SPORTS NEWS
SPORT REPORT TERM 3 - 2019 Week 1
Congratulations to our Interzone finalists - a fantastic effort to make it into the final. Currently we are in the lead against Mount Carmel in the race for the MISA East Champion School.
Congratulations to our basketball squad who were Interzone champions. Well done to our runners up at Ultimate Frisbee, Softball and Rugby League. All teams contributed vital points to the MISA east championships.
In other good news, John Therry also sit at the top of the Interzone table after two terms. A fantastic effort by players and coaches. Lets keep our good run of form continuing in Semester 2.
Thank you to all players and coaches for the Term 2 season.
We also began preparations for MISA trials in week 10 of last term. Students will be emailed a google form if they wish to trial for MISA Term 3. Please note any players trialing for rugby league will need a mouthguard and will also be required to complete a contact permission note (available from Mr Tran).
MISA OPTIONS: TERM 3
- 10-12 BOYS INDOOR CRICKET
- 10-12 GIRLS SOFTBALL
- Under 15 BOYS LEAGUE
- 10-12 BOYS AFL
- 10-12 GIRLS AFL
- 9-10 GIRLS NETBALL
- 7-8 GIRLS NETBALL
- 9-10 BOYS SOCCER
- 7-8 BOYS SOCCER
- 7-9 GIRLS SOCCER
Upcoming events:
Week 2- Wednesday 31st July Diocese Netball (Wollongong)
Week 4- Friday 16th August Diocese Athletics (Campbelltown)
Week 5- Tuesday 20th August CCC Netball 7,8 + 9,10 Girls
Week 6- Wednesday 28th August Opens Diocese Volleyball (Boys and Girls) + Diocese Hockey (Boys and Girls)
Week 4
Olympic Guest Speaker: Nathan Katz
On Thursday the 25th of July, Nathan Katz visited John Therry to speak with year 9 to speak about the Tokyo Olympics and his achievements in the field of Judo. The talk was organised in conjunction with a new government initiative as they as looking to expose our athletes and inspire the next generation of athletes to get involved in sport. Nathan discussed his achievements, opportunities and sacrifices made to make it to the Olympic squad and we thank him for the visit and wish him all the best for Tokyo 2020.
AOC Olympian Profile - http://olympics.com.au/athlete/nathan-katz
SPORT: Judo
EVENT / DISCIPLINE: Men’s U/66kg division
HIGHEST ACHIEVEMENT: Rio 2016 Olympian, Junior World #2 ranked (2015), Multiple National, continental champion
PRIMARY SCHOOL/S YOU ATTENDED: Northmead Primary School (Northmead)
HIGH SCHOOL/S: William Clarke College (Kellyville)
FAVOURITE MEAL: Sushi or Brazilian BBQ
WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING AN ELITE ATHLETE? I get to do the sport I love every day, I travel the world with some of my closest friends and family and get to pursue my passion and dreams
FAVOURITE PLACE TO COMPETE AND WHY: Probably in Japan. It is the home of Judo and there is a very special and unique buzz to competing there. Added it will be the home for the next Olympics
WHO IS YOUR SPORTING HERO: As a kid it was probably Lleyton Hewitt because of his heart and passion playing. Don't think I have a sporting "hero" now but am a huge fan of and draw inspiration from so many incredible athletes from Australia and around the world
Athletics Carnival Champion House is Conolly!!!!
Conolly Captains: Dylan Brown and Teleah Martin
Looking forward to a great term of Sport!
*If you have any sporting news you would like to share with our community, please contact Mr Daniel Goodhew daniel.goodhew@dow.catholic.edu.au
For more sporting information, please visit the John Therry Sport Page
https://sites.google.com/dow.catholic.edu.au/johntherrysport/home
Regards
Mr Daniel Goodhew