Sport Archives - Waverley College

Welcome back to all students, parents and supporters for the final 3 rounds of winter activities. We have had a number of students and staff that have dedicated a lot of time over the 3 week break to continue to train and perform at high levels.

With the 2024 Paris Olympics commencing next week, Waverley is very proud to have 3 old boys competing and we will all be cheering these gentlemen on and hopefully they continue to inspire our current students:

Our senior cadets also spent some time in their holidays training and completing their leadership courses and congratulations to the Waverley and St Catherine’s students on their appointments and we will recognise these students later this term.

Congratulations to Evan Rowbotham who notched up another win over 4km, this time at the NSW All Schools Cross Country Championships, held at The Sydney Equestrian Centre, Horsley Park.

Evan ran a very strategic race by sitting in with the leaders through 3km as they navigated various undulating grass/dirt surfaces. Evan finally made his winning move inside the last kilometre to pull away from a very high quality field to win in 12:05 (4km).

This win secured Evan a spot on the NSW team to compete at The Australian All Schools Cross Country Championships in Melbourne on August 21-23.

Congrats also to James Peate will be representing Waverley College and NSW at the National Public Speaking Rostrum finals this weekend and we all wish James well and hope to see another great result from Hobart.

We had a number of students representing NSW at the National Schools Rugby Championships over the holidays and a huge congratulations to Troy Patea on his selection for the Australian Schoolboys team in 2024. Troy will play in September against a Rugby Australia Academy team followed by a tour to Fiji. Congratulations also to Mr Oliver Knight who was manager of the NSW 2 team that won the championships.

Well done to James Gallo had a wonderful opportunity to attend an intensive water polo training camp in Crete, Greece followed by competing in the Habawaba Greece Youth tournament where his Kap7 Australia team won gold in the U14.

Thank you to the staff and students that also undertook the extra training and trial fixtures in the holidays for AFL, Football and Rugby.

Just a reminder that for any student in Years 7-11 who wishes to request a potential change to his summer activities that these requests need to be submitted by the end of week 3 of this term. Any changes will be based on availability in that activity. We are also introducing summer golf for 12 students across all year groups, however, we can only take 12 students and this will be based on the lowest handicap. any student wishing to change must collect the required form from the co-curricular office.

We have a big round this weekend against rivals Barker and I want to remind all members of the College community of the CAS Codes of Conduct. We will have our final round of winter activities (except for Debating) on Saturday August 10. We then move immediately into Track and Field and all students are invited to take part.

Sydney Interschool Snowsport Championships

Over the school holiday break, 11 Waverley College students competed at the Sydney Interschool Snowsport Championships at Perisher from 16-19 July, 2024.

Congratulations to Patrick Palmer (Year 9), Dexter Francis (Year 8), Cooper Nicolls (Year 8), Rory Palmer (Year 7) and Archie Francis (Year 6) who have each qualified for and will represent the College at the NSW State Championships in various events to be held in Perisher from 19-23 August, 2024.

As a team, Waverley College won gold in the Snowboard GS event (Division 3 for boys in Year 7 & 8), with Dexter Francis placing 2nd overall and Cooper Nicols 9th.

Dexter Francis placed 4th overall in the Snowboard Cross event (Division 3 for boys in Year 7 & 8).

As a team, Waverley College won bronze in the Skier Cross event (Division 3 for boys in Year 7 & 8), with Rory Palmer placing 5th and Dexter Francis 16th.

Rory Palmer placed 1st in the Moguls Qualifier for Division 3 (boys in Year 7 & 8) and Archie Francis placed 2nd for Division 4 (boys in Year 5 & 6).

Patrick Palmer placed 6th in Skier X and 7th in Alpine in Division 2 for (boys in Year 9 & 10), and finished 1st place in his division at the Thredbo Rider Cross event on Sunday 21 July, 2024 and 4th overall in the Men’s Open Division.

Archie Francis placed 10th in the Snowboard GS event and 11th in the Snowboard GS event for Division 4 (boys in Year 5 & 6).

