Discover Sport at Genazzano Genazzano FCJ College enjoys a range of sporting facilities. The generous grounds provide a large oval, newly renovated indoor heated six lane 25m pool and indoor sports stadium, seven courts, three courts and an indoor fitness and cardio room.

Sport is a vital aspect of the Co-curricular Program at Genazzano FCJ College. With over 30 sport and fitness programs, students are offered an incredible variety of opportunities to improve skills and fitness, or learn invaluable lessons taught by participation in physical activity.

In line with the College Mission Statement, Genazzano Sport embraces the talents, potential and dignity of each student through the provision of recreational, participation and performance sporting programs.

Sporting outcomes are only one measure of our improvement in these programs as we also develop: • Competence • Confidence • Compassion • Character • Creativity

Pathway Sports These sports require student investment beyond just one term from beginner or development level right through to the aspirational level of state or national representation. With the highest quality of staffing and coaches and the competition and camp opportunities provided, these sports offer confidence to parents that the school pathway offers the best available sporting opportunities for their girls.

Program Sports The popularity of these sports, combined with the available school facilities, sees the College invest in the best available coaching resources and offer extended training and competition opportunities.

Participation Sports Every girl in these sports is given the opportunity to develop skills, improve personal performance and contribute to a team result through a single term competition program.

Recognition Sports The College supports participation in these school competitions and provides encouragement and recognition of girls performances.

Recreational Sports With a fitness focus, these activities encourage girls to remain physically active and understand the importance of a healthy body for a healthy mind. These sessions also provide athletic development opportunities for girls with aspirational sporting goals.

Umpiring Whilst providing valuable skills such as conflict resolution, leadership and teamwork, our umpiring programs provide official accreditation and also paid work opportunities.

Sport at Genazzano FCJ College provides opportunities for students to reach their full potential. All girls are encouraged to participate either competitively or recreationally. Year Levels Competitions Training Coaching Location Additional User Pays Selection Qualified Alumnae Captains National Pathway National Coaches Coaches Coaches Training 11 & 12 Year 12 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 House Venue Home 9 & 10 Camp Years Years Years Years Years SCSA State State costs 7 & 8 5 & 6 3 & 4 GSV SSV

Pathway Sports

Athletics - G, VP, Geelong. T2 T2 T2 T3 T2 Cross Country ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ HP ✓ Apr Y7-12 ✓ Athletics - Geelong. T3 T3 T3 T4 T2 G, BHT BHT Track and Field ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Apr Y7-12 ✓ NZ Tour, Saturday Netball Year 4 Boroondara Netball Association Trials G MP ~$250 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Jul Y11&12 ✓ NZ Tour, Netball Year 4 T2 T2 T2&3 TBC Trials G G ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Jul Y11&12 ✓ Learn to T3 Nagambie, Rowing T1 T1 H, F ~$3000 ✓ ✓ Row Y8 Indoor ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Jan Y8-12 ✓ Falls Creek, Snowsports T3 T3 MB Various ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Aug Y7-12 ✓ Geelong. T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 G ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Jan Y7-12 ✓

Program Sports

Australian T2 T2 T3 T3 G XC, EP Football ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Year 4 T4 T3&4 T3 Snr ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ G BS

Tennis ✓ ✓ ✓ T1 T1 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ G G Year 6, Geelong. T1 T1 T1 T2 T4 G ✓ ✓ ✓ T4 ✓ ✓ Jan Y7-12 T2, T4 Snr Jnr G G ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ T4 Jnr

Participation Sports

Badminton ✓ ✓ ✓ T3 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ BS G

Cricket ✓ ✓ ✓ T4 ✓ ✓ ✓ G

Diving ✓ ✓ ✓ T1 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ XC

Hockey ✓ ✓ ✓ T2 ✓ ✓ ✓ HHC H

Indoor ✓ ✓ ✓ T1 ✓ ✓ G

Lacrosse ✓ ✓ T3 T3 ✓ ✓ ✓ G

Soccer ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ T3 T2 SSV GSV ✓ ✓ G G

