Sport News

Mr Stuart McSwan | K - 6 Sport Co-ordinator

HCZS Zone Swimming Carnival

Last Friday GPCC had 32 Primary students travel to the amazing Forum facility at Newcastle University to represent our school at the HCZS Swimming Carnival.

Throughout the day we had so many wonderful performances across all events. Most notably winning three out of the four relay events with some very exciting finishes. We also had some age champion place getters (listed below) and finished 3rd overall all behind Wyong in 2nd and Belmont in 1st. What a great achievement from the team.

I'd like to thank all the parents for attending, and to those that helped with timekeeping. Thank you students for excellent behaviour and swimming, and to Mr Gibbins and Mr Schultz for their help on the day.

We now look forward to taking 15 students to CSSA on Thursday 6th March at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.

Congratulations Alex K (Year 4) who finished 3rd in "flags at the Central Coast Branch" carnival and for getting uplifted to the age above in the relay where he also came third. All the best at the State nippers carnival next week Alex and all our other nippers from GPCC.

Expressions of Interest for CSSA and HZSA Duathlon/Triathlon

Event Date: Friday 28 March

This is an event for those in Years 3-6. Please see the information below. It is important to note that this is different from the biathlon event which has been run in previous years and includes a cycle leg. Parents will be required to co-ordinate a team of students to participate in their age group prior to contacting Mr McSwan.

Parents will also be required to transport their child and gear (bike) to and from the event. Please let Mr McSwan know via email smcswan@gpcc.nsw.edu.au if you would like to enter a team, which event they will be competing in, and which leg each competitor will be competing by Thursday 20th March.

More info can be found at https://cssa.nsw.edu.au/events/cssa-schools-triathlon/

Primary Cross Country

On Friday 7th March we will be having our Primary Cross Country Carnival here at school. For those students who love to train and compete in this event, it would be ideal for them to go on some long distance runs in preparation.

Distances run:

8/9 years Girls & Boys - 2km
10 years Girls & Boys - 2km
11 years Girls & Boys - 3km
12/13 Girls & Boys - 3km

Dates for your Calendar

School Carnivals

Date	Event	Location
TERM 1
Friday - 7 March	GPCC Primary Yrs 2-6 Cross Country Carnival	GPCC Grounds
TERM 2
Friday - 2 May	GPCC Primary Yrs 2-6 Athletics Carnival	Mingara Athletics Track
TERM 3
Friday - 19 September	GPCC K-2 Athletics Carnival	GPCC Grounds
TERM 4
Friday - 24 October	GPCC K-2 Swimming Carnival	Peninsula Leisure Centre

.Representative Carnivals

Date	Event	Location
TERM 1
Thursday - 6 March	CSSA Primary State Swimming Carnival	Homebush (evening meet 4-8pm)
Wednesday - 26 March	CIS Primary Swimming Championships	Homebush
Friday - 28 March	CSSA Primary and Secondary State Duathlon and Triathlon (students to come up with own team - more info to come next week)	Penrith
Thursday - 10 April	NSW PSSA All Schools Swimming Championships - Day One (select students)	TBA
Friday - 11 April	NSW PSSA All Schools Swimming Championships - Day Two (select students)	TBA
TERM 2
Friday - 30 May	CSSA Primary and Secondary State Cross Country Carnival	Sydney Equestrian Centre
Thursday - 12 June	CIS Primary and Secondary Cross Country	TBA
Friday - 22 July	NSW PSSA All Schools X-Country Championships	TBA
TERM 3
Tuesday - 5 August	HCZS Zone Primary Athletics Carnival	Glendale
Friday - 22 August	CSSA Primary State Athletics Carnival	Blacktown
Friday - 5 September	CIS Primary Athletics Carnival	TBA
TERM 4
Wednesday - 22 October	NSW PSSA All Schools Athletics Carnival Day One	TBA
Thursday - 23 October	NSW PSSA All Schools Athletics Carnival Day Two	TBA

Carnival/Sporting levels:

GPCC: Green Point Christian College

HCZS: Hunter Christian Zone Sports (Zone)

CSSA: Christian Schools Sports Association (State)

CIS: Combined Independent Schools

PSSA: Primary School Sports Association

GPCC Sport Teams

We are looking forward to sending our teams to a number of Gala Days and competitions in Primary again 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, teacher announcements in class and listen out for Assembly announcements for when trials will be held.

