Sports Report
Ball Games
The Ball Games Carnival is beginning to loom large. Please find the information as to timing below. Names are probably finalised and I imagine that costumes are about to be made.
Ball Games Program 19 September 2019
9:20: Prep to Year 2
Year Two Mixed Heat One
Under Over Ball, Tunnel Ball & Take & Put
Year One Mixed Heat One
Under Over Ball, Tunnel Ball & Take & Put
Year Two Mixed Heat Two
Under Over Ball, Tunnel Ball & Take & Put
Year One Mixed Heat Two
Under Over Ball, Tunnel Ball & Take & Put
Year Two Mixed Heat Three
Under Over Ball, Tunnel Ball & Take & Put
Year One Mixed Heat Three
Under Over Ball, Tunnel Ball & Take & Put
All Prep Mixed Heat (Approximately 10:30)
Under Over Ball, Tunnel Ball & Take & Put
Years 3 to 6: 11:45: Years 3-6
Year 3 Mixed Heat One
Tunnel Ball, Leader Ball & Captain Ball
Year 4 Mixed Heat One
Tunnel Ball, Leader Ball & Captain Ball
Year 5 Mixed Heat One
Tunnel Ball, Leader Ball & Captain Ball
Year 6 Mixed Heat One
Tunnel Ball, Leader Ball & Captain Ball
Year 3 Mixed Heat Two
Tunnel Ball, Leader Ball & Captain Ball
Year 4 Mixed Heat Two
Tunnel Ball, Leader Ball & Captain Ball
Year 5 Mixed Heat Two
Tunnel Ball, Leader Ball & Captain Ball
Year 6 Mixed Heat Two
Tunnel Ball, Leader Ball & Captain Ball
Year 3 Mixed Heat Three
Tunnel Ball, Leader Ball & Captain Ball
Year 4 Mixed Heat Three
Tunnel Ball, Leader Ball & Captain Ball
Year 5 Mixed Heat Three
Tunnel Ball, Leader Ball & Captain Ball
Year 6 Mixed Heat Three
Tunnel Ball, Leader Ball & Captain Ball
Rebel Sport Community Kickbacks
Just a quick note to publicise our involvement with this scheme and how it works. For some time now Yeronga State School has been part of the above mentioned scheme. The scheme gives the school credit for purchases of equipment at Rebel as anyone who purchases equipment nominates Yeronga State School as the recipient of Community Kickbacks. I have purchased cricket equipment, Footballs and Netballs with this credit. It is an easy way to contribute resources to our school especially if you enjoy spending time and money in sports stores like myself.
Gala Days
The remaining dates for these very important day in Term 3 is 6 September. Children should be continuing training now in preparation.
State Athletics and Cross Country Participants
Congratulations to Willow H, Joshua S and Maggie S who were selected in the regional team; for 1500m and discus in Athletics. These athletes participated in the State Carnival with distinction and all finished in the top 10 in their events. Amazing!
Extra Congratulations to Willow H who also came in the top 10 in the state cross country. What a great year for someone who has had to wait so patiently for what felt like so long.
Yeronga State School (YSS) District Trial Selection Policy Special Consideration (Years 3 to 6)
The representative pathway for school sport is for children from 10 to 12 years of age. Yeronga is part of a very strong district which consists of 28 schools from Yeronga State School to the Calamvale area. In contact and skill team sports those aged 11 and 12 need to possess the advantages of size and speed, as well as skill on most occasions. Selectors will choose those with the skill and the resilience to compete at a higher level. Remember that selectors give up their time for these trials meaning that it is important for us to send only those ready to compete at a higher level. Very seldom is it appropriate to send students for experience. An indicator of readiness for participation at a higher level would be being among the best 3 or 4 players in most games for your club under 12 teams.
In order to be selected to attend a District Trial children should make themselves known to me (Mr Bateman) for either a selection trial with the appropriate teacher or so that they may be given the appropriate forms. Remember that children must give at least two weeks notice that they wish to attend a district trial to allow for a school selection trial to be held in the event of a great deal of interest being shown in a particular sport.