Softball ✓ ✓ ✓ T1 ✓ ✓ G G

Volleyball ✓ ✓ ✓ T3 ✓ ✓ G G Year Levels Competitions Training Coaching Location Additional User Pays Selection Qualified Alumnae Captains National Pathway National Coaches Coaches Coaches Training Years 11 Year 12 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 House Venue Home 9 & 10 Camp Years Years Years Years SCSA State State costs 7 & 8 5 & 6 3 & 4 & 12 GSV SSV

Recognition Sports

Cycling ✓ ✓ ✓ T4 T1

Equestrian ✓ ✓ ✓ T1 T3

Golf ✓ ✓ ✓ T1

Recreational

Boxing Fit ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ G

Boot Camp ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ G

Cardio Circuit ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ G G, VP, Run Group ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ HP SwimFit ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ G

Tennis Lessons ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ G ✓

Umpiring

Australian G Football ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Netball ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ G

Key

BHT: Box Hill Track HP: Hays Paddock BS: Boroondara Sports MB: Mt Buller EP: Elgar Park, Box Hill MP: MacLeay Park F: Footscray SCSA: Secondary Catholic Sport Association G: Genazzano SSV: School Sport GSV: Girls’ Sport Victoria VP: Victoria Park H: Hawthorn XC: Xavier College HHC: Hawthorn HC Girls’ Sport Victoria (GSV) GSV Years 7 to 12 Weekly Sports

Girls’ Sport Victoria Inc. (GSV), one of the largest independent girls’ school sporting associations in Victoria, was formed Term 1 – , , Tennis in 2000 to create a uniform entity through which girls’ sport in participating schools could be supported, conducted, promoted and administered. Term 2 – Australian Football, Hockey, Netball, Water Polo (Years 9 to 12)

Genazzano is one of 24 independant girls’ school members of GSV and we participate in all 19 sports offered by the Term 3 – , Soccer, , association. Term 4 – Basketball, Cricket, Water Polo (Years 7 & 8) The guiding principles are: Students can chose from the variety of sports each term and have the opportunity to trial towards the end of the • The promotion of girls’ sport and physical activity previous term. Every effort is made to give each girl the opportunity to participate in their sport of choice, however some sports do have a capped quota. Weekly sport is a great sampling opportunity to try new sports and meet new • Enhanced opportunities for participation in elite, competitive and recreational sport friends. • Accessibility to a diverse range of programs Girls make a commitment to their weekly sport by attending one weekly training and match per week. Training is • The fostering of individual talents, team spirit and commitment typically 7.00am – 8.00am before school, with some lunchtime exceptions.

• The pursuit of excellence All interschool weekly matches are played on weeknights after school between 4.00pm and 6.00pm with alternating home and away fixtures. For matches played away, students travel by bus to and from the venue. • A commitment to the highest standard of ethical behaviour The regular fixture nights are: • A commitment to the promotion of health and well being of all girls • Junior (Year 7 and 8) Matches: Thursday

• Intermediate (Year 9 and 10) Matches: Wednesday GSV • Senior (Year 11 and 12) Matches: Monday Carnival Sports Secondary Catholic Sport Association (SCSA) Term 1 – , Swimming and Triathlon To complement our association with the Girls Sport Victoria competition, Genazzano competes in select SCSA Carnivals. Term 2 – Cross Country In 2021, Genazzano will compete in Triathlon (Term 1), Lacrosse (Term 3), Australian Football (Term 3) and Table Tennis (Term 4). Term 3 – Track and Field These carnival sport programs are available to all girls to improve fitness and skills as well as enjoy interschool Year 5 and 6 competition. Practice meet opportunities are offered after school in the lead up to a Preliminary and Championship Carnival where whole school teams vie for Division 1, 2 or 3. Individuals that excel in these Championships will then Weekly Sport be invited to a Finals Night competition. Swimming and Athletics (Track and Field and Cross Country) have training opportunities for all four terms of the year, whilst Diving and Triathlon are available across two terms. Year 5 and 6 students will compete in our new weekly house sport program. Girls will enjoy a combination of skills training from expert coaches and then friendly house sport competition over a four to five week period. The program is compulsory for all Year 5 and 6 girls and all sessions are on campus from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

