2018 Coaches, Managers and Officials Needed
The Villanova Sports Department is currently seeking coaches, managers and officials for the AIC sports program in 2018.
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 in order to serve our students by taking on specific roles. These roles include coach, manager, referee, umpire, scorer etc. If you are able to help out in any way, could you please complete the ‘2018 Coach, Manager and Officiating – Nomination Form’ available on the College website or from the Sports Office and return it to the Sports Office as soon as possible.
All forms received will be compiled into a database and 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 requested and further details will be given.
I thank all those who were able to assist throughout 2017 and I invite those who would like to assist in 2018 to become involved for the benefit of our students and the College. I am sure you will find it a rewarding venture.
Villanova College Swimming – Langlands Pool
Training at Langlands Pool will cease on Friday 22 December 2017 and will recommence on Monday 8 January 2018. However, we certainly hope all swimmers will continue their training throughout the Christmas holiday period.
AIC Cricket and Volleyball Trials
All AIC cricket trials scheduled for this year have now been completed. In 2018, the following cricket trials have been organised before Round 1 of the AIC Cricket season.
Cricket Date Claimers
- Saturday 20 January 2018: Trial v Churchie for the following teams (6A, 6B, 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B, First XI, Second XI and Third XI). More information regarding these trials will be distributed in the coming weeks.
- Saturday 27 January: Year 6 – 12 trial v Ashgrove (all teams). All Year 5 teams will play internal games.
- Saturday 3 February: AIC Round 1 v SPC
Cricket Selection Process – Phase 2
After last weekend’s trial games, all coaches submitted to the Sport Office their recommendations as to who they believe should be in the A, B, C teams based on the performances given at these trial games.
Please be aware all players were offered at least 4/5 overs of batting (within a pair) and a minimum of two overs bowling on the day of the trial. Mr Nathan Dufty was present throughout the day observing players and talking to those who conducted the games regarding selections. The Director of Sport, the AIC Sport Co-ordinators and the Head Cricket Coach (Mr Nathan Dufty) will work through the recommendations and cross-reference the performances given at the game with the gradings given at the net sessions held last week in order to formulate all teams.
As per the ‘Selection Guidelines and Code of Conduct’ signed and agreed by all parents at the time of sign-on, A, B and C teams are graded. All coloured teams will be of equal grading. Students who make an A or B team are in classified competitive teams who compete for aggregates. These players will have a specific role in the team and duties will not be shared equally within these teams. If parents prefer their son to receive equal batting and bowling opportunities, please inform the Sports Office and we will place your boy in a C team or lower.
All teams from Year 5 – 12 will be posted on the web in the AIC Cricket section by tomorrow and these teams will be considered draft teams. Following the trials and training held early next year these teams can and will change.
Volleyball Trial Process
AIC volleyball trials are still on going. Please refer to the College’s website to find a list of all boys required for further trials against Iona this Saturday, 11 November. Another set of volleyball trials has been organised against SLC next Saturday 18 November. We hope to finalise all volleyball teams from Year 7 – 12 after the SLC trial day. These teams will be posted on the web before the end of the year.
All cricket and volleyball team/squad lists are subject to change throughout the entire season depending on player performance, attitude and attendance at training.
Volleyball Date Claimers
- Saturday 11 November: AIC volleyball trials v Iona
- Saturday 18 November: AIC volleyball trials v SLC
- Monday 15 January: AIC volleyball clinics (times can be found in the AIC volleyball section of the website)
- Saturday 27 January: Full school volleyball Trial v Ashgrove
- Saturday 3 February: AIC Round 1 v SPC
Volleyball Trial Game v Iona Saturday 11 November
Please be aware that a full set of volleyball trial games has been organised against Iona for all teams. Please visit the Villanova College website for all times and venues. Players are to arrive at least 30 minutes before their allocated game time and all players are to wear their PE uniform.
Swimming, Volleyball and Cricket Clinics – 2018
The College has organised specialised clinics, which are open to all students from Year 5 – 12 in 2018. These are great opportunities for our student athletes to develop their skills before the commencement of the 2018 AIC sport season. Please check the website under the various sports for more information.
Cricket Clinics: 16, 17 and 18 January 2018 at Villanova Park
Swim Clinic: 15 January 2018 at Langlands Pool
Volleyball Clinic: 15 January in Goold Hall
AFL Trials
AFL trials have now concluded. A complete squad list will be posted on the web under the AIC AFL section by tomorrow. On the first weekend back next year (Saturday 27 January 2018), all squad members will play an internal game at Yeronga AFL grounds with specific times and venues to be announced next year.
At the conclusion of this internal trial, all A and B teams will be announced. Those students who were unsuccessful in making an AFL team are more than welcome to play cricket. We ask these students/families to email Mr Chris Everding ceverding@vnc.qld.edu.au to ensure they are added to a cricket team.
First XI and Combined 10A/Second XI Cricket Trial Matches
Villanova will play two sets of trial matches against Iona and SLC on the dates listed below. Mr Nathan Dufty has now selected the two teams to play in these trial matches and these teams are posted on the web in the AIC Cricket section. After the two trial matches, a First XI squad will be selected to participate in the Oblate Cup held in Brisbane from the 3 – 7 December 2017
Saturday 11 November v Iona at Iona
- First XI 9am – 50 overs
- Combined 10A/Second XI 1pm – 35 overs
Saturday 18 November v SLC at Villanova Park
- First XI 9am – 50 overs
- Combined 10A/Second XI 1pm – 35 overs
Please note all players are required to provide their own lunch.
Cricket Coaching Camp at Villanova Park 2018
Please be advised that a cricket coaching camp will run at Villanova Park for all interested students from Jan 16 – January 18 2018. This camp is open to all students entering Villanova in Years 5 – 10 in 2018. The camp is run by experienced cricket coaches including Villanova’s First XI Coach at a cost of $175 per child. We strongly recommend all boys participate. Please refer to the College’s website under co-curricular/sport to view further details.
Representative Sport
Congratulations to Ethan Raymond on his selection into the Met East 15 – 19 year cricket team. Ethan will compete at the State Championships in March next year. Best wishes Ethan!
Congratulations to Cohen Stewart who has been selected in the Queensland School Sport Swimming Team who will compete in the Pacific School Games in Adelaide in early December. Well done and best wishes Cohen!
Mr Craig Stariha, Director of Sport
Sports Club 2017 Derby Day
Last Saturday, three hundred and thirty nine women attended Blackbird’s Bar & Grill to raise funds for Villanova College. The result of this fundraising was that $22,157 was raised, a fantastic effort!
A big thank you to the Villanova community and all our generous sponsors who ensured it was the most successful Derby Day to date.
The Sports Club would particularly like to thank:
Lisa Meredith and Lisa Gilhooley for their organisation of the event
Jeremy Meredith, Damien Gilhooley, Darren Klaassen, Stephen Harding and Robert Abraham for selling raffle tickets on the day
Paul Green and Bruce Myers who assisted with betting assistance on the day
The thirty-five generous sponsors are listed in the attached document. Derby Day Sponsors
Please like our Villanova Derby Day for Ladies Facebook page so you can receive regular updates.