Sports Update
Sports Update
It has been a very successful fortnight for our sporting kids. I am so proud of all the students who have participated in team trials, represented our school in touch, and have been selected to represent at a higher level. A reminder to check Compass for regular updates on upcoming trials, nominations, and relevant information so your child does not miss out.
Girls Diocesan Touch Reports
Congratulations to our girl's touch teams who competed last week at the Diocesan carnival.
Results & MVP:
13s - 6th Place - Ruby Evans
15s - 9th Place - Emily Hollingsworth
Opens - 4th Place - Kiana Rieck
Special mention to Alexandra Tololeska (Open girls teams) who has been selected as part of the Diocesan Representative Team. We wish her all the best in the tournament later this term.
I would also like to thank our three referees and coaches who attended on the day.
Referees:
Cooper McIntyre, Tasman Rippon, and Phoenix Hiscocks.
Coaches:
Mrs Smith, Mr Hetherington, and Miss Sneddon.
Under 13s Team - Coach: Mrs Smith
The girls started enthusiastically and after 5 games were in 3rd spot out of a pool of 9 teams. Ruby Evans directed the team brilliantly and made some lightning breaks with some fine running also from Noemi Branchi and a try-scoring step from Stacey Rayias. Maddi Crawford and Noemi offloaded quickly from dummy half. Angel Barbaro and Lucinda Akele were quick off the mark and never tired throughout the 8 games. Good defence from Zali Hili, Georgie McLaren, and Abbey Mansbridge. Charlie Mayer put in a good all-round performance and saved a try against St Josephs with her courageous full-length-of-the-field chase. After lunch, lunch sat a bit heavy and the girls lost their last three games sliding into 6th place. A thank you to Phoenix Hiscocks who was the referee for the day for the U13 girls. All the girls showed improvement throughout the games and Ruby Evans has been picked as MVP for the competition.
Under 15s Team - Coach: Mr Hetherington (Ms Jansson/Ms Rasmussen assistants)
What a day, started off Sunny, and by the second game it was pouring down, and three teams huddled under tents. But our ladies in the under-15s battled on. Our first game was against Magdalene and when the girls who were mainly Oz tag players realised that touch is played differently it was too late down 4-0. Now we were on the right track. We started playing Touch and we had a draw 1-1 against John Therry. Then we hit our straps in the next game winning 2-1 against St Benedict’s. Our next six games were hard-fought. I was very proud of the U15 Team and the way they conducted themselves throughout the competition, They were
respectful in their wins and gracious in defeat. A fantastic representative for St Joseph’s. A great day all round.
Open Girls - Coach: Miss Sneddon
On Friday 3 March, the diocesan touch football tournament was held at Thomas Dalton Park. We had three teams entering the competition, U15s, U15's and an open's senior team. The seniors were off to a great start, winning their first game and tying in their second. The girls kept their spirits high all day and demonstrated great sportsmanship as they came up against some tough teams. Hunter Graham and Emma Judd were strong in their defence, quickly getting the ball up the field and assisting in the tries of all other teammates. Tries were scored by Sommer Sacco, Bella Sacco, Monica Tololeska, Alexandra Tololeska, Kiana Rieck, Chantel Hristovska, and Grace Pomery. Congratulations!
NSW All Schools Triathlon Report
Individual
Congratulations to Ashton Byrne and Benjamin Martin of Year 7 for competing in the junior NSW All Schools triathlon on Thursday 23rd February at the Penrith Regatta Centre. Ashton is an accomplished triathlete and holds a position in the Illawarra Academy of Sport for triathlon. He finished midfield in the 12 - 14 years age group. Huge congratulations to Benjamin Martin who completed his first triathlon ever. Both boys needed to swim 400m, ride 10km and run 2km.
Well done to Ashton and Benjamin.
Teams
This year we entered five teams in the relay event. Each member of the team was required to either swim, bike, or run. For some of our students, this was their first-ever exposure to triathlon. Well done to our cyclists who were called upon to ride 10 km at pace. For all except Ashton, this was their first bike racing experience.
A big congratulations to our junior boy's team of Te Ari’i Aperau-Bob, Ashton Byrnes, and Pacey Moylan who came home with an NSWCCC Bronze medal.
Well done to all members of all Joey's teams.
Juniors Girls: Lily Whittle, Mikayla Fernandez, and Lani Ly
Junior Girls: Xara-Jade McCrimmon, Kiara Shelton, and Maggie Healey
Intermediate Boys: Tasman Rippon, Sam Shepherd, and Harlen Blue
Intermediate Boys: Nayte Miller, Jordan Miller, and Thomas Welland
A big thank you to Mrs Linsley
Elite/Aspiring Athlete Excursion to Baimed Performance Centre
On Wednesday, our Elite/Aspiring Athletes attended Baimed Performance Centre where they completed their second lot of fitness testing. Standouts of the day included Thomas Hofman exceeding jump test results, Declan Bone showing some serious speed in the 40m sprint test, and Tasman Rippon being the last person standing in the Yo-Yo test.