The sports played each term are as follows: Term 1 Term 3 Track and Field Badminton Basketball Soccer

Term 2 Term 4 Australian Football Tennis Netball Water Polo

School Sport Victoria (SSV)

Genazzano is affiliated with SSV through the Armadale District. This involvement offers a higher level of competition for more experienced students from Years 3 to 6. Genazzano sends squads to represent the College in swimming, cross- country and athletics carnivals. Teams are also selected to compete in Australian football, basketball, netball and soccer tournaments. Girls are offered trial opportunities in these sports and six training sessions are offered for each selected team. Other Competitive Sport

Genazzano FCJ College enters sporting teams in other competitions, providing further opportunities to compete against a wider range of school students.

These include:

• Netball Victoria Schools Championships

• All Schools Swimming/Diving/Track and Field Championships

• Basketball Victoria Hooptime and Champions Cup

• Summer Triathlon Series Rowing

Students in Years 9 to 12 have the opportunity to trial and train for the College Rowing Program. Students are selected to compete in various crews. The junior crews train at the Genazzano/Xavier Boatsheds located on the Yarra River at Hawthorn, whilst the senior squad train on the Maribrynong River in Footscray to prepare for a number of weekend regattas, in Terms 4 and 1, including the Head of School Girls Regatta in Geelong on the Barwon River. An introductory ‘Gen Go Rowing’ program is also run for Year 8 students in Term 3 of each year. Program costs are available from the Head of Rowing.

Snowsports

Genazzano FCJ College offers the opportunity for all students from Prep to Year 12 to join the College Snowsports team. Disciplines offered include Alpine, Cross Country, Moguls, Skiercross, together with Snowboarding. A team of students compete in the Victorian Interschool Ski Championships at Mt Buller at the end of Term 3. Prior to competition, the team has several training camps and day trips at Mt Buller and Falls Creek. Parents are welcome to be involved as part of the parent support group. This is a user pays program and further details are available at a Term 1 information night. Netball Fitness Genazzano Saturday Netball is our largest school program from Years 4 to 12. Saturday Netball is conducted at Macleay Programs Park in Balwyn North, with Genazzano being the largest club having more than 45 teams and over 400 participants. Across the four terms, various fitness programs are offered to encourage our girls to maintain a healthy and active The aim of Saturday Netball is to provide a positive environment where Genazzano students can develop their lifestyle. These programs are also designed to support our performance sporting programs. netball skills, their personal and team values, a love for physical fitness and an active and healthy lifestyle. Training opportunities are offered before school or at lunchtime. • Run Group (Years 3 to 12) • Swim Squad (Years 3 to 12) Seasons • Boxing Circuit (Years 9 to 12) • Boot Camp (Years 7 to 12) Winter: Terms 2 and 3 • Cardio Circuit (Years 7 to 12) Spring Fling: Term 4 • Pilates (Years 7 to 12) Tennis Coaching GenAquatic Tennis coaching is available to all students from Prep to Year 12 at the College by registered coaches from the The Genazzano FCJ College pool is home to GenAquatic Swimming Club. The Club is committed to the holistic Genazzano/OLGC Tennis Club, either before school or during lunchtime. The program is conducted for the full school development of swimmers and members consist of boys and girls from Genazzano FCJ College and the local year, encompassing a minimum of 32 lessons of 45 minutes each. community. This is a recommended extension opportunity of the extensive College swim team program for swimmers with competitive goals.

