Sports Handbook 2013 - St Margaret's Anglican Girls School

St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 2ContentsMission Statement...........................................3Values..................................................................4General information.......................................6Primary activities..............................8Andrews Cup Sport..................................... 10SECONDARY ACTIVITIES..................... 16Artistic gymnastics....................................... 18Athletics.......................................................... 19Badminton...................................................... 20Basketball........................................................ 21Cricket............................................................. 22Cross country................................................ 23Football (soccer)............................................ 24Hockey............................................................. 25Lifesaving........................................................ 26Netball............................................................. 27Rhythmic gymnastics.................................. 28Rowing............................................................. 29Sailing............................................................... 30Softball............................................................. 31Swimming....................................................... 32Tennis............................................................... 33Touch football................................................ 34Volleyball......................................................... 35Water polo...................................................... 36Activity time frames..................................... 37Notes................................................................ 38

Mission Statement Sports DepartmentSt Margaret’s Anglican Girls Schoolaims to provide a comprehensiveActivities Program, which is held inesteem by the School and broadercommunity. Within a supportiveChristian environment and throughthe encouragement of participationand recognition of excellence, theSchool provides opportunitiesfor all students to access a widerange of sporting and culturalactivities, which suit individualtalents, provide challenge and fosterpersonal development.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 3

ValuesThe School’s six core values of spirit, faith, integrity,courage, respect and passion are embedded in everyendeavour that the students undertake.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 4SpiritFaithRespectIntegrityCouragePassionWe value and demonstrate an enthusiasm forthe School, our heritage and our achievements.St Margaret’s spirit is in all of us and it is therefor life.We welcome and embrace all in sharing theChristian message, example and spirit of love,compassion, hope and charity.Respect for self, others and our environment isencouraged and accepted as the responsibilityof each member of the School communityin developing an environment that is caring,supportive and cooperative.We value honesty, trustworthiness, loyalty,truthfulness, courtesy, understanding,reliability and ethical behaviour from all.We encourage strength of character andconfidence in doing what is right, and instepping beyond our comfort zone.We enjoy life, learning and our experiencesby being positive, committed and willing toembrace challenge and change.

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General informationThe Primary Activities Office is serviced by the following staff:• Amanda Sheaffe, Coordinator of Primary ActivitiesP: +61 7 3862 0754; E: asheaffe@stmargarets.qld.edu.auThe Secondary Activities Office is serviced by the following staff:• Helen Lobegeiger, Head of SportP: +61 7 3862 0737; E: hlobegeiger@stmargarets.qld.edu.au• Delia Eastland, Assistant to the Head of SportP: +61 7 3862 0802; E: deastland@stmargarets.qld.edu.au• Jonathon Voller, Head of RowingP: +61 7 3862 0770; E: jvoller@stmargarets.qld.edu.au• Activities Office Facsimile: +61 7 3862 0797Secondary SportsSt Margaret’s is a member of the QGSSSA, BSRA, BWPI and Brisbane Netball sportingassociations, which ensures competition in a wide range of sports. Students also havethe opportunity to compete in State Secondary School competitions. Sporting activitiesavailable include Artistic Gymnastics, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, CrossCountry, Netball, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Rowing, Sailing, Football (soccer), Softball,Swimming, Tennis, Touch Football, Volleyball and Water Polo.Primary SportsSt Margaret's is a member of Andrews Cup and the Brisbane Netball Association,which allows competition in Artistic Gymnastics, Athletics, Cross Country, Netball,Tennis, Touch Football, Softball and Swimming.Training and PracticeTransport for all boarders and day girls to and from training sessions at Windsor Parkand the Rowing Shed, as well as competitions, is provided by the School.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 6Students are expected to be punctual to all training sessions and are to the wear theappropriate uniform. Students who are unable to attend a training session shouldinform the coordinator prior to the session in question. Changes to training sessions,cancellations due to inclement weather and weekly updates to competition times andvenues are regularly updated on the Sports Hub (website), Activities Notice Boardand the Activities Information Line on +61 7 3862 0850. Twitter is also used to sendmessages regarding sporting activities.Students must wear their sports uniform if traveling by car (from home to a trainingsession) before 7:30am or if they plan to leave a training session or competitionafter 4:30pm. While in public, students must observe a high standard of personalbehaviour and dress at all times. Parents are requested to ensure that their daughtersare collected promptly at the end of training sessions and competitions. Any girl notcollected at the specified time will return to School on the bus to await collectionfrom the Breezeway.

