AMBROSE TREACY COLLEGE SPORT Semester One 2017 Whilst the year is drawing to a close, it is time to get organised for the first half of 2017. Please take a moment to read the following information, to help choose your options for sport for Semester One. Boys can play multiple sports at once as long as they can fit it in with family, academic and social life. Once a boy has made the commitment, the expectation is that he will follow through for the season. In most cases, the cost of boys participating in sport is covered by ATC school fees. Where boys play in club competitions, the costs can, in some cases, be significant. Part of club registration fees are covered by ATC school fees and the balance is passed on to parents (for example AFL). Fees for sports are added onto school fee accounts once the season has commenced and numbers have been finalised. The ATC Gym is open for all Middle School boys and is in full swing with over 100 boys making use of the many sessions that are on offer each week. The gym will also be open and supervised during most of the school holidays. The timetables are available on the ATC Sport Blog. The pre-season for Term 2 Sports will commence in the first week of March. For this reason, we ask that boys identify which sports they will be playing in Term 2 so we can begin planning. Further Information will be disseminated to parents once boys have signed on for each sport. This information will be available on the ATC Sport Blog and the Ambrose Treacy College App. Opportunities for Year 4 boys are slightly different to boys in other year levels at the College. This is because the Brisbane boys interschool sport structure commences in Year 5. At ATC, we see Year 4 as a great opportunity to trial a variety of sports, get to know classmates and staff through sport, learn about the ATC school sport philosophy and enjoy playing sport for the love of the game. Competitive sport opportunities for Year 4 boys in Semester One are: Cricket, School Swimming, AFL and Cross Country. Recreational sport opportunities for Year 4 boys in Semester One are: Paddle Play, Indoor Cricket and Year 4 Soccer Program. Term 1 Competitive Sports *Please be aware that Volleyball and Cricket matches clash. Boys in Year 7 to 10 will need to choose one or the other. Cricket Explanation Competition In Term 1, boys will be graded into teams according to ability within year levels and play competitive Saturday cricket. Boys in Year 5 to 10 will play against other schools whilst boys in Year 4 will play in the Brisbane North Junior Cricket Association competition (as per Term 4 2016). Team training is held one afternoon per week and skill training sessions for Middle School boys (recommended and optional) are Tuesday to Thursday mornings. Skill training sessions for Junior School boys is held during Friday afternoon activities. Matches are played on Saturdays. Year 5 to 10 - match start times will vary from 7.30am to 2.00pm. Year 4 matches will start at 7:30am (Under 10) and 8.15am (Under 9). ATC Cricket Whites, Shirt and Hat ATC Cricket Clinic conducted by HCA 16 to 19 January inclusive Grading Day (for boys who did not play Term 4 club cricket) 20 January Cricket Trials vs St Edmunds 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A Saturday 21 January Proper Saturday 28 January to Saturday 18 March ATC play at a variety of home venues close to the College and away at various venues.
Term 1 Competitive Sports Volleyball Explanation Term 1 Volleyball will be played against boys schools from the greater Brisbane area on Saturday mornings with the occasional midweek game. Due to competition restrictions, a certain number of teams will be selected in each age group to ensure regular games and court access. *ATC will also enter social teams into The Gap SHS Competition in Term 4. ATC Volleyball Shorts Available from School Locker ATC Volleyball Jersey - provided All training will be held at Centenary State High School 6.30am to 7.45am Tuesday Year 7 and 10 Thursday Year 8 and 9 Ages Year 7 to 10 All games will be played at away venues Saturday 4 February to Saturday 18 March School Swim Meets School Swimming Explanation The school swimming season is an intense 5 week block of training in the lead up to the QCIS Championships in February. This is the time of year when boys who may not wish to swim year round, but want to represent the school at a competitive level can join the Fri 3 Fe Br Miller Shield @ Nudgee College Fri 10 Feb ATC Swimming Age Champs Friday 24 Feb Brigidine / ATC Dual in the Pool TBC QCIS Swimming Champs NIL Ages Year 4 to 10 swimming program. As per swimming timetable minimum of two sessions per week. ATC Swimming Togs (Purchased at School Locker) ATC Swim Cap - provided ATC Br. O Neill Swimming Complex
Term 2 Competitive Sports **Rugby and Football (Soccer) Fixtures will clash every Saturday. Boys must choose either Rugby or Football (Soccer). Junior AFL games (Boys born 2007, 2006, 2005) will often clash with Rugby or Football games during Term 2** Australian Football Two afternoons or evenings per week Competiti on Brisbane Junior Club Competition Junior Games Friday night or Saturday morning Youth Games Friday night or Sunday morning ATC Football Socks and AFL Shorts Jersey provided Junior Football Under 9 to Under 11 $110 Youth Football Under 12 to Under 12 $130 Explanatio 2017 is the 4 th year of the ATC Junior Australian Football n Club and we are looking forward to another great season of footy played in the Brisbane Juniors Competition. With a new format in youth football, ATC will field teams in all age groups in 2017. Ages Year 4 10 April to September *pre-season commences for youth teams in March. Chelmer Sports Inc. Queenscroft St Chelmer Away venues pending draw Competitions Carnivals / Tours Rugby Union Explanation After a huge year of rugby in 2016, we are looking forward to seeing the boys back on the park in 2017. Rugby will be played against a variety of boys colleges from Brisbane and SE QLD, with boys graded into teams, in year levels according to their ability (i.e 6A, 10B etc). Games will mainly be played on Saturday s with younger teams playing in the