Our enthusiastic, accredited coaches implement structured training programs targeting the major swimming carnivals Co-curricular specific to each squad level – from novice meets to state and national competitions. Program

The College is fortunate to have former Olympic swimmer, Mr Matt Welsh OAM as the Performance Mentor in the Sports Participants in our sporting program have the opportunity to receive colour points in line with College policy. To qualify and Aquatics Department. for a colour point, a student must participate once weekly over the duration of a semester (for a non-training team) or twice weekly over the duration of a term for a training team. Participation must involve a minimum 80% attendance at Squad Programs both training and matches. Our Squad Programs cater for competent lap swimmers. At GenAquatic we are inclusive of swimmers with disabilities and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Swimmers progress through three levels of squad, refining competitive strokes, building fitness and improving race techniques. Camps and

Bronze Squad Tours In the Bronze squad, swimmers have finished Learn to Swim and are now ready to train within a club atmosphere. A solid understanding of swimming strokes, turns and dives has already been established. The focus in now fitness, Late January speed and maintaining swimming technique. • Four day Swimming and Triathlon Camp (Years 7 to 12) • Five day Rowing Camp (Years 9 to 12) Silver Squad As swimmers progress with their fitness and improve times, it is important that they are given the opportunity to Term 1 Holidays experience new challenges in and out of the pool. Training consists of both water and land sessions with a greater • Four day Cross Country and Track and Field Camp (Years 7 to 12) emphasis on establishing fitness, strength and speed. Swimmers attend competitions throughout the year as a fun way to mix with people in and around the club. Silver squad swimmers regularly attend two or more sessions per Term 2 Holidays week and often swim up to three kilometres per session. • Ten day New Zealand Netball Tour (Year 11 and 12) - every second year • Mt Buller Training and Trials Weekend Gold Squad The intention of the Gold Squad is to continue developing swimmers holistically. Swimmers work towards Term 3 competing at a State level, whilst many compete at Club, State or National events. However, competition is not the • Falls Creek Year 8 Ski Weekend only focus and each swimmer has the opportunity to develop and work towards their own intrinsic goals and needs • Falls Creek Snowsports Team Training Weekend (Years 7 to 12) at training. Swimmers regularly train three or more times a week and four or more kilometres per session. Term 3 Holiday (every alternative second year) • Two week International Sporting Tour of our FCJ schools in Europe House Sport

There are six Houses at Genazzano FCJ College:

• Corry (Red)

• d’Houet (Royal Blue)

• Douglas (Magenta)

• Gerda (Green)

• Stock (Gold)

• Winter (White)

Students at Genazzano FCJ College participate in many House events throughout the year. Some of these House events are sport competitions.

The interhouse sport program is designed to provide competitive sporting situations, whilst fostering House spirit, sportsmanship and participation for all students.

• Swimming/Diving Carnival: Term 1

• Cross-Country Carnival: Term 1

• Track and Field Carnival: Term 2

• Indoor Rowing: Term 3

• Team Triathlon: Term 4

The athletics and swimming/diving competitions are major whole College carnivals involving all students and staff from Prep to Year 12. They are held at external venues to the College. House Prefects and Captains select their competitors, with an emphasis on including all students in events.

Contacts

Mr Nick Wall Director of Sport Email: [email protected] Phone: 8862 1132 Mobile: 0416 077 363

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301 Cotham Road Kew 3101

Tel: +61 3 8862 1000 Email: [email protected] genazzano.vic.edu.au

CRICOS Provider No. 03298G Netball Information Booklet 2021 Netball

Genazzano Netball aims to provide a positive environment where students can develop their netball skills, their personal and team values, a love for physical fitness and an active and healthy lifestyle.

Our program covers the following key areas: • Provide fun and enjoyment for all students to foster their growth, fitness and development. • Endorse the principles of good sportswomanship by developing respect for the ability of team mates, opponents and officials. • Enable all students to achieve high standards of learning and self-discipline, to develop self-confidence, optimism, responsibility and a sense of team and community. • Provide expert coaching to enable the acquisition of knowledge, skills, match strategy and tactics. • Enable students to share in leadership and decision making roles. • Provide excitement and challenge, a sense of achievement and opportunity for success. • Ensure that thoughtful, sensitive and positive adult guidance is always present. The participation and support of parents and past students is encouraged. • Provide opportunities for the utilisation of skills at a level appropriate to each student’s maturity and ability.

