Secondary Sport
Head of Secondary Sport
Term 4 Summer Sport
As we enter the beginning of summer sport competitions the conditions and protocols we are playing and training under continue to evolve to ensure we operate our sport programs in a COVID safe environment. We ask that all members of our community adhere to guidelines set out by our Sports Administrators which are specific to each venue or school who is hosting the sporting competition. General guidelines for Redlands Sport venues consist of the following:
Redlands Sport Venue Protocols
These protocols apply to the Redlands community across the following venues: Dunnet Hall, Lang Gym, Macquarie University Playing Fields, Cammeray Tennis Centre, Lane Cove Tennis Club, Northern Beaches Indoor Sporting Centre (NBISC) and the Redlands Rowing Shed at Mosman.
- If unwell or showing flu-like symptoms – do not attend
- If someone has been in contact with a known or suspected case of COVID-19 – do not attend
- If at a high risk from a health perspective, including elderly and those with pre-existing conditions – do not attend
- Attendees who are deemed to be living with clinically vulnerable individuals should be advised against attending sport – do not attend
- Spectators will be allowed at venues where social distancing of 1.5m can be met. Some indoor venues will not qualify for this and other venues may have restrictions that will be communicated week to week depending on host school or competition.
- All students, officials and coaches will sign in upon entry at venues. If and when spectators are allowed to enter a venue, they will also be asked to register via a QR code or SMS protocol.
- All students, coaches, officials and, if possible, spectators will hand sanitise upon entry
- No shaking hands and no post match functions
- There will be minimal access to change room and toilet facilities; students must arrive in playing uniform
- Allocated drop off and pick up zones will be marked out at venues where applicable
- Allocated spectator zones will be marked out, when and where applicable
- Listen and adhere to any directions from COVID safety coordinators or venue operators at venues
Basketball
Over the school holidays, the 1st Boys and 1st Girls attended a three day basketball clinic on campus. On the first day of the clinic the students took part in a mental skills training session with Sports Psychologist, David King. The session was a two hour block which consisted of classroom activities where students learnt about mental skills training and an on-field session where the students were pushed to their limits both mentally and physically. It was great to see the students able to apply the skills discussed in the classroom when they were on-field.
On the second day of the camp, Shane Heal attended as a guest coach. He shared his knowledge and coached the students through an on-court session which challenged their footwork and fundamental basketball skills. Following the coaching session, Shane spoke to the students and provided an insight in what it took to be one of the best in the world at his craft. This was a great learning opportunity for students that can be applied outside of the four walls of the basketball court. Across the three days of the clinic, students also participated in a number of team sessions, individual skill-based sessions and team building exercises. It was a great alternative to the Berry Camp and a great way to lead into the 2020/21 Season.
We are now through Week 1 of team Basketball training, the first round of the ISA competition will be at the end of Week 2, Saturday 24 October. A reminder that Redlands Pulse should be the first point of contact for all basketball related information including the training schedule and draft draw which are now available.
Cross Country
Congratulations to Emma Mahon (Yr 11, at top) who over the holidays competed in the Athletics NSW Cross Country Championships at Kembla Grange. Emma competed in the the U18 Girls event, finishing in 6th Place. This qualified her for the Honorary NSW State Cross Country team. Due to COVID, the Honorary team was selected for this years National Cross Country Championships. This was Emma’s 7th consecutive time she has made this team. Congratulations Emma!
Rowing
During the Spring school holidays students had the opportunity to attend a number of optional training sessions where they could continue their training and refine their rowing technique. The significant number of students who were able to take advantage of these opportunities have made some significant improvements that will provide benefits throughout Term 4 and beyond, this is especially true for our new rowers in Yr 7.
The senior rowers had a significant four day training block during the last week of holidays at Mosman Rowing Club in place of what has previously been our sculling camp. During this time students would train on water twice each morning, complete a brief land circuit before having lunch and departing for the day. The senior rowers completed their first scull trials for the season with the results being used to select crews for the Term 4 regattas.
