Sports News
Running Club
Running club will continue until the end of the year unless the weather makes it impossible to run safely or public health restrictions return. Sessions will be held on Mondays, from 3:15 to 3:45 and Wednesdays from 7:45 to 8:15 with Mr Bateman. Mr Sutherland will be holding his sessions on Fridays from 7:45 to 8:15. Remember that all of these sessions will occur on the main, or years 3-6. Parents are most welcome to participate.
Cross Country Carnivals
My goodness! It is week 9 and we are on the cusp of the most anticipated sporting events of term 1; The Junior and Senior Cross Country Carnivals (22nd March). Thank goodness, touchwood, that the weather seems to be cooling. I will include approximate times for the different age groups below. If you are able to lend a hand we would be most grateful. If you can help please email Mr Bateman; cbate12@eq.edu.au . Please be aware that the Senior (Year 4 to 6) course takes our runners into the park; around the junior rugby field, and the Junior (Prep to Year 3) course is confined to the school grounds; and in particular, the main school oval.
The event times are as follows;
Years 4 to 6 Cross Countries - Updated 20/03
*Update 20/03: For Year 4 to 6 Cross Country, the girls will follow directly after the boys have reached the top of Honor Avenue.
9:00 Boys Born 2012
Followed by Girls Born 2012
9:30 Boys Born 2013
Followed by Girls Born 2013
10:00 Boys Born 2014
Followed by Girls Born 2014
10:30 Boys Born 2015
Followed by Girls Born 2015
Prep and Year 1 Cross Country
11:50 PREP Boys
12:00 PREP Girls
12:10 Year One Boys
12:20 Year One Girls
Year 2 and Year 3 Cross Country
12:30 Year Two Boys
12:40 Year Two Girls
12:50 Year Three Boys
1:00 Year Three Girls
Regional Swimming Carnival
Congratulations to our students who competed at the Sleeman Swimming Complex on the 21st of February to qualify for the Met West Regional Swimming Team. Congratulations to the following students;
Christopher N, Tane D-S, Natalia A, Charlotte R, Mollie W & Skye W.
I had a very limited opportunity to catch up with them, but those who attended swam their best and consequently recorded personal bests. Unfortunately none of our fantastic swimmers qualified this year. Well Done Again!
Football Goals
Please remember, that although these goals are metal, they are not built to be climbed upon. Please do not climb on them as you will be endangering yourself, damaging the goals and be the unhappy recipient of a white slip.
Yeronga State School (YSS) District Trial Selection (Years 4 to 6)
The representative pathway for school sport is for students aged 10 to 12 years. Yeronga is part of a very strong district which consists of 28 schools (Eastern Taipans District).
In most sports we are encouraged to send only 2 students from the school that demonstrate a very high level of ability. The majority of these teams are under 12 teams. A good guide for this is:
- A representative club player
- A top performer in your sport outside of school
- Playing in higher age groups
- Consistently demonstrating outstanding performances in interschool sport fixtures and training sessions in the highest division.
In order to be considered to attend a District Trial students should make themselves known to either (Mr Bateman or Mr Curness) at least 2 weeks prior to the trials.
Important Sporting Dates Term 1 & 2, 2024
6 March 2024 - Eastern Taipans 10 to 11 Yrs Boys District Rugby League
TBC 2024 - Eastern Taipans 11 to 12 Yrs Boys & Girls District Rugby League
8 March 2024 - Eastern Taipans 10 to 11 Yrs Boys & Girls District Hockey (nominations due)
8 March 2024 – Gala Day 1
22 March 2024 – Yeronga State School Senior and Junior School Cross Countries
23 April 2024 – Eastern Taipans District Rugby Union Trials
24 April 2024 – Eastern Taipans District Cross Country
26 April 2024 – Gala Day 2
7 May 2024 – Eastern Taipans District Boys & Girls Football
7 May 2024 – Eastern Taipans District Rugby Union
10 May 2024 – Gala Day 3
14 May 2024 – Eastern Taipans District Boys Football
17 May 2024 – Eastern Taipans District Boys & Girls Softtball
17 May 2024 – Gala Day Reserve Day
31 May 2024 – Eastern Taipans District Girls Football 11 & 12 Years Rugby League