Villanova College
Sports Bulletin – Issue 13, 12 September 2024
Sports Bulletin – Issue 13, 12 September 2024
A fantastic way to end Term 3 with our final round of fixtures versus St Peter’s Lutheran College last weekend.
A very special congratulations to our Premiership winning teams and coaches in Tennis and Basketball:
- Tennis 7A
- Basketball First V
- 10B
- 10C
- 10D
- 9D
- 8D
- 7A
- 6C
- 6D
- 5A
- 5B
- 5C
- 5D
A remarkable effort by our history making First V Basketball team, securing their fourth consecutive undefeated Premiership. Well done to all students and coaches involved, especially Mr Jordan Mullan
who has been at the helm of Villa Basketball for many years.
Following a short holiday respite, Villa Sport ramps up again in Term 4 with the AIC Track & Field Championships in Week 1, AIC Esports, Touch Football and Water Polo in Week 3 and pre-season trials
and training for Term 1, 2025 sports commencing.
On behalf of the Villanova College Sports Department, we wish all families a safe and relaxing holiday break.
AIC Track & Field Championships – Schedule
The AIC Track & Field Championships 2024 timetable of events is now available here. Please see the Track & Field report below for more details.
AIC T&F Championships – 3rd and 4th Oct – event timetable
AIC Track & Field Squad Photo
The AIC Track & Field Team photo – which includes all athletes, reserves and coaches – will be taken at Villanova College on Friday morning 4th October.
Students are to arrive promptly at 6:30am and meet in the quadrangle.
The Team Photo will be taken at 6:45am. Students will then board the buses for QSAC, departing at 7am.
Any students who arrive later than 6:45am will miss the photo.
AIC Track & Field Squad List
The AIC Track & Field Squad list (all athletes and reserves) will be posted to Parent Lounge as soon as possible. We hope to have the team available by Friday 13 September.
Final team nominations are due by Monday 30th September. Changes may still occur in the days leading up to the event.
This information will be distributed via the Villa App and Locker Room page.
Results
Basketball Results 2024 – Final
Rugby League Results 2024 – Final
AIC Sport Results – Associated Independent Colleges
Sports Club
The Annual General Meeting for the Villanova College Sports Club will be held on Wednesday 9th October, 6-7pm in the St Thomas of Villanova building Level 3. All welcome.
Sport Sign-Ons
Registrations for Term 1, 2025 Sport, AFL, Cricket, Swimming and Volleyball are now available via the link below. Registrations will close by Wednesday 9th October.
To keep up to date with selection trials and training schedules, please visit the Locker Room Overview page, and the individual Locker Room sport pages (e.g. Swimming page, Volleyball page, etc).
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 4 Training Schedule – Weeks 2 and 3 only, is now available on The Locker Room Overview page of the Villanova College website.
Track & Field will be the only training in Week 1, Term 4.
Selection trials for Swimming will take place in Week 2, Term 4. Please refer to Locker Room Swimming page for the ‘Swimming Information Pack 2024/2025’.
Selection trials for AFL (Years 6-Open, 2025), Cricket (Years 6-Open, 2025) and Volleyball (Years 7-Open, 2025) will commence in Week 4, Term 4 from Monday 21st October.
The selection trials schedule will be available on the Locker Room Overview page soon.
Save the dates – Sporting Tours, Camps and Clinics
- Xmas 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 Tour to USA – Xmas 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.
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 Thursday 3rd October (Week 1, Term 4).
Do not return jerseys to the Sports Office or Student Services, jerseys must be returned to the Uniform Shop. Families are encouraged to return the jersey during Week 10, Term 3.
Jerseys not returned by this date incur a late fee charge on the student’s account. The deadline of Thursday 3rd 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 – Nathan Dufty, ndufty@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 – Contact, sportsoffice@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Rugby League Coordinator – Contact, sportsoffice@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
Basketball – 2024 Season Review
As Villanova College wraps up a spectacular AIC Basketball season, the school community is buzzing with excitement and pride. The season concluded with an exhilarating series of matches against
St Peter’s Lutheran College, marking the end of a highly successful year for Villanova’s basketball program.
