Sports Bulletin: Issue 16/22

Many thanks go to all those who participated in the Year 7 – Open (2023) AFL, Volleyball and Cricket trials earlier in the term. Training for all Volleyball teams, Year 6 – Open AFL teams and Year 6 – 9 A and B Cricket teams commenced this week as per program advertised in the Villa View, App and website.

During this week and next, many (but not all) of our AFL and Volleyball teams plus some limited Cricket teams will play trial games against Iona and St Laurence’s. These trials will further assist our coaches in adjusting teams in readiness for the upcoming seasons ahead. Please be aware that all teams/squads are subject to change throughout the entire season depending on player performance, attitude and attendance at training and on game day.

I ask that you take note below of the further trials and clinics we have on offer earlier next year. These will be advertised via the ‘Locker Room’ over the next week.

As this weekend is ONLY a trial weekend, I am keen to keep things very low key. It is not necessary to have large groups appear at games. Let’s save all the cheer until Round 1 next year. The focus this weekend is for players to improve their game and for coaches to adjust their teams in readiness for Round 1 next year. The expectation is that the teams will be changed from those which have been published already.

As always, I expect our boys to play hard and fair but mostly importantly give your best this weekend and enjoy the time spent with your mates!

2023 Coaches, Managers and Officials Needed!
For those who are interested in any of the abovementioned positions in 2023, please complete the online nomination form –  https://form.jotform.com/VillanovaSport/coachofficialnomination

All online nominations received will be compiled into a database. Before each season commences a member of the Sports Office will contact those who have expressed an interest to assist. A final confirmation of commitment will be sought, and further details will be given.

I thank all those who were able to assist throughout 2022 and I invite those who would like to assist in 2023 to become involved for the benefit of our students and the College.

Villanova College Swimming – Langlands Pool
Please find below the dates which training will cease over the upcoming vacation period at Langlands Pool. We certainly hope all our swimmers will continue their training throughout the Christmas holiday period.

Villanova Swimming
Last day – Friday 16 December 2022
Start back – Tuesday 3 January 2023

Cricket Training – 2023 Year 6-9 A/B Teams Only
The Sports Office has recently made the decision to train those boys who made the 2023 Year 6A/B, 7A/B, 8A/B and 9A/B only over the last three weeks of the term. These teams will train once per week at Little Langlands as per the schedule below.

First XI and Second XI Cricket Trials v Iona
The First XI and Second XI Cricket teams will have a trial against Iona this Saturday 12 November at Villanova Park. All times and venues are found on the web via the ‘Locker Room’. The First XI and Second XI and the Year 10 Development Team will have a further trial against Gregory Terrace on Wednesday 30 November. All team lists for these GT trials will be posted in the Parent Lounge and Student Café portals soon. If you are listed and you are unable to make the games, please advise a member of the Sports Office.

Cricket Date Claimers
In 2022/23, the following Cricket trials have been organised before Round 1 of the AIC Cricket season:

• First XI and Second XI and Year 10 Development Team Trial v GT at GT (venue TBC) – Wednesday 30 Dec
• First XI Cricket Tour – Melbourne, 4 – 8 December
• First XI Christian Brothers Cricket Tournament – Monday 9 – Friday 13 January
• First XI T20 Tournament at Padua – Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 January
• Annual Cricket Camp /Clinic at Villanova Park – Tuesday 17, Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 January
• 10A T20 Tournament at Ashgrove – Thursday 19 and Friday 20 January
• First XI trial v JPC – Friday 20 January at Villanova Park
• Year 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, Third XI and Second XI will have internal trials at Villanova Park – Friday 20 January
• Saturday 28 January – Year 6 – 12 v Padua College, Year 5 will have internal trials. Times and dates TBA
• Saturday 4 February – AIC Round 1 v Ashgrove

AIC Volleyball Trials
All internal AIC Volleyball trials are now complete for all teams from Year 7 – 12 (2023). The first draft of all Volleyball teams is now posted in the Parent Lounge and Student Café portals. Those who did not make a team are encouraged to see a member of the Sports Office to be added to a Cricket team list.

Volleyball Trial Process
Although all team lists have been posted, the AIC Volleyball trial process in on going. All players selected thus far are required to attend further trials held against Iona this Saturday 12 November, with another set of Volleyball trials organised against SLC next Saturday 19November.  We hope to finalise all Volleyball teams from Year 7 – 12 after the SLC trials. It is possible for teams to change after further training and the trial games held this week and next.

Volleyball teams for this week and next will be posted in the Parent Lounge and Student Café portals. Please continue to check the team list weekly.

