NSWCCC Sport Trials
There are a number of NSWCCC sport selection trials coming up in the next couple of months. These include:
- AFL (5 and 6 May)
- Rugby League (1 April)
- Rugby 7s (13 and 14 May)
- Hockey (7 April)
- Water Polo (26 May)
- Diving (tbc)
- Basketball (13 and 14 May)
These selections are appropriate for students who have a high level of representative experience. The trial is for selection for a state level team, so only students who are currently playing at a very high level should consider attending. The trials are set age groups (often open and U16) so not all students will be eligible to trial. If you are unsure if your child should register to trial, please email jenny_wickham@stellamaris.nsw.edu.au and I can provide guidance.
Students who wish to trial for NSWCCC teams will need to get their parents to register on the NSWCCC website. Each sport trial has a registration closing date which is often up to a month prior to the trial. All information and registration details can be found on the NSWCCC site: https://csnsw.sport/
Upcoming Sports
There are a number of sport carnivals and events coming up in the next few weeks.
Good luck to the students who are representing Stella at the :
- CGSSSA Netball Championships: Tuesday 11 March
- IGSA Swimming Championships: Friday 14 March
- CGSSSA Swimming Championships: Tuesday 18 March
- Tildesley Tennis: Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 March
Bill Turner Trophy Soccer Trials
Stella will be participating in the Bill Turner Trophy Competition again this year. Selections will be held in the coming week for a squad to play in this knock out competition. Students aged 15 and under who play at a high level are invited to trial. Information has been emailed to students.
Hockey
Stella has entered the Mollie Dive Hockey Competition again this year. Games are held on Monday or Wednesday afternoons/evenings in term 2. Information has been emailed to students to register interest.
Stella Maris Cross Country
The Stella Cross Country carnival will take place on Tuesday 1 April. The carnival will be held at Queenscliff lagoon and along Manly Beachfront. The distances for the races are:
- 12 and 13 years: 3km
- 14 – 18 years: 4km
Please note that the 18 year age group will run 6km at the interschool carnivals.
Students have been emailed the link to sign up for the carnival.
All students are invited to attend cross country trainings which is held on Wednesday morning at 7.15am (meeting at the Scholastica gate).
Smooth Sailing for Year 7 Sailing Students
This term, 11 eager Year 7 students have embarked on an exciting new adventure - the Stella Sailing Program. Over the course of eight Wednesday afternoon sessions, the girls are developing sailing skills while making lasting friendships on the water.
The program takes place from 4.15 to 6.30pm with students sailing Melges sports boats. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, the girls are learning to read the wind as they take turns at helming, working the main sheet, and trimming the jib.
Our students’ laughter and words of encouragement to each other can be heard across Middle Harbour as they navigate their boats from the Spit Bridge, past Balmoral Beach and towards Manly. They are embracing the opportunity to learn new skills with great enthusiasm and are making the most of every moment on the water! Well done, girls!
