2015 Primary Sport Information Booklet
What are the College aims?
The Primary Sport Program at Mount Carmel College aims to promote participation,
respect and cooperation. It also provides an opportunity to learn and try new skills,
educate students in lifelong participation in physical activity and to have fun!
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What Sports are offered?
Athletics
Cross Country
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Hockey
Swimming
Touch Football
Water Polo
Cricket
Netball
Teeball/Softball
Triathlon
Please note that some sports may not run during the year due to numbers or timing.
Other sports may be included depending upon timing and interest.
When are these sports offered?
TERM ONE
Sport
Futsal
Tennis *
Soccer (2-6 Girls)
Day of Play
Mon, Tues or Wed
Tuesday
Thursday
Start
23, 24 or 25 March
24 February
26 February
Finish
TERM TWO
Sport
Hockey (2-6)
Netball (3/4) *
Netball (5/6) *
Soccer (P-2 Boys)
(P-1 Girls)
Day of Play
Saturday
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday
Start
TBA
11 May
13 May
2 May
Finish
TBA
29 June
1 July
5 September
Water Polo (5/6)
Friday
TBA
TBA
TERM THREE
Sport
Basketball (3-6) *
Day of Play
Thursday
Start
6 August
Finish
24 September
Day of Play
Thursday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Start
October
20 October
20 October
29 October
20 November (TBC)
Finish
December
1 December
1 December
3 December
TERM FOUR
Sport
Cricket (4/5/6)
Teeball (3/4) *
Softball (5/6) *
Touch Football *
Schools Triathlon
Challenge
*JSSATIS Sports
31 March
30 April
How do I get involved?
For most sports, nomination is via the Sport Sign Up page on the Mount Carmel College
website (http://mountcarmel.tas.edu.au/sport-activity-sign-up/). This page lists the sports
on offer during each term – by clicking on the “Sign-Up” button you will be taken to a form
where parents/carers will enter their child’s details and the sport or sports they would like
to play in that Term. There will also be written communication for some sports, and
watch out in the Family Bulletin for when it is time to nominate for a particular sport.
Teams will be put together based upon a range of factors including the number of
nominations, the availability of coaches/managers and friends you may need to be with
for transport requirements.
Students and their parents/carers must consider all other commitments they have,
transport arrangements to and from games and training (the school does not provide
transport) and the uniform required to participate. Training is determined by the coach,
but where possible it is usually during one lunchtime per week at school or nearby sports
fields.
Family members and friends also have the opportunity to be involved in the College’s
sporting program. The online sign-up form has a field where parents/carers can nominate
someone to be a team coach, manager or supervisor, or to even help with umpiring or
scoring if the sport requires. This support is very much required and allows the College to
offer such a large range of sporting opportunities.
In what sports can I represent the College?
Swimming:
EVENT
MCC Year P-6 Swimming
Carnival
(Qualifying Event)
Junior SATIS Swimming
Carnival (Yrs 3–6 students)
STCPSSA Swimming
Carnival (Yrs 3-6 students)
WHAT IS IT?
DATES & TIMES
Races for 25 & 50,
Freestyle, Breaststroke,
Backstroke and Butterfly
and 100m Freestyle. Age
group champions are also
awarded. The MCC
Primary Swimming Team
will be selected from these
results.
All southern Primary
independent schools
compete at this carnival. A
number of participants in
each event vary depending
on the stroke. Most races
are 50m.
All southern Catholic
primary schools compete at
this carnival. A number of
participants in each event
and distance of each event
varies depending on the
stroke and grade level.
Glenorchy Swimming Pool
Monday 2nd March
P-Yr 2: 10am – 12pm
Yrs 3-6: 10am – 2.30pm
WHAT IS IT?
Athletics track and field
events in which House
points are awarded. Age
group champions are also
awarded. The MCC
Primary Athletics Team will
be selected from these
results.
All southern independent
schools compete at this
carnival. The number of
participants in each event
varies.
All southern Catholic
Primary schools compete at
this carnival. The number of
participants in each event
varies.
DATES & TIMES
Domain Athletics Centre
Friday 18th September
9.15am-2.25pm
Hobart Aquatic Centre
Thursday 26th March
9am-1.45pm.
Hobart Aquatic Centre
Friday 13th March
Morning (TBC).
Athletics:
EVENT
MCC Primary Athletics
Carnival (Qualifying Event)
Junior SATIS Athletics
Carnival (Yrs 3-6 students)
STCPSSA Athletics
Carnival (Yrs 3-6 students)
Domain Athletics Centre
Friday 6th November
9am-2.30pm
Domain Athletics Centre
Friday 13th November
9am-2.30pm
Cross Country:
EVENT
MCC Kinder-Year 10 Field
Day
(Qualifying Event)
STCPSSA Cross Country
Carnival (Yrs 3-6 students)
Junior SATIS Cross
Country Carnival (Yrs 3-6
students)
Primary All Schools Cross
Country (Yrs 3-6 students)
WHAT IS IT?
DATES & TIMES
Cross Country and other
activities in which House
points are awarded. Top
eight runners from the Field
Day are selected for the
MCC Primary Cross
Country Team.
All southern Catholic
Primary school compete at
this carnival.
All southern independent
schools compete at this
carnival
State Cross Country
Carnival open to any
primary school in Tasmania.
Top 6-8 place getters are
eligible for the Tasmanian
State Cross Country Team
for 10, 11 and 12 year olds.
The MCC team consists of
the top 4 runners from Field
Day.
University of Tasmania
Ovals
Tuesday 19th May
9am-3pm
Rokeby Police Academy
Friday 12th June
10:30am-1.00pm
Rokeby Police Academy
Thursday 18th June
11am-12.30pm
Symmons Plains
Tuesday, June 30th
8am-5pm (including travel
time)
What are the responsibilities of students and families?

