Recreational Sport 

Next week (Tuesday 9 March) a number of groups will rotate to a new sport/activity. Students are reminded to carefully check the sports schedule as there are a number of changes. Due to the Golf Driving Range being under construction at the moment, 10G will now be attending UFC Gym (Steer Rd, Gregory Hills) for the final 4 weeks of term. 

Year 7 and 8 Fast 5 Netball - Sporting Schools Program 

Mount Carmel Catholic College will be running a Fast 5 Netball Skill Development Program that will be delivered by a Netball NSW School Development Officer and supervised by a College staff member. Fast 5 offers secondary students the opportunity to play netball differently, with only 5 positions on the court and rolling-subs, shorter quarters and multiple scoring zones. The program will involve six sessions held across four weeks. 

Key details can be seen below: 

• Target Year Level: students must be in either Year 7 or 8 to be involved in this program
• State date: Thursday 11 March, 2021  
• End date: Tuesday 30 March, 2021
• Time: Tuesday: 3:00PM-4:00PM  and Thursday: 3:30PM-4:30PM 
• Participants: To participate in the program, students must return their signed permission note promptly to secure their position in the program (first-come, first served basis). It is expected that when committing to the program you are able to attend all sessions. If there is a high demand, we will look to offer another program at another point in the year. 
• Equipment: school sports uniform

Face masks 

Students travelling on a bus MUST have a mask to travel on a sport bus. Face masks will no longer be for sale at school. It is expected that students are organised in providing their own mask. 

Parent, Carers and Spectators

This week we received an update in relation to Parent, Carers and Spectators for all Diocese of Wollongong Pathway sporting events. (reviewed and changed for upcoming events). Parents/carers and spectators are PERMITTED to attend CEDoW Sporting pathway and representative events held at external/outdoor venues from Friday 5th March. The ratio and allowance of spectators/parents will be determined by venues ratio and capacity to maintain appropriate adult social distancing. Parents/carers and spectators will be required to follow the COVID Safe plan and precautions set out by the event coordinator. 

What does this mean for upcoming trials and events? 

Secondary Diocese of Wollongong Swimming Carnival - Friday 12 March

Parents are permitted to attend and requested adhere to the following COVID Safe plan for each event:

• 1 parent: 1 student ratio, 
• sit/observe trial from parent/spectator viewing section, 
• maintain appropriate adult social distancing

Secondary Diocese of Wollongong Rugby League trials - Wednesday 17 March 

Parents are permitted to attend and requested adhere to the following COVID Safe plan for each event:

• 1 parent: 1 student ratio,
• sit/observe trial from designated viewing area 
• maintain appropriate adult social distancing

Secondary Wollongong Football Boys and Girls Carnivals - Friday 19 March 

Parents are permitted to attend and requested adhere to the following COVID Safe plan for each event:

• 1 parent: 1 student ratio
• sit/observe trial from designated viewing area 
• maintain appropriate adult social distancing

Diocesan Swimming 

The Diocesan Swimming team has been posted on the Sports Office Window. Students are to collect a permission note from the sports office if they have not already done so. 

Diocesan Football 

7-10 Football (soccer) teams have been posted outside the window of the sports office. Congratulations to all students who were selected. Thank you to Mr King, Mr Dalisay, Ms Terkalas and Mr Sullivan who ran these trials. Students are to continue monitoring Compass for updates from their coach/Ms Bowen regarding training sessions. Permission notes with details of the event will be available for collection in Week 7. 

Diocesan Touch Football - Girls 

On Monday 1 March three teams travelled to Thomas Dalton Park to compete in the Diocesan Girls Touch Football event. Below are reports of the day from the respective coaches of each team. 

U13’s

Coach: Ms Vidovic 

The team consisted of Kaylee Attard, Sienna Wagstaff, Lara Underwood, Beth Martin, Mikayla Faletau, Nikita Austin, Monique Pleadin, Alissiah Marmont, Alicia Gabriel, Brianna Bolwell and Isla Clarke. 

The Under 13’s team demonstrated commitment and determination throughout the day, coming in 6th place to finish overall. Starting the day with 2 losses, the girls were determined to give it their best and come through with a win. This motivation resulted in 3 wins and 2 draws to end the day. Their dedication, communication and teamwork were evidence of a successful day for the ladies and proved excellent sportspersonship at the end of each game. The Under 13’s performed exceptionally well and are to be congratulated on their efforts.

