The sporting program at the College gives students the opportunity to express themselves in many different fields of sporting endeavour. The College competes actively in the Great Public Schools (GPS) and the Combined Independent Colleges (CIC) competitions for Secondary and Years 5 - 7 respectively.
Sport is not compulsory, but every student is strongly encouraged to represent the school and the program provides a wide range of choices for participation. Each sport has an experienced Director in charge who along with the Director of Sport, has carrage of that particular sport. Details of these exceptional leaders in their fields can be accessed via the Sports Directors Presentation below.
The following sports are currently part of our competitive program and can be accessed via the links below as well as detailed sports information of all the sporting programs across the CIC and GPS competitions; training times; training venues; competition days and venues and sports uniforms via the Sport Years 5 -12 Presentation below.
Explore the GPS Code of Behaviour for Players, Teachers, Coaches, Officials, Parents and Spectators
Students of all abilities are encouraged to compete in at least one of these sports. Most students actually compete in two or three activities. The element of participation, fun and the pursuit of skill excellence and teamwork are the dual keys to the Terrace sporting program.
The College has adopted a policy of providing its students with the best possible coaching programs, organisation and equipment. In return the College asks of its students commitment and dedication to their chosen sport.
One of the major benefits of offering sport is self-discipline. If students learn to discipline themselves in an area of great interest, then this tends to transfer to their normal school behavious and lifestyle.
This part of the philosophy recalls Br. Campbell's philosopy of educating the whole man. This is further reflected in our Mission Statement. In recent years, Terrace has achieved and maintained considerable success in many of the sports it offers. The College rates the manner in which a student plans for and executives the pursuit of excellence as far more important than the winning of premierships.
Terrace Sporting
Facilities
TENNYSON PLAYING FIELDS
VIVIAN STREET, TENNYSON
THE ROGERTHE THE RODGERS PAVILLION S PAVILION
The College's 16 hectares of
playing fields are situated at Tennyson, 13 kilometres from the College.
This outstanding complex comprises
of five rugby ovals, two soccer fields, four turf cricket pitches and
four concrete pitches. In addition, track and field facilities have been
developed recently to including a tartan long and triple jump track.
The Terrace Rowing Club is
also based at Tennyson. This state-of-the-art boat shed, coupled with
superb equipment, provides outstanding opportunities for rowers competing
in regattas and the annual GPS Head of the River.
The Tennyson complex is used
for the many and varied sporting competitions at interhouse and interschool
level. A modern pavilion named after Br Rogers provides change rooms and
catering facilities of excellent standard.
The College Facilities
For many years, the College has leased playing fields at Victoria Park. Training for most teams usually takes place in the park - the hub for the outdoor segments of the Health and Physical Education program.
The College provides four tennis courts serviced by a modern pavillion and 10 practice cricket nets in Victoria Park. A tunnel under busy Gregory Terrace safely connects the park with the College grounds.
An eight lane 25-metre indoor heated swimming pool provides an excellent facility for all forms of aquatic sports with our 4 Tennis courts in Victoria Park are now floodlit for night time training and court hire.
The Campbell Centre is a spectacular indoor basketball court with a tiered grandstand which also caters for a number of sporting competitions (volleyball and gymnastics) and Health and Physical Education classes.
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