Sport
GPS Football and Tennis programmes commence their seasons with an away round against Brisbane Grammar School this week. Good luck with the beginning of the season, boys! Cross Country participants will be attending their third practice meet at Victoria Park on Friday afternoon.
Water polo
Training commences this week at the Churchie 25m pool at the following times:
- Years 7 and 8 – Thursday, 7 to 8 am
- Years 9 and 10 – Wednesday, 7 to 8 am
- Open Firsts and Seconds – Wednesday, 6 to 7 am
Teams for the games against Brisbane State High School at Somerville House on Friday 19 April will be selected after the training session with team lists published on the Water Polo page of myChurchie by Thursday.
Transport to the games on Friday will be provided with buses leaving from the flag pole at 3:40 pm. There is no transport back to school as most boys go home directly from Somerville. Taxi vouchers are provided for boarders returning to Churchie; any day boys who will require transport back to school must email Mr Alan Greenbank or speak with him at training.
Alan Greenbank
Director of Water Polo
Debating
We encourage you all to get any last-minute tickets for the night picked up before the term gets underway! As is tradition, the Parent Support fundraising raffle has also kicked off! I’m tremendously appreciative of the donations made by the Parent Support Group in the prizes on offer and encourage you all to support our main fundraising initiative of the year, which keeps our boys fed during home rounds and recognised in the form of prizes at the end of season presentation.
- First prize – JBL PartyBox speaker
- Second prize – RM Williams belt
- Third prize – JBL Clip 4 speaker
Tickets are available for $10 each (with 3 for $20 and 10 for $50) and can be purchased here right up until the dinner itself.
Rebecca Hewitt
Director of Debating
Strength and conditioning
Please see myChurchie – Strength and Conditioning for the Sir John Pidgeon Sports Complex gym schedule in Term 2. There are significant changes to the schedule from Term 1 with the transition to our in-season Term 2 sports and pre-seasons for our winter GPS fixtures.
If you have any questions relating, please email Mr Jarrad Boswell.
Introducing the Churchie GPS Sport Triage Screening service
We are thrilled to share some exciting news from the Churchie Strength and Conditioning department! We are embarking on a collaboration with the Integrated Physio Centre (IPC) to introduce a new and invaluable service for our students–the Churchie GPS Sport Triage Screening.
In extending IPC’s successful management of our Rugby programme over the past three years, we are excited to announce their expanded role in overseeing this service for our wider sporting community. These screenings will take place following each weekend’s GPS fixtures and during respective pre-season training weeks.
The primary aim of these sessions is to offer our student athletes additional support through comprehensive physiotherapy assessments. This includes initial assessments, injury observations, referrals, modifications to the Churchie Strength and Conditioning programme (conducted by our expert staff), and adjusted field or court training. The process follows a systematic approach to facilitate a safe return to training and play, with the option for further in-depth assessments during off and on-site clinic times.
This collaborative effort is designed to elevate the standard of care provided by the Churchie Sports department. Our goal is to offer prompt, direct, and specific assessments, recommendations, and rehabilitation exercises, ensuring our student athletes can remain actively engaged in their desired sporting pursuits.
Key details about the Churchie GPS Sport Triage Screening
Who: Open to Senior School GPS Sports students
Where: Medical room of the Sir John Pidgeon Sports Centre (SJPSC) foyer
When: Monday mornings from 6:30 to 8 am, starting from Term 2
Arrival: Students seeking assessment must be in the SJPSC by 7.00 am to ensure sufficient time for screening
Supervision: Churchie Strength and Conditioning Staff and Physiotherapists from IPC
We are pleased to announce that the Monday morning assessment is free of charge to the community. However, follow-up appointments will need to be covered by private health insurance, with charges at a reduced rate compared to private clinic fees.
For those interested in learning more about the program, please feel free to email Mr Jarrad Boswell, Director of Athletic Development.
To explore further information about IPC, visit their website.
We are enthusiastic about the positive impact this service will have on the well-being and performance of our student athletes. Thank you for your support!
Jarrad Boswell
Director of Strength and Conditioning
Sporting achievements
Congratulations to the following students who have achieved representative success in their sporting pursuits:
Football
Quinn MacNicol was selected in the Subway Joeys squad for a two-week camp in Italy ahead of friendly matches against Switzerland U16 and Inter Milan FC U17 over the Easter holidays.
Water Polo
Nate Strachan Xavier Ringholt and Thomas Holdt competed at the Water Polo Queensland State Titles 2024. The team displayed a dominant performance throughout the tournament and came away as State Champions competing for the U12 Mantas.
Table Tennis
Owen Jin recently participated in the 2024 Queensland Junior Closed Championships and the 2024 Queensland Senior Closed Championships in table tennis, where he showcased remarkable talent and dedication. Owen secured two gold medals in the U15 boys doubles and U15 boys’ teams categories, along with a silver medal in U17 boys doubles and a bronze medal in U21 Men’s Singles. Owen was chosen to represent Queensland at the upcoming 2024 National Championship in July, which will be held in Perth.
Trent Goodrick
Head of Cocurricular