Overview
Sport
Cultural
INTRODUCTION
Sporting activities play an important role
in a pupil's life at
The school's sporting programme forms a vital part of a pupil's overall education, and as such requires regular attendance and participation in all activities as laid down in the school calendar.
This Handbook has been produced as a guide to parents, staff and pupils and the procedures and regulations outlined are designed to provide for the efficient management, coaching, co-ordination and supervision of what is a very busy and full sports and recreational programme.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The aims and objectives of the College Sports Programmes stress the concept of maximum participation and emphasises the following:
(a) character
development
(b) development
of team spirit
(c) development
and maintenance of sound attitudes to physicalfitness, sport and recreation
(d) acquisition
of skills and learning through progressive practices
(e) development
of social, as well as sporting attitudes
(f) promotion
of lifetime interests
(g) to
provide opportunities for pupils to develop to their full
potential in their
chosen sport at school, District, State and
National level
PROGRAMME
The College is a member of the Associated Private Schools Association (APS) and participates in regular sporting competition within this Association.
The member schools of the APS for the 2007 school year are:
- All Saints Anglican School
- St. Stephen's College
- King’s
The College is also a member of the Queensland Secondary Schools Sports Association and participates in sporting competitions organised by the South Coast Regional Sports Office. The APS Association of Schools is represented as the Hinterland District.
Regular competitive team sports are conducted during sports afternoons throughout the year against the above schools, with special emphasis being placed on the winter and summer sports competitions. District trials are also conducted in selected sports, in order to choose District representative teams to compete in Regional Championships, which could lead to Regional representation in State carnivals and ultimately State selection for National competitions. National teams are often chosen in particular sports and this achievement is the ultimate for school based athletes.
As well as the winter and summer sports competition the major interschool sports activities are swimming, athletics and cross country. These carnivals are keenly contested with outstanding performers proceeding to Regional, State and National championships.
Interhouse competition is conducted during the year in the main disciplines of swimming, cross country and athletics as well as the major team games. House teams to compete in these competitions are chosen from House trials in which all pupils must participate.
Attendance at swimming, cross country and athletics carnivals is compulsory for all pupils.
Traditionally the philosophy of the College has emphasised the value of recreational sports and activities. Pupils not involved in interschool sports in summer and winter competitions may be offered the opportunity to participate in sports not contested by our district sports association. Some of these activities include: rowing, sailing, kayaking, equestrian or cycling.
A wide variety of activities is provided with some activities leading to certification through a course of progressive practice and assessment.
PARTICIPATION
All secondary pupils at
- nominate
a summer and winter sport of their choice
- attend
and participate in House trials for swimming and
athletics and represent their House if selected - participate
in the Interhouse Cross Country
- attend
all major College sporting activities, interhouse and
interschool competitions and any competitions involving
visiting teams as directed - attend
all training sessions and fixtures relating to their chosen sport
- ensure any medical or dental appointments are not made duringsports training time or sports fixture time
Pupils at the College are encouraged to participate in as many sporting and recreational activities as possible with a view to:
- becoming
proficient in their chosen activity
- gaining the benefits of mutual competition and participation
- widening their sporting and recreational interests to allow them to participate in sport/recreational activities during later life
- promoting a healthy lifestyle and appreciation of the benefits of involvement in a regular sporting or exercise programme.
From time to time the College accepts fixtures against visiting schools from interstate and overseas, and also organises tours both interstate and overseas. These interschool fixtures and exchanges are invaluable as both cultural and sporting experiences for our pupils and all members of the school community are encouraged to participate in and support these events.
EXEMPTION FROM SPORT
Exemption from Friday afternoon school sport is only granted on rare occasions and on a case by case basis.
- The proposed alternate activity for the pupil needs to be structured and organized in nature.
- The pupil should be participating, or expecting to participate at a high level in his/her alternative activity in order to warrant exemption.
- The pupil should be undertaking a significant amount of training in his/her alternative activity to warrant exemption.
