Sport Sign-On 2023

To ensure we have accurate numbers of players wanting to participate in sport so we can nominate teams to the AIC competitions and allocate coaches / training venues and training schedules, selection for Term 1 sport will open 6am Thursday 13 October and close Sunday 30 October 2022. 

Trials and training will commence for some sports in the second half of Term 4 and/or during the school holidays.  

Term 1 Sports on Offer:

• AFL
• Cricket
• Volleyball
• Swimming

There are some instances where your son can participate in multiple sports (aside from swimming which can always be chosen as a 2nd sport), however, this is based on numbers signed up to play and may not be possible. Please email the Sports Department to be placed on a second sport waiting list. Please read the information below carefully to check for conflicts. Once you have signed your son on to the relevant chosen sport/s, you will be emailed information regarding any Term 4 pre-season trials and training. All Term 1 communication will be managed through the school Realm App.

If you are late to sign on or change your mind, your son may be placed on a waiting list for that sport and only accepted if numbers in teams allow.

Selection Trials 

Trial Selections for 2023 Year 5 will occur in January 2023 and early Term 1.  Details will be emailed once dates confirmed.

Selection sessions / trials and preseason training may take place for 2023 Years 6-12 in Weeks 4-7 of Term 4, 2022.  Your son will be invited to attend as many as possible to ensure selection coaches have the best possible opportunity to grade appropriately. This is also a great opportunity for new students to meet some new friends.

Notification of selections will occur in Term 1. Those players missing out on selection will be placed on waiting lists and notified if opportunity to join playing squads arises.

If you are unable to attend any trials sessions, please contact the Sports Department asap as it may affect your ability to be placed into a training squad for Term1.

Players who are not selected to play in Term 1 in their chosen sport, can request to be placed on a waitlist for an alternative sport if numbers allow. 

Sport Expectations 

Signing up to a sport is a confirmation that you will participate in all training and games required for the entire term. Unexplained absences will be noted and parents advised.  Team selections will take commitment and attendance as well as ability and skills into account.

School Sport v Club Sport 

If your son signs up to play Sport for the school, the expectation is that School Sport comes first over any club sport commitments. Students are expected to attend training each week and to be available for all fixtures during the season. If you have any questions about this or you would like to discuss potential clashes, please contact the sports office.

'A' TEAM EXPECTATIONS

If your son is selected in an A team, attendance is mandatory to all training sessions each week for the duration of the season. It is not acceptable to leave training early to go to club training.

If your son is in Year 7, 8, 9 or 10, it is also expected that he be a member of the Athlete Development Programme for his respective Year group. These sessions are designed with long-term athlete development in mind and are an essential part of training to improve performance and reduce the risk of injury. 

UNIFORM 

Training Uniform: St Patrick's College Sports Shirt and HPE Shorts
Game day Uniform: Students are expected to be in full Sports Specific uniform once the AIC competition season has started.  The Merchandise store can advise further, please email merchandisestore@stpatricks.qld.edu.au

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Sports Office through Mrs Kate Grainger kgrainger@stpatricks.qld.edu.au

New Students: 2023 Term 1 Sport-Sign On

New students to the College in 2023 are asked to email the Sports Office to sign on for a Term 1 Sport, Mrs Kate Grainger kgrainger@stpatricks.qld.edu.au

AFL

The format for the AFL season in 2023 is as follows:

Friday Night Game

• 1 x OPEN team playing on Friday night

Saturday Morning Games

• 1 x Year 9/10 combined team
• 2 x Year 8 teams – if numbers allow
• 2 x Year 7 teams – if numbers allow
• 3 x Year 6 teams – if numbers allow
• 3 x Year 5 teams – if numbers allow

The AIC AFL competition commences with a trial game on 27/28 January 2023 and Round 1 to 7 from 3/4 February to 17/18 March 2023.

*Year 5 & 6 students can participate in Volleyball in addition to AFL as Volleyball takes place on a Friday evening.

2023 DRAFT AFL Training Schedule  

Schedule subject to change.

CRICKET

 The AIC Cricket competition commences with a trial on 28 January 2023. Round 1 to 7 continue from 4 February through to 18 March 2023.

During the term season training is typically twice weekly either before or after school commencing week 1. Training is held at either Curlew Park or the College back oval.

All AIC Cricket matches take place on a Saturday, either morning or afternoon depending on the age and the level of the team.

*Year 5 & 6 students can participate in Volleyball in addition to Cricket as Volleyball takes place on a Friday evening.

2023 DRAFT Cricket Training Schedule: 

Subject to change.

Venue: Curlew Park

Volleyball

The AIC Volleyball competition (Years 7-12) commences with a trial on 28 January 2023. Round 1 to 7 will continue from 4 February through to 18 March 2023.

• The Year 5 & 6 Volleyball Program is a non-competitive Intra-School Program. Students will train /play twice a week. Typically, one session will be training, and one session will be game play. Year 5 & 6 students are also able to participate in the Swimming Program. As Swimming is an AIC Competition, parents are reminded that these sports would take priority. Please keep in mind students training load and commitment prior to signing up.

• Year 5 & 6 students can participate in Cricket or AFL as Junior Volleyball takes place on a Friday evening.

During the AIC season training is typically twice weekly either before or after school commencing early January. Training is held at either SPC or Boondall Sports Centre. Students travelling to Boondall Sports Centre for training must make their own travelling arrangements. Usually, most students travel together on a QR train to Boondall at students' expense. Parents must collect students promptly at the completion of the training session at the training venue.

All AIC Volleyball matches take place on a Saturday, either morning or early afternoon depending on the age and the level of the team.

2023 DRAFT Volleyball Term 1 Training Schedule: 

Schedule subject to change.

Swimming 

Students are encouraged to swim and train with both SPC Squads and their current Swim Clubs. SPC encourages competitive Swimmers to continue their current training schedule and session times/carnival attendance can be negotiated with our Head Coach.

SPC Squad swimmers will have the opportunity to participate in the following competitions;

Bramble Bay and Met North trials

• AIC Lead up Meets – January 27th, February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 23rd, March 4th.
• SPC vs Padua Meet – TBC
• AIC Championships at Sleeman Sports Complex - Tuesday 7 March 2023 (Selected team only)

Training sessions will commence mid Term 4, 2022 and early 2023.  Training sessions will be held before school at both SPC pool and Sandgate Aquatic Centre on Flinders Parade. Dates, times and venue information will be communicated to all signed on participants.

Please note that Year 5 - 12 can participate in both Swimming and Cricket, Volleyball or AFL.

Swimming is a very short season. Students are encouraged to participate, and flexibility with your training schedule will be accommodated to maximise participation. Students can participate in as many training sessions as they wish during the week, but the Thursday session at Sandgate Pool is encouraged each week.

 Please keep in mind training load and commitment prior to signing up.