Opportunities

• Junior Net Friday competition (Year 4) after school at the Boroondara Netball Association • Boroondara Netball Association Saturday competition (Years 5 to 12) for Terms Two, Three and Four • GSV - Girls Sport Victoria Netball competition (Years 7 to 12) in Term Two • GSV Representative Team (Years 9 to 12) • Netball Victoria Schools Championships (Years 5 to 12) in Term Three • Biennial New Zealand Netball Tour (Years 11 and 12) • SSV District Netball Tournament (Years 5 and 6) • Student coaching pathway – Saturday Netball (Years 10 to 12) • Student umpiring pathway – Saturday Netball (Years 7 to 12) • Eligibility to attend selections for the Boroondara Netball Association Representative Teams – Boroondara Power

Co-curricular Match Times On a Saturday, the first round commences at 8.00am and the last round concludes Program at 5.00pm.

Genazzano Saturday Netball and GSV Netball are co-curricular activities. Years 5 to 7 compete in the mornings and Year 8 to Open compete in the afternoons. These times may vary from season to season depending on team entries. Those competing have the opportunity to receive colour points in line with College policy. To qualify for a colour point, a student must participate once weekly during During the winter season, Year 4 Netball (Junior Net) is played on a Friday night. The a term (for a non-training team) or twice weekly during a term for a training team. first match commences at 4.00pm and the last match concludes at 5.30pm. Participation must involve a minimum 80% attendance at both training and matches. Selection and Saturday Netball Grading Competition Details • Selections are held from Years 4 to 9. Any student wanting to play netball will be selected in a team. Members of our Genazzano Saturday Netball teams compete in the Boroondara • Selections are held each year in early February. Netball Association Saturday Competition. • Some changes to teams will occur at the start of Season 2 (spring fling) due to the addition or withdrawal of players and at the discretion at the Netball Seasons Coordinator. Season 1: Terms Two and Three, winter • A selection panel, which includes the Netball Coordinator, will select the teams. Season 2: Term Four, spring fling • Team selection is based on netball ability, team balance and performance at the selection clinics. Competition Venue • Teams are not selected based on existing friendship groups. The competition venue is Macleay Park, 101 Belmore Road, North Balwyn. Melways reference: 46 C4. Teams Each team will consist of nine to eleven players who will share equal court time during the season. The only time this will not occur is if a player misses a game due to her own choice. Team selection for the finals is at the discretion of the coach.

Player Commitment

Attendance at all training sessions and matches is compulsory unless the player or parent notifies the coach or Netball Coordinator. Students must notify their coach or Netball Coordinator in person, by phone or email. Messages from friends will not be accepted.

Failure to notify the coach or the Netball Coordinator in advance of non-attendance at training or a match may mean that the player will sit out for the first half of the following match. Junior Netball Matches Players are to arrive at the courts 15 minutes prior to their match commencement (Years 4 to 6) time. This is important so players can warm up correctly and receive instructions from the coach. The focus for this age group is exploring netball and developing fundamental movement, passing, attacking and defensive skills. Players will be given the Sections where participants are secondary school age and over, teams may play opportunity to try all positions on the court. with ‘modified mixed’ rules as per NV Infonet A5. Teams may have up to three boys playing at any one time. If three boys are on the court at any one time, they must Rotation may seem confusing for the first few weeks but they are a key aspect of a play in separate thirds of the court – (GK/GD – WD/C/WA – GA/GS). netball player’s development. It allows players to develop knowledge and skills in all positions before specialising in one position or area of the court. This is The Boroondara Association states that where participants are primary school age, necessary to allow for the changing and variable growth patters of young players. boys participate unrestricted.

Some players may undergo rapid growth at an early age, yet by 12 or 13, are no Players must adhere to the BNA rules regarding uniform requirements, nail length longer the tallest or shortest. If players have only been given the opportunity to and jewellery. These requirements can be found on the Boroondara Netball play one or two positions, it restricts their development and ultimately limits their Association website: www.bna.org.au participation and enjoyment.

