Secondary Sport

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Winning in sports is undoubtedly exhilarating and serves as a tangible measure of success. However, for young adults, the habits they build through sports can be even more important in the long run. While victory is fleeting, the discipline, teamwork and worth ethic cultivated in the pursuit of excellence endure as valuable life skills.

Participating in sports instills discipline, teaching young adults the importance of consistency, dedication and time management. These qualities translate into success not only on the field but also in academics, careers and personal relationships. 

Team sports emphasise collaboration and communication, essential for navigating the complexities of the modern world. Learning to work effectively with others builds empathy, leadership skills and the ability to adapt to different personalities. The work ethic developed in sports is invaluable, fostering the resilience and determination necessary to overcome life’s challenges. It teaches young adults to set goals, work tirelessly to achieve them and to handle setbacks with grace.

In the grand scheme of things, few individuals consistently win, but everyone has the potential to develop good habits. While winning may bring momentary glory, the habits acquired through sports can lay the foundation for a successful and fulfilling future.

‘Change might not be fast and it isn’t always easy. But with time and effort, almost any habit can be reshaped’

From the Head of Secondary Sport – Mr Cameron Ellis

Basketball – Boys

4ths 15C, 14B, 14C, 13C all recorded good wins over the weekend.13B went down by 3 with a chance to tie on the buzzer. Our 3rds stayed undefeated early on in the season.

Boys Team of the Week

• Oliver Benz – 13D. Low turnovers and great composure.
• Jack Stephens – 4ths. All round performance.
• Sam Walker – 13A. Rebounding and strong finishes.
• Harry Winder – 3rds. Ball movement and shot selection.
• Max Keith – 1sts. Effort and hustle.

Basketball – Girls

1sts Girls had an emphatic win 72-55 over Oxley, our 3rds Girls went down, while the Junior A had a strong win 36-16 as well as Junior B 42-26

Girls Team of the Week

• Charlotte Boris – Junior As. Confident game on attack. Lots of improvement.
• Eva Osbourn – 1sts. Defence and relentless driving to the basket.
• Amelia Sampan Little – Junior A. Relentless effort.
• Charlie Kwintner. – 2nds. Defensive intensity and rebounding.
• Sophia Rayson – 3rds. Shooting and dribbling improvement.

Simon Gleeson
Director of Basketball

Fitness Centre

A reminder open gym (Year 7-12) is on every morning. We encourage all students to come down to the Fitness Centre and try a session with the support of the Redlands Strength and Conditioning Staff.

A reminder for students attending the morning gym sessions:

Year 9-12 Session times start at 6:30am with 6:45am as the latest Arrival Time.

Year 7/8 Session start time is 7:10am.

Students are to wear full Redlands Sports Uniform:

• School Sport Shorts
• Redlands Sports Polo or Redlands Sports Jersey
• Appropriate Footwear – Closed in shoes (No Crocs)
• Late arrival may result in students unable to participate.

Mia Lundquist
Director of Strength and Conditioning

Sailing

Week four of the Sailing program has brought further excitement and skill development. Throughout the week, the sailors in the Pacer Squad have been further honing their boat handling skills and starting skills for the Redlands Cup Regatta on the Saturday 18 November. This week we had the sailors remove their rudders to experience the effect of how their sails and body weight greatly influence their steering and control of the boat, a challenging drill that had every sailor develop their understanding of these effects. Starting skills were developed through a box drill, with the aim to stay inside the starting box for three minutes before starting whilst also trying to force other boats outside the box using their sailing rule knowledge. The Elliott 7 sailors had the opportunity to develop their spinnaker trimming skills and individual roles on the boat for successful spinnaker sailing. We are all looking forward to hosting and competing in the upcoming Redlands Cup Regatta with further information being released early next week on a run sheet and schedule for the day, as well as sailing instructions and crews.

REMINDER: NO HAT, NO PLAY

Required Uniform:

• To and from RSYS: Redlands Sports Uniform.
• On-water: Redlands blue sports hat, Redlands white long sleeve sun shirt, board shorts/Redlands sports shorts, enclosed shoes (old runners,) spray jacket, sunscreen, towel and a jumper for after.

If a sailor does not bring the required uniform and equipment to training, they will not be able to participate.

Danielle Steer
Sailing Administrator/ Director of Snowsports

Tennis

Unfortunately, the end of Round 4 matches was cut short due to the weather, but we were still able to see some great matches for Round 3 competition!

There has been some movement in Development Squad groups to work around senior scheduling so please make sure to refer to your Student Calendar and the latest email for your new timeslot at Lane Cove Tennis Club. Please reach out to the Tennis Administrator, Ms Caitlin Wong, should you have any issues with the changes.

