19 March 2015 I Wet Weather Line 38780511 Head of Sport and Activities Mr Dave Capra Summer and Winter Sports The boys of ATC have written a great opening chapter to the sporting story of ATC with strong performances across summer sports including Paddle Play, Water Polo, Swimming, Cricket, Indoor Cricket, Volleyball and Triathlon. With the excitement of winter sports ahead both at ATC and for clubs, I would like to encourage our boys to finish their summer seasons with the same enthusiasm, commitment and energy that they had at the beginning of the season. Playing in a team sport, I believe is one of the truly great life experiences that any person can have and will teach many great lessons that will prove valuable in all areas of their lives. I hope the boys have enjoyed their first official ATC team sport experience and are looking forward to finishing their season strongly! Cricket Canteen With the end of the cricket season for the Year 4 Club teams this weekend and our final round of games for our interschool season for Year 5 to 8 finishing next Saturday 28 March, I would like to thank the many parents who have coordinated, cooked and served at the cricket canteen every Saturday morning for both Term 4 of 2014 and Term 1 of 2015. Home cricket games have become a wonderful community event, with many parents and family members from both ATC teams and opposition teams enjoying watching the cricket and socialising. This has largely been due to the hard work of Mrs Megan Clifford, Mrs Andrea McAvoy and Mrs Anne-Louise Wells in coordinating the logistics and parent volunteers who facilitate the canteen and create the social, welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere of an ATC home cricket game. ATC Swimming Championships Last Friday evening saw the end of the official ATC swimming season and the ATC Swimming Championships. There is a full wrap-up of results in the Aquatics section below, however I would like to congratulate all swimmers on a fantastic season and strong performances on Friday evening. I would also like to acknowledge the efforts of Mr Paul Jones together with Mrs Fiona Kearney have built in just 6 months an amazing swimming program, which has created great opportunities for our swimmers to realise potential beyond their own imagination and has also created a wonderful swimming community and culture at ATC. Well done! Coaches - As the summer sporting season comes to an end and the winter season begins I would like to thank the many staff members who have given generously of their time and effort to make sport and activities at ATC an enjoyable, engaging and rewarding experience for our boys. The experience each boy has in sport is due largely to the energy of the people who work with our boys on a day-to-day basis at training and games and I would like to thank all our teachers, staff members and school officers involved in offering these great experiences to our boys. Tennis please note the ATC Open Champs have been moved to 12.00pm to 5.00pm on Sunday 29 March so as not to clash with club rugby and ATC AFL games. Please email Mr Bruce Dick at bruce.tennis@gmail.com if you wish to get involved. Warriors Go Brach! Dave Capra ATC SKI TRIP In January 2016 we will be taking a group of Year 8 and 9 students (current Yr 7 and 8) students to Japan for 9 days to stay on the slopes at Hakuba and ski Goryu, Hakuba 47 and Happo One. ATC SKI TRIP Information Evening will be held in on Tuesday 31 March in the Chapel at 6.00pm for all interested parents and boys. *Please note we are moving the trip from NZ to Japan as the snow is much more reliable, the skiing better and the cost with an extra day of skiing is the same as NZ.
Athletic Performance Coordinator Mr Luke Donatini Last weekend I attended the 2015 National Junior Track and Field Championships and Sydney Track Classic at Homebush, Sydney. I was predominantly there to support and assist some of the athletes that I have been coaching and working with for many years now. Whilst assisting them warm up and watching them compete, I could not help but notice all the other athletes, mostly of secondary school age, go through their paces as well. More interesting was to observe the athlete s coach and parents and how they supported, advised, consoled or celebrated with the athlete. Everyone was getting involved in one way or another, assisting the athlete to potentially make it happen. Making it happen in sport does not just occur, it takes time, many weeks, months and years of practice and dedication to become the best one can be as an athlete, as a coach and also as a supporting parent. Please never underestimate the impact you have on the success of an athlete (your son) by your words, actions and level of support. I witnessed this first hand on many occasions over the weekend where the words and support (or lack of) did determine the success of an athlete. For an athlete to Make it Happen within the sporting arena they need to feel: Well prepared (done the work) Relaxed (but not too relaxed) Confident (in themselves and their team/coach) Supported (by coach, team mates and parents) Enjoyment (remember it is hard to gain great success without enjoyment of what you are doing) As a parent or coach, it is vital for us to buy into the above mentioned so that our athletes (your son) can positively engage in their sporting choice and maximize their performance to make it happen. Witnessing both ends of the spectrum (of support) at the National Championships last weekend further cemented in my mind the importance of positive support to assist an athlete make it happen. The wrong choice of words, the wrong tone of voice or even just silence can really make or break an athlete s performance (or confidence). Sometimes we do think that athletes, particularly at a higher (elite) level, should be able to deal with all of this and the stress of competition, however, I believe, it is more important to offer greater positive support at this level as they (the athlete or team) do place themselves under more pressure and have an expectation that they must successfully perform. This can also be said for schoolboy sport as well. I am very conscious of ensuring that the environment that we create will ultimately impact on the performance of our athlete/s. This can also be said for the environment created At home before the game In the car on the way to the event (and on the way home post event) At the event warm up/preparation During the event/game (comments, tone etc) So to assist an athlete/team to Make It Happen we all need to work together collectively in the one positive direction to ensure success and constant enjoyment. When this is done well everyone wins (athlete, coach, parents) and positive success is achieved for all.