Activities Code of BehaviourThe Activities Code of Behaviour must be observed for all activities. The Code ofBehaviour can be found in each individual Sports Handbook and students, staff andparents are expected to adhere to these rules and expectations at all times.Parental InvolvementParents have the opportunity to support the Sports Program on a number of levels,either by spectating, coaching or managing a team, or by becoming a member of asupport group.Support GroupsThe mission of the support groups at St Margaret’s is to work in partnership withthe School to enhance the extra-curricular experiences for students. Active supportgroups are seen as a vital means of fostering parental involvement within the School,which in turn encourages all students to maximise their potential through the SportsProgram.Support groups at St Margaret’s operate under the umbrella of the St Margaret’sP&F Association Inc. and are therefore covered by the School’s insurance policies.Support groups are encouraged to help with the well-being of St Margaret’s studentsin all areas of endeavor within the School. The Secondary School currently operatessupport groups for the following activities:• Athletics• Cross Country• Hockey• Netball• Rowing• Swimming• SailingSecondary Sporting Excellence ProgramSt Margaret’s Anglican Girls School aims to foster and support students who are apart of the Sporting Excellence Program. This program encompasses a variety ofsports and has as members, students who are State and National representatives,or those girls who have the potential to reach this level. St Margaret’s endeavours toassist students meet both their sporting and academic commitments so that successcan be achieved in both areas.For further details regarding the Sporting Excellence Program contact the Head ofSport, Helen Lobegeiger, E: hlobegeiger@stmargarets.qld.edu.au orP: +61 7 3862 0737.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 7

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Andrews Cup SportAndrews Cup is the Primary Interschool Sports Competition (all year round).Students may participate as follows:• Girls turning 8 years and over in 2013 can participate in Athletics, Swimming,Cross Country and Gymnastics.• Years 5-7 can participate in Netball, Softball, Tennis and Touch Football.• All girls are eligible to try out for these sports (voluntary), but must commit toattending training sessions, once selected in a team or squad.2013 Andrews Cup DatesSwimming Chandler Tuesday 12 MarchTouch Football Touch: Kearney Springs Tuesday 12 MarchTennis (Toowoomba) Tennis: UQ (St Lucia)Wet Weather DayTuesday 16 AprilCross Country Grammar Arms Park (Brassall) Thursday 9 MayAthletics QSAC Tuesday 23 JulyNetball Coorparoo Thursday 22 AugustWet WeatherMonday 2 SeptemberSoftball Downey Park (Windsor) Monday 28 OctoberWet WeatherMonday 4 NovemberGymnastics Somerville House Friday 8 NovemberSt Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 10Term One: Andrews Cup SportsCross Country: 8 – 10 years, Morning Training Sessions (Junior Squad)Students between 8 and 10 years of age need to be at Crosby Park by 6:45am fortraining. School bags should be dropped in the Atrium prior to 6:45am. Students walkback to school at 7:45am with the Cross Country Coach. Please ensure a teacher ispresent before leaving your daughter at Crosby Park.Cross Country: 11 years and over, Morning Training Sessions (Senior Squad)Students who are 11 years old and over will train as part of the Secondary SchoolCross Country Program. Mr Eric Brown and his coaches will run with the girlsthrough the local streets and parks. Students should be dropped at St Margaret'sSports Hall at 6:30am to meet the Primary staff member for roll call. If your daughterdoes not meet the standard required, she will be asked to train with the Junior Squadon Tuesday and Thursday mornings.Compulsory Cross Country TrainingAll girls 8 years and older who wish to be in the Cross Country team will need toattend compulsory training on Friday afternoons from 3:15-4:15pm at Crosby Park..

