Secondary Sport Information Booklet 2017
What are the College aims? The Secondary Sport Program at Mount Carmel College aims to promote participation, respect and cooperation. It also provides an opportunity to learn and try new skills, educate students to have a lifelong participation in physical activity and to have fun! What sports are offered*? AFL Athletics Badminton Basketball Cricket Cricket (T20 Blast) Cross Country Equestrian Netball Hockey Rowing Sailing Soccer Softball Surf Lifesaving Surfing Swimming Tennis Touch Football Triathlon Volleyball Water Polo *Some sports may not run during the year due to numbers or timing. Other sports may be included depending upon timing and interest.
When are these sports offered? SPORT DAY OF PLAY START FINISH Term 1 Cricket (New) Thursday 2 March 6 April *Sailing Series 1 Tues or Wed 28 February 5 April Soccer Year 7/8 Tuesday 28 February 16 May Soccer Year 9/10 Monday 27 February 15 May Surfing Monday 3 April Term 2 Badminton Friday May August *Equestrian Weekend May Hockey Div 1 (Y7-10) Tuesday 9 May 8 August Hockey Div 2 (Y9/10) Mon or Thurs 1 May 6 July Netball Year 7 & 8 Monday 22 May 14 August Netball Year 9 & 10 Tuesday 23 May 1 August Volleyball Monday May June Water Polo Friday May August Term 3 Hockey Div 3 (Y7/8) Mon or Thurs 24 July 21 September AFL (New) Tuesday 8 August 19 September Basketball Year 7 & 8 Wednesday 16 August 8 November Basketball Year 9 & 10 Monday 21 August 6 November Rowing (in conjunction with Sandy Bay Rowing Club) Various August (training starts) May (last regatta) Term 4 T20 Blast Cricket Thursday October November *Sailing Series 2 Tues or Wed September December Softball Wednesday 25 October 29 November Surf Lifesaving TBC November (one day) Touch Football Year 7 & 8 Monday October November Touch Football Year 9 & 10 Wednesday October November Tennis Year 7/8 Tuesday 17 October 28 November Tennis Year 9/10 Thursday 19 October 30 November Triathlon Thursday 23 November * Must have some prior experience. Sailing day depends on division.
In what sports can I represent the College? EVENTS MCC Year 7-10 Swimming Trials (Qualifying Event) Tuesday 14 February 7:15pm 8:45pm Hobart Aquatic Centre Southern SATIS Swimming Carnival Thursday 16 March 9am - 4pm Hobart Aquatic Centre State SATIS Swimming Carnival Thursday 30 March 9am - 4pm Hobart Aquatic Centre EVENT MCC Grade 3-10 Secondary Athletics Carnival Friday 5 May 8:30am-3:30pm Domain Athletics Centre Southern SATIS Athletics Carnival Wednesday 13 September 8:30am-6pm Domain Athletics Centre State SATIS Athletics Carnival Saturday 23 September 6am-9pm (including travel time) St Leonards Athletics Track, Launceston Schools Knockout Athletics October Domain Athletics Centre SWIMMING WHAT IS IT? Selection races for 50m Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke and Butterfly. The MCC Secondary Swimming Team will be selected from these results. Team members then train at Clarence Aquatic Centre Monday and Wednesday mornings from 7am 7:45am in preparation for the SSATIS and SATIS carnivals. All southern independent schools compete at this carnival. Two participants in each event as well as four in the freestyle and medley relays. All state independent schools compete at this carnival. One participant in each event (based on performance at SSATIS Carnival) and four in the freestyle and medley relays. ATHLETICS WHAT IS IT? Athletics track and field events in which House points are awarded. Age group champions are also awarded at the end of term assembly. Top three place getters in each event, and top five in 100m, will comprise the MCC Secondary Athletics Team, as well as any student who wishes to challenge for a place in any event. All southern independent schools compete at this carnival. Two participants in each event as well as four in the 100m relays. All state independent schools compete at this carnival. One participant in each event (based on performance at SSATIS Carnival) and four in the 100m relay. Two teams (Y7/8 and Y9/10) are selected to represent the College at the Schools Knockout Athletics Competition. Athletes compete in a set number of events for their team. Winning teams in the State progress to the National Final.
