Secondary Sport
Redlands Rhino – Weekly Fixtures
Please note: Redlands Rhino has the most up-to-date weekly fixtures. This is uploaded every Tuesday afternoon at 4.00pm. Please ensure you check this with regards to game times, venues and oppositions.
Head of Secondary Sport
Concussion in School Sport
Sport related concussion is a growing concern in Australia. There has been plenty of media and research into the prevalence, incidence, diagnoses and treatment of the injury. It is important our community is aware of the most recent research into this injury and to understand the processes involved in its diagnoses and treatment. Recently Sport Australia released its position statement on concussion in sport. This has been a collaboration between the Australian Institute of Sport, Australian Medical Association, Australian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians and Sports Medicine Australia and forms the overarching policy for all national and state sporting associations underneath it.
Concussion affects athletes at all levels of sport, from the part time recreational athlete to the full time professional. If managed appropriately, most symptoms and signs of concussion resolve spontaneously. Complications can occur, however, including prolonged duration of symptoms and increased susceptibility to further injury. There is also growing concern about potential long-term consequences of multiple concussions. Over recent years there has been elevated public awareness of sport-related concussion and increased focus on the importance of diagnosing and managing the condition promptly, safely and appropriately. (Dr L Elkington, 2018)
At Redlands, we are affiliated with multiple sport associations and have well-developed processes for any incidents of concussion that may occur within our school programs. It is important that our school community is aware of the current process involved in the diagnoses, treatment and recovery of a concussion as outlined in the Sport Australia Concussion statement, the Independent Sporting Association policy and the Redlands Concussion Protocol.
All parents and students should note that once a student has been formally diagnosed with concussion by an accredited medical practitioner, there are several defined steps that are required for that individual to be able to return to school (also known as return to learn) and eventually returning to play (this includes both training and playing of a specific sport). Of note in the process is a compulsory 48 hour deliberate physical and cognitive rest period immediately after a diagnosis. As a guide for all things with concussion “if in doubt, sit them out”, any injury to the head carries significant short term and long term risk so it is important for the safety of all students in our care that we assess any return to sport and school thoroughly.
We ask all parents in our community to familiarise themselves with these protocols and processes found on Redlands Pulse.
References
Dr. L. Elkington, D. S. M. D. D. H., 2018. Concussion in Sport Australia, Position Statement, Canberra: Australian Institute of Sport.
SMA Concussion in Sport Policy V1.0 January 2018
ISA Concussion policy, V2, 30th April, 2018. Independent Sporting Association.
Athletics
This Friday we start our sprints training down at Balmoral Oval with Mosman Athletics Club. All those interested should speak with Mr Ellis in the Sports Department. It will run from 3.30pm (bus departing Redlands) until 5.30pm (bus returning to Redlands).
Cross Country
Cross Country training starts this Friday with information found on Redlands Pulse – Cross Country. We are looking forward to a great upcoming season. The bus will depart the Adams Centre at 3.30pm and return at approximately 5.30pm (training will finish around 5.00pm)
Hockey
Last weekend saw the opening round of our 2018 Hockey season with the 2nds and 3rds teams travelling to BMGS while the 1sts team played against Barker. The 3rds girls had a great first game with the first half starting strong with all the girls supporting each other with great chat on the field. In the second half Redlands had the ball in their half for most of the time and had our first win of the season with a 2-0 score. The 2nds girls game was pretty similar to the first game, with the first goal in the first half. The girls had the advantage at goal with many short corners in the second half, working together well and using each other for advantage and won 2-0. The 1sts team had their first game against Barker and after some great play and attacking work, the game was 1-0 our way. Unfortunately the attacking run didn’t continue and although there was some spectacular saves in goal and some awesome work out of defence, we conceded a 7-1 loss.
This week will see all three teams play their Home games using Barker College as the Home field. Game times can be found on the Redlands Rhino.
Netball
The ISA Netball season began on Saturday with all teams playing away. With a number of mixed results across the board, the games all seemed to be played in great spirits. Our 1sts went down to a strong Oakhill 1 team but the team were very positive after the game and are looking forward to taking on Central Coast this weekend. Our 2nds had a tough loss to Central Coast and will look to bounce back when they travel to Chevalier this weekend. Our 3rds and 4ths teams had different results both with strong wins against Central Coast and Barker respectively. They take on SACS and Oakhill this weekend. The Senior 5ths had a tough trip out to Oakhill on Saturday. Our Inter A team played Barker who have been dominant in the Inter division for a number of years. With lots of positives taken from the game, they will look to start strongly this weekend against Chevalier. Our Inter B are another team with back to back travel weeks after a narrow loss to BMGS over the week. They take on Central Coast this weekend.