Touch Football: Years 5-7Training takes place on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for all teams. Students needto meet the teachers in the Atrium at 3:20pm before walking in a group to CrosbyPark. Girls should be collected directly from Crosby Park after training at 5:15pm.Tennis: Years 5-7Tennis practice will take place on Wednesday mornings from 7-8am and Thursdayafternoons from 3:20-5:15pm. Students are to meet the Fancutts Tennis Coaches onthe School tennis courts at the start of each session. All girls should be collected fromthe School tennis courts on Thursday afternoon at 5:15pm.Please note: Girls can only participate in either Touch Football or Tennis as theAndrews Cup Carnival for these sports are on the same day.Swimming: 8 – 13 years, Trials for Andrews Cup SwimmingThe Andrews Cup Swimming Squad will be selected based on times taken during thefirst week of swimming training. The training times are in age groups not year levels.The Andrews Cup Competition is the age you are turning in 2013. All girls must trainwith their age group. Please see the following table for training times.A limited number of students are selected for the Andrews Cup Swimming squad. Allstudents are welcome to train together Term Four.Coaches:• Amanda Sheaffe, Kevin Sargent and Jessica Fumar (Level 1 Swimming Coaches)• Louise Sands (Teacher Assistant)Swimming Camp: Years 2-4 Day Camp; Years 5-7 Overnight CampIn February, St Margaret’s held its first Primary Swimming Camp for members of theAndrews Cup Swimming squad. The School is hoping to make this an annual eventand will keep parents informed throughout the year.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 11

Term One and Two Andrews Cup Sports: Training Times and LocationsSt Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 12Sport Cross Country Swimming Tennis Touch FootballTraining starts Mon 4 February Wed 30 January Thur 31 January Thur 31 JanuaryYear Levels orAge Groups8-12 years and over 8-12 years and over Years 5 to 7 Years 5 to 7Monday AMMonday PMTuesday AMTuesday PM11-12 years6:30-7:30amSports Centre9-10 years6:45-7:45amCrosby ParkWednesday AM 11-12 years6:30-7:30amSports CentreWednesday PMThursday AMThursday PMFriday AMFriday PMSaturday AM(afterSwimmingCamp 16/2)8-10 years6:45-7:45amCrosby ParkAll members ofCross Country team3:15-4:15pmCrosby Park11-12 years and over6:15-7:30am50m poolAll members ofswimming team3:30-4:45pm50m pool10, 11 and 12 yearsand over6:15-7:30am50m pool8, 9 and 10 years3:30-4:30pm25m pool8, 9 and 10 years7-7:45am25m pool11-12 years and over3:30-4:45pm25m pool10, 11 and 12 yearsand over6:15-7:30am50m Pool8 and 9 years3:30-4:30pm25m pool10, 11 and 12 yearsand over3:30-4:45pm50m pool8, 9 and 10 years7-7:45am25m pool10, 11 and 12 yearsand over6:30-7:45am50m Pool7-8amSchool TennisCourts3:20-5:15pmSchool TennisCourts3:20-5:15pmCrosby ParkAll Teams3:20-5:15pmCrosby ParkAll Teams

Term Three and Four Andrews Cup Sports InformationSport Athletics Netball Softball GymnasticsSelection Trials Term Two:Week 4The first two weeksare selection trialsfor the squad fortrack and fieldevents.Year Levels orAge GroupsTrainingCommencesTrainingVenueYears 2 to 7(8-13 years)Morning andafternoon trainingsessions:• 6.30-7.30am• 3.30-4.45pmTerm Three:First two weeksFour open teamsare selectedcomprising Year 6and 7 students.Two Year 5 teamsare selected.There will be noautomatic selectioninto teams;therefore all ClubNetball players arerequired to trial.Term Three:Week 8Softball trials willtake place over thefirst three trainingsessions. Threeteams will beselected in Years 6and 7 and one teamin Year 5.Term Three:Week 6Gymnastics trialsare run by DeltaGymnastics. Thesquad is selectedat the first trainingsession by DeltaGymnastics staff.Years 5 to 7 Years 5 to 7 Years 2 to 7(8-13 years)Two trainingsessions a week:• 3.30-4.45pmTwo trainingsessions a week:• 6.45-7.30am• 3.30-4.45pmBased on the abilityof the gymnast,Delta Gymnasticsallocates allotteddays to attend.Three trainingsessions a week arerequired:• 6.30-8amWindsor Park Windsor Park Crosby Park Philip Harris SportsCentreSt Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 13

