Sports Bulletin – Issue 12, 29 August 2024

Director of Sport Summary

• Final round of home fixtures for our Years 10-Open Basketball players and our Years 9-Open Tennis players this weekend.
• Best of luck to the First V in what will be potentially the premiership game for 2024 versus Iona College.
• A note that Junior School (Years 5-6) Basketball fixtures are being played on Thursday afternoon 29 August (due to the pupil free day on Friday 30).
• Strength & Conditioning (gym) will still be open to all students in Years 7-12 on Friday morning 30 August. The gym will not be open on Friday afternoon.
• Speed & Agility training for those students in Years 5-8 who have paid for the Term 3 programme, this will still be on this Friday morning 30 August.
• Other sport cancellations and venue changes due to the pupil free day have been posted to the Villa App notifications page.
• Well done to those students who competed at the Metropolitan East Track & Field trials last week. We will announce those boys who were selected in the regional team once that information is confirmed.
• Congratulations to our Junior School AFL team who have gone through to the QAFL State Championships Finals in October. We will be defending our title from 2023.
• Interhouse Track & Field carnival now has a new date – Friday 13 September at Villa Park.

Draw – Round 6 vs Iona College, 29/31 August
The Round 6 Draw is now available on the Locker Room Overview page.
The Draw will include team photos for Years 10-Open Basketball teams and Years 9-Open Tennis teams.
Please note Year 5-6 Basketball teams are playing fixtures on Thursday afternoon 29 August this week (due to the pupil free day on Friday 30).
For all future rounds, the draw will be posted to Locker Room by the Wednesday prior to the round ahead. This is the earliest possible time we can post this information.

Team Photos
This weekend team photos for AIC Tennis (Year 9-Open), and AIC Basketball (Year 10-Open) will be taken. We encourage parents to please check the photo schedule within the draw information on the Locker Room page. Please note that Basketball teams playing at St Martin’s will still be asked to come to Villanova College for their photo ahead of their match. First Team photos will be taken at the College during the week.

Team Lists
Team lists for Round 6 will be posted by Thursday 29 August to Parent Lounge and Student Cafe.
Team lists will be posted by Thursday prior to the round ahead. This is the earliest possible time we can post this information.

Livestream Links
Please note the livestream link for Firsts fixtures in Term 3 –  AIC Live Streaming (aictv.com.au)

Results

AIC Sport Results – Associated Independent Colleges

Sports Club
The Villanova College Sports Club are looking for volunteers this Saturday 31 August at Goold Hall. Please click on the links below to register your assistance.

Round 6 AIC Basketball – Goold Hall — Signup Sheet | Sat 31 Aug

Interhouse Track & Field Carnival – new date Friday 13 September
The Sports Office has confirmed the new date for the carnival will be Friday 13 September at Villa Park. Please mark this enjoyable day on your calendar and our Heads of School will be in touch with further logistics in the coming days.

Sport Sign-Ons
Registrations for Term 1, 2025 Sport, AFL, Cricket, Swimming and Volleyball is now available via the link below. Registrations will close by Wednesday 9 October.

AIC Term 1, 2025 Sport Sign-on

AIC Draw 2024
Please find attached the AIC Draw for 2024.

Communications
Families are reminded to access all Sport information via the Villanova College website and the Villanova College App. The Locker Room Overview page provides updated information regarding training schedules and current AIC/trial draws.

Training Schedules
The Term 3 Training Schedule is now available on The Locker Room Overview page of the Villanova College website.

Save the dates – Sporting Tours, Camps and Clinics

• Christmas holidays 2024/2025 – Cricket Oblate Tour to Perth, Volleyball AVSC Tournament Gold Coast & Swim Camp at Tallebudgera.
• ** International Tour ** – Football & Rugby Tour to Japan – Easter 2025. Approved.
• ** International Tour ** – Basketball & Volleyball Tour to USA – Christmas holidays 2025/2026. Pending approval.

Sport Uniforms
Families are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Villanova College Uniform Look Book. This information is found on the College website Uniform Shop page.
Opening hours for the Uniform Shop can also be found here. All students selected in AIC teams are expected to wear the correct uniform for AIC fixtures each week.

For those students participating in Trimester 3 Sports – please see correct uniforms below. A reminder that all hire jerseys in Basketball and Rugby League, must be returned to the Uniform Shop at the end of the season. Failure to return these jerseys incurs a significant fee.