- The pupil should be attending alternative supervised/coached/tutored sessions to warrant exemption.
- The pupil should be achieving "value added" status for him/herself and/or the school.
- Only the Headmaster or his representative
shall offer exemption from
- A request for exemption must be submitted in writing to the Headmaster and should include:
- a copy of the sport training programme or rehearsal/practice schedule currently undertaken
- the long-term and short-term goals to which the pupil aspires
- the current time committed to the activity and the expected time commitment required during the exemption period
- the present level of participation (state, national, etc.)
- supporting documentation from a coach or instructor.
- The Headmaster has the discretion to make a decision on each pupil's request on a case-by-case basis. Any perceived precedent will not influence the decision on each case.
- The Headmaster can decide on the duration of exemption, eg. term, season, semester, year etc.
- Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis.
- A discussion/meeting will be held with the
Director of Sport, Deputy-Academic, Head of the
- Pupils are encouraged to choose complementary sports or activities that constitute cross-training or are supportive of the activity in question.
- Staff will offer support, advice and on-going consultation.
OFFICIAL SPORTS
The following sports and activities are officially recognised by the College and outstanding participation or achievement in these activities forms the basis of the school's sporting awards:
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Chess
- Cross Country
- Cricket
- Cycling Sailing
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Hockey
- Kayaking
- Netball
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Touch Football
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Participation in these sports at school, District, State or National level within the secondary schools' sporting framework may lead to awards as conferred by the Sports Committee and as outlined in the Sports Awards segment of this handbook.
Sports other than those recognised as
official
FACILITIES
The College has a well-equipped gymnasium, a ten-lane heated Olympic pool and five tennis courts with lighting. Pupils have free use of these facilities during normal school and training hours under supervision (as designated between 7.00am to 5.00pm). The courts and pool are available for training at any time but bookings must be made at the pool reception.
Tennis
Primary: coaching and match play is provided during sport time.
Secondary: basic instruction is part of the Physical Education curriculum for Years 8 to 10 and coaching and match play is provided during sport time.
Coaching: professional tennis coaching is available
Swimming Pool
Head Coach, Mr
Membership fees, which are set at the start of each season, cover affiliation with State and Regional bodies.
Various swimming programmes and fitness classes, including aqua aerobics, are available. Learn to Swim and Coaching Clinics are offered during the year to both pupils and non-pupils of the school. Please contact pool reception for further details.
Equestrian
The Equestrian Programme is under the
guidance of professional and accredited equestrian coach, Nicole Tough. An experienced competitor herself, Nicole has
enjoyed State Squad selection since 1994 and was part of the Olympic Athlete
Programme for two years. Nicole attended
Equestrian at
Equestrian sport caters for ‘hobby’ riders, whose aims consist of improving their knowledge and riding skills and improving the overall harmony and balance of their horses, as well as ‘competition’ riders, whose aims consist of the above as well as competing for their school with the aim of qualifying for the State Championships.
Training sessions take place on Friday
afternoons during the school’s compulsory sporting programme. Pupil's voluntarily attend competitions on
weekends against other participating schools in
Equestrian pursuits at
SPORTSMANSHIP / CODE OF CONDUCT
All pupils participating in sporting activities must observe a code of conduct and behaviour that will reflect credit on themselves, the College and their family. Listed below is a guideline of standards of behaviour to be observed:
- pupils will not behave in a manner that may bring discredit on themselves, their team, or the school
- acceptable community standards of behaviour to be displayed at all times
- pupils will be humble in victory and gracious in defeat
- pupils will participate in competition with a positive attitude towards winning and losing
- values of fair play, tolerance, courtesy and a respect for the safety and well being of others are to be encouraged at all times
- pupils must respect and observe the decisions and directions of all referees and umpires and should not criticise or question the decisions given during matches
- emotional outbursts or displays of bad temper or foul play (including flagrant breaking of the rules of the game) will not be tolerated under any circumstances
- all pupils will be encouraged to do their best at all times.
