Director of Sport | Mr Tony McGahan

Term 3 Sport

A fast-paced season of Terrace Term 3 sport has concluded for another year.  The term has delivered on solid participation numbers across six GPS sports in a unique sporting calendar, with Basketball, Tennis, Cross Country, Football, Rugby and Gymnastics accommodating over 1400 students on any given weekend.

I want to thank everyone involved in Terrace Sport this term: the boys themselves for their commitment to their teams and parents/caregivers for continuing to allow your sons to participate in Terrace sport, in what can be a demanding schedule. Thank you also to the coaches for their caring attitude to help, guide and teach the Terrace men gaining life lessons through playing team sports.

The Sports Directors have again done a superb job in running the respective sports, with many challenging requirements, but they have persevered and this has influenced our students and coaches through the weekly training and games. We are continually striving to improve our programs across all areas, and this will continue to be at the forefront of what we are about.

Term 3 Results

Our Term 3 performances have been solid across the board with an increase in results across all sports in the performance group, which reflects our work in coach education and the internal teaching systems we have implemented in recent times. Please find 1^st Sports final standings along with the Championship sports for Term 3.

• Basketball – Second
• Chess – Seventh
• Cross Country – Third
• Football– Second
• Gymnastics - Fourth
• Rugby – Currently fifth (playing the last round on Friday)
• Tennis – Sixth

I want to make a note of the 11A Basketball team who have currently consecutively won 40 games and have had zero losses dating back to Year 7 in 2016.  This is most impressive in the past two seasons given that four to five players typically played out of the 11A and with the 1^st V instead.  Congratulations to these players and coaches for all they have achieved. 

Thanks

Many thanks to the various parent Support Groups who have done so much to assist in the smooth running of programs in what has been a challenging term. The College is very appreciative of the support from our families and more than ever we relied on these Support Groups to help implement the modifications required to allow the boys to participate in activities this term, thanks.

Thank you particularly to Mr Michael Holohan and Mrs Anne Forster for their outstanding contribution to the Cricket program and thank them for leaving the Cricket Support Group in a better place.  We wish Mr Matt Jackson and Mrs Janelle DeSouza all the best in running the Cricket Support Group for the coming seasons.

Finally, I would like to acknowledge all of the Year 12 sportsmen and thank them for their efforts over the years playing in their respective sports at Terrace. These young men have represented the College, some since 2013. The Terrace Family is very proud of you, and in your final year at Terrace, we want to publicly thank you for wearing the red and black for the final time.  

Term 4

During the holidays, Track and Field will be putting the finishing touches to their preseason preparation for the GPS Carnivals in Week 2 (Junior) and Week 3 (Senior).  I encourage all students who have finished Term 3 sports and have some athletic ability to get involved and take part in the Track and Field program to improve their physical components and represent the College.  Term 4 also provides preseason training for Cricket, Volleyball, Swimming and Rowing. 

Parent Lounge

Participation in the school Sport program is outstanding and will continue to be so due to the quality of the programming that allows for all levels of participation and the quality of coaching across individual sports.  The flow of communication to this number of families is essential to keep everybody informed. It is vital to ensure sure you sign-on electronically via Parent Lounge for the season and preseason activities offered each term.

Attendance at training

I ask that all boys commit to their attendance at training during the week and present ready for their games/lead up meets, home or away. Representing the College is something to be valued. Being a team member who can be depended on entails sacrifice and commitment, no matter the level or activity.

Uniform

Please be aware that all Directors, Coordinators and coaches have been asked to monitor training and playing uniform.  We want to ensure that we are representing the College and ourselves, both on and off the field, with the highest standards.

Communication

To remain up to date, please download the College App and select to receive notifications for your sons’ chosen activities. You will find updates, training schedules, team lists, playing schedules, game/meet locations and further information under the individual sport.

Please note we are moving away from ongoing email communication, with the College App as the primary source of communication.

Have a great Term 4 in Terrace Sport.