nsw.edu.au/sport/draw
Transport:
Transport is not arranged by the College. Boarders are to organise lifts with day girls. Parents must collect students from the venue.
Arrival time to venue:
Arrive 30 minutes prior to match time to sign on and warm-up. Please sign on.
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:
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. Rubber or Molded boots can be worn.
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.
Cost for the Term:
The fee for Term 3 Five-A-Side is approximately $275 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:
Ms Jacinta Jacobs ph: 0418 416 663
Mr Hugo Forlico ph: 0411 615 031
Five-a-Side/Futsal Term 4
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 Friday, 8 October 2021.
Finals are on Friday, 19 November 2021.
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 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. 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 $275 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:
Ms Jacinta Jacobs E: jacobsj@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
Five-A-Side/Futsal: Mr Hugo Forlico M: 0411 615 031
Hockey
IGSA HOCKEY TERM 2 and 3 from 2022 (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:
The IGSA Term 3 competition begins on Saturday 17 July, 2021.
Training is held first week back Wednesday 14 of July, 2021.
Finals are held Saturday 11 September, 2021.
Trial Date Term 3
DATE TBA. All YEARS 7-12 at David Phillips Fields, Daceyville with normal Hockey training. The bus will leave Victoria Street at 3:15pm and return at approximately 5:30pm. Or students may be picked up from the venue by 5.00pm. No students will be left at the venue, so if not collected by 5pm they will have to go back on the bus.
Please bring your hockey stick, shin pads and mouth guards.
All girls must attend trials to be placed in a team unless a medical certificate is produced.
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.
Arrival time to venue:
Arrive 30 minutes prior to match time for your warm-up. Please also sign on.
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.
NEW RULES
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: http://m.ahigs.nsw.edu.au/
Training Sessions:
Trainings are held after school (3:15pm-5:00pm). The training venue for term 2 and 3 is UNSW, 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.
2021 Training will be on Wednesday afternoons for all Hockey teams and is always on as it is an all weather venue.
Training starts from Wednesday, 14 July with the bus leaving from Victoria St at 3:15pm.
Absenteeism:
If unable to train, a note must be presented to the Sports Coordinator. Three missed training sessions, means you may be dropped 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:
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, Registrations are entered in Term 1. For Term 3 Hockey, registrations are entered in Term 2.
Cost for the Term:
The fee for Term 2 and Term 3 Hockey is approximately $275. Fee includes coaches, registration fees, venue hire, equipment and administration. This amount will be billed to the student’s school fees account
Head Coach/Staff:
Ms Laura Wiggins - Head Coach - laura.wiggins5@gmail.com M: 0418 329 929
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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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SVC NETBALL
*Playing In Term 2 St Catherine's Comp or enrolling in Year 7 program, has no bearing on your IGSSA netball team grade. Term 3 IGSSA teams are created after Trials are run. New teams are formed. Everyone must attend Trials. (Dates will be listed clearly in Bulletin and on Garcia noticeboard).
*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 - ST CATH'S NETBALL & YEAR 7 DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
- The St Catherine's Netball Competition will be held on Wednesday afternoon/ evenings at St Catherine's School- Waverley
- Competition begins for Years 8-12 Wednesday the 28th April and ending Wednesday the 16th June.
- Games times vary being the first game time 4:05pm and last game time 8:15pm.
- Training will be held at school.
Monday morning (7.25am - 8.30am) SVC 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Monday afternoon (3.15pm - 4.30pm) SVC 9, 10, 11, 12
Tuesday morning (7.25am - 8.30am) SVC 1, 2, 3, 4
Tuesday afternoon (3.15pm - 4.30pm) SVC 5, 6, 7, 8
Year 7 Development program - Thursday afternoons (Do not compete in St Catherine's Wednesday night comp)
- Commences first week back of Term 2 Thursday April 22nd and finishes on Thursday June 17.
- The development program will be held on the SVC grounds.
- Time- 3:15pm -4:30pm
- Players please ensure you come with a water bottle and SVC cap.
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TERM 3 - IGSA SATURDAY MORNING NETBALL (From 2022 it will be held in TERM 2 and 3)
Up to 300 SVC students register for Term 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 3 netball competition begins on Saturday 17 July 2021
The IGSA Finals are on Saturday 11 September, 2021
Registering and Team Selection Process:
Registration for IGSA Netball is an on-line process. For Term 3, students register start of Term 2 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:
The Draw will be available below as an attachment in July school holidays - plus displayed on the sports noticeboard.