Congratulations also to Rory Muldowney (Year 9), Cooper Firth (Year 7), Connor Moran (Year 6), Tadhg O’Sullivan (Year 6), Zac Arms (Year 6) and Joe Roy (Year 6) for their highly commendable races throughout the championships.

Rugby for Good Campaign

This year Waverley Rugby has aligned itself with two charities and businesses to help support its ‘Rugby for Good campaign’.

This campaign will serve to raise money and awareness for charities working in all aspects of life. It is hoped that this campaign will allow students to learn about the work each charity does and develop a greater sense of understanding and compassion towards people less fortunate than them.

We have aligned two age groups with a charity and a business each. Our U13s will be raising money for the R U OK Foundation whilst our Opens age group will be raising money for the Hearts4arch foundation.

Both charities have close ties to the Waverley College community and we feel very privileged to be in a position where we can assist them.

We are very lucky to be supported by such generous local businesses who came on board to assist this campaign. A massive thank you to E-lab Training and The Field at Easts rugby, who have committed to donating $1 for every point scored throughout the CAS rounds.

So far, our Opens age group has raised $207 whilst our U13s have had to endure two washouts. We hope to see them on the field this weekend and in the last two rounds.

An important element of this campaign involves speakers from the charities visiting training and explaining the importance and aims of their work to the respective age groups.

This provides an opportunity for students and staff to gain a better understanding of prevalent health issues and generate a sense of understanding and compassion.

For further information about this campaign or to enquire about next year please email me.

We invite you to join us for end of season AFL celebration and presentation evening. All families from our AFL community from years 5-12 are invited.

When: Friday, 16 August 2024
Where: Swans HQ, Drive Ave, Moore Park
Time: 5:30pm (Presentation to start 6:10pm sharp)

We are super excited to have secured the state-of-the-art Swans HQ for this years event. Players have the opportunity to play on the purpose built indoor pitch the Swans train on.

Swans V Essendon game will be televised live from Melbourne on the big screen TV after the formalities. Everyone is welcome to hang around and cheer on the Swans (Bombers also welcome).

Presentations and awards to commence at 6.10pm. Food will be provided and drinks are available for purchase at the bar.

We have special guest speaker, raffle and lucky door prizes. Bring a ball and have a kick on the oval.

The Rugby Presentation Night is a great opportunity for families to gather and celebrate the 2024 rugby season.

The night will recognise the outstanding player performances from the 2024 season as well as farewelling our leaving Year 12 students.

When : Friday, 16 August 2024
Time : 6pm
Dress: Smart Casual (students are not required to wear uniform on the night)
Where : Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union Club (22a O’Sullivan Road Bellevue Hill NSW 2023)
Cost : $35.00 (price includes entry and meal) + .50 TryBooking Fee

Back to Queens Park Day is just around the corner! The 1st XV are taking on Trinity Grammar and this classic Old Boys’ gathering is the perfect opportunity to help lift them to victory and to celebrate together afterwards.

Event Details: Waverley College 1st XV vs Trinity Grammar School + Free Post Game Food & Drinks

Location: Queens Park #1 & Waverley College Rooftop (entry through main reception on Birrell St)

After the game, join us for complimentary food and drinks at the school’s Centenary Building rooftop. It’s a fantastic chance to celebrate the victory, relive cherished memories, and enjoy a great time with fellow Old Boys. If you can’t make it to Queens Park, we still hope to see you for our post-game drinks at the College.

Your presence and support means the world to us and the team. We look forward to seeing you there!

End of Term 2

The weather has been a very unfortunate theme this term and we finished the term with a number of washouts. We did play a few fixtures including a hearbreaking loss to Cranbrook in both 1sts Football and 1sts Volleyball, however, our 1sts, 2nds, 3rds and 16A’s rugby all had excellent wins. Despite the weather we had a hardy number of supporters at these fixtures and a big thank you to those parents and students that came to support. I also just want to remind all of our community of processes around any complaints at any co-curricular fixture. Parents and supporters should not be contacting opposition schools directly but should be coming through the College’s leadership Team instead and we will contact the opposition school on your behalf to ensure the complaint is directed to the correct personnel for an appropriate response.