A Season of Triumph
This year has been nothing short of extraordinary for Villanova College’s basketball program. With over 300 players from Year 5 to Year 12 and 31 teams competing across various age groups,
the program has been a vibrant showcase of talent and dedication. The hard work and commitment of these players have been rewarded with an impressive 13 premierships, underscoring Villanova’s dominance in the AIC competition.
The Colours Cup: A Groundbreaking Initiative
A major highlight of this season was the launch of the Colours Cup, an innovative competition designed specifically for junior and middle school boys. This inaugural event, led by Sports Club President Mr. Warren, has provided younger players with a unique opportunity to further develop their skills and experience competitive play. The Colours Cup has been a resounding success, offering a valuable platform for emerging talent and enhancing the overall basketball experience at Villanova.
Acknowledging Contributions
The success of Villanova’s basketball program is the result of countless hours of effort from students, staff, and coaches. A heartfelt thank you goes to everyone who has contributed to this successful season.
Special thanks to the Sports Office, including Director of Sport Mr. McLean, Mr. Everding, Mr. Kropp, and Mr. Dufty, for their tireless support and dedication.
First V Premiership
Congratulations are in order for the First V Basketball team, which has achieved an impressive fourth consecutive undefeated AIC premiership. The boys throughout the year showcased their skill, discipline and willingness to push through every challenge and obstacle and all of these young men have continued to build upon the foundation set by Villanova Old Boys before them. This remarkable accomplishment could not have been achieved without the steadfast support of Mr. Rouhliadeff, Mr. Korst, Mr. Warren, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Rowland. Their commitment and expertise have been instrumental in guiding the team to success.
Looking Ahead: State Championship Preparation
As the season concludes, Villanova’s basketball program is gearing up for the next challenge. The First V team, along with select teams from Year 9/10 and Year 7/8, will soon head to the Champion Basketball School Queensland on the Gold Coast. There, they will compete against some of the best schools in Queensland for the State Championship. This upcoming event promises to be an exciting opportunity for Villanova’s talented players to showcase their skills on a larger stage and vie for state-level honors.
In summary, Villanova College’s basketball season has been marked by significant achievements, innovative initiatives, and a strong sense of community. As the program prepares for the State Championship, the school community can look back with pride on a year of triumph and forward with anticipation to the challenges and opportunities ahead. With continued dedication and support, Villanova’s basketball program is well-positioned to build on its success and continue to excel in the future.
Mr Jordan Mullan, First V Head Coach & Basketball Coordinator
AIC Track & Field – Final Weeks
With the Basketball, Tennis and Rugby League seasons over, we are hoping to be able to have all of our athletes attend the remaining training sessions before the Championships in October.
Please note we will hold a holiday training session as listed below. All athletes are asked to find their own way to and from the session during the holidays.
A draft team will be published early next week and be posted in the Parent Lounge and Student Café portals in the same section where all team lists are found. We intend on finalising the team
on the first day back next term after we consider performances during the Interhouse T&F carnival and over the holiday training session. A meeting with all squad members will be held on
Tuesday 1 October to announce the final team and give out all information.
Track & Field – Key Dates
Holiday Program-see below (boys find their own way to and from Villanova Park, no busses will be supplied). Please note that this has changed from the original schedule.
Holiday Training
Thursday 26th Sept – Training at Villa Park (3:30pm-5:30pm)- Sprints, throws and jumps.
Term 4 Training (final week leading into T&F Champs)
Tues 1st October – Training at Villa Park (3:45-5.00pm)- sprints, hurdles, jumps and throws.
Wed 2nd October –
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- Middle Distance- 6:45am-8:00am Meet at Goold Hall.
- Sprints, hurdles, jumps and throws training at QSAC, 3:45pm- 5:00pm.