Athletic Performance Coordinator Mr Luke Donatini Cross Country Round Up EREA Cross Country Meet Friday 27 March 4.00pm All ATC Runners are encouraged to attend! Our first invitational meet will be an EREA Cross Country Meet at Nudgee College on Friday 27 March. This is a great opportunity for or ATC XC Runners to race over 2km or 3km in a friendly welcoming environment with runners from other EREA Colleges (Nudgee College, St Patrick s College, St Laurence s College and Ambrose Treacy College). On the day (Friday 27 March approx. 4pm to 6pm) 2km Race / 3km Race Nike Van (offering 25% off various colour Flyknit Racer, 15% off shoes & $20 Dri Fit Tee s) Nike will be providing two shirts for each school to award to their most deserving athletes. Special prize for the fastest 2000m and 3000m effort on the day. BBQ Sausage Sizzle and Drinks ($2 a sausage, $2 a drink OR $5 for 2 sausages and a drink) Touch Football Games (after races) so the boys from each College can mingle with each other and get to know each other. We are hoping that we will get a lot of interest from ATC students to attend this event. Put it in your diary, get excited as we get stuck into the first of many ATC XC running events in 2015. ATC XC RUNNERS LET S BREAK SOME HEARTS as we RUN TALL AND STRONG for ATC! General Strength & Fitness Session Wednesday morning fitness at Jack Bowers Oval is gaining great momentum with in excess of 30 plus students from years 5 to year 8 now regularly attending. The boys have been working on Upper Body Strength Lower Body Strength Core Strength Cardiovascular Fitness Flexibility and Good Technique Years 5 to Year 8 Students are Welcome to ATC Strength & Fitness Wednesday Mornings (6.45am to 8.00am): Fitness Training Circuit Work. We meet at the shed at Jack Bowers Oval. No Rugby Boots Required (Joggers, water bottle, towel and training apparel).
Cricket Coordinator Mr Brett Henschell Round 7 provided an opportunity for ATC teams in Years 5 & 6 to test themselves against Nudgee College for a second time this season but Nudgee was too strong. Despite an improved showing on their Round 2 effort from the ATC boys, all five matches were lost. ATC 6B came the closest, snatching defeat from the jaws of victory with a couple of loose overs at the very end. Good effort for most of the match boys. I m sure you will learn from that experience. 5C Green gained revenge on 5C White for their Round 5 loss with a win on Friday afternoon. 8A were too strong for 7A in the local derby, thanks to a five wicket haul from Tyler Neville, whilst 8B lost to Churchie. 7B are still yet to win a match, Mr Capra, this time going down to the might of the parents. The boys scored an impressive 101 runs but just could not keep the skillful parental batting line up in check. 4A put a series of close matches behind them with a big win over Valleys Bunyips whilst Year 4 U10 White and Green both ran second in their matches. Please note: ATC teams in Years 5-8 have two more matches to play and will finish on Saturday, 28 March 2015. ATC teams in Year 4 have one more match to play and will finish on Saturday, 21 March 2015. Indoor cricketers have one more match to play and will finish on Saturday, 21 March 2015. As this will be my last report for the 2014-15 season, due to a short coaching and playing stint in South Africa from the 22nd, I take the opportunity to thank each and every member of the ATC cricket community for their contribution in making our inaugural cricket season such a success. A solid platform has been established on which future seasons can be built. Preparations for the 2015-16 season will commence in July and you can expect to hear from me shortly thereafter. Year 4 Thursday afternoon final training session and break-up Thursday 19 March 2015 Year 5 & 6 Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning final training session Thursday 26 March 2015 Year 7 & 8 Tuesday morning and Wednesday afternoon final training session Wednesday 25 March 2015 Indoor Cricket Tuesday afternoon and Friday morning final training session Friday 20 March 2015 Cricket Intensives Monday afternoon (any time between 3:15pm and 5:00pm) for boys of any Year group who may desire a little extra coaching (user pays system) concluded Monday 16 March 2015 TEAM RESULT SPIRIT OF CRICKET AWARD U10 Blue Valley Bunyips 35 v ATC 152 Oliver Jackson U10 Green Valley Koalas 128 v ATC 96 James O Connell U10 White Toombul Red 196 v ATC 60 Henry Hill & Ted Borger Year 5A Nudgee 9/140 defeated ATC 11/134 Joe Newell & Oscar Thompson Year 5B Nudgee 9/105 defeated ATC 93 Jack Kennedy Year 5C White ATC Green 6/105 defeated ATC White 6/100 Tate Davidson Year 5C Green ATC White 6/100 lost to ATC Green 6/105 Nathan McCarthy Year 6A Nudgee 8/115 defeated ATC 101 Tom Denny Year 6B Nudgee 9/92 defeated ATC 4/91 Louis Hunter Year 6C Nudgee 4/99 defeated ATC 6/98 Harry Carroll Year 7A ATC 8A 8/112 defeated ATC 7A 85 Cameron Hunt Year 7B 7B parents 109 defeated ATC 101 7B parents Year 8A ATC 7A 85 lost to ATC 8A 8/112 Thomas Sherratt Year 8B Churchie 9/141 defeated ATC 8/94 Matt Rosolen