A massive congratulations to James Peate on his victory in the NSW Public Speaking Championships. James will now represent the College at the National titles in Hobart early next term. Thank you also to the students and staff that supported James and this is the first time a Waverley student has won this prestigious event.

Congratulations also to the following students on their CAS Rugby selections this week:

Best wishes to all of these boys with their matches this week and NSW selections to follow.

Thank you all all students and their parents thus far for the winter season. When we return our first training session will commence on Wednesday July 24 with our first round at home against Barker.

A reminder to all students in Years 7-11 that Summer Activity changes will commence in the first 3 weeks of Term 3.

Football Presentation Night – Save the Date

Waverley College Football Supporters Club invites all players from Year 5 – 12 and their families to save the date for the Football Presentation Night on Friday, August 30th, 2024.

Waverley’s football awards night is also our major fundraiser for the year. You can help get the ball rolling by offering some of your time to help serve food, set up the venue or by donating a raffle prize. If you are able to donate a prize please contact Mr Stephen Wilmot at Swilmot@waverley.nsw.edu.au or drop them to reception labelled for Stephen Wilmot.

Further details will be sent at the start of next term including the booking link.

Rugby Skills Sessions

Waverley College are pleased to announce we will be offering skills sessions for all rugby players. Please see information below for timings and the list of skills that these sessions will target. All players are encouraged to join with no registration required.

Kicking Club

Waverley College are pleased to announce that Mr Eddie Paea from The Kicking Academy will deliver kicking skills sessions for all age groups. Players who would benefit from these sessions include any player who wants to improve their in game kicking and goal kicking skills.

Student Discounts on Personal Training – Rugby

We are pleased to announce a new and exciting opportunity for Rugby players from Years 5-12. E-Lab training will now be offering exclusive Waverley College a 10% discount on personal training sessions.

Being trained by a professional ensures correct technique and optimal results. Jude Gibbs is a high level Rugby athlete as well as a personal trainer.

We invite you to join us for end of season AFL celebration and presentation evening. All families from our AFL community from years 5-12 are invited.

When: Friday, 16 August 2024
Where: Swans HQ, Drive Ave, Moore Park
Time: 5:30pm (Presentation to start 6:10pm sharp)

We are super excited to have secured the state-of-the-art Swans HQ for this years event. Players have the opportunity to play on the purpose built indoor pitch the Swans train on.

Swans V Essendon game will be televised live from Melbourne on the big screen TV after the formalities. Everyone is welcome to hang around and cheer on the Swans (Bombers also welcome).

Presentations and awards to commence at 6.10pm. Food will be provided and drinks are available for purchase at the bar.

We have special guest speaker, raffle and lucky door prizes. Bring a ball and have a kick on the oval.

Let’s celebrate the end of a cracking AFL season at Waverley. See you there!

CLICK HERE for more information and to book your tickets.

Fixtures, Training Schedules, Maps and Venues

End of Term 2 Sport

The weather had another significant impact on the first full round of fixtures last weekend and has been an unfortunate theme this term. We were still able to play a few fixtures with the 1sts and 2nds Football and the 16A’s, 2nds and 1st XV Rugby playing their fixtures against St Aloysius. The 2nd XI Football result of 7-1 was certainly a highlight of the weekend.

Congratulations to Evan Rowbowtham (Year 9) who continues to perform at the highest levels with his victory in the NSWCIS Cross Country trials. We wish him well for the next round of racing at the State Championships.

We have a number of our Debating teams that have progressed through to the final rounds of the CSDA finals this week, as well as a couple automatically qualifying for the quarter finals next week. We wish these teams well! Please come and support the Year 12 group on Friday at 5.30pm in the College Library.

I had the pleasure of attending the 2024 Cadet Unit passing out parade and Dining In Night on Sunday. Congratulations to all award winners and the graduating cohort of the unit, and a huge congratulations to Maj. Julie-Anne De Kantzow, Lt. Jessica Stanley and all of the Cadet Unit staff on an excellent event.

We have a big round of fixtures this weekend against local rivals Cranbrook. This is always a competitive round but I also want to remind all students, parents and spectators of the CAS and College Codes of Conduct and expectations around behaviour, respect and correct attire. We would expect any member of our community in attendance at any fixture on the weekend to represent the College to the highest standards.

