Rugby 7s Finals

During Week 3, both the Year 11/12 Girls and Boys Rugby 7s teams competed at the ACT and Southern NSW Rugby 7s Finals at Southwell Park.

The Radford Year 11/12 boys were undefeated throughout the day, scoring a plethora of tries and proving their formidable defence in stopping their opposition. Huge congratulations to the Year 11/12 Boys for being crowned the ACT and Southern NSW Champions!

The Year 11/12 Girls represented the College with grit and determination. Well done girls on finishing in 3^rd place at the regional finals!

ASC Netball

On Tuesday 6 August, Radford netballers represented the College at the ASC Netball Championships. Competing in the Years 7/8, Years 9/10 and Years 11/12 divisions, each team showed their class and skill against quality opponents. All teams had some fantastic wins during the day.

Congratulations to the Radford Years 9/10 team for finishing in 3^rd place — Radford’s best ever result at ASC Netball!

Futsal

Weeks 2 and 3 saw the Years 5/6, Years 9/10 and Years 11/12 Capital Football School Futsal Cup gala days with all students representing Radford proudly. The Years 9/10 Boys and Girls team made it to the semi-finals, and the Year 6 Boys team were unfortunately defeated in their Grand Final after playing beautiful Futsal throughout the day. Special mention to the Year 5 Boys team who fought hard to draw level in their quarter-final after being down 3-0 at half time. Unfortunately, the much more physically stronger opposition took out the game 4 –3 in the last minute.

Sporting Achievements

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

Charlie Dunn (Year 7, Jarrah) – 12&U Football (Soccer) Boys Team

Football

Isaac Waldren (Year 9, Wandoo) represented Capital Football at the Football Australia U15 Boys National Youth Championships in Wollongong during the July school holidays, testing himself against the best players from around the nation. A highlight for the team was a 1–1 draw against a NSW Metro White team on Day 3.

Upcoming School Sport ACT Team Trials

Cricket (12&U Girls Team)

• Trial 1 – 15 August, 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm
• Trial 2 – 21 August, 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
• Boorer Family Cricket Centre, Radford College
• Any student wishing to take part in the trial must register via the SSACT website SSACT Cricket Registration. Further information can also be found by clicking on the registration link.

Cricket (12&U Boys Team)

• Trial 1 – 15 August, Group 1: 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm and Group 2: 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
• Trial 2 – 21 August, Group 1: 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm and Group 2: 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
• Trial 3 – By invitation only. Parents of invited players will be contacted.
• Boorer Family Cricket Centre, Radford College
• Any student wishing to take part in the trial must register via the SSACT website SSACT Cricket Registration. Further information can also be found by clicking on the registration link.

Please note:

• 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.

Years 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

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.