Sports Report
Running Club
Running club has resumed in Term 3 and will continue until the end of term 4 unless the weather makes it impossible to run safely or public health restrictions return. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays, from 3:15 to 3:45, with Mr Landeck and Thursdays from 7:45 to 8:15 with Mr Bateman. Mr Sutherland will hold 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, oval.
District and Regional Cricket Representatives
Congratulations to our Eastern District Cricket representatives; Oliver C, Amelie M, Abbie P, Lily M and Emma G. We were blessed with an embarrassment of riches as far as talent in this sport went this year. The interesting fact is that 3 of the 5 that were selected are only 11 this year and able to trial again next year.
Unfortunately not everyone can be selected in the regional team as selectors attempt to fill 13 spots from a talent pool of at least 70 boys and 70 girls. We were very fortunate though to have the talent of 3 of our cricketers recognised by the selectors. A big congratulations to Lily M, Abbie P and Emma G who will compete at the Qld State School Cricket Championships, to be held in Ipswich from the 16th to the 19th of October, for the Met West Region and hopefully catch the eye of the Qld selectors.
New Football Goals
A big thank you to Mrs Webb for the purchase of our new portable football goals. Please remember, though, 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.
Representative Sport Dates Release (Important)
The trial dates for term one of 2022 are listed below.
District Sport and COVID
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 Term 3, 2022
30 & 31/08/2022 – Met West Regional Athletics
Mr Bateman
PE Teacher