AIC Track & Field Championships – Dates
- Day 1 – Thursday 3rd October – 1:15pm-5pm
- Day 2 – Friday 4th October – 8.30am – 2pm
AIC Track & Field Championships – Information
Villanova’s 2024 AIC Track and Field Team are very much looking forward to competing at the annual AIC Track and Field Championships which will be held on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th October
at the Queensland Sport and Athletic Centre (QSAC).
The team’s preparation has been encouraging and we are looking forward to a successful carnival. Unfortunately, not everyone who has trained will get the chance to compete on Thursday and Friday.
However, we believe that all those who have trained are important members of the 2024 AIC Track and Field Team, therefore all squad members who have trained throughout the season are invited to
attend the carnival with the competing team as a spectator/reserve.
A final team list will be posted in the Parent Lounge and Student Cafe portals. Simply log in as normal to these portals. Select the ‘Links’ tab from the top tool bar. From the drop-down menu, select the
‘Team Lists & Weekly Schedule’ tab to view the documents. On Day 1, only competing athletes and reserves for the events scheduled, will attend QSAC. All team members and reserves listed are invited to
attend the carnival on Day 2. We would like all athletes and reserves to attend Day 2 (even though they may have had their event on Day 1) as we are keen for all boys to be present for the photo in the morning
and to support the team on the major day of competition.
The Track & Field Team photo (all athletes and reserves) will be taken in quadrangle at Villanova College at 6:45am sharp. Boys need to arrive by 6:30am,
photo at 6:45am then on the buses by 7am. Boys who arrive late, after 6:45am, will miss the photo.
Please find some information below regarding the event schedule, bus departure times, uniform requirements etc. Although parents may attend the event it is a requirement that all student athletes on both days arrive at the College and use the bus service provided to the venue. This is to ensure the staff account for all boys and the entire team is present for photos. Parents may collect their son from the venue if they are in attendance and sign them out with a Villanova staff member.
AIC Track and Field Championship
Day 1: Thursday 3 October 1.15pm – 5.00pm
Main Stadium – QSAC, Kessels Road, Nathan
Transport: Bus departs Villanova College from Sixth Avenue at 11:30am and will return to the College by 5.30pm
Day 2: Friday 4 October 8.30am – 2.00pm
Main Stadium – QSAC, Kessels Road, Nathan
Team Photo: All athletes are to arrive by 6:30am, assemble/meet in the quadrangle at Villanova College by 6.45am for the team photo
Transport: Bus departs Villanova College from Sixth Avenue at 7am and will return to the College by 2.30pm.
All members of the team must arrive at the College by 6.30am on Friday ready for a 6:45am photo and 7am departure on the team bus. All athletes are to meet on the quadrangle for a team photo before boarding the bus. Boys are to ensure they have eaten beforehand and have all the necessary food, drink and equipment for the day. The first event on the program for Day 2 begins at 8.45am (Open 3000m).
Uniform: All athletes are required to wear the full Villanova College athletic uniform (see picture below). Boys who are not competing may wear their team shirt and green PE shorts.
Competing athletes must wear the following:
- Villanova athletics singlet – this is not pictured below. All competing athletes must have the athletics singlet.
- Villanova green athletic shorts or rugby shorts
- Villanova team shirt (COMPULSORY) – squad shirt pictured below.
- Villanova sports cap (green)
The boys will need to bring the following:
- Hat/sunscreen/wet weather gear (if required)
- Water bottle/s
- Food (fruit, sandwiches)
- Boys must bring their own food. Lunch will not be provided. A canteen service will be operational on Day 2 only
- Please avoid junk food such as chips and milk drinks
- Other sportswear i.e., spikes
The team bus will return to the College at the completion of the presentations on Day 2 by approximately 2.30pm.
Thank you for supporting your son during the Track & Field season this year. I am sure all boys will give their best on Thursday and Friday of the championships week and we look forward
to an enjoyable and successful couple of days.
AIC Track & Field Season Schedule 2024
- Please note the holiday session has changed from the original season schedule link above. The only holiday session at Villa Park is Thursday 26th September, 3:30-5pm for sprints, hurdles, throws and jumps.
Mr Anthony Kemp, Track & Field Coordinator
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