SPORTS NEWS
JTCC SPORT UPDATE - Term 1 Week 1
Welcome back John Therry. After a successful 2023, we look forward to providing you with a jam-packed sports program for 2024.
This year the JT Sport Program will be headed up by Mrs Roberts [Carnivals and Rep Pathways] and Mr Cook [MISA and Tuesday Sport].
GENERAL SPORTS PERMISSION NOTE - This COMPASS 'event' is the electronic permission note for all TUESDAY Sport activities (MISA/REC/HOUSE) and all College Carnivals. Please ensure you complete this form by Monday 12th February to ensure your son/daughter has permission for all JTCC sporting events.
If consent is not received by this date, students may be unable to represent the college in MISA, REC Sport, Diocesan events or school carnivals.
A few reminders regarding Sport:
- Students should not be signed out of school before sport unless for a medical or family emergency. If you are signing your son/daughter out from school, a reminder to please follow school procedure by physically signing them out via the front office.
- No students are to leave from MISA venues or REC Sport activities. All students are required to return to school before leaving for home.
- Students who are injured/unable to participate in sport need to provide a medical certificate/note to the Sports Coordinator. These students also need to have a conversation with the Coordinator regarding future sport options.
- Students are required to be in full JTCC sport uniform for representative sport. Those students representing the College in MISA/Diocesan competitions or involved in Year 9/10 Rec Sport options will be required to adhere to the uniform requirements.
- MISA/DIO representative shorts and socks are available for purchase. Please make payment at the Finance Office and then show your receipt at the Sports Office to collect your uniform. These are not to be worn outside of Sport (Tues 12.30pm - 2.40pm) or during PDHPE practical lessons.
* Sports uniform is to be worn on Tuesdays (sport day) and on designated PDHPE practical lesson days (Years 7 - 10) as well as on College carnival days.
* The College sports shirt is to be worn at all times.
* Students may choose to wear College sports shorts or tracksuit pants.
* The College tracksuit jacket may be worn as required and must form the outer garment if the school jumper is worn underneath.
* John Therry white sport socks (or plain white socks) are to be worn. All socks must be of ankle length and visible. Black socks are not to be worn with the sports uniform.
* Appropriate sports shoes must be worn for sport and PDHPE practical classes.
* JTCC hats are required for sun safe behaviour at all times but are compulsory in Terms 1 and 4.
MISA Update:
MISA trials will commence on Tuesday 6th February at the advertised venues. All students who are intending to trial are asked to complete the MISA EOI on the College Compass feed.
MISA schedule below.
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MISA Trials
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Depart @ 12:35pm
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10-12 Boys Basketball |
Minto |
Jefferys |
Picton 1 |
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10-12 Girls Basketball |
Winter |
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10-12 Boys Oz Tag |
Thomas Acres ¼ field each |
McGrath |
Picton 2 |
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10-12 Girls Oz Tag |
Tran |
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7-9 Girls Hockey |
Thomas Acres ¼ field each |
Moon |
Picton 2 |
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7-9 Boys Softball |
Chap A |
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7-9 Girls Cricket |
JTCC Shelter Shed |
Geribo |
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7-9 Boys Volleyball |
JTCC Courts 5/6 |
Williamson |
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7-9 Girls Volleyball |
Hynard |
Students trialling for Basketball, Oz Tag, Hockey and Softball will be required to meet quickly after the lunch bell on Tuesday, near the College Hall, before moving off to external sport sites.
Please ensure students have all necessary equipment to participate - cleats, boots, mouth guards, shin pads etc [hockey sticks, softball gloves, helmets will be provided]
If you have any questions regarding MISA Sports, please feel free to contact me.