Aquatics Coordinator Mr Paul Jones SWIMMING AGE CHAMPIONSHIPS Last Friday night was the ATC swimming age championships. The event was a huge success with over 50 swimmers competing for the age group titles. Congratulations go to the following swimmers. 9 years: 1 st Sebastian McCormac; 2 nd Jack Scott; 3 rd Darcy Tucker 10 years: 1 st Freddy Ayres; 2 nd Noah Clifford; 3 rd George White and Pat Keyser 11 years: 1 st James Ellis; 2 nd Pat Milne; 3 rd Zac Beachy-Head 12 years: 1 st Bryce Belcher; 2 nd Tom Kearney and Keegan Belcher 13 years: 1 st Daniel Woodrow; 2 nd Josh Nowland; 3 rd Pat Newell 14 years: 1 st Finn Lentz; 2 nd Connor Hickey; 3 rd Joshua Groenland QLD SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Next week will see a number of ATC students competing at the QLD Schools State Championships. We wish the following students luck in all their events: Freddy Ayres, James Ellis, Pat Milne, Bryce Belcher, Keegan Belcher, Tom Kearney, Jo Newell, Daniel Woodrow and Bobby Pate. ATC SWIM CLUB The ATC swim club has 2 more Thursday night club nights and it would be great to see maximum participation for the end of the competitive season. A reminder to keep Saturday 28 th March between 2pm and 4pm free for the swim club break up. It will be a fun afternoon for everyone. Head Tennis Coach Mr Bruce Dick ATC Open Tennis Champs and Season Launch The ATC Open Tennis Champs will be held on Sunday 29th of March from 12.00pm to 5.00pm where we will be playing our open aged champs, please register ASAP if you haven't already by emailing Bruce Dick: bruce.tennis@gmail.com. We are looking to establish a parent support group for our tennis season, Brent Gunther has very kindly offered to head this, if any parents are able to help can you please have a chat to Bruce or email him. School Holiday Camps Lifetime tennis will be offering two holiday camps at Ambiwerra Sports grounds in the up coming school holidays. 7-9th April 9-3pm 14-16th April 9-3pm For more information please call 07 37160077 or check our web page www.lifetimetennis.com.au There will also be a tennis tour to the Sunshine Coast from the 6-12th of April if anyone is interested or would like more information can you please let Bruce know. School Trainings Just a reminder school tennis training has started, if your child is wanting to play school tennis in term 2 you need to register your interest now. Matches will be played on a Saturday mid morning and there will be a fixtures in the afternoon for any players that have a clash with another sport, please register your interest with tennis coach Bruce on bruce.tennis@gmail.com
Term 2 Sports Cross Country currently underway Training will be held on 3 mornings per week with boys encouraged to attend 2 sessions and a 3rd if they are selected into the advanced squad. Races will be mainly held on Saturday and Sundays with the occasional Friday. Cross Country is a great sport for all, regardless of whether boys wish to run at a representative level or to build fitness for other sports. We would love to see our soccer, rugby, basketball and AFL players attending weekly sessions for fitness and running at occasional meets to track progress and to set and achieve personal performance goals. Our first official race is the ATC Interhouse Cross Country Championships which will be held at our AFL Fields at Chelmer on Friday 24 April, followed by the QLD Athletics All Schools Cross Country Championships which are held during the afternoon on Saturday 2 May. Football (Soccer) - Commenced Monday 2 March It has been great to see so many keen boys attending pre-season training on Wednesday s with Mr Donatini. Pre-season ramps up next week (Monday 2 March) with skills session run by our Head Coach Mr Remo Buess on Monday and Friday mornings from 6.45am to 8.00am. Boys can attend as many or as few of these sessions as they wish, however we would encourage boys who wish to make a strong start in terms of selections to attend as many as possible. Names of boys will be taken at the sessions so there is no need to sign on. Boys are to wear boots and appropriate training gear (preferably not HPE uniform) and are to shower in the pool change rooms and change into day uniforms after training. The season will commence with the inaugural ATC Football Festival will be held on Sunday 26 April and then games will begin on Saturday 2 May against Nudgee College (away) and will continue