This weekend the NSNA are hosting their charity Pink Round. They are encouraging all players, coaches and supporters to wear a touch of pink to raise awareness and money for Breast Cancer Research.
Rugby
The Redlands Rugby season kicked off in strong fashion against SACS over the weekend with all of teams playing their first matches of the season.
Our 1st XV put together one of the strongest, most cohesive second halves, running in five tries to nil as they swept through SACS defence time and time again, finishing the match off with a comprehensive victory of 45-5. Wonderful efforts from our forwards Luke Brown, Ron Lev and Nicholas Armstrong combined brilliantly with our outside backs with Flynn Garner, Harrison Garrett and our Captain, Cameron Pascoe running amok.
The focus of this week’s Note Day report must go towards our newest players to the program who, in a tough and gritty match, came away with an incredible 17-12 victory. The defensive efforts across the whole match were amazing with players like Daniel Lev, Alfie Leach and Harrison Winder making try saving tackles again and again against the SACS forwards. In attack, Hugo Scott was everywhere in the first half, ducking through contacts and sending players like William Algar away on long downfield runs. I would like to mention the efforts of Jacob Pamenter who tackled everything that moved and was dominant with his ball carries. He unfortunately went down early in the second half with an injury along with Hugo. Credit must go to the whole team, how they responded as a group, making their tackles and scoring two hard fought second half tries. Hugo Little was one of the players who went to another level, making two amazing runs through the defence, a perfect combination of footwork and brute force. In the end, a brilliant first up win for our Under 13s and a wonderful stepping stone to a great first season in Redlands Rugby.
Swimming
Last Wednesday and Thursday we had six students competing in the CIS Swimming Championships. Xander Halfen (Yr 7) swam across four events in the U12 Boys, finishing 10th in the 50m Freestyle, 12th in the 50m Butterfly, 9th in the 100m Freestyle and 6th in the 50m Backstroke which is a fantastic achievement. Ruby Voyce (Yr 7) showed great speed across her events in what was a very competitive age group finishing 5th in the U12 Girls 50m Freestyle, 9th in the 50m Butterfly, 11th in the 50m Breaststroke, 9th in the 100m Freestyle and 5th in the 50m Backstroke. Olivia Donoghue (Yr 10) swam extremely well in her U16 Girls events placing 6th overall in her 50m and 100m Freestyle as well as 9th in her 50m Butterfly. Sam Virtue (Yr 9) was impressive in Butterfly, placing 10th in the U15 Boys 50m and 12th in the 100m. Chloe Jennings (Yr 7) finished 8th overall in the U13 Girls 50m Freestyle, and Sienna Wessels (Yr 8) finished 14th overall in the U14 girls 100m Freestyle. Unfortunately, our Junior Girls relay of Jasmine Black (Yr 7), Chloe Jennings (Yr 7), Ruby Voyce (Yr 7) and Sienna Wessels (Yr 8) were disqualified in the Junior Girls 4x50m relay, but they thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to race.
A huge thank you to the following Yr 11 students who volunteered their time on Wednesday night (session 1 of the CIS Championships) to assist with timing: Harry Algar, Luke Brow, Greta Feldmann, Riley Felton, Harrison Garrett, Aoibheann Maclochlainn, Anna McCormack, Phoebe Rathbone, James Reid, Anna Saunders, Olivia Simpson and Alexandra York.
Tennis
The first round of both ISA and NSTA Tennis was played on Saturday. ISA teams played against St Patricks College. St Pat’s played with confidence and determination forcing Redlands to play their best tennis to be competitive each point. Redlands 1sts fought hard to pull off a win by just one game, a fantastic effort. Redlands Teams 3, 5 and 6 also had great wins.
Just a reminder that in Div 2-13 sudden death deuce is to be played, receiver picks the side. The first round of NSTA tennis saw many students playing their first ever Tennis match, which was great to see.
Just a reminder, all students play each week unless they have received an exemption for that particular Saturday. A slight change in format for the NSTA competition will take place starting this Saturday 11 May: all sets will be first to 4, tiebreak at 3-3. This should allow students more time to successfully complete each set. Well done to all Tennis players this week, it has been fantastic to see so many Redlands students playing and enjoying the game.
Mr Tom Kindred
Head of Secondary School Sport
sports@redlands.nsw.edu.au
All Sports contacts can be found on Redlands Pulse.