After fitness testing was completed, students were then given an opportunity to work with a coach from Baimed to go through their new gym program. This program aims to develop students' strength through resistance training that is suitable for their sport and age group. Tyler Morris and Xara-Jade McCrimmon were standouts in their gym programming session demonstrating outstanding efforts in their pull-ups.
The day ended with a nutritional education session that helped students to understand the basic concepts around fuelling for training, school, and competitions.
Students in this program will be working with Olympian Sarah Carli early next term to learn about resilience and mental strength through the Olympics Unleashed program.
St Joseph’s Dance Company
Students in all years will be offered the opportunity to audition for this dance company. Successful students, will have the opportunity to develop choreography skills and improve their dance technique. Students will also be given multiple opportunities to perform as part of the dance company including school open days and competitions. The company operates as an extracurricular activity before school.
To nominate for the 2023 Dance Company please use the following form:
Nominations Close: Friday 24th March (Week 9)
Audition Date: Tuesday 4th April (Week 11)
13s Boys Rugby Nominations
We are looking to enter the upcoming Shawn Timmins Shield Competition in Week 11 and invite students who currently play rugby league outside of school to nominate to trial for this team. Due to time restraints, current playing experience is a necessity for safety.
Nominate here: https://forms.gle/4u6X35nJcg9uXZ5c8
Nominations close: Monday 13th March (Week 8)
Junior Boys & Girls Soccer teams & info
Over the past couple of weeks, students have been trialing for our Junior Soccer teams which will compete in Week 10 (Friday 31st March). We had over 60 boys attend the trials who were run through drills and mini-games to show their skill and ability. Joining us for these workshops has been Neil Mann from the Wollongong Wolves who has been providing our students with his knowledge and expertise to upskill all students in their soccer.
This Friday (17th March), both boy's and girl's soccer teams will be completing trials or commencing their team training. The Boys Pathways team and both girl's teams will be finalised next Friday.
I would like to congratulate the following 13s Boys on making the team:
2023 13s Boys Soccer Team
Max Gamble
Beau Deaves
Ashton Byrne
Sam Goodwin
Archie Spencer
Max Elliot
Tynnan Fuga Paglialunga
Lachlan Mackillop
Phoenix Sherwood
Joshua Thiruthanathi
Beck Bissett-Amess
Jaxson Ford
Kobe Heeley
Beau Ledwidge
Jacob Villella
Upcoming NSWCCC Trials
Registrations are now open for the 2023 NSWCCC trials.
If your child plays at a high/rep level for their sport and is keen on trialing for a NSWCCC team, please register via the link below:
Please note:
- No late entries are accepted.
- Students attending these trials should be at a representative level/standard.
- Further information regarding each sport is available on the website (see link above)
For assistance with registering your child please see the document below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kFW57cps5mTHPK7PfJMvpVK4qtM651keNVZcu014gVQ/edit
If there are any further issues please contact me:
powers01@dow.catholic.edu.au
Upcoming Events:
NSWCCC/All Schools Volleyball SELECTIONS U15s Boys & Girls @ Netball Central (Sydney Olympic Park) 6 April CLOSE DATE: 31st March @5pm
NSWCCC RUGBY SELECTIONS 18's & 16's - Boys @ Rowland Park 26 & 27 April CLOSE DATE: 14 April
NSWCCC RUGBY 7s SELECTIONS GIRLS - @ Rowland Park 27 April CLOSE DATE: 14 April @5pm
NSWCCC WATER POLO SELECTIONS Open Boys & Girls @ Ryde 1 May CLOSE DATE: 21 April @5pm
NSWCCC AFL SELECTIONS U15s Girls @Wagga Wagga 1 & 2 May CLOSE DATE: 14 April @5pm
NSWCCC Basketball SELECTIONS Open Boys & Girls @ Sutherland 8th May CLOSE DATE: 28 April @5pm
NSWCCC Basketball SELECTIONS U16's Boys & Girls @Sutherland Sutherland 9th May CLOSE DATE: 28 April @5pm
NSWCCC Football SELECTIONS U16's Boys @ Kareela 10 May CLOSE DATE: CLOSE DATE: 28 April @5pm
Sporting Success
Congratulations to Tayissa Buchanan and Grace Pomery on their results from NSW Junior State Championships.
Grace placed 2nd in the U20 1500m and 3rd in the 800mm. Grace has qualified for Nationals and will compete at this event later in March.
Tayissa placed 2nd in the U18 800m and 3rd in the 400m with a shiny new PB. She also competed in the NSW Open State Championships, where she ran a PB to make the final and placed 7th overall. She will also be competing at Nationals later in March.
If your child has had sporting success outside of school we want to hear about it.
Please email details through to Miss Power (powers01@dow.catholic.edu.au)
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Regards,
Stephanie Power
Sports Coordinator & PDHPE Teacher