Collection of studentsAll girls need to be collected from the training venue by a parent or designated adultwithin 10 minutes of the finishing time. Students not collected by this time will besent to After School Hours Care.Wet Weather NotificationDuring the week if it is raining heavily or storms are predicted and/or looming,training may be cancelled. Parents or guardians may call Amanda Sheaffe on+61 7 3862 0754 to check training status. A text message will also be sent 30 minutesbefore (at the latest) the starting time of training.Downey Park NetballThis year we are hoping to again enter teams in the Downey Park NetballCompetition. Due to the high participation level of this activity, we need to ensurewe have sufficient parental support to assist in the running of the program prior toseason’s start.We are looking for parents to be involved as either: coaches, managers or umpires. Ifwe are unable to fill these positions with parent helpers we will be unable to run theClub Netball Program in 2013.Other After School ActivitiesStudents may also participate in the following activities after school by privatearrangement with the following organisations:St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 14Fancutts Tennis AcademyTelephone: +61 7 3857 2922Facsimile: +61 7 3357 6224www.fancutts.ozevents.comDelta Gymnastics ClubTelephone: +61 7 3262 0055Facsimile: +61 7 3262 1198www.deltagym.com.auDanceMrs Janice HealeDance Studio: +61 7 3806 4870Telephone: +61 418 875 724www.jhdance.com.auInformation forms are available from the Primary School Office.

DanceJanice Heale Dance School caters for PrePrep to Year 5 students. The Principal of thedance school, Mrs Janice Heale, is a qualified registered Dance Specialist and BalletExaminer with over 20 years’ experience in the industry. The dance classes will beconducted by her staff members.Through dance and music, girls will develop coordination skills in a theatricalenvironment. In the younger classes props such as balls and ribbons are used in classto assist in the development of dance skills. The older students will be guided throughan International Syllabus of Dance.WhereWhenStartsCostEton Hall (unless otherwise advised throughout the Term)Senior Jazz Hip Hop (Years 4-5): Wednesday afternoons from3:30-4:15pmTot’s Ballet – PrePrep: Thursday afternoons from 2:45-3:15pmCecchetti Prep Primary Ballet (Prep): Thursday afternoon from3:15-4.00pmPrimary Ballet (Years 1 and 2): Thursday afternoon from 4.00-4:45pmJazz Hip Hop (Years 1-3): Thursday afternoon from 4:45– 5:30pmThursday 7 FebruaryTo be advisedChessThe Chess Club will continue in Term One 2013. Chess is a sport currently enjoyedby many millions of people world-wide. The Gardiner Chess Centre supplies fullysupervised chess coaching to students from Years 1 and 2, and Years 3-7.Where Primary Library - DalhousieWhen Tuesday afternoons: (Years 1 and 2) at 3-3:30pm; Years 3-7 at 3:30-4:45pmDates Commences Tuesday 5 February and concludes 19 March 2013Cost The total cost for the Term will be:Years 1 and 2 $75, Years 3-7 $110 (afternoon tea included in cost).Please make cheques payable to St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School.SpecialNotesAs numbers are strictly limited. Mrs Donna Jackson is the ChessCoordinator and will attend on Tuesday afternoons. If you have anyquestions, please direct these to Mrs Jackson on +61 7 3862 0812.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 15

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Artistic gymnasticsSt Margaret's competes in the QGSSSA Artistic Gymnastics competition. DeltaGymnastics oversees the program and has assisted students in becoming Stateand National Gymnastic Champions. Students who compete for St Margaret's willparticipate in several divisions, and in apparatus including vault, bars, beam and floor.TrainingTraining VenueCompetitionUniformTraining commences in Term One; the competition is also heldin the same term. Training sessions are held on three morningsa week and members are expected to attend all trainingsessions.The Philip Harris Sports Centre at St Margaret’s, conducted byDelta Gymnastics.The QGSSSA Gymnastics Competition is held at Moreton BayCollege (Manly) in April. There may also be various lead-upcompetitions conducted by other schools participating in thecompetition.Training is conducted in an Artistic Gymnastics leotard or theSchool bike shorts and the navy Physical Education shirt. Thecompetition uniform is the School Artistic Gymnastics leotard,which is made to order following selection to the team.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 18

