School Sports Program
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 Sports master. 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.
All sports inquiries of a general nature should be directed in the first instance to the Sports master at the College on phone 9651 4066. Any specific concerns need be expressed to the respective Club President.
House Sports
There are three compulsory House events: Swimming, Cross-Country and 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. All boys are expected to compete in these three House events unless medically exempt. Exemptions are handled through the Sports master and Parents are asked to support the School in ensuring boys make every effort to be involved.
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 Sports master (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 100 m, and 200 m 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.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.
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 Sports master.
Representation of the College at IPSHA / ISA carnivals in Swimming, Cross-Country and Athletics, and in two other sports (requiring a seasonal commitment) or outstanding performances in any sport/s.
Redfield College Sporting Code
