SPORT AT REDFIELD

 

Boys have the opportunity to play sports for Redfield’s Sporting Clubs, competing in local competitions in Basketball and Cricket. Primary boys also play in local competitions in Football (soccer) and Rugby Union. Sporting clubs organised under the auspices of Redfield see themselves as a support for the work of the Sportsmaster. There are representative pathways to NSW and Australian Schoolboy teams for the above and other sports through the associations of IPSHA, ISA and CIS. IPSHA is the representative pathway for primary boys whilst the secondary boys representative pathway is through ISA.

 

Boys are encouraged to nominate a summer and a winter sport, unless exempt for medical reasons or reasons made known to and approved by the Sportsmaster.

 

All choices involve at least one training per week and a weekend commitment.

CHOICES OF SPORT CURRENTLY ARE :
	Club President Telephone:		Club President Telephone:
Cricket	Mr. Michael Dolly Ph: 0418 169 719	Rugby	Mr. Gerard Abrams Ph: 0413 624 557
Basketball	Mr. Kim Rickards Ph: 0405 123 945	Soccer	Mr. Patrick Gallagher Ph: 0405 100 751

 

SPORTING ENQUIRIES IN GENERAL:

All sports enquiries of a general nature should be directed in the first instance to the Sportsmaster at the College on phone 96514066. Any specific concerns need be expressed to the respective Club President.

 

REFEREEING QUALIFICATIONS

 

A number of sports offer opportunities to gain refereeing qualifications.

 

Rugby (In-charge: Mr. Gerard Abrams). Boys study the laws of the game, are trained, sit for examinations and are appointed to local and school games.

 

Soccer (In-charge: Mr. Graham Hawnt). Boys have the opportunity to gain qualifications and referee local and school games.

 

Basketball (In-charge: Mrs. Kim Rickards). Boys are trained, sit for examinations and are appointed to local and school games.

 

First teams in most sports, train during holidays. Exact dates and times are organised by the coaches or teachers in charge and the boys are informed well ahead of time.

 

HOUSE SPORTS

 

 

There are three compulsory House events:

- Swimming

- Cross-Country

- Athletics (Track and Field)

 

It is compulsory to wear a House T-shirt in these events. The T-shirt must be in the correct colour of the House. These are obtainable at the Redfield Uniform Shop.

 

At the Swimming Carnival boys must swim 50m of freestyle, and other events as specified. Boys who fail to complete events without exemption from the Sportsmaster (eg. Genuine non-swimmers), bring penalties on themselves and their House.

 

The Athletics (Track and Field) Carnival is run along similar lines to the Swimming with boys competing in 100m, and 200m and other events as specified. Qualification for some events takes place during PE lessons.

 

The Cross Country Championships are held on the College course. Boys who miss the Cross Country through injury, illness, etc, will be requested to attend a make-up event.

 

All boys are expected to compete in these three House events unless medically exempt. Exemptions are handled through the Sportsmaster and Parents are asked to support the School in ensuring boys make every effort to be involved.

 

Boys with ability in Swimming, Cross Country and Track and Field will be identified and are expected to contribute by becoming members of the School team in these sports. Some sporting activities require participation on a Saturday. Co-operation and dedication are required in all the sporting activities of the school. Boys have representative opportunities in Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country through ISA Carnivals (secondary) and IPSHA Carnivals (primary) to CIS and beyond.

 

House sport competitions are also conducted during lunchtime including soccer, basketball and touch football. Selections for House teams are conducted by the various House Captains and House T-shirts must be worn in order to participate.

 

 

2012 House Captains

 

Altair Captain: James Byrne

Castor Captain: Thomas Langrell

Hydrus Captain: Michael Tomkins

Sirius Captain: Bernard James

 

REDFIELD COLLEGE BLUES

 

To be eligible to be awarded a College Blue a student must fulfill the following requirements and an award nomination form must be submitted to the Sportsmaster.

 

Representation of the College at IPSHA / ISA carnivals in Swimming, Cross-Country and Athletics, and in two other sports (requiring a seasonal commitment or College selection trial) or outstanding performances in any sport/s.

 

 

Sporting Code for Redfield College

The Importance of Sport in the Redfield Curriculum

 

Sport, and in particular team sports, are most important in the development of character. The physical, social and psychological demands inherent in sport build genuine virtues such as friendship, fortitude, endurance, optimism, co-operation and responsibility.

 

Consequently, in addition to the weekly timetabled PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) periods, the College encourages all boys to participate in at least one sports team yearly with all the associated commitments to training which that implies.

 

A strength of Redfield lies in the unity between teachers and parents. Their cooperation and friendship in the management and support of teams reinforces their esteem in the eyes of the students.

 

Parents, whenever possible, are asked to attend games. Besides the obvious benefits of spending time with their sons, their help with the duties of managing, umpiring, etc. is indispensable.

 

Through the tutorial system of the College the boys benefit from the effective feedback tutors receive from coaches and managers.

 

Student Code of Sporting Conduct

 

·         On and off the field, above all, charity to all.

·         I play fairly, according to the rules, and in a good spirit.

·         I grow in friendship with my team-mates. I am a team player. I encourage my team mates, and am pleased when they do well.

·         I never blame or criticise my team mates or the referee.

·         With good grace I accept the referee's decision and the result of the game. I shake hands cheerfully with the opposition.

·         I proudly wear the Redfield sports uniform when I am competing for the College.

·         I give my full cooperation to all parents and adults who are associated with the team or competition.

·         I fulfill my responsibilities to the team of training and being punctual to games.

·         I keep up my best efforts right to the last whistle. I never give up in a game.

·         I know how to lose gracefully and with dignity.

·         I know how to win gracefully and with humility.

 

 

College expectations regarding Team Sports

 

·         All boys should participate in at least one sports team each year.

·         Unless there are particularly extenuating circumstances, if a sport is already being offered through the school, boys should play for the College rather than a club team. Our small school numbers and the desirability of always providing choices (e.g. between soccer and rugby in each age group) dictate that we must maximise our numbers in College sports teams.

·         Where possible, teams in inter-school competitions will be coached and managed by teachers.

·         College teams entered in club competitions (such as Hills Basketball Stadium, Saturday sports, etc.) will be managed by a parent and coached either by a teacher (if available) or parent.

·         The Sportsmaster will only enter teams into competitions when there are sufficient numbers of boys committed to the team and its training, and when the coach and manager positions have been filled. Final selection of a squad for a particular competition is at the discretion of the Sportsmaster and the team coach and manager.

·         Coaches and Managers of primary teams in particular are asked to rotate boys through the duties of reserves, orange boys, etc., at least during the normal rounds of the competitions. Of course the coach may pick his strongest teams for particular games, but he should ensure that even the better players take their turns at reserves. Also, whenever possible, he can give everyone a run at each game.

·         Boys representing the College must at all times be attired in the complete and correct school sports uniform. Boys without the correct uniform should not be allowed to take the field.