AthleticsSt Margaret’s has a long history of success within Athletics arena. Participation andinterest in this sport has resulted in St Margaret’s becoming one of the most successfulschools within the QGSSSA Competition and in State and National Competitions.2002-2012 Del Mellefont Percentage Cup Winners2010 Second Place National Knockout Championships2009 Third Place QGSSSA2008 Second Place QGSSSAHead CoachThe Athletics program is run by Eric Brown who is a Level 5 Multi-events Coach. Erichas a Graduate Diploma in Elite Sports Coaching from The University of Queensland,and has coached athletes at the World Championships, Commonwealth Games, andNational and State Championships.TrainingTraining VenueCompetitionUniformTraining sessions take place every Monday, Wednesdayand Friday morning and afternoon commencing part waythrough Term Two and continuing in Term Three and TermFour until the QGSSSA Competition. It is expected that allsquad members attend three sessions a week, including thecompulsory session on Wednesday morning.Windsor Park Sporting Fields (Windsor).The QGSSSA Competition is held in October at theQueensland Sports and Athletics Centre (Nathan). Studentswill compete in lead-up competition meets on Fridayevenings from mid-August to September at The University ofQueensland (St Lucia Campus) or QSAC (Nathan).Training can be conducted in the athletics uniform or theSchool navy Physical Education uniform. The uniform forcompetition events is the Athletics uniform or the School Lycranavy bike pants and Athletics singlet.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 19

BadmintonBadminton is one of St Margaret's Carnival Sports. One team can be entered, in eachyear group from Years 8 to 10, while students in Years 11 and 12 participate in Seniorand Open teams. Each team consists of four-to-six players.TrainingTraining VenueCompetitionUniformTraining commences in Term Three, with two sessions a weekin consultation with the coordinator.The Philip Harris Sports Centre.The QGSSSA Badminton Competition is held in October orNovember, over two Saturdays. The competition venues areIpswich Girls’ Grammar School, Centenary State High Schooland Brisbane State High School.The School navy Physical Education uniform is suitable forboth training and competition.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 20

BasketballBasketball is an Autumn Fixture Sport and is played within the QGSSSACompetition. St Margaret’s boasts highly experienced coaches who aim to developBasketball into a highly competitive group.TrainingTraining VenueCompetitionUniformTraining commences in Term One and continues into TermTwo. Team training occurs twice a week. It is an expectationthat all team members attend both training sessions.The Philip Harris Sports Centre and The Sports Centre:Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall).Games are conducted every Friday afternoon during Term Oneand Term Two. Venues vary depending on the location of thehost school.The School basketball singlet is available to purchase from theSchool Supplies Shop and the shirt is then numbered. The navyand white striped Athletics shorts are also worn. The OpenTeam wears an alternative uniform.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 21

CricketCricket involves girls from all year levels. Team members are selected based on theirability rather than their age or year level. The number of St Margaret's cricket teamsvaries from year to year, dependent upon demand.TrainingTraining VenueCompetitionUniformTraining commences in Term Four and continues into TermOne. Training is held on Tuesday afternoons.Windsor Park Sporting Fields (Windsor).Competition is held on Wednesday afternoons. Venues varydepending on the location of the host school.The Open XI Team plays in white representative shirts and allother teams wear the blue Physical Education shirt, with navyand white striped Athletic shorts and white socks. The OpenXI are allowed to wear the blue baggy caps. The School navyPhysical Education uniform is suitable for training sessions.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 22