All Volleyball team/squad lists are subject to change throughout the entire season depending on player performance, attitude and attendance at training.

Volleyball Date Claimers

• First VI, 11A and 10A Australian Schools Cup – Sunday 4 – Saturday 10 December
• Saturday 12 November – AIC Volleyball Trials v Iona
• Saturday 19 November – AIC Volleyball Trials v SLC
• Monday and Tuesday 16 and 17 January – AIC Volleyball Clinics
• Saturday 28 January – Full school Volleyball trial v Padua College
• Saturday 4 February – Round 1 v Ashgrove

Volleyball Trial Game v Iona Saturday 12 November
Please be aware that a full set of Volleyball trial games has been organised against Iona for all teams. Please visit the College website for all times and venues. Players are to arrive at least 30 minutes before their allocated game time. All players are to wear their PE uniform.

Swimming/Volleyball and Cricket Clinics – 2023
Please find below date claimers regarding to the up-coming swimming, volleyball and cricket clinics, which are open to all students from Year 5 – 12 in 2023. These are great opportunities for our student athletes to develop their skills before the 2023 AIC sport season commences.

Cricket Clinic – 17, 18 and 19 January at Villanova Park (flyer found on website within AIC Cricket section)

Swim Clinic – 16 January at Langlands Pool (flyer found on website within AIC Swim section soon)

Volleyball Clinic – 16 and 17 January at Goold Hall (flyer found on website within AIC Volleyball section soon)

AIC AFL Trials
All internal AIC AFL trials are now complete for all teams from Year 5 – 12 (2023). The first draft of all AFL teams is now posted in the Parent Lounge and Student Café portals. Those who did not make a team are encouraged to see a member of the Sports Office to be added to a Cricket team list.

AFL Trial Process
The AIC AFL trial process is ongoing. Certain teams are required for further trials against Iona this Saturday 12 November. Another round of AFL trials has been organised against SLC next Friday 18 and Saturday 19 November for all teams from Year 8 – Opens only.

All teams from Year 6 – Opens required to participate in training next week, although some teams may not be required for a trial game next weekend v SLC.

We hope to finalise all AFL teams from Year 6 – 12 sometime after the SLC trials are completed. These teams will be updated and posted on the web before the end of year. It is possible for teams to change after more training and the trial games held this week and next.

AFL teams for this week and next will be posted in the Parent Lounge and Student Café portals. Please continue to check the team list weekly.

All AFL team/squad lists are subject to change throughout the entire season depending on player performance, attitude and attendance at training.

AFL Date Claimers
The College has organised trial matches on the following dates. All times and venues will be posted on the college’s website within the ‘Weekly Fixture’ section via the ‘Locker Room’ each week.

• Saturday 12 November, Year 7A, 8A, 9/10 A and Open trial matches v Iona College
• Friday 18 November First Trial match v St Laurence’s College
• Saturday 19 November, Year 8A, 8B, 9A/B, 9/10 B Trial matches v St Laurence’s College
• Friday 27 Saturday 28 January – Year 6-12 AFL trial v Padua College
• Saturday 28 January – Year 5 Internal AFL trials
• Friday 3/Saturday 4 February – Round 1 v Ashgrove

At the conclusion of the internal Year 5 trials, all ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ teams will be announced.
Those students who were unsuccessful in making an AFL squad are encouraged to join a Cricket team.

AFL Trial Games v Iona – Saturday 12 November
Please be aware that only the 7A, 8A, 9/10A and Opens will have a trial against Iona this Saturday 12 November. Please visit the College’s website for all times and venues. Players are to arrive at least 30 minutes before their allocated game time. All players are to wear their Villanova football socks and rugby shorts. A jersey will be supplied at the game. Please wear your Villanova squad shirt to and from the game.

First XI/Second XI Football Trials
The College will commence the First XI/Second XI Football program on Wednesday 9 November at Villanova Park from 3.45 – 5.15pm. Please find below the schedule for remaining trials.

Trial session dates

• Tuesday 15 November
• Thursday 24 November

Currently we have a list of students who we require to attend the trials posted within the parent lounge and students café portals. Any other student who isn’t listed and would like the opportunity to trial is welcome to attend. Boys are to find their own way to the trial venue. Those who cannot make trials for any reason are required to inform Mr Kemp – AIC Football Co-Ordinator akemp@vnc.qld.edu.au

Composite Sport
Please find below a list of composite trial and nomination dates. Paperwork for these trials is now available from the Sports Office.

Mr Craig Stariha, Director Of Sport