Changes to Rugby Skills Sessions – Years 7-12

We are pleased to announce that our skill sessions will now be tailored towards our game managing positions. Moving forward these sessions will now be specific training for our scrumhalves, flyhalfs, centres and fullbacks. The session will focus on developing passing, kicking and playmaking skills.

Kicking Club

Fixtures, Training Schedules, Maps and Venues

Full Round of CAS Fixtures This Weekend

This coming weekend we have our first full round of CAS fixtures against St Aloysius away. This is also a timely reminder of the CAS Codes of Conduct for players, parents and spectators. Respect for officials, the opposition and all involved in providing a positive experience for schoolboy sport is essential.

We have had some excellent results in CSDA Debating with a number of team now in the finals rounds from next week.

Despite no school sport last weekend, we have had many students represent the College at high levels. We also a number of students representing their clubs at the State Age Rugby championships.

Congratulations to all of these students and their clubs, especially those Waverley students playing for Randwick in U16 and U18 teams that won their age divisions.

The Randwick U13 side also finished a very respectable 3rd and was full of Waverley students playing.

We also had a number of students selected for high levels of representative sport over the past week. Congratulations to the following students:

We also have a number of students and families that will be attending the NSW Schools Snow sports events in the upcoming holidays and a huge thank you again to Ms Paula McCabe for all of her hard work in organising this event for our students.

Special mention to Mr Michael Renford and his son Aidan in Year 9 who placed 2nd over the weekend in the 10km South Head Rough Water swim as Team Waverley College. Hopefully next year we can get a few more to enter!

Changes to Rugby Skills Sessions – Years 7-12

Kicking Club

July Holiday Clinics Now Open To All!

Manchester City coaching clinics will give girls and boys in Year 5-8 the opportunity to develop their skills and learn ‘beautiful football’ in the playing style of Manchester City, utilising the football club’s coaching and playing methodology.

Players of all abilities will be challenged to develop in a safe, fun and authentic environment that reflects how Manchester City train and develop football players. They will learn how to master the ball, play with style, dominate the game and achieve their goals.

Waverley College is one of only two schools in NSW and one of five in the entire country to offer this exceptional program.

Who: Boys and girls in Years 7 & 8 from any school
Date: Thursday, 4 and Friday, 5 July 2024
Time: 9am – 3pm
Venue: Queens Park
Max Players: 16
Cost: $300pp

Who: Boys & girls in Years 5 & 6 from any school
Date: Monday, 1 – Wednesday, 3 July 2024
Time: 9am – 3pm
Venue: Waverley College
Max Players: 16
Cost: $450pp

Fixtures, Training Schedules, Maps and Venues

Indigenous Round

In very trying conditions last weekend we held our annual Indigenous Round with Rugby against Oakhill at Queens Park and AFL, Football, Tennis, Cross country and Volleyball away. A huge thank you to all of the staff, parents and students for their amazing support of this vitally important event and especially to Mr Kevin Heath for his organisation of such a special ceremony. The resilience displayed by all of our students and coaches in the weather on the weekend was extraordinary and big thank you also to the parents for your support of the round and in the weather.

Last week we also had 3 students competing at the NSW All Schools Swimming. Well done to Eamon Jeffs, Hugo Bindner (2 silver medals) and Jack Kerves (1 bronze). Well done also to Ms Nicola Silsby who was the manager of the NSWCIS team competing.

We have a sport free weekend this week and we also have a number of students competing at the State Club rugby Championships and wish them all well. When we return after the King’s Birthday long weekend we are into a full round of CAS activities that includes an away match against St Aloysius followed by Cranbrook. Just a reminder that any leave requests need to be in writing with two weeks notice where possible and leave requests should not be made through the App which is specifically only for illness or injury.

Rugby Skills Sessions

Kicking Club

Fixtures, Training Schedules, Maps and Venues

Indigenous Round 2024

This weekend we are hosting Oakhill in Rugby for the 2024 Indigenous Round. All of our 1sts teams will be in their Indigenous kit and this includes those teams that are playing away against Trinity. We are inviting our wider College community to the fixtures and ceremony and Queens Park prior to the 1st XV match. Just a reminder that all students in attendance need to be in full Waverley sports attire or full winter uniform. The following weekend of 8 June is a sport free weekend.