EVENT MCC Kinder-Year 10 Field Day Thursday 18 May 9am-3pm University of Tasmania Ovals Southern SATIS Cross Country Wednesday 31 May 8:30am - 3:30pm Rokeby Police Academy All-Schools Cross Country Tuesday 20 June 11am-2pm Symmons Plains CROSS COUNTRY WHAT IS IT? Cross Country and activities in which House points are awarded. The top 8 placegetters will be invited to join the MCC Cross Country Team, however all students are eligible to nominate to join the team. Training is on Tuesday and Thursdays at lunch time in preparation for the SSATIS and All Schools Cross Country. All southern independent schools compete at this carnival. Races are 3km. All members of the MCC Cross Country Team that compete at SSATIS Cross Country are invited to compete at the All-Schools Cross Country. State Cross Country Carnival open to any school in Tasmania. Races are 3km/4kms. Top six place getters are eligible for the Tasmanian State Cross Country Team. ROWING (in conjunction with the Sandy Bay Rowing Club) EVENT WHAT IS IT? Head of the River Saturday 18 March Lake Barrington All-Schools Regatta Saturday 5 March & Sunday 6 March (two days) Lake Barrington EVENT Southern Qualifying Event 22 March Soldiers Memorial Oval State Final November Blundstone Arena EVENT Regional Tournament October Hobart State Tournament November Launceston Rowing regatta for all independent schools throughout Tasmania. Rowing regatta for all schools within Tasmania. MILO T20 BLAST CRICKET (Year 7/8) WHAT IS IT? Teams are selected to represent the College at the Southern Qualifying Event, where the top 4 teams win through to the State Final. If successful in the Southern Qualifying Event, the College participates in the State Final. The winner of the State Final represents Tasmania at the National Final at the MCG in December. BTAS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS WHAT IS IT? Teams are selected to represent the College at the Regional Tournament, where the top 3 teams in Division 1 win through to the State Tournament. If successful in the Regional Tournament, the College participates in the State Tournament.
How do I get involved? To sign up for Sport, you nominate via the Sport Sign Up page on the Mount Carmel College website (http://mountcarmel.tas.edu.au/sport-activity-sign-up/ ). This page lists the sports on offer during each term by clicking on the Sign-Up button you will be taken to a form where you will enter your details and the sport/s you would like to play in that term. Teams will be put together based upon a range of factors including the number of nominations, previous experience in a sport (particularly when there is more than one division), and friends you may need to be with for transport requirements. There may be a need to run selection trials if there are divisions in the roster or the event is state-wide. Students must consider all other commitments they have, making your own transport arrangements to and from games and training, and the uniform required to participate. Training is determined by the coach, but usually it is during one lunchtime per week at Mount Carmel College or nearby sports fields. Your family members and friends also have the opportunity to be involved in the College s sporting program. The online sign-up form has a field where you can nominate someone to be your team s coach, manager or supervisor, or to even help with umpiring or scoring if the sport requires. This support is very much required and allows the College to offer such a large range of sporting opportunities. All sports volunteers require a Working With Children Registration. Sign up Online Process: Click the Sign up button on the MCC website homepage to access the sign up page.
Interested in coaching a team or umpiring? You may like to develop your skills as a coach by coaching a team. If you are in Year 9 or 10 you could coach a Year 7 or 8 Team, and Year 7 and 8 students could coach a Primary team, or perhaps you have a younger sibling or relative playing in a team you would like to coach. Coaching and umpiring are great ways to gain confidence, transfer your knowledge of a sport and have a positive impact on the lives of others. Opportunities can fit in with your availability. You could just take a team for lunch time trainings, or you can help with a team or sport after school on a particular day of the week.
What are my responsibilities as a student? Make sensible choices about which sports to play. Aim for a balance of family, school work, sport, social activities and time to yourself. Take up opportunities offered by MCC with enthusiasm and commitment. Attend all training sessions and games, showing a willingness to listen and learn from others. If unable to attend a training or game, please inform the team captain, coach and the Sports Administration Officer. Always graciously accept the umpire s decisions. Abide by decisions made by MCC regarding matters in dispute. Always show good sporting behaviour by expressing emotions, ideas and opinions in a positive manner. Enjoy and celebrate a win without boasting, lose without excuses and participate with courage and determination. Use courteous language. Communicate with the Sports Administration Officer if you have a concern... avoid bottling things up. Forfeiting is a last resort. Inform the Sports Administration Officer as early as possible if there is a clash in the roster with other commitments. Consider fill-in options so the game can proceed. Be considerate of the impact you may have on other students and families if you don t play. Wear your uniform correctly and represent MCC with pride.