until Saturday 13 June. Games will mostly be played in the morning, both home and away. Tennis commenced Monday 2 March The tennis program at ATC is geared at boys who have previously has lessons or have played competitive tennis previously. Whilst we would love to offer beginner classes, the court space and intensive coaching required makes this impracticable. Our tennis program is run by Lifetime Tennis and we can recommend their beginner programs. Tennis at ATC features an Open and Age Championship, school fixtures, club fixtures and a variety of tours and competitive opportunities including the Brisbane International Primary Schools Challenge. Training begins next week in preparation for the College Open Championships which will be held on Sunday 29 March beginning at 8.00am. All boys who wish to play tennis for the College are required to play in this championships. This will be a great event and will be a key opportunity for allocating boys to play the school season in Term 2. Fixtures during Term 2 will be played on Saturday, either in the morning or early afternoon, depending on age groups. Training Year 4 Tuesday and Thursday mornings at ATC 6.45am to 8.00am Year 5-8 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Ambiwerra Tennis Centre, Rolfe St, Corinda from 6.30am to 7.45am Parents are to drop boys at Ambi at 6.30am and they will then be transported via College bus back to ATC in time for school to begin. Showers and change rooms are available at Ambi and boys can purchase breakfast at Paddy s Place or BYO. If your son wishes to play tennis for ATC, including the ATC Open Championships on Sunday 29 March, please ensure that you email our Head Tennis Coach, Mr Bruce Dick at bruce.tennis@gmail.com
Term 2 Sports 3 on 3 Basketball commences Week 2 Term 2 The fastest growing form of the game is back again at ATC and is a great opportunity for boys who wish to play basketball at a recreational level. Times are as follows and will include skills sessions followed by games. Tuesday Year 4 and 5 from 3.15pm to 4.45pm Year 6, 7 and 8 from 4.45pm to 6.15pm Basketball will then continue in the Term 3 school season when we will be fielding 5 a side teams in Year 5, 6,7 and 8 and will be playing weekly competitive fixtures. If your son wishes to play 3 on 3 Basketball please email Mrs Fiona Hannan our Basketball Coordinator at basketball@atc.qld.edu.au. Rugby Union Armidale Tour (17-19 April), A Squad Training and Trials commences Week 2 Term 2 During Term 2, an Under 11, 12, 13 and 14 A squad will be invited to train on Friday afternoons from 3.15pm to 4.30pm in preparation for the Term 3 School season. The rugby pre-season will then begin for all players in mid-may in preparation for rugby trials against St Patrick s College Shorncliffe on Saturday 13 June, St Laurence s 7s on Saturday 20 June and the Spartans Rugby Carnival for Under 13 and 14s during the June/July school holidays. The school rugby season will commence for all Year 5 8 boys on the first Saturday of Term 3. Our Year 4 Rugby players have their first training session this afternoon, followed by sign on. We are looking forward to our Year 4 Rugby players being the first to wear the ATC Rugby kit when they run out onto the paddock in trials before Easter holidays. Year 7 Canoe Polo Commences Week 2, Term 2 Canoe Polo will be offered to Year 7 students on Wednesday evenings from 6.15pm to 8.15pm. Boys will be play competitive games and receive coaching from our Canoe Polo Coach, Mr David Peters. Boys who wish to play Canoe Polo in Year 7 who wish to play Canoe Polo in Term 2 are to email Mr Paul Jones at jonesp@atc.qld.edu.au. Names will then be collated and an information letter and draw will be sent out later in the term or early in Term 2 pending response from students. ATC Junior Australian Football Club Training is underway and this weekend our Under 12 teams have a trial game against Mt Gravatt Vultures at 8.30am at Mr Gravatt (Cnr Klump and Logan Rd Mt Gravatt). Boys will need to purchase shorts and socks from the uniform shop in preparation for this. Our ATC JAFC Guernsey Presentation Evening will be on Friday 27 March here at ATC and we look forward to seeing all members of the ATC AFL community present to celebrate the beginning of the season. Best of luck to the Under 12 boys for their game this weekend and to all of our teams for a big week of training ahead. Recreational River Canoeing Commences Term 2 Recreational river canoeing will be held on one afternoon per week and will be available to students in Year 6, 7 and 8 in Term 2. This will be a non-competitive opportunity for boys to learn the basics of canoeing and develop confidence on the water. Information regarding this will be available early next term.