Training session times:
Training starts FIRST WEEK BACK! 2021 training dates below. These will be updated for 2021 once confirmed.
Monday Mornings(7:25am – 8:30am)
Monday Afternoons (3:20pm – 4:30pm)
Tuesday Mornings (7:25am – 8:30am)
Tuesday Afternoons (3:20pm – 4:30pm)
Wednesday Mornings (7:25am – 8:30am)
Thursday Afternoons (3:20pm – 4:30pm)
Wear school PE uniform or school track pants for training sessions. School track top or navy hoodie only. No tights permitted.
WET WEATHER: GYM ROOM 2.32. 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. https://m.ahigs.nsw.edu.au/venues(There is a weather image sun/cloud on the LEFT that's says WET WEATHER INFORMATION. CLICK ON THIS ICON to see all venue information. SCROLL DOWN to find the netball venues. if you have a late match, please keep checking in case a venue is closed).
Click on link to IGSA website: http://www.ahigs.nsw.edu.au/IGSSA.aspx
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 Term 3netballgames again. It is an indoor 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.
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. Arrive 20 minutes prior to match time for your warm-up. Please sign on at the convenor table.
Due to Covid 19, Please bring your own drink bottle and not drink for any other. 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.
Absenteeism:
Three (3) missed training sessions, without an adequate excuse, means you will be removed from the Team. To request absenteeism from a match, a note should be submitted or email elyse.harmanis@gmail.com. It is unacceptable to miss a Saturday game because of party or personal appointment that could have been made after the game. 'There is no I in TEAM'.
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 Term 3 IGSA Netball is approx. $275 for Term 2 and 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 2021:
- 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@gmail.com.
Urgent matters please phone: 0434 610 870.
Ms Jacinta Jacobs - SVC Sports Co-ordinator - jacobsj@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
Swimming
TERM 1
A College Representative squad is chosen after the College Swimming Inter-House Carnival in Term 4. 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 IGSSA Team.
The swimming team chosen form our College Carnival usually competes in the prestigious IGSSA Carnival, however this year we will be competing at the CGSSSA Carnival instead. 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 18+years). Each swimmer is allowed a maximum of 4 events, one of which must be a relay.
http://www.ahigs.nsw.edu.au/IGSSA.aspx
Important Dates:
SVC 2022 Swimming Carnival is Thursday 25 November, 2021.
2021 CGSSSA Carnival is Tuesday 9 March, 2021. Approximately 8:00am-4:00pm. Our team will be chosen from 2020 Term 4 Carnival and trials in PE classes.
Venue:
SVC College Carnival: Drummoyne Swim Centre, Henley Marine Dr, Drummoyne
CGSSSA Carnival: Ryde Aquatic Centre, 504 Victoria Road, Ryde.
Transport:
For the CGSSSA 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 CGSSSA 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 are being held on Wednesday mornings 7.15am - 8.15am for Term 1 2021.
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
Tennis
IGSA TENNIS - TERM 4 2021 and TERM 1 2022 - (must play for both terms)
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, 6 February 2021.
Important Dates:
Tildesley Tennis Tournament - March 17 and March 18, 2021
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 12:30pm.
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. 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://m.ahigs.nsw.edu.au/
Training sessions: 2021/2022
TBA.
ALL Saturday's Team SESSIONS are ON THE SCHOOL COURTS
Tildesley Training commences from Thursday, 28 January 2021 from 3:15pm-4:15pm on the school courts.
Please contact coach Therese (Mobile: 0408 711 881) if you have any questions.
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:
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 2021 and 1 Sport 2022, we trial the current students in Term 3, 2021. Registration is an online process and plenty of notice is provided by the sports staff.
Trials:
Team trial dates to be advised once confirmed.
Costs:
The fee for Term 4 IGSA Tennis is approx. $275 and the fee for Term 1 IGSA Tennis is approx. $275 and includes coaches, registration fees, venue hire, equipment and administration.
Tildesley Tennis is approximately $350.
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 Therese Taylor - therese.taylor@icloud.com Ph: 0408 711 881
Touch
ESTA TOUCH TERM 1 & TERM 4 (must play for both terms)
The Eastern Suburbs Touch Association Competition is highly regarded and highly competitive.
