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From the Sportsmaster
A warm welcome back to everyone and welcome to our new boys starting in the School this year! As we look ahead to what will be a busy year in sport, I would like to take this opportunity to provide you with some information which will directly affect your son in the first few weeks of this term.
Regular information about sport will be found in the weekly School Newsletters emailed on Fridays.
Please contact me on 8302 5246 if you require any further information. I look forward to providing many enjoyable sporting experiences this term and throughout the year.
Mr P Derrin
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Saturday Sport Team Trials (Years 3-6)
Before the start of each season, trials are held to determine the allocation of boys to teams. Trials for Summer Sport teams begin on Friday 29 January and continue on Monday 1 February. Trials are held during school time.
Boys should wear their sports uniform to School on both these days and bring any equipment needed. Please note that the School can provide all necessary gear and safety equipment (except mouthguards).
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While most boys will get their first choice of summer sport, it is not guaranteed. All boys are supported and encouraged through this process. Boys who do not receive their first preference will be notified by Monday afternoon, 1 February.
Softball and T-ball players must have a mouthguard and shinpads to take part in games. For safety, soft compound balls will be used during trials.
All boys will continue trials during After School Sport in Week 2. All teams will be allocated after their first afternoon training session. There may be subsequent movement in an effort to grade teams correctly.
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Training Days and Times
All training times and days for this term, including voluntary extra-curricular training sessions before school, can be accessed in a printable document by clicking here.
This document (which also appeared in Friday's Newsletter) is a useful summary of sport practices and music rehearsals for Term 1. Click here.
Training (Wet weather)
If there is any doubt that training will be cancelled due to wet weather, please phone 9990 8472 from 1:30pm. Bays are requested to have ‘Plan B’ arrangements in the event of training being cancelled.
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Saturday Sport Fixtures (Years 3-6)
Six rounds of Saturday Sport fixtures begin in Week 2 on Saturday 6 February. An up-to-date Fixture List is on the School's website and can be viewed by clicking here. All venue information, including links to Google maps can also be found on the School's website by clicking here.
A printable version of the Fixtures List can be found here. However, please note the printable version will not automatically update if there are changes during the season. Any changes will be notified in the regular Friday School Newsletter.
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Saturday Sport leave
Participation is compulsory for Saturday sport, except where a satisfactory medical or religious reason is given. Notes requesting leave from Saturday Sport should be directed to the Sportsmaster and received by the Monday preceding the Saturday for which leave is sought.
Late requests can result in teams having insufficient numbers. The importance of recognising the commitment required to be a part of a team is a high priority of the sporting programme at Sydney Grammar. Please help your son learn the value of being part of a team by honouring this leave system.
Wet weather cancellations
Saturday (Wet weather or Illness)
If there is any doubt about sport being cancelled on a Saturday morning due to wet weather, please phone 9990 8472 from 6.45am. Should a boy become ill after School on Friday afternoon please phone the Sportsmaster 8302 5246 between 6.45 and 7.15am on Saturday.
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Years 3-6 PE lessons (swimming)
PE lessons (swimming) for boys in Years 3-6 will begin in Week 2 (from Monday 1 February). All lessons in Weeks 2-4 will focus on stroke correction in the lead up to the Year 3-6 Swimming Carnival.
Please ensure your son has their swim wear (swimmers, towel, goggles) at School for these lessons.
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Swimming Carnival and event entries (Years 3-6)
The Years 3-6 School Swimming Carnival will be held on Friday 19 February at the Macquarie University Aquatic Centre. Please click here for the online registration form which has been set up to enter all boys into their chosen events. All boys are required to enter into their 50m Freestyle age race and are encouraged to enter into other events. Please be diligent in your completion of this form as boys cannot enter events on the day. Entries are due by Thursday 4 February.
Your son’s safety is of the highest priority during this event. Boys will be swimming in a 50m pool. Weak swimmers will be identified to officials and they will participate in outside lanes. Please contact the Sportsmaster if you wish to discuss any concerns.
Heat lists will be available to the boys prior to the Carnival. Any further details including a programme of events and travel information will be forwarded to you before the Carnival.
Swim Squad
A Swim Squad will be offered on Monday mornings from 7.30-8:15am in Weeks 2-4 to support preparations for the School Carnival. Squad positions will be offered to the first 30 notes with $5 attached returned to Mr Derrin. Notes regarding the squad are accessed by clicking here.