Indoor Cricket News Finals are near this weekend This Saturday is our last round of Indoor Cricket for 2015 (Finals Day). Saturday 21 March is: Year 4 Indoor Cricket Round 5 Year 5/6 Indoor Cricket Cross Pool Finals Year 7/8 Indoor Cricket Finals Team photos are this Saturday before games commence! Year 4/5/6 Players are to be at the Indoor Centre no later than 7.40am Year 7/8 Players are to be at the Indoor Centre no later than 9.0am If boys are late they will miss out on being in their team photo We also request that all students, if dropped off, are picked up on time. Traditionally, most games are completed well and truly before the advertised finished time. Can we please request: For 8.00am games (Year 4/5/6) PICK UP at 9.20am please For 9.30am games (Year 7/8) PICK UP at 10.45am please All game and weekly draw information can be found on the Sports Notice Board outside the Sports and Activities Office. All Indoor Cricket games will played at Brisbane West Indoor Sports Centre, 27 Bellwood Street, Darra. Chess News Mrs Sue Goonan Congratulations to 14 very dedicated boys who represented ATC at the Somerville House Chess competition last Sunday. These boys did our school proud with the way they conducted themselves, not only with the way they played the game and their wonderful sportsmanship but more importantly their fantastic attitude. They all supported each other in their victories and their losses. It was a very long day and the boys should be congratulated for a great effort both individually and as a school team.
Kayaking Congratulations to Matt Messenger who competed at the National Kayaking Championships over the weekend and claimed 6 medals from 6 events! Well done Matt! Gold - K1 200m (single) Gold - K1 500m (single) Gold - K1 1000m (single) Gold - K2 200m (double) Year 4 Club Rugby On Sunday morning the Wests-ATC Rugby team made their debut appearance wearing the brand new ATC Rugby Jersey! The boys played a great first game and despite the score going towards Brothers, they enjoyed their first game as a team and are looking forward to working hard at training this week and listening to advice from their coaches, NJC Old Boys Joe and Charles Curcuruto. Best of luck for your game this weekend boys! Gold - K2 500m (double) Silver - K2 1000m (double) Year 4 Club Rugby On Sunday morning the Wests-ATC Rugby team made their debut appearance wearing the brand new ATC Rugby Jersey! The boys played a great first game and despite the score going towards Brothers, they enjoyed their first game as a team and are looking forward to working hard at training this week and listening to advice from their coaches, NJC Old Boys Joe and Charles Curcuruto and from their Manager Mrs Cath Geraghty.
ATC Cricket Draw Round 8 Saturday 21 March 2015 8A Vs WMAC, WDCSC, Chelmer, 8.00am 1.00pm, (Turf 35 Overs) 8B Vs WMAC, Col Westaway Oval, 8.15am to 11.15am (T20) 7A VS WMAC, Brookfield Showgrounds, 8.00am to 12.15pm, (Turf 30 Overs) 7B VS TSS 6B, ATC Brothers Oval, 8.15am to 11.15pm, (Synthetic T20) 6A VS SPC 6A, Norris Rd State School, Bracken Ridge, 8.15am to 12.45pm (30) 6B VS SPC 6B, St Joseph s College Phillip St, Bracken Ridge, 8.15am to 12.45pm (30) 6C VS SPC 6C, Bracken Ridge State School, Tomah Rd, 8.00am to 11.00am (T20) 5A VS TSS 5A, Jack Bowers Oval North, 8.15am to 11.15am, (Synthetic T20) 5B VS SPC 5A, Jindalee State School, 8.15am to 11.15am, (Synthetic T20) 5C Green VS SPC 5B, Jack Bowers Oval South, 8.15am to 11.15am, (Synthetic T20) 5C White VS TSS 5C, Hopgood Oval West, 8.15am to 11.15am, (Synthetic T20) 4A Hopgood Oval East, 8.00am 4 Green Windsor State School, 8.00am 4 White George Willmore Park, 8.00am Team Photo from the ATC 7B vs the ATC Worst XI Parents Side on the weekend.