Thoughts for adults: Uniform • Young people participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun All players must wear the correct Genazzano PE and competition uniforms at all • All players need the same opportunities to play and develop their skills times. In 2021 we are introducing a new netball dress. Any student from Years 7 to • Children learn best with positive reinforcement and specific, constructive 12 playing Saturday netball or GSV netball will need to purchase a dress from Bob feedback Stewarts, Kew. • Focus on the performance of the skill rather than the result of the game • Children learn by taking risks and making mistakes. Encourage and support Years 4 to 6 this, as it is necessary and an important part of learning Genazzano sports uniform – white polo shirt and College shorts. This is for both • Allow children time to develop an understanding of the game training and matches. Junior (Year 7/8) Genazzano Netball dress.

Intermediate (Year 9/10) Genazzano Netball dress.

Seniors (Year 11/12) Genazzano Netball dress.

Players and student coaches must only wear the Genazzano sports uniform to netball on a Saturday. Training Wet

Training is compulsory for all Year 4 to Year 9 players. Sessions will be held at the Weather Genazzano Netball courts either before school, lunchtime or after school. The time will be organised by the Netball Coordinator and distributed to each student at the Netball is acknowledged as a winter sport and is often played in the rain. start of the season. Please notify your coach if you cannot attend training. The Boroondara Netball Association (BNA) assesses washouts on a round by round It is recommended that all students wear appropriate netball footwear. basis. The BNA website and Facebook page will have live updates as to when and if a round has been cancelled. If a washout occurs, the Netball Coordinator will also contact the Team Manager of each team and the Team Manager will contact the players. You are welcome to ring the Team Manager if you are unsure. Coach and Player Contact During Matches Please do not assume that a match will be cancelled.

Parents are welcome to discuss the progress of their daughters with the Netball Coordinator. GenConnect

Parents are asked to avoid speaking to the coach during the pre-game warm up, GenConnect has a Saturday Netball page. This page is used throughout the Netball during the match or at the quarter time breaks. The coach must focus on coaching season to provide the following information: the team. Distractions, however well intentioned, impact on the team. • Teams • Fixtures Annual • Upcoming events such as development courses and clinics relating to coaches, Fees players and umpires • Links to the Boroondara Netball Association for fixture and results information Genazzano Saturday Netball is subsidised by Genazzano FCJ College. All players are • Links to the MyNetball page for Genazzano season registration and state required to pay an annual registration fee. The College will manage the annual fee membership payments and state memberships via MyNetball. Fees cover the following: • Boroondara Netball Association competition fees, team entry • Netball Victoria registration which includes player insurance • Coach payments and development • Equipment including bibs and balls • Umpire payments and umpire development

Refunds will only be given within two weeks of the new season upon written notification to the Netball Coordinator. Code of Behaviour

Players • Participate for fun and enjoyment. • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow players, coaches, officials and spectators. • Refrain from conduct which could be regarded as sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying or victimisation. • Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow players and competitors. • Participate fairly and safely. • Conduct yourself in a responsible manner relating to language, temper and punctuality. • Abide by the rules and respect the decision of the umpires. Be courteous and use the correct process when seeking a rule clarification. • Attend all training sessions and matches unless I have personally contacted my coach or the Netball Coordinator. • Wear the correct PE and playing uniform at all times. • Applaud all good play, by your own team and opponents. • Respect and acknowledge the contribution of those who create the opportunity for you to play (e.g. scorers, coaches, timekeepers, administrators and umpires). • Represent Genazzano FCJ College with pride and good sportsmanship.