Important Sporting Dates
Gala Day Two: 6 September
YSS Ball Games Day (Prep to Year 6): 19 September
YSS School Swimming Commences (Notes coming very shortly): 8 October
YSS Senior Swimming Carnival: Week 8, Term 4
YSS Junior Swimming Carnival: Week 9, Term 4
Gala Day #1
Softball Boys A
The Yeronga boys got off to a flying start with 3 wins from their three games on a beautiful day at Runcorn. The day was highlighted by some brilliant pitching by Alec. He was backed up by some very impressive defence from his fielders. Harry sparkled at 1st base and Amin, Josh and Jarvis picked up all the ground balls to retire the opposition batters. Outfield defence from the twins Aidan and Campbell, Sebastian and Hamish kept the other teams off the base paths. Lewis handled the duties behind home plate and led our batters with some strong hitting. The two big lefties Josh and Alec also hit the ball hard and knocked in lots of runners! Our real strengths on the day were 1. All players had good ‘at bats’ and were tough to retire and 2. All the players were awake and concentrating in the field making it tough for opposition players to reach base. Gala Day #2 is on Friday Sept. 6. We must press on now boys! Training Thursday, remember those gloves!! Mr. McGuire
Softball Boys B
Yeronga B softballers had a great first outing. As beginners, they all learned lots at batting and tried out lots of different fielding positions. Colin showed early brilliance at second base with the first out at against Sunnybank Hills. Ben soon found his feet as pitcher and his accuracy kept improving all day. Before long Andrew took up first base and made several outs with his trusty glove and quick reactions. His batting was outstanding. Timo hit his stride as third base and learned to tag incoming runners or force them out. A finger injury had Hade on the sidelines for game 2 but he was back swinging the bat and catching the ball in game 3. Jackson scored runs in both the first and third games. It was a day of firsts for all of the boys including Rohan and Finn who gave their all in pitching in Game 3, and Owais who worked hard in the outfield. We hope Huruy will be back on deck for our next game. Before gala day 2 we need lots of batting and throwing practice. Bring your gloves on Thursdays. Mrs McGuire (for Mr Quirk)
Jnr Boys T ball team
What a super start to what will no doubt be a sensational season for the junior boys T- ball team!
The boys began their first Gala day with an hour of skills training from the fantastic coaches from Baseball Australia. They had plenty of batting practice, tested their arm strength by recording the speed of their throws and warmed up with an intense game of Baseball 5.
It was then straight into three games against Runcorn and Sunnybank Hills (and Runcorn again) seeing Yeronga take out two wins! All the boys batted well and learned a lot about navigating the bases, watching their fellow runners and generally picking up the finer points of T- balls rules and regulations.
As fielders, the boys worked very well together, covering the field and making it hard for their opposition to get their runners home. Highlights from the day included Adnan, who made a home run almost every time he batted, bringing his fellow team members home with him, and Dempsey’s spectacular ‘match winning catch’, that ended the first game with the victorious sound of the ball hitting leather at full pelt.
We are very proud of our junior boys who played with great sportsmanship, gave everything their best effort, and didn’t stop smiling all day.
Baseball 5 – Baseball Australia initiative
All our softball and t-ball players were taught to play a terrific new game called Baseball 5. Development officers had the students playing this action-packed 5-a-side ‘diamond’ sport during our ‘bye’ timeslot. What a great way to develop speed and hand-eye co-ordination!
Touch Football
Last Friday over 50 students participated in the Touch Football Gala Day at Fairfield. For many of the students it was their first adventure into the Touch Football world. The day proved to be fun filled and an excellent learning opportunity for the players. The improvement demonstrated throughout the day was enormous. The players should also be commended on their sportspersonship and positive attitudes. The 6 teams had 13 wins, 5 losses and a draw.
Thank you
The Runcorn Indians’ fields were the perfect venue on this super day. Thanks to our Yeronga High helpers Zoe and Yeongna who kept us with scoring and batting orders, and past Yeronga student Otis, for coaching the junior team with Mrs Modulon.
Cameron Bateman
Sports Teacher