Well done to all students who have continued to work hard at track and field training over the season. We have regularly seen good numbers at training each week, particularly from the younger year levels.
Unfortunately, the AIC Track and Field Meet last Friday afternoon/evening was rain affected and some events were unable to go ahead due to the heavy rain. This was frustrating for all involved as these meets provide an opportunity for our athletes to post a good time, distance and height in the hope to gain selection in the Villanova Track and Field team. The final AIC Track and Field Meet will be held this afternoon/evening after school at UQ. This meet will provide the last opportunity for the student athletes to show themselves and for coaches to select their final team.
The AIC Track and Field Championships will be held next Thursday 24 and Friday 25 October. Year 6, Year 9 and Year 10 cohorts are required to attend as spectators on Day 2 of the Championships on Friday 25 October. All Year 6, Year 9 and Year 10 students are to attend school in their academic uniform. Buses will transport all spectators to and from the venue. We ask parents to support the College and ensure that your son does attend school that day and is supportive of our team/College. Please see below some important information regarding the Championships.
Please be aware that the ‘2020 Sign-On Forms’ for cricket, volleyball, AFL and swimming has been distributed to all students during their Pastoral class earlier this week. Any student who wishes to represent Villanova in these sports during Term 1 next year must complete a sign-on sheet and hand it back to the Sport Office before Friday 25 October. Parents and students are asked to co-sign the sign-on form indicating that they accept and are aware of the College’s expectations and policies regarding sport at Villanova College. Some of these are listed on the sign-on form.
On the reverse side of the sign-on form the College has listed the College’s Selection Guidelines and Code of Conduct. When signing on for a sport at Villanova, it will be the understanding of the College that players and parents do so knowing, agreeing and accepting the terms and conditions of this document. Please take the time to read before signing. Sign-on forms can also be downloaded from the College’s website under the Sport section.
Cricket, AFL and volleyball trials for all Year 7 – Year 12 2020 teams will be held in Week 5 of this term. Our aim is to have all these teams selected before the end of year.
The Villanova Sports Department is currently seeking coaches, managers and officials for the Year 5 -Year 12 AIC Sports Program in 2020. We require the assistance of staff, parents, Old Boys and friends of the College to take on the many duties needed to ensure that every student can participate and enjoy all the benefits that playing sport provides as well as ensuring the ongoing growth and development of our sports program across all areas.
Villanova’s success in sport is dependent upon many factors, one being the generosity of members within our community to give of their time and efforts to serve our students by taking on specific roles. These roles include; coach, manager, referee, umpire, scorer etc. If you can help in any way, could you please complete the nomination form posted on the College’s website under the Sport section and return it to the College’s Sports Office as soon as possible.
All forms 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 asked, and further details will be given. At the present time we need coaches for the up-coming AIC cricket, AFL and volleyball seasons as a priority as we would like these people to assist with the trials which will be held in just a few weeks.
I thank all those who were able to assist throughout 2019 and I invite those who would like to assist in 2020 to become involved for the benefit of our students and the College. You will no doubt find it rewarding and no experience is necessary.
VILLANOVA SWIMMING TRAINING
For those who are wishing to be involved please complete a rego/payment form available from the Sports Office or on the College web site. Our success next year is dependent upon the hard work put in this year. Attendance at training is good so far in the younger years. If you are looking for an activity to get your son busy and active (and off the computer screen) – sign him up for swimming, it is great for fitness!
AIC WATER POLO
AIC water polo will be contested over a one-day tournament format this year. All games are held at Somerville House. Villanova will enter the maximum number of three teams (Year7/8, Year8/9 and Open team) in the AIC Water Polo competition. Player nominations are now closed. Mrs Jacobs will meet with all players to confirm and impart the information below.
Date: Sunday 27 October
Venue: Somerville House. Limited parking underneath pool car park. Street parking available but be wary of resident parking signage in streets near pool.
Convenors: Keith Harron (Iona) and Jordan Sheterline (Water Polo Queensland).
First Aid: There will be a dedicated lifeguard on duty as well as a sports medical officer.
Canteen: There will be small canteen (snacks and drinks only) in operation
Draw: As per the draw below with Year7/8 and Year 9/10 from 8am to 11am, and Open from noon to 3pm.