Mr Jamie Cook
cooka01@dow.catholic.edu.au
MISA Sports:
TERM TWO
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SPORT |
DIVISION |
GENDER |
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Indoor Cricket |
Years 10-12 |
Female |
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Softball |
Years 10-12 |
Male |
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Basketball |
Years 7-9 |
Male and Female |
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Netball |
Years 11/12 |
Female |
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Soccer |
Years 10-12 |
Female |
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Soccer |
Years 11/12 |
Male |
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Ultimate Frisbee |
Years 7-9 |
Mixed |
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Rugby League |
Seniors 16+ |
Male |
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Rugby League |
Under 16s |
Female |
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Hockey |
Years 7-9 |
Male |
TERM THREE
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SPORT |
DIVISION |
GENDER |
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Indoor Cricket |
Years 10-12 |
Male |
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Softball |
Years 10-12 |
Female |
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AFL |
Years 10-12 |
Male and Female |
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Netball |
Years 7/8 |
Female |
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Netball |
Years 9/10 |
Female |
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Soccer |
Years 7/8 |
Male |
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Soccer |
Years 9/10 |
Male |
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Soccer |
Years 7-9 |
Female |
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Rugby League |
Under 15’s |
Male |
TERM FOUR
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SPORT |
DIVISION |
GENDER |
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Indoor Cricket |
Years 7-9 |
Male |
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Softball |
Years 7-9 |
Female |
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AFL |
Years 7-9 |
Male and Female |
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Oz Tag |
Years 7-9 |
Male and Female |
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Ultimate Frisbee |
Years 10/11 |
Mixed |
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Volleyball |
Years 10/11 |
Male and Female |
Diocesan and Pathways update
Students at John Therry are given the opportunity to represent John Therry at College, Diocesan and CCC sporting events. Important information regarding each of these sporting opportunities are outlined below.
Sporting Pathways Calendar - CLICK HERE
Term 1 Pathway Opportunities - CLICK HERE
Diocesan Sporting Opportunities
This is the main school sporting pathway that is offered to students at John Therry Catholic College. Some John Therry CC Diocesan teams are determined through trials, or a carnival hosted at a college level (Athletics, Cross Country, Swimming), however some teams are determined by individual trials that students must nominate and register for online. Further information can be found at: https://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/sport/
NSWCCC Sporting Opportunities
NSWCCC is another school sporting pathway that is offered to students at John Therry Catholic College. Some CCC teams are determined through qualifying at a carnival hosted at a Diocesan level (Athletics, Cross Country, Football, Rugby League, Swimming, Basketball, Touch Football), however some teams are determined by individual trials that students must nominate and register for online. Students must be currently competing at a representative level in their chosen sport to be considered for CCC team trials.The sports that require online nomination and registration include:
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It is important that online registration is completed before the closing date for each sport. These are outlined on the CSNSW website: https://csnsw.sport
Online registrations are now open for 2024. Please refer to the information on the website regarding the registration process. Here is a link to assist with sports registration for parents: https://csnsw.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/2/topic/65d787c5-0d2a-4699-a63a-25d586b67ba2
John Therry Swimming Carnival - 29th February 2024
The 44th Annual Swimming Carnival will be held at Bradbury Pool on Thursday 29th February.
Permission for this event will be collected via the 2024 Sports Permission Form via COMPASS. Please ensure you complete this form by Monday 12th February to ensure your son/daughter has permission for all JTCC sporting events.
Students should assemble on the basketball courts at the rear of the Bradbury pool (Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre) from 8.15am as the attendance rolls will be marked at 8.30am.
In the event of bad weather, a cancellation announcement will be made on C 91.3, via school email and on the School’s website from 6:30am onwards and a normal school day will be held.
Registrations for 200m IM and 200m Freestyle are now open. Please see Compass for the registration link.
Upcoming Events Term 1 2024:
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Week 2 |
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Wednesday 7th February - Dio Tennis Teams @ Macarthur Tennis, Leumeah |
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Week 4 |
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MISA Competition begins |
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Week 5 |
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Thursday 29th February - Southern Country U15 AFL Boys Trials @ Bob Prenter Oval *Approved nominations only Thursday 29th February - JTCC Swimming Carnival @ GFAC Friday 1st March - Dio Girls Touch @ Dalton Park |
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Week 6 |
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Wednesday 6th March - Dio Swimming Championships @ Corrimal Thursday 7th March - Dio Boys Touch @ Dalton Park |
A reminder to check the Compass Portal for upcoming sporting events and their respective closing dates.
You can also access the Wollongong Sport site for more information regarding Diocesan Sport throughout the year.
https://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/sport/diocesan-sport-news
Yours in Sport,
Mr Jamie Cook & Mrs Georgia Roberts