Hire Jerseys – Term 3 Basketball and Rugby League
Hire jerseys for Basketball and Rugby League will need to be returned to the Uniform Shop by Friday 4 October (Week 1, Term 4). Do not return jerseys to the Sports Office or Student Services, jerseys must be returned to the Uniform Shop.
Jerseys not returned by this date incur a late fee charge on the student’s account. The deadline of Friday 4 October is strict. All hire jerseys must be returned by then to avoid the late fee charge.

The late fees are as follows:

• Basketball jersey – $100
• Rugby League jersey – $100
• (Please note all students participating in Basketball or Rugby League are charged the hire jersey fee of $22. Only those who do not return their jerseys are charged an extra late fee of $100).

The Uniform Shop opening hours can be found on the College website.

Sport Contact List
If you are requiring information about a specific Sport, in the first instance, visit the website Locker Room page. If you need further clarification, please contact the relevant Coordinator below. For any training or game absences, please contact your Sport Coordinator.

Director of Sport – Shaun McLean, smclean@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC AFL Coordinator – Matt Conlan, mconlan@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Cricket Coordinator – Chris Everding, ceverding@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Swimming Coordinator – Juanita Jacobs, jjacobs@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Volleyball Coordinator – Todd Kropp, tkropp@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Cross-Country Coordinator – Brian Pascoe – bpascoe@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Chess Coordinator – Kath Underhill, kunderhill@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Football Coordinator – Nathan Dufty, ndufty@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Rugby Union Coordinator – Chris Everding, ceverding@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Golf Coordinator – Todd Kropp, tkropp@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Basketball Coordinator – Jordan Mullan, jordanedwardmullan@gmail.com
AIC Rugby League Coordinator – Alex Russell, arussell@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Tennis Coordinator – Nathan Dufty, ndufty@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Track & Field Coordinator – Anthony Kemp, akemp@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Water Polo Coordinator – Juanita Jacobs, jjacobs@vnc.qld.edu.au
Composite District Sport – Todd Kropp, tkropp@vnc.qld.edu.au
Lytton District Sport – Chris Everding, ceverding@vnc.qld.edu.au

Wet weather cancellations
If there is any reason to cancel training sessions or weekend games, this information will be posted to the Villa App in the Notices section or emailed to the specific students and their parents. Please ensure you have downloaded the Villa App and updated your preferences and settings.

The Villa Sports Department will endeavour to cancel morning training sessions by 6am and afternoon training sessions by 1pm. If a training session is cancelled, boys are not able to be dropped off to the training venue as there will not be supervision present. Please check the Villa App and your emails regularly for these notifications.

If any AIC fixtures are cancelled, we will follow the same procedure above. Timing will be dependent on when that information becomes available.

Mr Shaun McLean, Director of Sport

Round 5 was a successful one for Villanova Basketball with 26 wins from 31 matches versus Padua College.
A special mention to our Seniors playing their final home games this weekend against Iona College. Also, to our First V who are playing the (potential) premiership match on Saturday.

Please note Years 5-6 Junior Basketball games this week are played on Thursday afternoon 29 August due to the pupil free day on Friday.

Mr Jordan Mullan, First V Head Coach & Basketball Coordinator

After Saturday, it was obvious that winter is no more! It was a heated clash in every sense of the word on Saturday as Villanova took on a very tough Padua side. With some mixed results on the scoreboard, it was again another great collection of Rugby League matches.

A special mention to our First XIII Rugby League team who recorded another win for the season by edging out the strong Padua side by 2 points and finishing the match 24-22 up. Well done, gents! This weekend will also be the last match for our First team who finish on the bye for round 7. We wish the team all the best in their final sporting fixture for Villanova College.

It will be yet another tough ask for our teams as they take on Iona College in what always proves to be a competitive day. Fuelled by the cross-town rivalry, I know our teams will lift to the challenge this weekend.

In regard to the weather, temperatures are expected to hit 36 degrees on Saturday in parts of Brisbane. As such, I am strongly suggesting students have multiple water bottles handy for games and start increasing hydration levels well before the match start. Can I also encourage spectators to pack all required sun-safe equipment, especially those heading out to Ipswich (Tivoli) as there is very minimal shade and seating. An umbrella may also prove useful!

A few reminders for all our Rugby League Families ahead of Round 6

• Please check the team list and fixture information via Parent Lounge. Noting the change for our Year 7 teams
• Only students in full Rugby League uniform will be permitted to play in fixtures this weekend. Development squad items are not correct uniform.
• This weekend games will be played at the St Edmunds Playing fields (Tivoli) for our Year 5-6 teams, and Year 7-Open will be played at the St Laurence’s College playing fields (Runcorn).