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 begins with some matches on Saturday, 30th January 2021 for Jun A-B and Sen A-B Divisions teams. All other teams, your competition commences on Saturday, 6th February 2021.
Term 1 - Semi Finals and Play-offs will be held on Saturday, 13th March 2021 and Grand Finals will be Saturday, 20th March 2021.
Term 4 Competition begins on Saturday, 9 October 2021. Semi Finals are on Saturday, 13 November 2021 and Grand Finals on Saturday, 20 November 2021.
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. This year we will also be using Lyne Park, Rose Bay.
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.
Lyne Park, New South Head Road. Rose Bay
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-4:45pm). 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. Parents may pick up from 4:30pm at the Park or at 4:45pm at the College. On wet weather an indoor session may be organised at school in A13 - 2.32 or another room. All Seniors will train on Wednesday mornings (SVC 1,2,3,4,5,6,7) , Juniors on Wednesday afternoons (SVC 8,9,10,11,12,13 &19) and Year 7s on Thursday afternoons (SVC 14,15,16,17,18).
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.
Trials:
Team trials and grading will be held midway through Term 3 for Term 4 and Term 1 teams. We may enter one team in the IGSA Competition to allow for those students wishing to trial for the IGSA Representative pathway
Cost for the Term:
The fee for Touch is approximately $275 for Term 1 and $275 for Term 4 2021, 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@gmail.com M: 0434 610 870
Volleyball
SANTA SABINA INVITATIONAL VOLLEYBALL - Term 4 2021 and Term 1 2022 (must play for both)
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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!
VOLLEYBALL NOTES:
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 allowed on the College grounds.
Great news parents are now permitted at the venues.
Please 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, only your own drink bottles must be used.
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- 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
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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 4 2021 Santa Sabina Competition begins on Saturday 9 October 2021. A mix of Play-offs and Finals will be held Saturday 20 November 2021. Please do not make other plans.
Term 1 2021 Santa Sabina Competition begins on Saturday 13 February 2021 and finishes on Saturday 27 March 2021.
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: 2021
SVC 1 , 2, 3 & 4- Tuesday Afternoons 3:15pm-4:30pm
SVC 5 & 6- Tuesday Mornings 7:25am - 8:30am
Please see Term 1 Volleyball Teams attachment for team lists and training times.
Term 4 Training:
Days and Times for Term 4 are held after school 3:15pm-4:15pm or occasionally before school 7:25am-8:30am 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 2.32. All to attend.
Absenteeism:
If unable to train, a note must be presented to the Sports Coordinator. Three missed training sessions means you may be asked to reconsider playing. 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:
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 4 Sport, registration is in Term 3. Tryouts will be held in Term 3.
For Term 1 Sport, registration is in Term 4 (previous year) along with tryouts, if needed.
Cost for the Term:
The fee for Term 1 and Term 4 2021 Volleyball is $275 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
Elyse Harmanis (M: 0434 610 870); Email: elyse.harmanis@gmail.com
Ms Jacinta Jacobs (M: 0418 416 663; Email jacobsj@stvincents.nsw.edu.au.
Water Polo
IGSA WATER POLO – TERM 4 2021 and TERM 1 2022 (must play for both terms)
In term 4 and term 1 we will be entering the IGSA season which is renowned for its high level of competition and professionalism.
http://www.ahigs.nsw.edu.au/IGSSA.aspx
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, 6 February, 2021.
Finals are on Saturday, 27 March 2021 and Saturday, 3 April 2021.
Term 4 Competition begins on Saturday, 9 October, 2021.
Round 7 games are played on Saturday, 20 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, 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.
IGSA - Water Polo Pool Costs - entrance fees are charged for players and spectators at public pools.
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 4: Website: http://www.ahigs.nsw.edu.au/tabid/687/Default.aspx
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 are listed on the Sports Noticeboard and in Admin notices. 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.
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:
SVC Water Polo 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 2021 and Term 1 Sport 2022, we ask for Registrations in Term 3 2021. 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 midway through Term 3 for a Term 4 and Term 1 sport. Trial dates TBA.
Cost for the Term:
The fee for Term 4 2021 is $275 and for Term 1 2022 approximately $275. 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 Hayley Boatswain E: hayleyboatswain@gmail.com
M: 0404 267554
Ms Jacinta Jacobs - Sports Coordinator
jacobsj@stvincents.nsw.edu.au