A reminder Redlands Sport is cracking down on attendance and any unexplained absence from training or Saturday sessions will result in a lunchtime detention so please make sure you are marking your name off with the supervising teacher to avoid any miscommunication with the roll. If you have any issues accessing session information(for training or matches) via your Student Calendar or Redlands Pulse, please feel free to reach out to the Tennis Administrator Ms Caitlin Wong.

Caitlin Wong
Tennis Administrator

Touch Football

ISA Round 3: Wrap up

This week our Senior 1sts teams lead by example both achieving strong results in their fixtures. The Senior Boys enjoyed a trip out to Bathurst for a double header against SAS teams where they won, 9-6 and then 14 -2. Our Senior 1sts girls enjoyed a match against Barker winning 6-0. These results coupled with the support the Senior 1sts sides have shown their junior program members have exemplified their leadership qualities our Touch players have.

Coaches have nominated the following players for stand out efforts for Round 2.

Players of the week:

• Aneke Golowenko
• Tristan Wong
• Ruby Wood
• Angela Monty
• Amelie Brooks
• Sophia Parkinson
• Hector Maxwell
• Dean Mansell
• Belle Monty
• Lizzie Grisham
• Sienna de Saxe
• Jamie Rogerson

Upcoming games for Round 4 have a handful of teams travelling on Bus to their fixtures. Please read through your fixture details carefully. Goodluck for this Saturday.

Jordan Parsonage
Director of Touch Football & Rugby

Interschools Mountain Biking

The Australian MTB Interschools returns to Thredbo in 2024 for another week of action-packed riding, racing and good times with all your school mates from far and wide. Compete as an individual or as a team and pick which events you’d like to compete in. Registrations will sell out so be sure to rally your mates up and descend on Thredbo for the best week of the school year!

Registrations for this event will be going live in November. Details regarding schedule and formats dropping soon.

To stay up to date with all event & entertainment news, please follow us on socials and our newsletter.

More information can be found here – Australian MTB Interschools

General Sport Information

Fixtures

• All student training and fixture details will be available to families under My Schedule on Redlands Pulse. Additionally, the weekly Fixtures (The Redlands Rhino) can be found on the Secondary School Sport page on Redlands Pulse from Wednesday each week. Please ensure you check Redlands Pulse Friday afternoon to ensure you have the latest fixture information.

Uniform

• The Redlands Sports Uniform should be worn to all trainings and matches (students are not permitted to wear any non-Redlands branded clothing). In the event of inclement weather students should wear their Redlands fleece or sports tracksuit.

Saturday Sport Absences

• Parents are required to log an absence via Clipboard prior to missing any training session.
• Any student unable to attend a Saturday fixture due to illness, is required to submit a Medical Certificate to their Sports administrator by the Monday morning following the missed fixture.
• Injured students are required to attend all training sessions and Saturday fixtures.
• Failure to do any of the above will jeopardise a student’s eligibility for Colours, Pockets, and Awards and result in school disciplinary action.
• Please refer to the Student Planner 2023 for full details on requirements for participating in a Representative Sport.
• Bus Transport
  • When travelling on Redlands transport the Redlands school rules are in place and students should be always upholding the values of the school:
  • Have good behaviour, safe behaviour and appropriate language at all times.
  • Follow the driver (and supervising staff) instructions at all times.
  • Obey the transport rules and regulations at all times (seat belts must be worn at all times).
  • Leave the bus how they found it (no rubbish, no mess).

Students who fail to meet the standards of the above will face school disciplinary action.

Wet Weather

• We have been lucky enough to have a relatively dry winter and to start the summer season, we use a number of fields that are multi-purpose and all weather.
• Unless communicated differently or in the morning of the session (via Redlands Pulse & Clipboard), all training sessions are to be deemed ‘on’.
• Students should bring with them a change of Redlands Sport Uniform (Thursdays only) or their school uniform (Tuesday) if there are light showers during training.

Summer Sport

A reminder that all key information for the season has been uploaded onto the Secondary School Sport page of Redlands Pulse, if you have any additional questions, please reach out to the appropriate Sports Administrator listed at the bottom of this page.

Sports Photos

All Sports Photos are available for parents to view / purchase on the SPA Images Website 

Photo Library >> Schoolsports 2022-23 >> select your sport

Password (redlands2023) Redlands has an agreement with SPA Images that we will only use the images for marketing purposes.

Melba has finalised all photos taken of sport teams and co-curricular activities and they are now available for parents to view and purchase. Please visit the Melba Studios website, Select the ‘Schools’ icon. The password for access is winnie.

Concussion Protocols

Parents and Carers last week received an email containing the Redlands Concussion Protocols, which can also be found in the Key Documents section of Redlands Pulse – Secondary School Sport. A reminder to all that these protocols are for both a return to school and a return to sport. Students who have a suspected concussion are asked to seek medical attention at their earliest convenience.

Summer Sport – Key Contacts