Sports Report Term 3, Week 2
Radford Snowsports Performance Camp
Our ski and snowboard athletes strapped in for a week of training with our Perisher instructor team during the last week of the winter holidays. This week of training is designed to support and challenge each individual's skill level and capability and encourage progression and development over four full days of intensive training. The final day is dedicated to coordinated all-mountain group free riding.
The team base was the Ski Rider Hotel at Wilson’s Valley which provided great facilities and reliable transport support for the team.
Once again this year, the standard of our instructing professionals was excellent, with both new and familiar faces greeting our groups at 9:00 am to start a full days’ intensive focus on learning and development. Daily sessions were only broken up by a 45-minute lunch break before finishing at 3:30 pm. It was wonderful to witness the strong bonds that were being formed between instructors and athletes. The lengthy daily sessions allowed for every member of the group to get individual attention.
Strong and enduring relationships with our professional instructors are highly prized and we were fortunate to have Andrew and Kim (10 and two years' experience respectively) training our Radford athletes again this season. We also wish one of our most popular and longstanding instructors Amy, who has been training with Radford for the past six years, the very best at her Level 4 exams and practical assessment with APSI.
The reward of a ‘free ride’ day is an important training and social experience where athletes are able to practice their new technical skills by riding freely across the entire resort in groups of four or more. This day also helps to build responsibility and confidence in all weather conditions – essential skills and capabilities we develop in all our athletes.
Once again, this year was highly successful on all counts with many highlights from training sessions including many ‘eureka moments’ where athletes perfected a new skill. Strong coaching and the emphasis on individual progression was evident all week, where athletes were able to be elevated to higher performing training groups to provide the optimum level of extension and challenge.
On Friday evening a highly energised but weary cohort arrived safely back at the College, ready for a well-deserved break. Thank you to Ms Emily Robinson and Mr Jonathan Mandl, and congratulations to all athletes who made the 2024 Snowsports Performance Camp a success.
Futsal
The Year 7 and 8 Capital Football School Futsal Cup gala days took place in the first week of Term 3. The Year 7 and 8 Girls Team 2 made it to the Semi-Finals before being knocked out by a very quick and experienced team from Merici College. The Year 7 and 8 Girls Team 1 could unfortunately not progress to the Semi-Finals.
A massive congratulations to the Year 8 Boys who won their day, beating John Paul College in the Grand Final. The boys have been invited to be the ACT representative school at the U14 Boys NSW Futsal State Championships in September.
We look forward to the Year 5 and 6, Year 9 and 10 and Year 11 and 12 days coming up in the next couple of weeks.
AFL
During the July school holidays, Tanish Patel (Year 9, Kurrajong) took part in the AFL NSW/ACT’s Youth Leadership Program. The best First Nations and Multicultural Australian Rules footballers from across NSW and the ACT came together to experience an elite footy environment, which included athletic training, theory and cultural sessions as well as a visit from some AFL heroes. Following the practical and theoretical training, players had the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in a match environment, when the First Nations team took on the Multicultural team.
School Sport ACT AFL Representatives
Congratulations to the following Radford students who have recently gained selection in a 2024 SSACT AFL representative team:
Arthur Oliver (Year 7, Jarrah) – 12&U AFL Boys
Gus Bennett (Year 7, Wandoo) – 12&U AFL Boys
Year 3-6 Co-curricular Athletics Program Coach wanted
Are you an experienced educator, coach or Radford parent or carer with a passion for athletics?
Radford Sport is seeking a dedicated individual to assist the College with our Years 2–6 Co-curricular Athletics Program in Term 4 2024 and Term 1 2025.
About the Program
The aim of the program is to develop skill sets across a range of events from the track and field disciplines. We would love to see the coaching centred around personalised feedback and supporting students in evolving their training capacity, form and function. Students are to be supported and guided, in addition to preparing for the 2025 Radford, Belconnen, and ACT School Sport Athletics Carnivals.
Schedule
- Training Sessions – Tuesdays from 3.30 – 4.45 pm
- Location – Radford College J.A. Mackinnon Oval
- Equipment – A variety of age-appropriate athletics equipment is available
- Special Sessions – Twice per term at the AIS Track
Requirements
- Experience in athletics coaching or sports education
- Ability to provide personalized feedback and support to students
- Commitment to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment
- Current WWVP card
Compensation
- An hourly pay rate will be offered.
If you are interested, please email CCSports@radford.act.edu.au