AIC 2019 Water Polo Draw
Year 7/Year 8: Field 1 Somerville House
8.00am: Game 1 |
Iona v Ashgrove |
Table: SLC |
8.20am: Game 2 |
Villanova v St Laurence’s |
Table: Iona |
8.40am: Game 3 |
Padua v St Peters |
Table: Ashgrove |
9.00am: Game 4 |
Iona v Villanova |
Table: Padua |
9.20am: Game 5 |
Padua v Ashgrove |
Table: Villanova |
9.40am: Game 6 |
St Peters v St Laurence’s |
Table: Ashgrove |
10.00am: Game 7 |
Iona v Padua |
Table: St Laurence’s |
10.20am: Game 8 |
St Peters v Villanova |
Table: Iona |
10.40am: Game 9 |
Ashgrove v St Laurence’s |
Table: Villanova |
Year 9/10: Field 2 Somerville House
8.00am: Game 1 |
Villanova v Padua |
Table: Ashgrove |
8.20am: Game 2 |
St Peters v Ashgrove |
Table: Villanova |
8.40am: Game 3 |
St Laurence’s v Iona |
Table: St Peters |
9.00am: Game 4 |
Villanova v St Peters |
Table: St Laurence’s |
9.20am: Game 5 |
St Laurence’s v Padua |
Table: Villanova |
9.40am: Game 6 |
Iona v Ashgrove |
Table: Ashgrove |
10.00am: Game 7 |
Villanova v St Laurence’s |
Table: Iona |
10.20am: Game 8 |
Iona v St Peters |
Table: St Laurence’s |
10.40am: Game 9 |
Ashgrove v Padua |
Table: St Peters |
Open: Field 1 Somerville House
12.00midday: Game 1 |
Padua v Villanova |
Table: AIC |
12.20pm: Game 2 |
St Laurence’s v Ashgrove |
Table: AIC
Table: AIC |
12.40pm: Game 3 |
Iona v St Peters |
Table: AIC |
1.00pm: Game 4 |
Winner 1 v Winner 2 |
Table: AIC |
1.20pm: Game 5 |
Winner 3 v Best loser 1/2/3 |
Table: AIC |
1.40pm: Game 6 |
Next Losers of 1/2/3 |
Table :AIC |
2.00pm: Game 7 |
Loser 4 v Loser 6 |
Table: AIC |
2.20pm: Game 8 |
Winner 6 v Loser 5 |
Table: AIC |
2.40pm: Game 9 |
Winner 4 v Winner 5 (gold) |
Table: AIC |
AIC VOLLEYBALL
Ms Barbara Dewis
Dig it! Set it! Hit it! As each team takes to the court this weekend in the Junior Schools Cup, they will be constantly reminded of these three elements. This tournament will see Villanova represented by a Year 7 and a Year 8 team. They will play in the Division 2 category of the tournament and are coached by staff members Barbara Dewis and Leanne Addley. Both teams are fortunate to be playing at the same venue, the Gold Coast Sport and Leisure Centre at Carrara. This will be a good opportunity for both teams to support each other and I look forward to the weekend’s results.
AIC TRACK AND FIELD
Villanova’s 2019 AIC Track and Field Team are very much looking forward to competing at the annual AIC Track and Field Championships next Thursday 24 and Friday 25 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 2019 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 on Friday 25 October.
The final team will be announced tomorrow after the last AIC Track and Field Meet is held this evening. An important meeting will be held at the second break tomorrow to give all information out to the entire team regarding the event schedule, final team list and other important information including buses times, uniform requirements etc.
This information will also be posted on the web tomorrow.
Although students may be collected after their event from the venue, we ask all student athletes on both days to arrive at the College and use the bus service provided so that our staff can account for the entire team on both days.
AIC TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP
Day 1: Thursday 24 October 1.15pm – 5.00pm. Main Stadium – QSAC, Kessels Road, Nathan
Transport: Bus departs Villanova College from Sixth Avenue at 12 midday and will return to the College by 5.30pm
Day 2: Friday 25 October 8.30am – 2.00pm. Main Stadium – QSAC, Kessels Road, Nathan
Team Photo: All athletes are to assemble/meet in the quadrangle at Villanova College at 6.45am for a team photo
Transport: Bus departs Villanova College from Sixth Avenue at 7.20am and will return to the College by 2.45pm.
All members of the team must arrive at the College by 6.45am on Friday ready for a 7.20am 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. Boys who are not competing may wear their team shirt and green PE shorts.
Competing athletes must wear the following:
- Villanova athletics singlet
- Villanova white athletic shorts
- Villanova team shirt (COMPULSORY)
- 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)
- Lunch will be provided on Friday 25 October – NO canteen
- 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 2.45pm.
Our congratulations to Ethan Campbell who has been selected as Team Captain for 2019. Ethan has led by example with his commitment to Villanova’s athletics program over many years.
Thank you for supporting your son during the track and field season this year. I am sure all boys will give their best on Thursday and Friday next week and we look forward to an enjoyable and successful couple of days.
AIC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
The annual AIC Golf Championship will be contested on Monday 28 October at the Indooroopilly Golf Club. Five students will be selected to represent the College at these Championships. All players are to meet Mr Smith/Mr Lynam at 5.45am in front of Goold Hall on the day of the Championships ready to arrive at the venue for team registrations at 6.20am. There will be a shot gun start at 7am followed by presentations around 1pm. Mr Smith/Mr Lynam will transport the team by minibus to and from the venue. Please contact Mr Stariha for any further queries or questions.
2020 VILLANOVA CRICKET, AFL, SWIMMING AND VOLLEYBALL SIGN ON AND TRIALS
All students from Year 5 – Year 12 who are interested in representing Villanova in AIC cricket (Year 5 – Year 12), AFL (Year 5 – Year 12) and volleyball (Year 7 – Year 12 only) in 2020 must complete an ‘AIC Sport Sign-On Form’. These forms will be available to all students from Year 5 – Year 11 next week through their Pastoral classes. Students entering the College in 2020 have been sent the sign-on information during the September holidays.