U15’s

Coach: Mrs Tyra

The team consisted of Hailee Meurant, Janita Leota-Brown, Liesl Hopoate, Isabella Ashcroft, Riley Perrett, Tenaya Ferguson, Meliame Feiloakitohi, Lauren Ahovelo, Lereit Faasoa, Taylah Faiai and Mia Aiono. 

The U15s team were determined competitors. They began the day with a couple of losses, but were able to reflect on the teams strengths and weaknesses, make suggestions for improvement and then apply this to subsequent games. By the end of the day, the team had achieved 3 wins and to teams that were sitting above us on the ladder. Well done to all players for working collaboratively and stepping up when one of our players was injured. Overall the team finished in 8th place, but this is not representative of the effort that was put in, with many of the losses being by 1-2 points. 

Open’s 

Coach: Miss Terkalas 

The team consisted of Medlin Kelman, Jade Constance, Eseta Malasaesilia, Ashlea Forde, Elisha Fry, Cassie Lloyd, Caitlin Lo, Melissa Neufeldt, Grace Keomoungkhoun, Jezal Taei and Bexleigh Sultana. The Open’s team were dedicated and determined competitors. They worked collaboratively and showed true sportsmanship. The team worked together after each game to reflect and improve their strategies. Overall the team finished in 8th place, congratulations on an excellent effort girls.

At the Diocesan Event a number of selectors observe match play to select a team of talented players who will represent the Wollongong Diocese and the NSW Combined Catholic College event. Gaining selection into this team as either a player or a shadow is a tremendous achievement. Two students were recognised on the day for their skill and performance including: 

• Open’s - Jade Constance (shadow)
• U15’s - Liesl Hopoate (shadow)

Congratulations ladies. Thank you Mrs Tyra, Ms Vidovic and Ms Terkalas for coaching and supporting the teams on the day. We also had four students attend the day as referees. Thank you to the students below for providing their support on the day. 

Congratulations to Harrison Dorris (Year 10) who was selected in the U16’s NSW team for Softball. This is an exceptional achievement and reflects an evident high level of determination, commitment to training and high performance behaviours. Harrison will now travel to Lismore in the upcoming school holidays to compete in an interstate Challenge against Queensland. We wish Harrison the best of luck at this tournament. 

MISA Sport 

Round 3 MISA Results  

Round 4 MISA Draw 

2021 College Carnival Dates 

NSWCCC Sport Registrations 

NSWCCC Sport Registrations 2021 for pathway sports opened on 1 February. 

For instructions on how to register go to - https://csnsw.sport/help/help-guide-for-parents 

Term One Individual Nominations Sport Registrations

CLOSING DATES FOR NSWCCC SELECTIONS  TERM ONE

• GOLF - Closing date 25 February  Selections 8 March at Macquarie Links
• Baseball - Closing date 26 February  Selections Selections 3 March at Blacktown
• Volleyball - Closing date 5 March  Selections 10 March at Sydney Olympic Park
• Water Polo  - Closing date 11 March  Selection 15 March at Ryde
• Triathlon - Closing date 15 March  Selections 30 March at Penrith
• Hockey - Closing date 15 March  Selections 22 March at Moorebank
• Diving – Boys & Girls – 29 March – Close 19 March

For further information visit https://csnsw.sport/

Diocesan Update 

Students are NOT to register for the teams listed below as they need to be selected in the Wollongong Diocesan team prior to any registration. Sports where Diocesan teams are selected and students DO NOT register until they are officially selected in the Diocesan team include:

• 15's Touch (B&G)
• Opens Touch (B&G
• 15's Rugby League
• Open's Rugby League
• Open Football (B&G
• Swimming
• Cross Country
• Athletics

Representative Pathways

• MISA Website https://www.misaonline.org.au/ 

• 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

• NSWCCC/CSNSW Sport News - Higher level MacKillop and CCC trials and events status can be monitored at https://csnsw.sport/news 

• SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA SPORT NEWS

More School Sport Australia information can be found at

http://www.schoolsportaustralia.edu.au/