Sport Report – Week 7, Term 3, 2024

Overall, the participation levels and results of the weekly Term 3 BAS Sport has been encouraging and positive. The vast majority of the 180 students participating across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday have been committed and punctual each week, barring some injuries and unavailability. Be sure to finish off the term well and remember to thank your coach at the end of each training session and game. A reminder that MS Teams is the main form of communication, regularly check that and your emails/morning messages. Please communicate with staff if you are injured or unavailable on any given week.

BAS Cross Country

On Wednesday August 7, 45 runners represented Damascus at the BAS Cross Country, which was held at Ballarat High School. Junior boys and girls, Inter and Senior girls all ran 3km, whilst the inter and senior boys ran the 5km flat course around the ovals, baseball fields and the back of the golf course. Overall, our times across the Junior, Intermediate and Senior divisions were very competitive, well done to all. Particular congratulations must go to Logan Leonard, who placed 3^rd in the Junior Boys and Lucy Jones, who placed 2^nd in the Inter girls. The last BAS Cross Country event is the esteemed Lap of The Lake, which will be on Wednesday, August 28.

Term 2 MVP’s

On Tuesday, August 27 the Term 2 MVP’s will be presented at a whole school assembly. Our Term 2 MVPs are as follows:

Congratulations and well done on the commitment shown to your Term 2 Sport.

McAuley Cup/Shield (Football)

The annual McAuley Cup/Shield is to be held on Wednesday, September 18 at Sebastopol Football Club. This event sees a Junior Girls and Junior Boys Football match played against Mercy College, Camperdown. The Girls match starts at 11:00am, followed by the Boys at 12:45pm. After each match the respective schools will share lunch and a best on ground medal will be presented. More information will be put out on PAM closer to the date.

Term 3 Key Dates

Term 4 BAS Sport

In the concluding weeks of term 3 our attention will turn to term 4 sport. An email will be sent to all students asking them to complete a MS Form to sign up for a sport. Some of the sports on offer include:

Junior Girls: Tennis and Cricket.

Junior Boys: Netball, Volleyball and Tennis.

Inter Girls: Tennis and Netball.

Year 7-11 Co-ed: Mountain Bike Riding.

There will be more information to come, so please keep an eye out on your emails and the morning messages.

Damascus Sport Uniform

Students need to ensure they are in the correct uniform to participate. Students should check with their coach as to what is required and bring your own drink bottle.

I wish all students and coaches the best for Term 3 Sport. Always play the game in the right spirit, wear the correct uniform, respect the umpires, staff in charge and the facilities. You all have an opportunity to add to your school experience by being the best you can be, both in and out of the classroom.

Please do not hesitate to contact myself (g.webb@damascus.vic.edu.au) or Sport and PE Administrator, Patty Dillon (p.dillon@damascus.vic.edu.au) at the College with any questions.

Regards,

Gavin Webb

Sports Co-ordinator