Cross countrySt Margaret’s has a long history of success within Cross Country. Strong interestand participation in this sport has resulted in St Margaret’s becoming one of themost successful schools within the QGSSSA Competition and in State andNational Competitions.2002-2012 Joan Benson Percentage Trophy2011 Third Place QGSSSA2010 Third Place QGSSSA2009 Second Place QGSSSA2008 Second Place QGSSSAHead CoachThe Cross Country Program is run by Eric Brown who is a Level 5 Multi-eventsCoach. Eric has a Graduate Diploma in Elite Sports Coaching from TheUniversity of Queensland and has coached athletes at the National and StateCross Country Championships.TrainingTraining VenueCompetitionUniformTraining sessions take place on Monday, Wednesday and Fridaymornings from 6:30-7:45am. All members are expected toattend two sessions a week, including the compulsory sessionon Wednesday.Surrounding suburbs.The QGSSSA Cross Country Competition takes place in Mayat Rivermount College (Yatala). Students also compete in leadupcompetition meets on various dates and venues.Training can be conducted in the Athletics uniform or theSchool navy Physical Education uniform. The uniform forcompetition events is the Athletics uniform or the School Lycranavy bike pants and Athletics singlet.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 23

Football (soccer)Football (soccer)Football is a fun and popular sport at St Margaret’s. It is an Autumn Fixture sportwithin the QGSSSA Competition. St Margaret's Football caters to girls of all yearlevels and abilities by participating in the Open, Senior and Junior QGSSSA divisions.TrainingTraining VenueCompetitionUniformTraining commences in Term One and continues into TermTwo, taking place on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Allplayers are required to complete an additional conditioningsession by attending Cross Country training.Windsor Park Sporting Fields (Windsor).Games are conducted every Friday afternoon at the conclusionof Term One and Term Two. Venues vary depending on thehost school.The School navy Physical Education uniform is suitable fortraining. Football jerseys, navy shorts and long blue socks arerequired for competition.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 24

HockeySt Margaret’s has a long history of participation in the QGSSSA HockeyCompetition. The popularity of the sport has greatly increased over the years,which has resulted in St Margaret’s becoming one of the most successful schoolswithin the Open QGSSSA Competition.TrainingTraining VenueCompetitionUniformTraining is held in Terms Two and Three on Tuesday morningand Thursday afternoon.Windsor Park Sporting Fields (Windsor).The QGSSSA Competition is held every Saturday morning ofTerm Three. Venues vary depending on the location of thehost school.Training is conducted in the School navy Physical Educationpolo shirt and skirt. The competition uniform for girls in theJunior and Intermediate Teams consists of the skirt, hockeysinglet and dark blue long socks. The Open and SeniorA Competition uniform is a dark blue skirt and shirt with whiteside panelling and long dark blue socks, which are supplied bythe School.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 25

LifesavingThe Life Saving Competition is run by the Royal Life Saving Society. St Margaret'shas had a lot of success with life saving over the years. The competition includesa number of different events for both individuals and teams. Along with manyoutstanding individual results, the team came home with the Sheena Dyason Shieldfor Queensland Secondary Schools Life Saving Championships – Champion SchoolFemale for the 14th year and second place in the overall Cup.TrainingTraining VenueCompetitionUniformTraining commences in Term One at the conclusion ofQGSSSA swimming and takes place before and after schooltwice a week.The 50-metre swimming pool.The State Lifesaving Championships are held in either Marchor April. The venue varies from year to year.The School swimsuit is used for both training and competition.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 26

NetballThe St Margaret's Netball Program is one of the best school-based programs inQueensland. The program involves elite coaches including former Firebirds Coachand Australian representative Vicki Wilson, previous State U21 and U17 coachAmanda Sheaffe, and previous Head Coach of QAS Tracey Bruce. All coachesare actively involved in the Netball Program which involves both participation inQGSSSA and the Brisbane Netball Club Association.TrainingTraining VenueCompetitionUniformQGSSSA training commences in Term Two and continuesin Term Three. Club training commences in Term One andcontinues through to Term Three. Each QGSSSA team trainstwice a week while club teams train once a week.Netball courts at Windsor Park Sporting Fields, Brisbane NetballAssociation at Chermside and the Downey Park Netball Courts.QGSSSA games are played on Saturday mornings in TermThree with home games being played at the Brisbane NetballAssociation, Chermside. Club games are played weekly onSaturday’s at Downey Park commencing in Term One throughto Term Three.Training can be conducted in the navy Physical Educationuniform. Games are played in the specially designed all-in-onelycra body suit for both Club Netball and QGSSSA Netball.Please note the Open Team has an all-in-one Lycra body suitwith skirt.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 27

