Sport

SPORTS

We strive to afford our learners imperative opportunities to excel in all facets of development. Sport is a catalyst that builds character, develops confidence and inculcates commitment in our future leaders, hence we aim to provide a good sporting programme to ensure that our learners develop holistically. 
“Sports have the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand.”
– Nelson Mandela 

Mini-Soccer

Is a small sided version of the game made appropriate to the age group. Mini-soccer ensures players are playing with the appropriate ball size, pitch size and competitive structure.
Age Groups: U8,U9

"Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play."

Mike Singletary

Mini-Netball

Is the modified form of the game offered to players 9 years and younger. There is a rotation system in place that allows for these players to be exposed to all positions on a netball field. This is so that we can develop holistic players for the future.
Age Groups: U8, U9

"Continuous effort — not strength or intelligence — is the key to unlocking our potential."

Liane Cardes

Mini-Rugby

Is a form of rugby designed to introduce the sport to children. It uses a smaller ball and pitch than standard rugby and has 8-10 players.
Age Groups: U8, U9

"One of the most valuable lessons your child will learn from sports is how to take risks, how to fail gracefully and ultimately how to succeed by overcoming failure."

John O'Sullivan

Soccer

It is a team sport with a ball between two teams of 11 players. It can be played in the field or on the astro turf.
Age Groups: U11, U13

"The five S’s of sports training are: stamina, speed, strength, skill, and spirit; but the greatest of these is spirit."

Ken Doherty

Netball

Is a sport played by two teams of 7 players. Games are played on a rectangular court with
raised goal rings at each end. The aim is to score goals from within a defined area, by throwing a ball into a ring attached to a high post.
Age Group: U10

"It doesn't matter how fit you are or what size you are. Netball is literally for anybody"

Helen Housby

Cross Country

Is a running event in which runners complete a course over open or rough terrain. The courses used at these events may include grass, mud, hills, flat ground and water.
Age Groups: U10 – U13

"Number one is just to gain a passion for running. To love the morning, to love the trail, to love the pace on the track. And if some kid gets really good at it, that’s cool too."

Pat Tyson