Wishing all teams the best of luck for this weekend v Iona.

Mr Todd Kropp, Assistant Rugby League Coordinator

Tennis First IV
Following an impressive start to the season, the First IV hosted Padua in what was sure to be a close tie. With Ben Bingham ruled out due to illness, Christian Jones made his debut for the First IV. Given his hard work at training and his significant improvement this year, Christain’s debut was certainly well deserved.

The tie started well, winning the first two doubles matches in close sets. Padua fought back in winning the next two doubles matches, also in close sets. At two matches all heading into the singles, the tie was delicately poised. Unfortunately, we couldn’t close out the tie, winning only one of our singles matches to go down five matches to three. Standout singles performance from Reuben Wagels, once again winning his singles comfortably in straight sets.

Sitting outright third on the ladder, with two tough rounds to play, a top three finish for the First IV is still well within our grasp. The key will be a victory in our final home match this weekend against Iona.

Mr Justin Musumeci, First IV Tennis Manager

I am glad to report that we once again have had some very positive results in our Round 5 matches against Padua. It was so refreshing to see the Villanova boys playing each rally until the end fuelled by the support that they also received from the rest of their teammates. I know that a lot of players will take a lot of confidence out of last Saturdays matches, which will hold us in good stead for this weekend’s tough Round 6 matches vs Iona.

I would also like to take this opportunity to provide an update on our position on the overall aggregate ladder, we are currently sitting in fourth position with us in a close battle with fifth spot with only a few points separating several colleges. I encourage all players to maintain their focus and to keep up their excellent training dedication for the final two rounds of the AIC Tennis season.

This weekend our Year 9-Opens teams will play at Morningside Tennis Centre. Each group will have their team photos, for any players that are listed as “reserves” – you are still encouraged to attend and be a part of the B team photos, this is not compulsory and is optional for all reserves players. As always, please check the weekly draw on the “Locker Room” section of the College website, as this will have the photo schedule details included.

I wish all Villanova sporting teams the best of luck for their Round 6 matches vs Iona.

Mr Nathan Dufty, Tennis Coordinator

Pre-season Meet #3 is on Thursday 5 September at the SAF (State Athletics Facility – Kessels Rd Nathan). Please visit the College website Locker Room page for further details.

Junior School students will be transported by bus at 2:15pm to SAF and will return at 5:15pm. Middle and Senior School students will depart at 3:10pm and a bus will return at the conclusion of the last event, arriving back at the College at approximately 8:15pm. Parents are welcome to attend and take their son/s home when they have finished their events – students are reminded to sign out with a Villanova staff member if they are leaving the meet with their parent/s after their events (JS boys to Mrs Carabetta and MS/SS boys to Mr Kemp).

There are only two more meets left in the season before the AIC Championships in Week 1 of Term 4. It is therefore vital that athletes attend training and the remaining meets to allow coaches the best opportunity to start finalising the team for the AIC Championships. Coaches may also need to reduce the squad in certain disciplines to allow for our athletes vying for a spot in the team to compete against one another.

Numbers are restricted in Field events at the meets, and athletes will be told if they are required to compete next week at either training on Monday or Tuesday. All sprinters are still encouraged to run both the 100m and 200m events next week.

Training and Pre-Season Meet #3 will continue in Week 9 according to the schedule below.

Monday – Middle Distance- 6:45am-8:00am Meet at Goold Hall.

Sprints, Hurdles, Jumps and Throws 3:45pm-5:00pm at QSAC (Kessels Rd, Nathan)

Tuesday – Sprints, Hurdles, Jumps and Throws 3:45pm-5:00pm at Villanova Park.

Wednesday – Middle Distance- 6:45am-8:00am Meet at Goold Hall.

Thursday – Meet #3 at SAF (State Athletics Facility – Kessels Rd, Nathan)
Please note that on Monday 2 September the Sprints, hurdles, jumps and throws training will be held at QSAC and not Villa Park. We are hoping that the extra opportunity for the boys to train in the venue of the AIC Championships will be beneficial to their overall preparation. Boys will be bussed out to QSAC after school and a return bus will arrive back at the College around 5:45pm. Parents can pick up their son/s at QSAC at the conclusion of training. If they are not collected by 5:10pm at QSAC, they will be put on the return bus back to the College. A bus to and from Villa Park will be available for boys on Tuesday afternoon.