Please note:
- All students from Year 5 – Year 12 will play in the AIC Sport Competition
- All cricket, AFL and volleyball teams will be selected in year levels in 2020 not in age groups Therefore, boys in Year 8 will play in the 8A-D teams (not the 13A-D teams)
- Students must attend all trials as listed below to gain selection. Failure to attend trials will affect team positioning
- Cricket is open to all students in Year 5 – Year 12
- AFL is open to all students in Year 5 – Year 12
- Volleyball is open to students in Year 7 – 12 (2020) only
Date Claimers
- AFL and cricket trials for students entering Year 6 in 2020 will take place during school time on Friday afternoons throughout Term 4
- Trials for Year 7 – Year 12 students (2020) will commence on the week beginning Monday 4 November (Week 5) as per the schedule below
- Further Internal cricket games/trials will be held on Sunday 10 November for all teams from Year 7 – Year 12 (2020)
- Further Internal volleyball/AFL trials will be held on Saturday 9 November for all teams from Year 7 – Year 12 (2020)
- Volleyball trial matches against Iona will be held on 16 November
- Volleyball trial matches against SLC will be held on 23 November
- All specific times and venues will be announced as soon as possible
Initial AFL, Cricket and Volleyball Trial Schedule – Week 5
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Monday 4 November |
Tuesday 5 November |
Wednesday 6 November |
Thursday 7 November |
6.30am – 8.00am |
Cricket
Year 11 and Year 12 at Little Langlands
Volleyball
Year 11 and Year 12 in Goold Hall |
Cricket
Year 10 at Little Langlands
Volleyball
Year 10 in Goold Hall |
Cricket
Year 9 at Little Langlands
Volleyball
Year 9 in Goold Hall |
Volleyball
Year 11 and Year 12 in Goold Hall |
3.30pm – 5.00pm |
Cricket
Year 7 at Little Langlands
Volleyball
Year 7 in Goold Hall
AFL
Year 7 trials at Coorparoo JAFC |
AFL
Year 8 and Year 9 at Coorparoo JAFC |
Cricket
Year 8 at Little Langlands
Volleyball
Year 8 in Goold Hall
AFL
Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12 at Coorparoo JAFC |
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Note – Further AFL, volleyball and cricket trials will be held on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November, as listed in the information (date claimers) above. All players must attend both the trial held during the week and weekend to be selected. Specific times and venues for these trials held on the weekend will be given at a later stage.
2020 VILLANOVA COACHES, MANAGERS AND OFFICIALS NEEDED!
The Sports Office is currently looking at staffing for the 2020 sports season. If you can assist in any of these roles, we ask that you complete a ‘2020 Coaches, Managers and Officials Nomination Form’ which is found on the web in the sports section. Please return the completed form back to the Sports Office. Villanova relies on the assistance of the parents, old boys and friends to help fulfil these roles. We encourage you to help if you can – your boys, our students are counting on us.
Volleyball and Cricket Coaches Needed
We need coaches of the teams listed above to assist with trials very soon. If you are keen to take on a coaching role, please complete the nomination form described above and return to the Sports Office asap.
VOLLEYBALL SCHOOLS CUP – GOLD COAST
Mr John Christie will announce a 10-man squad to participate in the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup at the Gold Coast from the 7 – 14 December 2019. All successful members will be given an information letter by the end of next week which contains payment, permission and medical forms to be completed. Please note that a player fee of approx $200 will be charged and all players will be asked to find their own way to and from each of the games during that week. Carpooling may have to be organised.
OBLATE CRICKET TOUR – MELBOURNE
A squad of 13 will be chosen by this Friday to partake in the above-mentioned tour to Melbourne from 8 – 12 December 2019. All successful members will be given an information letter which contains payment, permission and medical forms to be completed. Players will be announced next Tuesday 22 October, and the paperwork will be distributed next Wednesday 23 October . I ask all successful students to return the permission form by next Friday to indicate whether they are keen to go along or not. This will give us enough time to select other students to take their place if they are unable to participate. The cost of the tour is approx. $1550, perhaps a little less.
REPRESENTATIVE SPORT
Well done to Nick Craig (Queensland 14 years maroon team), Nicholas Humphries (Queensland 14 years white team), Tom Boxall (Queensland 15 years maroon team) and Cooper Stevens (Queensland 15 years white team) who all travelled to Canberra over the school holidays to compete in the National Volleyball Championships.
Nick Craig’s team competed extremely well to come away with a silver medal. Tom Boxall was appointed captain of his team which also won a silver medal in the 15 years division.
Mr John Christie (Villanova First VI Volleyball Coach) also attended the National Championships as the Queensland 15 years (white) coach.
Well done to all these men on a great achievement representing their state at the highest level.
Mr Craig Stariha, Director of Sport