From Week 5, Monday morning will be used as a compulsory training session for the Swim team which is selected after the Carnival.
Swimming Lessons (Preschool – Year 6) The Shelly Swimming School
An exciting new programme of swimming lessons will begin in the School pool from the beginning of Term 1, 2016. This programme will be run by Shelly Bi and ‘The Shelly Swimming School’. A Sports Newsletter was sent at the beginning of the Summer break with all details relating to the programme. There are approximately 15 spots remaining in the lesson programme; all ability levels in Preschool to Year 6 are encouraged to apply. Please click here for all the details as outlined in the Sports Newsletter sent out on December 8 2015.
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Winter Sport Choices (Years 3-6)
Winter Sport choices are made in Week 3 in order to prepare fixtures for the winter season and are due by Friday 12 February. To coincide with this we have Rugby and Football Promotion Mornings to support boys with their decision. An online registration form will be sent in the Week 3 newsletter.
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Rugby Promotion Morning (Years 2-6)
The Rugby promotion morning will be held on Monday 8 February, 7:30-8:20am.
Stephen O’Brien from the ARU is coming in to hold a Parents Forum in the P-2 Music room from 7.45am which will outline current safe practices in the sport.
Mr Lachlan Fear, Director of Rugby at College St, will also be coming to address parents.
Boys will enjoy a morning of rugby activities on Cowper Field from 7:30-8:20am. All boys in Year 2-6 are encouraged to attend.
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Football (Soccer) Promotion Morning (Years 2-6)
The Football Promotion Morning will be held on Tuesday 9 February, 7:30-8:20am. We always have a great turn out of boys for these mornings.
Staff and coaches will promote football through fun games and activities on Cowper field.
All boys in Year 2-6 are encouraged to attend and enjoy the morning of activities.
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Fencing (Years 5 & 6)
Fencing is available again this year. It will be held on Tuesday morning for Years 5 & 6, 7.30am-8.20am.
Classes will commence on Tuesday 9 February.
For further details and the permission note please click here.
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Tennis (K-Year 6)
Tennis coaching is available to all boys from K–6, Monday to Friday, before school (7.30am - 8.20am) and in the afternoons (3pm-4pm and 4pm-5pm).
There are classes for Beginners to Intermediate and Advanced, using the Hot Shots coloured ball programme.
For all bookings please contact Armond D'Jani on 0418 242 626.
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Taekwondo lessons are available at School on Wednesday afternoons 3:00-4:00pm. Classes will commence Wednesday 3 February.
For further details and registration please click here.
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Useful Dates
Printable version, please click here
Friday 29 January – Year 3-6 Summer Sport Trials
Monday 1 February – Year 3-6 Summer Sport Trials
Thursday 4 February – Swimming Entries Due for School Swimming Carnival
Saturday 6 February – Summer Sport Round 1
Monday 8 February – Rugby Promotions Morning & Parent Forum (Years 2-6)
Tuesday 9 February – Football Promotions Morning (Years 2-6)
Friday 12 February – Winter Sport Choices Due
Saturday 13 February – Summer Sport Round 2
Friday 19 February – Year 3-6 Swimming Carnival (Macquarie University)
Saturday 20 February – Summer Sport Round 3
Friday 26 February – Year 3-6 Summer Sport Photos
Friday 26 February – Kings Invitational Swimming Carnival (Swimming Team)
Saturday 27 February – Summer Sport Round 4
Wednesday 2 March – IPSHA Swimming Carnival at Homebush (Swimming Team)
Thursday 3 March – Preschool-Year 2 Cross Country Carnival
Saturday 5 March – Summer Sport Round 5
Friday 11 March – Year 3-6 Cross Country Carnival
Saturday 12 March – Summer Sport Round 6
Friday 18 March – Year 3-6 Winter Sport Trials
Week 9 – Week 11 - Preschool -Year 2 Intensive Swimming Programme
Tuesday 22 March – CIS Swimming Carnival at Homebush
Friday 1 April – Year 3-6 Winter Sport Trials
Saturday 2 April – IPSHA Cross Country Carnival at Kings (Cross Country Team)
Thursday 7 April – Wednesday 13 April – Holiday Camp
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