Rugby, Football, AFL, Volleyball

Last weekend we had a big round of Rugby and Football against St Augustine’s and Knox. Our AFL sides also had a number of strong wins against Newington, including an impressive victory in the 1sts. Our 1sts Volleyball continued on their winning way and have a top of the table clash against Trinity this weekend.

Winter Sports Photos

Next week we have our winter sports photos and all students will need to bring their playing attire (no boots) for these photos in the Gymnasium. Please see schedule – Winter Sports Photos Carnival 2024

Years 5-12 House Athletics Carnival

Next Friday 7 June is also the College’s Years 5-12 House Athletics Carnival at ES Marks. Please note that there are no canteen facilities at the venue and all students will be required to bring their own lunch. Students are also not permitted to leave the venue to get lunch or order food delivery services. Please see the letter in the link for all students and parents/carers that includes the schedule of events – House Athletics 2024

CAS Football Teams Selection – Congratulations

Well done to the following students on their recent selection in the CAS Football teams:

Second Old Boy Olympian Heading to Paris!

Waverley College is also very proud to have our second Old Boy competing in the upcoming Paris Olympics with Charlie Negus (Class of 2017) being selected in the Men’s Water Polo squad. Huge congratulations to you, Charlie.

Rugby Skills Sessions

Kicking Club

Student Discounts on Personal Training – Rugby

Being trained by a professional ensures correct technique and optimal results. Jude Gibbs is a high level Rugby athlete as well as a personal trainer.

Fixtures, Training Schedules, Maps and Venues

Welcome back to Term 3

Sydney Interschool Snowsport Championships

Rugby for Good Campaign

End of Term 2

Football Presentation Night – Save the Date

Rugby Skills Sessions

Kicking Club

Student Discounts on Personal Training – Rugby

Fixtures, Training Schedules, Maps and Venues

End of Term 2 Sport

Changes to Rugby Skills Sessions – Years 7-12

Kicking Club

Fixtures, Training Schedules, Maps and Venues

Full Round of CAS Fixtures This Weekend

Changes to Rugby Skills Sessions – Years 7-12

Kicking Club

July Holiday Clinics Now Open To All!

Fixtures, Training Schedules, Maps and Venues

Indigenous Round

Rugby Skills Sessions

Kicking Club

Fixtures, Training Schedules, Maps and Venues

Indigenous Round 2024

Rugby, Football, AFL, Volleyball

Winter Sports Photos

Years 5-12 House Athletics Carnival

CAS Football Teams Selection – Congratulations

Second Old Boy Olympian Heading to Paris!

Rugby Skills Sessions

Kicking Club

Student Discounts on Personal Training – Rugby

Senior Campus

Junior Campus

Fixtures, Training Schedules, Maps and Venues

Welcome back to Term 3

Sydney Interschool Snowsport Championships

Rugby for Good Campaign

End of Term 2

Football Presentation Night – Save the Date

Rugby Skills Sessions

Kicking Club

Student Discounts on Personal Training – Rugby

Fixtures, Training Schedules, Maps and Venues

End of Term 2 Sport

Changes to Rugby Skills Sessions – Years 7-12

Kicking Club

Fixtures, Training Schedules, Maps and Venues

Full Round of CAS Fixtures This Weekend

Changes to Rugby Skills Sessions – Years 7-12

Kicking Club

July Holiday Clinics Now Open To All!

Fixtures, Training Schedules, Maps and Venues

Indigenous Round

Rugby Skills Sessions

Kicking Club

Fixtures, Training Schedules, Maps and Venues

Indigenous Round 2024

Rugby, Football, AFL, Volleyball

Winter Sports Photos

Years 5-12 House Athletics Carnival

CAS Football Teams Selection – Congratulations

Second Old Boy Olympian Heading to Paris!

Rugby Skills Sessions

Kicking Club

Student Discounts on Personal Training – Rugby

Senior Campus

Junior Campus

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