Rhythmic gymnasticsRhythmic Gymnastics teams compete in the QGSSSA Competition across a rangeof apparatus that may include ribbon, hoop, ball, clubs and rope. The competition isopen to all ages and students are graded based on their ability rather than year level.TrainingTraining VenueCompetitionUniformTraining commences in Term Two and continues until thecompetition in August.The Philip Harris Sports Centre.The QGSSSA Competition is held in August at Moreton BayCollege (Manly).Training is conducted in the School navy Physical Educationshirt and bike pants or leotard. For competitions, studentsare required to perform in the School Rhythmic Gymnasticsleotard, which is made to order following selection to the team.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 28

RowingThere are references to rowing at St Margaret’s dating back to the start of the20th century. However, it was the formation of the Brisbane Schoolgirls’ RowingAssociation (BSRA) in 1990 that really established Rowing as a prominent sportwithin the framework of St Margaret’s. In 2005, the St Margaret’s Rowing Shed,located just 1.5km from the School in Yowogerra Park on Breakfast Creek, wascompleted. The facility allows a full fleet of world-class boats and oars, as well ascoaching tinnies and rowing machines to be stored and accessed by all studentsthroughout the year. Rowing at St Margaret’s is about developing lifelong, worthwhileskills through training. Rowing requires a high level of teamwork, commitment anddedication above most other sports. St Margaret’s remains highly competitive withinthe regattas and The Head of the River competition.TrainingTraining VenueCompetitionUniformTraining is held in Terms Two and Three.St Margaret’s Rowing Shed, Sandgate Road, Albion.The BSRA Regatta Season in held on Saturdays in Term Threeat Lake Kawana on the Sunshine Coast.Training is conducted in the Physical Education polo shirt andbike pants or the Rowing Suit (Zootie). The competition uniformis the Zootie for all crews other than Year 8s who have the optionof wearing the Physical Education uniform when racing.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 29

SailingSailing is run through the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. St Margaret's Sailingcaters for girls from Years 7 to 12. Once students have completed an accredited ‘Learnto Sail’ course, they have the opportunity to compete in Fleet and Team racing in oneof the eight pacers owned by St Margaret's.TrainingTraining VenueCompetitionUniformTraining occurs in conjunction with the racing competitionsand is held every Sunday during Terms One and Four.The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (Manly).The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (Manly).The white Sailing rashie is worn with the navy blue and whitestriped shorts.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 30

SoftballSt Margaret's offers Softball to all year levels. The QGSSSA Competition season isconducted at different times of the year for the Junior and Senior and Open divisions.TrainingTraining VenueCompetitionUniformTeams from Years 8, 9 and 10 train and compete in Term Four.Senior and Open Teams train and compete in Term One.Windsor Park Sporting Fields (Windsor).All games are played at Downey Park, Windsor. Open andSenior games are usually played on Saturday mornings. Teamsfrom Years 8, 9 and 10 play on various weekdays throughoutOctober and November.A new Softball uniform has been introduced to the JuniorTeams consisting of a softball-specific navy blue and whiteshorts and shirt and long blue socks. The Open and SeniorTeams wear the School knickerbockers with the white StMargaret’s representative shirt and beige softball socks. Alluniform items are available to purchase from the SchoolSupplies Shop.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 31

