Great start for BSSC cricketers
Congratulations to the BSSC boys cricket team on winning the Sandhurst Division competition this week. In the morning game they made 229 off their 20 overs to defeat Castlemaine SC who were bowled out for 112. Jack Bourke (66), Braydon Vaz (63) and Ryan O’Keefe (54) were the top scorers, while Kayde Howard (3 for 27) and Nahid Hossain (2 for 19) were the leading wicket-takers.
In the afternoon game the BSSC boys made 8 for 157 and were able to restrict Catherine McAuley College to 7 for 151. Braydon Vaz and Jack Bourke got amongst the runs again, making 71 and 49 respectively. Kayde Howard again picked up two wickets, as did Kyal Rasmussen, with all bowlers being fairly economical.
Well done to the team: Jack Bourke (Capt.), Riley Burns, Blake Hodgskiss, Nahid Hossain, Kayde Howard, Mitch Kemp, Jarrett Miles, Ryan O’Keefe, Kyal Rasmussen, Jed Rodda, Justin Slater, Braydon Vaz, Duane Anderson (coach), and Dylan A’Vard (scorer).
The boys now qualify for the Loddon Mallee Region finals on Tuesday 13 March.
Victorian Schools Triathlon championships
The Victorian Schools Triathlon Championships will be held at Elwood Beach in Melbourne on Sunday 4 March. There are two distances offered for individuals and teams:
- 200m/10km/2km – Junior, Intermediate and Senior
- 400m/10km/4km – Intermediate and Senior
Click here to view and download the information booklet to find out everything you need to know about the Championships. Entries close Sunday 25 February.
Weet-Bix kids TRYathlon – volunteers needed
The Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon will be conducted in Bendigo (Queen Elizabeth Oval) on Sunday 4 March between 6:00am and 12:30pm. Volunteers are urgently needed to assist with the running of this event. The hours worked at the event can be counted towards Community Service hours. Volunteers must at least 15 years of age.
If you are interested in helping out, you can register by following the link below:
https://tryathlon.com.au/volunteer/
Follow BSSC Sport in 2018
Any students interested in keeping up to date with BSSC Sport in 2018 may like to join the BSSC Sport Facebook group by following the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/332637397123878/
Meetings, selection trials, and team trainings are advertised via this group, along with results and photos from completed events.
You can also express your interest in being involved in a variety of sports by selecting the link below:
https://goo.gl/forms/oEbtstFMaVw72lsA3
By completing this form, you will be advised via email as to when your selected sports are happening.
Sports Calendar for Term 1
Friday 2 March Swimming – Sandhurst Division
Sunday 4 March Triathlon – Victorian Schools Triathlon Championships
Tuesday 6 March Tennis – Sandhurst Division
Wednesday 7 March Basketball – Rowville Invitational Tournament
Tuesday 13 March Cricket (boys and girls) – Loddon Mallee region finals
Thursday 15 March Rowing – SSV regatta
Monday 19 March Golf – Loddon Mallee Region qualifying event
Thursday 22 March Swimming – Loddon Mallee region finals
Friday 23 March Volleyball – Sandhurst Division
Monday 26 March Cricket (boys and girls) – SSV ¼ finals
School Sport Victoria – State team trials
Each year, talented Victorian School students have the opportunity to trial for a place in the School Sport Victoria (SSV) Team Vic State team. Selected students participate in annual School Sport Australia (SSA) Championships including the Pacific School Games (PSG) held every second year. These championships offer gifted and talented students the opportunity to participate in higher levels of sporting competition against students from other Australian States and Territories.
Registrations are now open for a number of sports. Please follow the links below to find out more about the registration process and timelines.
Basketball boys and girls 18 years and under: http://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/team-vic/pages/basketball.aspx
Soccer girls 18 years and under, boys 16 years and under: http://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/team-vic/pages/football-soccer.aspx
Tennis boys and girls 18 years and under: http://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/team-vic/pages/tennis.aspx