Team Managers This is a voluntary role and it is important to have a well run team. The role involves the following duties: • Organise a scoring roster at the start of the season. One parent will be rostered on each week to score for the team. • Contact the team members in the case of a forfeit or washout. The Netball Coordinator will ring the Team Manager and the Team Manager will contact the team members. • Organise a scorer for the finals. Scorers Girls Sport Victoria (GSV) Netball • Stand next to the opposition scorer if they have the score sheet. A scorer from each team must stand together at every match. This is Boroondara Association (Years 7 to 12) policy and has been put in place to avoid discrepancies with the score. The 24 schools involved in GSV participate in interschool netball matches each week • Fill out the teams names on the score sheet. in Term Two. Students are given the opportunity to trial for netball. If selected in • If a scorer cannot score on their allocated date they are asked to swap with a team, they will train once a week and play one match after school every week in another parent/guardian. It is up to each parent/guardian to find a replacement Term Two. not the Team Manager. Selections for GSV teams are held at the end of Term One. Parents/Guardians In addition to Netball ’s General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the Matches following requirements with regard to your conduct during any activity held by or All interschool matches are played on week nights after school between 4.00pm and under the auspices of Netball Australia, Member Organisations or Affiliates in your 6.00pm. role as a parent/guardian: • Encourage your daughter to participate but do not force them. The regular fixtured nights are: • Focus upon your daughter’s efforts and performance rather than the overall • Junior matches (Year 7/8) - Thursday (Waverley Netball Centre) outcome of the event. This assists your daughter in setting realistic goals • Intermediate matches (Year 9/10) - Wednesday (Home and Away) related to her ability by reducing the emphasis on winning. • Senior matches (Year 11/12) - Monday (Home and Away). • Teach your daughter that an honest effort is as important as winning, so that • For away matches, girls travel by bus to the venue and return to the College at the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment. the completion of the match. • Encourage your daughter to always play according to the rules. • Be a model of good sports behaviour for your daughter(s) to copy. Applaud GSV Representative Team good play by all players. Girls Sport Victoria offers Representative Netball opportunities. Trials for students in • Never ridicule or yell at a your daughter for making a mistake or losing a game. Years 9 -12 will be held towards the end of term Two and early Term Three. • If you disagree with an umpire or coach, raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than question their judgement and honesty in The team will play in an Interstate Challenge Tournament. Five public. Sports Associations (GSV, IGSSA, IGSSA SA, ISA NSW and SATIS) from four States (Victoria, NSW, South Australia and Tasmania) will play Netball matches over a • Refrain from conduct which could be regarded as sexual harassment, three-day tournament. discrimination, bullying or victimisation. • Recognise and respect the value and importance of volunteer administrators, coaches and umpires. They give up their time and resources to provide recreational activities for players and deserve your support. • Be courteous in communication with administrators, coaches, players and umpires. Teach your daughter to do the same. • Support the use of age appropriate development activities and modified rules. Netball Victoria Contacts

Schools Championships Mr Nick Wall Director of Sport The Netball Victoria Schools Championships are one of the largest netball Email: [email protected] tournaments conducted in Australia and attracts Government, Catholic and Mobile: 0416 077 363 Independent school teams from around the state. Mrs Sarndra Kennerley Teams play in a round robin format across multiple preliminary days across Netball Coordinator Victoria with the top teams advancing through to the finals day at the State Netball Email: [email protected] and Hockey Centre where the state champions are crowned. Mobile: 0413 944 343 Phone: 8862 1007 Each year Genazzano enters one team in the following year levels: • Primary – Year 5/6 • Junior – Year 7/8 • Intermediate – Year 9/10 • Senior – Year 11/12

School Sport Victoria (SSV)

Genazzano is affiliated with the Armadale District in the SSV. This involvement offers a higher level of competition for some of the more experienced and talented students in Years 3 to 6. In previous years, Genazzano has sent individual representatives and/or teams in netball. Our membership with SSV allows access to state level competitions for students, e.g. State trials for netball.

New Zealand Netball Tour

The College offers a Netball Tour to New Zealand every two years and was first conducted in 2014. The tour provides a unique opportunity to travel overseas with a group of like-minded sportswomen and experience all that New Zealand has to offer both on and off the netball court.

The tour group will be involved in a 6-month preparation program with the focus on a S & C program, netball skills, personal and team values, match strategy and tactics. Students in Years 11 and 12 are eligible to apply for the tour. Genazzano FCJ College 301 Cotham Road Kew 3101 Tel: +61 3 8862 1000 Email: [email protected] genazzano.vic.edu.au

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