morning and older teams towards the middle of the day and early afternoon. Some teams will play mid-week games in addition to this during the season. Ages Year 5 to 10 Only (Year 4 rugby program is run in Term 3) Two afternoons per week ATC Rugby Jersey, Rugby Shorts and Football Socks available from the School Locker The regular season is covered by tuition fees. Additional tours, camps or carnivals may incur some cost. will be held at ATC. Games played at ATC and away venues. Transport is provided for games outside of the greater Brisbane area and for mid-week games. In 2017 boys in Year 5 and 6 will play all games against schools within the AIC competition as part of the supplementary draw. In the Middle School boys will play many games in the AIC supplementary draw, as well as playing against a variety of boys schools across SE QLD. Armidale Rugby Carnival Year 6A only 9 to 11 April DNK Cup Year 5A, 6A, 7A only Friday 9 June QCIS Rugby Weekend - 10A, 9A 15 to 16 July The Armidale School Rugby weekend 10A, 9A, 8A, 7A Term 2, date TBC Pre-season commences the first week in March. Rugby Camp 10 to 12 April Rugby Trials vs St Edmund s College - 10A, 9A, 8A, 7A squads 12 April Proper Saturday 29 April to Saturday 10 June
Cross Country Explanation Boys will train as a squad and will compete regularly during the season in preparation for the key events outlined below. The emphasis of the ATC Cross Country program is on personal best, effort and a team based approached to running. A great squad sport and cross-training preparation for the winter Competition football codes Two to three mornings per week ATC Interhouse Cross Country Friday 31 March QCIS Championships Tuesday 16 May QLD All Schools Relays and Individuals May ATC Athletics Singlet and Running Shorts purchased from School Locker Ages Year 4 to 10 Pre-season commences the first week in March and concludes with All Schools in late May. begins at ATC each morning and utilises the campus and surrounding areas. QCIS is held in Warwick (transport provided) Football (Soccer) Explanation Football is the biggest of the winter codes at ATC! Soccer will be played against a variety of boys colleges from Brisbane and SE QLD, with boys graded into teams, in year levels according to their ability (i.e 6A, 10B etc). Ages Year 5 to 10 Only (see Year 4 Football program below) One morning per week and Wednesday afternoons. ATC Football Jersey, Football Shorts and Football Socks available from the School Locker The regular season is covered by tuition fees. Additional tours or carnivals may incur some cost. will be held at ATC for morning sessions and at Chelmer Sports Inc. (Queenscroft St, Chelmer) on Wednesdays. Competitions Games played at ATC and away venues. Transport is provided for games outside of the greater Brisbane area and for mid-week games. In 2017 boys in Year 5 and 6 will play all games against schools within the AIC competition as part of the supplementary draw. In the Middle School boys will play many games in the AIC supplementary draw, as well as playing against a variety of boys schools across SE QLD. Carnivals / Tours EREA Football Tournament 5A, 6A, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A Squads 10 to 12 April (Brisbane, Hosted by ATC) ISSA and Bill Turner Cup 9A/10A Squad Term 2 QCIS Indoor Football Tournament Friday 26 May Proper Saturday 29 April to Saturday 10 June
Term 1 and 2 Recreational Sports Indoor Cricket Explanation Indoor Cricket is a niche sport at Ambrose Treacy College that is hugely popular for students at a development level in the Junior School. With increased batting and bowling opportunities, as well as a fast paced game, it is a great introduction to Cricket and has been the foundation experience for many boys who now play Competition Outdoor Cricket. Monday afternoons 3.15pm to 4.30pm @ ATC Games are played internally, with students placed in teams according to house groups. ATC PE All equipment is provided (boys need own protector) Friday 3 February to Friday 17 March Brisbane West Indoor Sports Centre, Bellwood St, Darra. *Boys will depart ATC at 2.15pm on buses and are to be picked up by parents/guardians from Darra at 5.00pm. Ages in 2017, the Indoor Cricket program will be for Junior School students only. Students in the Middle and Senior School who are playing a development level will be graded into teams and play T20 Cricket matches on Saturdays against similar ability teams from other schools. Canoe Polo Explanation Canoe Polo is played in the pool and is a popular niche sport at ATC. Lots of fun and no experienced required. Nil Competition Term 1 Year 9 and 10 Term 2 Year 7 and 8 Internal recreational competitions Protective gear supplied, BYO togs and towel Covered by school fees Programs run for 6-8 weeks during a term. Each year level has the opportunity to play at least once during the year. ATC Br. O Neill Swimming Complex Recreational Canoeing Explanation Held one afternoon per week in Term 1, Year 7 to 10 students enjoy a quiet paddle on the river, learning basic strokes, capsize and rescue drills. Numbers are limited due to supervision and safety, boys may be placed on a roster to ensure all get an opportunity to participate. Age Year 7 to 10 Comfortable clothes, old shoes, wide brim hat
Term 1 and 2 Recreational Sports Year 4 Paddle Play Explanation Paddle Play is a hugely popular Saturday morning activity for Year 4 boys in Term 1. Boys will be introduced to the sport of Canoe Polo through a development program that includes acquisition of key skills, game play, water safety and teaching of Age rules. Year 4 Only Togs, Swim Shirt, Towel All skill development is covered on Saturday mornings. Saturday 4 February to Saturday 11 March. Year 4 Football Explanation During Friday afternoon activity time in Term 2, Year 4 boys have the opportunity to participate in a football skill development program that incorporates both skill rotations and a small sided house football competition. Groups are streamed to provide a quality football experience for experienced and Age Time beginning players alike. Year 4 only ATC PE, Boots, Shin Pads Friday 2.15pm to 3.30pm 6 weeks during Term 2