Make sensible choices about which sports to play.
commitments should be considered.

Take up opportunities offered by MCC with enthusiasm and commitment.

Attend all training sessions and games, showing a willingness to listen and learn from
others.

If unable to attend a training or game, please inform the team captain, coach and/or
manager.

Always graciously accept the umpire’s decisions.

Abide by decisions made by MCC regarding matters in dispute.

Always show good sporting behaviour by expressing emotions, ideas and opinions in
a positive manner.

Enjoy and celebrate a win without boasting, lose without excuses and participate with
courage and determination.

Use courteous language.

Communicate with the Sports Administration Officer if you have a concern . . . avoid
bottling things up.

If your team must forfeit, the coach must inform the Sports Administration Officer by
the end of lunchtime on the game day. This allows the other school to be informed
well before the end of the school day.

Students/families are expected to make their own travel arrangements for games –
the school does not provide transport. Students are expected to be at the game
venue at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time and should not be left
unsupervised.

Wear your uniform correctly and represent MCC with pride.
Time, transport and other
How can parents/carers/family members assist with teams and sport in general?

Communicate with your child regarding commitment, transport and uniform
requirements.

Understand that students are expected to attend all training sessions and games.

Promote sportsman-like behaviour on game days and be positive role models.

Any queries or concerns should be directed to the Sports Administration Officer in a
timely manner so that issues can be managed.

Ensure your daughter has any required medication at games (e.g. Asthma puffers
and Epipens).

Parents and family members are encouraged to volunteer coach, manage, supervise
and umpire for any team in which they have knowledge or an interest. If your parents
are considering volunteering, please contact the College Office or check the College
website for the Working With Children Check for Coaches information. It is suggested
that you complete this new check immediately. New volunteers will also be requied to
complete a Volunteer Induction.
What will the College do?
MCC will organise teams in which all students who nominate for a sport will have an
opportunity to participate. Teams can be organised to accommodate a friend request for
transport reasons and every effort is made to make teams even, especially when there
are multiple teams in the same competition, to allow for fun and fair games.
All teams are organised within the financial constraints of MCC; are dependent upon
volunteers to assist with coaching, managing and umpiring; and, are conducted in a safe
manner.
How will I know if there is a cancellation or change in schedule?
Students will be informed of cancellations and other changes as soon as it is possible.
They should also be posted on the Cancellations page on the College website
(http://mountcarmel.tas.edu.au/sport-activity-cancellations/). Students are then able to
contact parents if need be to inform them of the change. If in doubt, you may contact the
MCC Front Office on 6216 7900.
What uniform is required for which sport?
There is an expectation that students wear the uniform in the correct manner. The full
tracksuit (including spray jacket) must be worn to and from all games and competitions,
and the navy sports bag is also taken to games. Hair is to be tied back at all times and
the MCC hat offers sun protection. During games and competition, tracksuits and rugby
tops are not to be worn.
Suitable shoes are important to prevent injury. Skate shoes and casual shoes are not
acceptable. Please see the Sports Administration Officer if you require advice on which
shoes to purchase.
SPORT
Athletics
Basketball
UNIFORM
Track Events: Athletics singlet, navy
bike shorts/navy leggings and white
socks.
Field Events: Navy and gold shorts,
athletics singlet and white socks.
Navy and gold shorts (not bike
shorts), athletics singlet and white
socks.
Cricket
Tracksuit, navy sports top and white
socks.
Cross Country
Athletics singlet, navy bike
shorts/navy leggings and white
socks.
Navy sports top, navy skirt, navy &
gold long socks.
Navy sports top, navy skirt and white
socks.
Training: Yellow HPE shirt/ navy
sports top/athletics singlet and bike
shorts/leggings.
Regattas: Zoot Suit and full tracksuit
Navy and gold shorts, navy sports
top and navy & gold long socks.
Hockey
Netball
Rowing
Soccer
Teeball/Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Touch Football
Triathlon
Waterpolo
Navy sports top, navy and gold
leggings/navy and gold shorts, and
long socks.
College bathers and MCC swim cap.
Navy sports top, navy skirt and white
socks.
Athletics singlet, navy bike
shorts/navy leggings and white
socks.
College bathers, MCC swim cap,
athletics singlet, navy bike
shorts/navy leggings and white
socks.
College bathers and MCC swim cap.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Hat for carnival days and
rubber running spikes are
optional.
Numbered bibs will be
provided in the team kit for
use during games.
Mouthguards are optional.
Navy and gold shorts in hot
weather and rugby top in
cooler weather.
Mouthguard required.
No loose clothing.
Soccer boots (optional), shin
guards and mouthguards
are both required.
Mouthguard recommended.
Towel.
Tennis racquet.
Bicycle and helmet if doing
cycle leg or individual event.
Mouthguard required.
Hats are encouraged, however, some participation may be hindered and the
student/parent may decide which is the better option for them. Sunscreen should be
used in either instance.
Further Information:
Please contact Miss Nikki Stuart, Sports Administration Officer
Phone:
6216 7900
Direct Line:
6216 7926
Email: [email protected]
Thank You:
Without your enthusiasm, support and encouragement the Primary Sport Program would
not be able to offer such a wide range of opportunities.