Radford Rugby

ASC v CSC v Presidents XV

Wednesday 5 June saw the prestigious ACT Schoolboys Rugby Union Tri-Series played at Marist College. Radford is incredibly proud to have had three representatives selected for this honour. Congratulations to Baxter Sicily (Huon), Hugo Hayward (Huon) and Joshua McIntyre (Boronia). Baxter and Hugo were selected for the ASC team, and Joshua for the Presidents XV. ASC, CSC and the President’s XV competed in the Tri-Series, which doubled as the selection trial for the ACT U18's Schoolboys team.

Year 7-12 Brumbies Rugby 7's Gala Day

Radford was represented by a contingent of five teams at the Brumbies Rugby 7's Boys Gala Day on Tuesday 28 May 2024. Contesting the Year 7/8 division, the Radford Boys finished third in their pool and went on to beat Jindabyne in the playoffs.

In the Year 9/10 division, Radford had two teams finishing third in their pools, leading to a highly competitive play-off match against each other.

Rounding it out, Radford had two teams contesting the Year 11/12 competition. Throughout the day both teams produced some nice plays and strong performances. Team 2 faced Gungahlin in their playoff final. Team 1 secured a nice win over Lake Ginninderra in the semi to lock in a place in the Grand Final and a ticket to the Brumbies Rugby 7's ACT and Southern NSW Finals tournament in August.

In a nail-biting grand final Radford held Erindale out until the final play where they went down on the buzzer. Great effort by all the Radford teams!

Sporting Achievements

Congratulations to the following Radford students who have gained selection in a 2024 SSACT representative team:

Mia Jackson (Banksia) – 12&U AFL Girls

Matilda Sullings (Banksia) – 18&U Golf Team

Zalie Guyes (Kurrajong) – 12&U Hockey Girls

Elijah McKean (Banksia) – 12&U Hockey Boys

Alex Rogers (Boronia) – 12&U Hockey Boys

Radford July Holiday Girls Cricket Clinic

The Radford Cricket Program will be running a free 2-day coaching clinic for female Radford students.
Click on this flyer for further information and the link to register.

Coerver Coaching Holiday Camp

Coerver Coaching will be running a Football Holiday Camp on the J.A. Mackinnnon Oval in the first week of the July school holidays – click here for more information.

Upcoming School Sport ACT Team Trials

Cross Country

• Students who wish to be considered for ACT selection must compete in the 12&U and 13&O Cross Country Championships to be held this Friday, 14 June at Stromlo Forest Park.
• Qualification for this event is through the Belconnen (Year 2-6) and ASC (Year 7-12) Cross Country events. The top finishers in each age/gender division will be given a letter inviting them to register, with six students in each age/gender division selected. Interested students need to register for selection by clicking this link.
  

Football - Soccer (12&U Boys Team)

• Trial 1 – 2 June 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
• Trial 2 – 9 June 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
• Trial 3 – 16 June 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
• Invitational Trial – 23 June / 30 June / 7 July 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
• Wanniassa Ovals
• Any student wishing to take part in a trial must register via the SSACT website School Sport ACT Football-Soccer. More information can also be found by clicking on the registration link.
  
  Please note the trials for the U16 Boys, 18&U and 12&U Girls Football Teams have finished.

Important

• Radford students who choose to trial for SSACT teams are to follow the registration process for the respective sport trials. Majority of SSACT trials are conducted after school hours, however if the trial does take place during the school day, it is the responsibility of the parent / guardian to notify the College of their child’s absence.
• If a Radford student is selected in a SSACT representative team, it is the responsibility of the parent / guardian to follow the normal College absence processes.

SSACT Scholarship Fund

The SSACT Scholarship Fund is once again open and available for students who have been selected in a SSACT representative team and is required to travel interstate to compete at the respective School Sport Australia National Championships.

More information on the Scholarship Fund and its consideration criteria, can be found here.

Successful applicants will receive a $500 deduction from their team fees during the payment phase of the team preparation process. The approval process can be quite quick once the student is selected and one of the criteria is deemed as a 'Circumstantial Hardship' e.g. multiple children from the same family making teams in a close timeframe.

Scholarship applications are to be submitted to eo@schoolsportact.org.au.