Sport News
Mr Stuart McSwan | K - 6 Sport Co-ordinator
Thank you to all the competitors, parents and teachers for making our very first GPCC Primary Swimming Time Trial such a success. I know it was a different format this time around, but it was wonderful to see so many great performances in the pool.
We look forward to taking a strong squad to the THACCCSA Zone Swimming Carnival on February 16 in Newcastle where many children will have the chance to showcase their skills once more.
A huge congratulations to Reef M for breaking two 20-year records in the 12+ years boys 50m Freestyle with a time of 31.28 and in the 12+ years boys 50m Backstroke with a time of 36.55. Amazing effort Reef. A future Olympian in the making!
Once House Points and Age Champion positions have been calculated, medals will be presented at a Chapel in the coming weeks.
GPCC Sport Teams
We are looking forward to sending our teams to a number of Gala Days and competitions in Primary this year.
Students will have a chance to trial for certain school teams over the coming terms and will need to keep a close eye on the notices and listen out for Assembly announcements for when trials will be held.
The protocol for team selection is as follows:
- Teams have at least 2-3 trials before final selection.
- Once teams have been chosen, they will aim to have at least one training session each week before a competition.
Individual Sport Trials for Primary CSSA and CIS Teams
These trials are not for GPCC school teams that we trial here at school to play at certain gala days throughout the year (as mentioned above). The CSSA or CIS trials are usually held in Sydney and students will be trialling against students from either other Christian Schools (CSSA) or other Independent Schools (CIS) and are usually recommended for those students that compete at a representative level.
Please email Mr McSwan before these dates if your child (Years 5 and 6 only) would like to be considered. They need to be currently playing in the sport and have several years’ experience (preferably at a Representative level): Parents are required to transport students to and from these trials.
CSSA Sport dates:
Monday 27 February CSSA/CIS Primary Boys and Girls Tennis Trials- Nominations close Monday 13 February
Friday 3 March CSSA Primary Soccer Trials- Nominations close 17 February
Friday 10 March CSSA/CIS Primary Boys and Girls Basketball Trials- Nominations close Friday 24 February
Monday 3 April CSSA Primary Girls Netball Trials- Nominations close 20 March
CIS Sport dates:
Monday 13 March CIS Primary Girls Soccer Trials (select students)- Nominations close 6 March
Monday 3 April CIS Primary Boys AFL Trials (select students)- Nominations close 27 March
Dates for your Calendar
PRIMARY
School Carnivals
Wednesday 5 April GPCC Primary Cross Country Carnival (GPCC grounds)
Friday 28 April GPCC Primary Athletics Carnival (Mingara)
Wednesday 23 August GPCC K-2 Athletics Carnival (GPCC grounds)
Friday 20 October GPCC K-2 Swimming Carnival (Peninsula Leisure Centre)
Mountain Biking Opportunities
Please see below two links for some Mountain Biking events coming up. All the relevant info can be found on these websites as well as directions on how to register. If interested, parents are required to register and transport students to these events.
https://hunterschoolsmtb.com/glenrock-race-information-overview/
https://www.thredbo.com.au/mtbinterschools/
Lucinda Shelley is our parent contact for the Mountain biking event and can be contacted by email: lucindashelley@icloud.com
Years 7 - 12 Sport Co-ordinator
GPCC Secondary Swimming Carnival 2023
Our GPCC Secondary Swimming Carnival is coming up at Mingara. A reminder that this is a compulsory school event.
When: Friday 24 February 2023 (please note Zone Carnival is the next Wednesday 1March)
Venue: Mingara Leisure Centre
Time: Carnival will begin at 9:00am and conclude at 2:00pm
What to wear/bring: House colours, sports uniform, recess and lunch
Transport: All students are required to make their own way to and from the carnival.
If students require transport on the College bus, the first bus will depart GPCC at 8:30am (last bus will be departing at 8:50am) and return by 3:00pm.
Please indicate on Parent Lounge (not at the Office) by Friday 17 February 2023 if your child requires bus transport.
If your child requires bus transport you will need to log into your Parent Lounge and in 'Events and Payments' locate the events named:
- TRANSPORT TO 2023 GPCC SECONDARY SWIMMING CARNIVAL and/or;
- TRANSPORT FROM 2023 GPCC SECONDARY SWIMMING CARNIVAL
and tick the bus transport options.
Parent Spectators: Parents will be able to spectate at this carnival, however they must spectate on either side of the pool or from the grass area (parents are not permitted in the grandstand).
Carnival Assistance: If parents are able to assist on the day, please email Chris Harris at charris@gpcc.nsw.edu.au
Individual Sport Trials for Secondary CSSA and CIS Teams
Please email Mr Harris at least a week before these dates if your child would like to be considered for these teams.
Most are becoming open ages and are only considering Year 11 and 12 Students.
They need to be currently playing in the sport and have several years’ experience (preferably at a Representative level):
Parents are required to transport students to and from these trials.
Note these dates:
CSSA State Events:
Secondary Boys Baseball trials for CIS: Tuesday 14 February
Secondary Girls Cricket Trials for CIS: Friday 17 February
Secondary Girls and Boys Tennis Trials for CIS: Wednesday 1 March
NSW All Schools Events:
Secondary Individual Triathlon: Thursday 23 March
Please note the CSSA Sporting calendar linked here: https://www.cssa.net.au/images/cssa/calendar/CSSACalendar2023-revised2Feb.pdf
GPCC Sport Teams 2023
We are looking forward to sending our teams to a number of Gala Days and competitions in Secondary School this year.
Students will have a chance to trial for certain school teams over the coming terms and will need to keep a close eye on the notices and listen out for Assembly announcements for when trials will be held.
The protocol for team selection is as follows:
- Teams have at least 2 trials before final selection.
- Once teams have been chosen, they will aim to have at least one training session each week before a competition.
Mountain Biking Opportunities
Please see below two links for some Mountain Biking events coming up. All the relevant info can be found on these websites as well as directions on how to register. If interested, parents are required to register and transport students to these events.
https://hunterschoolsmtb.com/glenrock-race-information-overview/ @ the Hunter
https://www.thredbo.com.au/mtbinterschools/ @Thredbo
Lucinda Shelley is our parent contact for the Mountain biking event and can be contacted by email: lucindashelley@icloud.com