The protocol for team selection link: GPCC_PRIMARY_REPRESENTATIVE_SPORT_TEAM_SELECTION_PROCESS.pdf

Teams have at least 2-3 trials before final selection.
Unfortunately, it is simply not possible for all children who trial to be included in final teams. It is not uncommon for 40 students to trial for a team that only has 10 spots available.
Once teams have been chose, they will aim to have at least one training session each week before a competition.

Individual Sport Trials for Primary CSSA and CIS Teams (NOT GPCC teams)

These trials are not for GPCC school teams that we trial for here at school (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 Nomination dates if your child (YEARS 5 AND 6 ONLY) would like to be considered. They need to be currently playing in the sport at a very high level and have several years' experience (preferably at a Representative level): Parents are required to transports students to and from these trials.

CSSA and CIS Sport trial dates: Please note these are not for GPCC school teams.

Term 1
Monday - 31 March	CIS Primary Boys and Girls Hockey Trials (select students) - Nominations close Monday - 24th March
Monday - 7 April	CSSA Primary Girls Netball Trials (select students) - (Allocation exhausted)
Monday - 7 April	CIS Primary Boys AFL Trials (select students) - Nominations close Monday - 31 March

CSSA (Christian Schools Sports Association) Child Protection training and Risk Warning

CSSA have recommended that all adults (teachers, volunteers, and parents) complete the following module on Child Protection before attending any CSSA event (trials, gala days or carnivals). Thank you

https://old.cssa.net.au/child_protection/index.html#/

Below is a link for the Risk Warning that accompanies all CSSA run events

https://cssa.nsw.edu.au/risk-warning/

Mr Chris Harris | Years 7 - 12 Sport Co-ordinator

Any questions about college sporting teams, coaches, gala days, carnivals and trials can be directed to my email charris@gpcc.nsw.edu.au

Congratulations to Ariella N (Year 11) and her family on their outstanding performances at the Huskisson Triathlons over the weekend.

Ariella secured 1st place in the Women's Super Sprint Race, competing against 254 athletes.
Caleb N (Year 12) achieved an impressive 25th overall in the Sprint Race, out of approximately 1,300 athletes, and placed 3rd in his age group.
Evie N (Year 7) finished 11th in her age category, showcasing great promise.

We commend their dedication and look forward to seeing them compete at the CIS Triathlon this Wednesday.

Congratulations to Xavier B-M (Year 9) on his outstanding performance at the State Cup Oztag tournament in Coffs Harbour this weekend.

Representing the Central Coast, Xavier's Under-14 Boys team emerged victorious out of 28 competing teams. He played a key role in both attack and defense, scoring multiple tries from his position on the wing.

The thrilling final went into extra time, where only five players from each team were selected to compete. Xavier was among those chosen and contributed to securing the championship title.

Well done, Xavier, on this incredible achievement.

Dates for your Calendar

Please find below the calendar for Secondary School Sport for Term 1.

Date	Event	Location
Monday - Tuesday 3rd - 4th March	CIS Secondary U19 Girls Cricket Trials	TBC
Wednesday 5th March	HCZS Zone Swimming Carnival	Peninsula Leisure Centre
Wednesday - Thursday 5th - 6th March	CIS Secondary U19 Boys Cricket Trials	TBC
Friday 7th March	GPCC Secondary Athletics Carnival	Mingara
Tuesday 11th March	HCZS Touch Football Gala Day	Wallsend Touch Ovals
Friday 14th March	CIS Secondary Open Boys & Girls Football Trials	Bernie Mullane Sports Complex
Monday 17th March	CSSA AGM 9:30am - 1:30pm	TBC
Tuesday 25th March	CSSA State Secondary Swimming Championships	Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
Friday 28th March	CSSA & HZSA Secondary Schools Triathlon	Penrith International Regatta Centre
Friday 4th April	CSSA Secondary State Touch Football Gala Day and Trials for CIS	Penrith Touch Fields
Monday 7th April	SASSA/CSSA Secondary 16&U Boys Rugby Union Trials	TBC

Carnival/Sporting levels:

GPCC: Green Point Christian College

HCZS: Hunter Christian Zone Sports (Zone)

CSSA: Christian Schools Sports Association (State)

CIS: Combined Independent Schools

NSWAS: NSW All Schools

Individual Sport Trials for CSSA and CIS Teams (NOT GPCC teams)

These trials are not for GPCC school teams that we trial for here at school. 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 Harris before these Nomination dates if your child would like to be considered. They need to be currently playing in the sport at a very high level and have several years' experience (preferably at a Representative level): Parents are required to transports students to and from these trials.