How can my parents assist myself and the College? Communicate with their daughter regarding commitment, transport and uniform requirements. Understand that students are expected to attend all training sessions and games. Promote mature behaviour on game days and be positive role models. Any queries or concerns should be directed to the Sports Administration Officer in a timely manner so that issues can be managed. Ensure your daughter has any required medication at games (eg. Asthma puffers and Epipens). Parents and family members are encouraged to volunteer to coach, manage, supervise and umpire for any team in which they have knowledge or an interest. Volunteers require a Working with Children Check Registration and new volunteers will also be required to complete a Volunteer Induction provided by Mount Carmel College.
What will the College do? MCC will organise teams in which all students who nominate for a sport will have an opportunity to participate. Teams can be organised to accommodate a friend request, and every effort is made to make teams appropriate to the level of competition. All teams are organised within the financial constraints of MCC; are dependent upon volunteers to assist with coaching, managing and umpiring; and, are conducted in a safe manner. How will I know if there is a cancellation or change in schedule? Cancellations and other changes will be advised via email to students and parents email address, advised at sign up. They may also be announced over the PA system and posted on the Cancellations page on the College website (http://mountcarmel.tas.edu.au/sportactivity-cancellations/). If in doubt, you may contact the MCC Front Office on 6216 7900.
What uniform do I wear for which sport? There is an expectation that students wear the uniform in the correct manner. The full tracksuit (including spray jacket) must be worn to and from all games and competitions, and the navy sports bag is also taken to games. Hair is to be tied back at all times and the MCC hat offers sun protection when necessary. During games and competition, tracksuits and rugby tops are not to be worn. Suitable shoes are important to prevent injury. Skate shoes and casual shoes are not acceptable. SPORT UNIFORM OTHER REQUIREMENTS AFL Navy and gold shorts and navy & gold long Mouthguard required socks. Football jumpers are borrowed. Athletics Track Events: Athletics singlet, navy bike shorts/navy leggings and white socks. Field Events: Navy and gold shorts, athletics Hat for carnival days and running spikes are optional. singlet and white socks. Badminton Navy sports top, navy and gold shorts or navy Badminton racquet skirt and white socks. Basketball Basketball singlets and shorts are borrowed Mouthguards are Cricket from the College. Navy sports top, navy and gold shorts and white socks. Tracksuit and rugby top as appropriate. optional. Protective equipment required for SSATIS roster. Kit provided. Cross Country Athletics singlet, navy bike shorts/navy leggings and white socks. Equestrian Jodpurs, white school shirt, school tie, brown Horse school jumper, white socks and riding boots. Hockey Navy sports top, navy skirt, navy and gold long socks. Hockey Stick, Shin Pads Mouthguard required Netball Navy sports top, navy skirt and white socks. Rowing Regattas: MCC Zoot Suit and full tracksuit No loose clothing Soccer Navy and gold shorts, navy sports top and navy & gold long socks. Softball Navy sports top, navy and gold leggings/navy Shin pads recommended and gold shorts, and long socks. Surfing College bathers. Wetsuit Sailing College bathers and MCC sailing vest. Wetsuit Swimming College bathers and MCC swim cap. Tennis Navy sports top, navy skirt and white socks. Tennis racquet Touch Football Athletics singlet, navy bike shorts/navy leggings and white socks. Triathlon College bathers, MCC swim cap, athletics singlet, navy bike shorts/navy leggings and white socks. Bicycle and helmet if doing cycle leg or individual event. Volleyball Navy sports top, navy and gold shorts, and white socks. Waterpolo College bathers and MCC swim cap. Mouthguard required
What if I have questions? Please contact Miss Nikki Stuart, Sports Administration Officer. Direct Line: 62167926 E-Mail: sport@mountcarmel.tas.edu.au Thank You! Without your enthusiasm, support and encouragement, the Secondary Sport Program would not be able to offer such a wide range of opportunities.