SwimmingSt Margaret’s has a long history of success in Swimming. High participation andinterest in this sport has resulted in St Margaret’s becoming one of the mostsuccessful schools within the QGSSSA Competition.2006-2012 Sheena Dyason Percentage Cup Winners2011 Fourth Place QGSSSA2010 Second Place QGSSSA2009 Third Place QGSSSA2008 Third Place QGSSSAHead CoachThe Swimming Program is run by Kevin Sargent. Kevin is a highly experienced coachwho was the Director of Australian Swim Camps from 2000 until 2012. He was alsothe Head Age Group Coach at Nudgee College.TrainingTraining VenueCompetitionUniformTraining sessions take place every morning and afternoonexcept Wednesday afternoon of Term One and TermFour until the QGSSSA competition. It is expected that allsquad members attend three sessions a week, including thecompulsory session on Wednesday.The 50-metre swimming pool.The QGSSSA Competition is held in March at the BrisbaneAquatic Centre at Chandler. Students compete in lead-upcompetition meets on Friday evenings in Term One.Training can be conducted in the School swimsuit.The competition swimsuit is required for the QGSSSACompetition. Swimming caps are provided.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 32

TennisSt Margaret's Tennis Program is coordinated through Fancutts Tennis Academy.The Academy was founded by Daphne Fancutts, an Australian Open and FrenchOpen Semi Finalist who has also played at Wimbledon in the Doubles Competition.Students can participate in the School Tennis Program by entering in the QGSSSACompetition or by taking private lessons.TrainingTraining VenueCompetitionUniformTraining commences in Term Two and continues into TermThree. Two training sessions are scheduled throughout theweek and times vary depending on coach availability.St Margaret’s Tennis Courts, conducted by Fancutts Tennis.QGSSSA games are held every Saturday morning of TermThree. Home games hosted by St Margaret’s are played at TheUniversity of Queensland Tennis Centre at St Lucia. Othervenues vary depending upon the location of the host school.Competition uniform is the white representative shirt andtennis skirt; the School navy Physical Education uniform isacceptable for training.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 33

Touch footballTouch Football is one of the most popular sports at St Margaret’s and is a part ofthe Autumn Fixture competition within the QGSSSA competition. With highparticipation levels, St Margaret's Touch Football has had success over the last fewyears, with several teams winning premierships.TrainingTraining VenueCompetitionUniformTraining commences in Term One and continues into TermTwo, taking place on Tuesday morning and Thursday morning/afternoon in Term One and Tuesday morning and Wednesdayafternoon in Term Two.Windsor Park Sporting Fields (Windsor).Games take place on Friday afternoon and St Margaret's homegames are played at Windsor Park Sporting Fields (Windsor).Other venues vary depending upon the location of the hostschool. The QGSSSA Competition concludes in June.Training can be conducted in the navy Physical Educationuniform. Competition uniform is the School navy LycraPhysical Education bike pants and the Touch Football singlet.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 34

VolleyballVolleyball is a developing sport at St Margaret's and is part of the Winter FixtureCompetition within the QGSSSA.SeasonTraining VenueCompetitionand VenuesUniformTraining commences in Term Two and continues into TermThree with two trainings a week.The Philip Harris Sports Centre.Games are played each Saturday morning in Term Three.St Margaret's home games are played at the Philip HarrisSports Centre.The School navy Physical Education uniform is suitable fortraining sessions. Competition uniform consists of the Schoolvolleyball shirt and the navy Physical Education shorts.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 35

Water poloWater Polo is a popular and competitive sport. Participation is open to students in Years7 to 12, and is conducted within the Brisbane Water Polo Association Inc. (BWPI).Players are required to pay registration fees that cover membership and insurance.TrainingTraining VenueCompetitionUniformTraining is conducted in Term One and Term Four onWednesday afternoon for all teams and then an additionalsession at the discretion of the coordinator. All players are alsorequired to participate in the School’s Swimming Programonce a week.The 50-metre swimming pool.The Brisbane Water Polo Competition is held on Saturdaymorning in Term One and Term Four at the Valley Pool, StRita’s (Ascot) and Somerville House (South Brisbane).The Katzoot is suitable for both training and competition.Water Polo caps are supplied.St Margaret’s extra-curricular sports program 36

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St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School11 Petrie Street Ascot QLD 4007 AustraliaTelephone: +61 7 3862 0777Facsimile: +61 7 3862 0701mail@stmargarets.qld.edu.auwww.stmargarets.qld.edu.auA School of the Society of the Sacred Advent printed 2013