Holiday Meet at UQ
There will be an Invitational Holiday Meet for Track & Field on Thursday 26 September. In order to confirm Villanova’s attendance, we are asking Track & Field families to complete the registration form link (below) if your son is available to attend. Villanova’s participation in the meet at UQ during the holidays will depend on the level of interest from Villa T&F athletes. We will require the JotForm to be completed by Monday 2 September – if we get enough interest, we will confirm via app message and newsletter.

https://villanova.jotform.com/tkropp/aic-holiday-meet—registrations

AIC Track & Field Season Schedule 2024

Mr Anthony Kemp, Track & Field Coordinator

AFL – SEQ Primary AFL Gala Day Success!
On Wednesday, 22 August, our Year 5-6 AFL team participated in the SEQ Primary AFL Gala Day. The boys remained undefeated in their pool matches, starting with a commanding 37-0 victory against Mango Hill State School, followed by an impressive 50-0 win over Yeronga State School. The highlight of the day was their thrilling comeback against Padua College. Despite being 19-0 down in the first half, the boys displayed skill, determination, and a never-say-die attitude to secure a 26-19 victory. In the qualifying final, Villa triumphed with a 46-6 win against Banksia State School and then capped off the day with a resounding 36-0 victory over Nudgee College in the final match.

Throughout the day our boys were fantastic ambassadors for the College, with several opposition coaches approaching me to commend the team on their sportsmanship and skill level. Their outstanding performances led them to qualify for the State Championships, which will be held at the Maroochydore Sports Complex on Friday, 11 October – Saturday, 12 October.

A big thank you to the many parents who supported the boys on the day, and we can hardly wait until we lace up the boots again to compete against the best AFL schools in the state.

Go Villa!

Mr Matt Conlan, AFL Coordinator

Cricket Term Four- Registrations are open!
All Villanova cricketers are encouraged to sign on for Villanova in the upcoming Pre-Xmas cricket competition. Our teams will now be graded, and boys will be able to form their teams and play at a higher level in the divisional BEARS cricket competition (Year 7 to 11) and EDJCA (Year 5 and 6). We strongly urge all our players to please consider signing on for Villanova Cricket Club, so we can prepare together for the upcoming AIC season early in the New Year. Registrations are now open, and you can sign on by going to the cricket page on the Villanova Website.

Training will be in the morning during the week for all teams and these sessions will be run by outside coaches. This service is included in the sign on fee. We do need parents to be assistant coaches and run the boys during matches throughout the season.

Cricket Parent helpers needed.
For the College to run an effective Term Four club cricket programme, we need the assistance of parents to take over running the logistics. We have been fortunate enough to have several good parents run the Zone cricket for many years and they have moved on as their boys have graduated from the College. Roles will consist of assistant coaches (coach the team on Saturdays) team managers, year group managers and Bears and EDJCA delegates.

Please email Mr Nathan Dufty, ndufty@vnc.qld.edu.au, if you can assist and take on a role for Term 4 club cricket.

Mr Nathan Dufty, Cricket Coordinator

In Term 4, AIC will again host the Touch Football invitational. Further details are below, currently we are only inviting students in Year 7-11 to register and registrations can be completed via the link on the Locker Room page.

Date: Saturday 19 October 2024
Venue: St Laurence’s College playing fields – Runcorn
Times: TBC on draw release

We are now calling for expressions of interest for the Term 4 AIC Water-Polo carnival. Please see event details below, for students interested in competing please complete the registration (link below) by Friday 11 October.
Date: Sunday 20 October 2024
Divisions: Year 7, Year 8/9, Year 10/11
Times: TBA on draw completion (8am start)
Venue: Marist College Ashgrove Pool

Water Polo Registrations here – Years 7-11 only

Strength & Conditioning continues as per the Term 3 schedule below.
Please note the S&C session this Friday morning 30 August will still go ahead from 6:30-8am in the Villa Gym. All students Years 7-12 welcome.
There will be no session Friday afternoon 30 August.

Term 3 Training Schedule – including S&C

Mr Marco Mastrorocco, Strength & Conditioning Coordinator

Speed & Agility Training – Years 5-8 students
The Term 3 programme continues on Friday mornings until Friday 13 September. The session this Friday 30 August is still on.
Please find attached the Term 4 flyer. Students will be able to register through Parent Lounge soon.

Speed & Agility Programme – Term 4, 2024 – Years 5-8 students

 Villa Sport – humble in victory, gracious in defeat.