Recreational Sport

Students have returned to their original sport group that they had indicated at the beginning of the year. There continues to be adjustments to the yearly schedule due to venue requirements, transportation and temporary closures of some venues. It is hoped that we will be able to use buses for sport again soon however at this stage we will not be utilising buses to visit venues. As a result, students will participate in sport for one period and complete study/homework for one period during the allocated sport time. 

The sport schedule is pinned to the Compass dashboard each week in which students and staff have access to. The schedule highlights the cancellations, location and the period in which study/sport is occurring for each sport group. Contact sports continue to be suspended in CEDoW schools until further notice. As a result, students will be participating in skills-based activities and small-sided modified games.  

MISA Term 3 

During Week 2, advice received from CEDoW leadership has directed that sports that involve contact which include netball, basketball, rugby league, rugby union, AFL and soccer will remain suspended until further notice. This decision will be reviewed regularly by CEDoW leadership. 

This week we also received the announcement that MISA has been postponed until further notice. As a result, coaches have determined on a case by case basis to select either a team or squad for Term 3. We have decided to utilise the additional time to develop and refine the skills of successful players in a competitive environment through skills-based activities and small-sided modified games. MISA lists have now been pinned to the window of the sports office for students to view. Please note that players trialling will participate in during sport until further notice. At this stage MISA is going ahead and is scheduled to commence in Week. 

Thank you to all students who attended and were involved in MISA trials. As noted in last week's newsletter, I understand that there would be many students disappointed in not being successful in gaining selection into the team that they trialled for. I encourage these students to continue refining their skills, seeking feedback and to not allow an unsuccessful trial deter them from trialling for teams in the future at MCCC. 

In many cases, umpires and referees are required for many MISA sports. I encourage any student who is interested in these roles to please speak with me at the sports office or via email.

Safety and Hygiene Considerations 

• Students are encouraged to sanitise before and after participating in activities during sport. 
• Equipment will continue to be cleaned and wiped both before and after use. 
• Students are to respect social distancing between themselves and adults (teachers / instructors that support the College’s sport program) 

Below are some general policies that the College enforces in regards to sport.

• Leave from venue notes: A reminder that if students wish to leave a venue they need to supply the Sport Coordinator with a note that is signed prior to departing for sport. A sample note is included below: 

• Any other notes on Tuesdays: If you are sick, injured or cannot participate on a Tuesday you must have a signed note from your parent/guardian detailing the reason for non-participation. You must bring this note to Ms Bowen so an alternate plan can be arranged for you during sport time. Students who are unable to participate in their sport due to injury are asked, where possible to still attend the event with their group and to assume another role as instructed by the teacher such as timing, scoring or umpiring.

DIOCESAN SPORT NEWS

Updates and news on Wollongong Diocese sport events and trials can be viewed at https://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/sport/diocesan-sport-news/?ref=quicklinks

Please note that all Term 3 Diocesan events have been cancelled. 

Updates on specific events secondary events can be viewed at https://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/sport/events-secondary/

Higher level MacKillop and CCC trials and events status can be monitored at  https://csnsw.sport/news/events-suspended

In each case a COVID-19 safety plan will be developed inline with normal risk assessment procedures. These events will be subject to existing NSW government restrictions and advice along with CEDoW leadership input.

NSWCCC / CSNSW SPORT NEWS

Each Diocese has their own process for actioning refunds. Please be patient as we work through these. Any questions should be directed to the contact details found on the top of your invoice. Students who have been selected in a Polding / MacKillop / NSWCCC team will be contacted directly to organise refunds and discuss uniform options. The CSNSW Sport store has been closed, for now no merchandise can be purchased until further notice.

Please continue to monitor the CSNSW sport website for updates and the most current information regarding cancelled events. Information can be found at Welcome to Catholic Schools Sports Services | CSNSW Sport Portal.

SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA SPORT NEWS

Understandably, this decision will likely have a flow on effect for all sporting events (Diocesan, CCC etc) moving forward in 2020. Information will be communicated as the situation continues to develop and unfold. 

More School Sport Australia information can be found at School Sport Australia - Education through school sport.