We also have the senior rowers complete a long-distance time trial, with the Mosman based version held over a 9.2km course running from the furthermost upstream waters of Middle Harbour beyond Roseville Bridge and finishing at Northbridge. This time trial is designed to challenge their own perceptions of what the students are capable of achieving. The results from this year are as follows:
Senior Girls
1st – Elizabeth Holtheuer (Yr 10) Time: 44:04.8
2nd – Emily Barrelle (Yr 11) Time: 44:29.70
3rd – Audra Olson (Yr 10) Time: 47:16.21
Senior Boys
1st – Alex Holtheuer (Yr 11) Time: 40:45.02
2nd – Alex Verschoor (Yr 11) Time: 41:10.41
3rd – Finn Woodward (Yr 9) Time 44:07.75
Junior Crew Selections
Next week the Yrs 7 and 8 students will be going through their first round of crew selections to select crews for the upcoming regattas. Selection is based on a number of factors including ergo testing and rowing technique. All crews are reselected multiple times across a Rowing season with an additional section held in mid Term 4, another during the January rowing camp and a final selection in mid Term 1.
Junior Morning Sessions
We have commenced the first of the morning sessions for the Yrs 7 and 8 students. During these sessions the weather is generally more favourable and our students are able to complete some impressive training sessions. On Tuesday morning we took some video of the Yr 7 students at their first morning session that can be found here.
At the conclusion of midweek morning on-water training, our students can access some additional food to supplement their own breakfast, with students selecting two items from an Up&Go, yoghurt pouch or a muesli bar.
Regattas
We have a number of regattas scheduled for Term 4 and planning is currently underway for these events with information to be communicated directly to families shortly:
Sat 31 Oct – Middle Harbour Time Trial (Mosman Rowing Club)
Sat 7 Nov – Radford/Daramalan Regatta (Canberra, ACT)
Sat 14 Nov – Independent School Championships (Penrith)
Tennis
Welcome back to Summer Tennis for Term 4. The holiday camp last week was a great success, with all students who attended improving their tennis skills.
This week, Saturday 17 October, round 1 of the Term 4 NSTA competition kicks off. Along with the Redlands COVID safe protocol, the following Tennis specific COVID safety protocols will be followed by all schools within the competition:
- One spectator per player at all venues
- Spectators will be required to sign/check in, maintain physical distancing and respond to directions of the host school and COVID-19 Safety Coordinator
- No dogs are allowed at Talus St Tennis courts (St Pius Home venue)
- Lane Cove Club House is currently not in use, public toilets available
Just a reminder, as the days get hotter, please remember to bring a hat and water bottle to both training and matches. All Redlands Tennis information is available on Redlands Pulse.
Touch Football
Over the holiday break we were lucky enough to host a Touch Football Clinic for the 1st and 2nd Girls Touch Football teams. This was a great opportunity for the girls to learn some new skills and develop some team bonding skills over the three days of intense training. The Wednesday sessions saw Sports Psychologist David King come in and talk to the girls. David did a classroom session that was based around building positive mindsets, a competitive attitude and a sense of trust in each other, the second section was out on the Junior School where they were put through a series of H.I.I.T, body weight training, game specific drills, aerobic endurance events with the focus of decision making under fatigue and being exposed to physical exhaustion and psychological deterioration. This was a great morning of training for the girls who all got a lot out of the sessions. A huge thank you to David King for spending time with the girls, but also to Jordy Parsonage (Touch Football Coach) and Cameron Ellis (Touch Football 1st VI Coach and Administrator) for their efforts throughout the Clinic. We are all looking forward to the upcoming ISA Touch Football season.
The Redlands Pulse Touch Football page has the up-to-date draw, as well as the training schedule and other Touch Football information. A reminder that the Redlands Rhino will be updated each Tuesday afternoon and will have the most up to date fixtures.
Congratulations to Katie Wightwick (Yr 10) who has been selected in the Girls U16 Norths Bears Touch Football team for the upcoming Vawdon Cup series, which also leads into the Junior State Cup towards the end of the year. Best of luck Katie! If there are any boys and girls keen to join the Norths Bear Touch Football program, please contact Jordan Parsonage (northsjuniorreps@gmail.com) for more information.
“Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” Lou Holtz (US College Football Hall of Fame)
Mr Tom Kindred
Head of Secondary School Sport
sports@redlands.nsw.edu.au
All Sports contacts can be found on Redlands Pulse.