TAS Sport

Following the disruption of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred cancelling training and Round 6 fixtures, it has been fantastic to see our students back on the fields and courts, reconnecting with their teams and routines. Sport plays a vital role in fostering resilience, teamwork, and a strong sense of community, bringing students, families, and supporters together. 

This sense of community has been further strengthened by our new sports facilities, which has already proven to be wonderful assets. The state-of-the art undercover Keswick Rd Courts, as well as the recently upgraded Senior Courts, provides high-quality spaces for training and competition. It has enhanced our programs and created more opportunities for students to develop their skills. We look forward to seeing our teams thrive as they make the most of this outstanding addition to our sporting landscape.

This Saturday is a bye round for the majority of TAS teams before finals take place on Saturday 29 March. Pending final ladder positions, all teams will be scheduled games. Teams that finish 1^st, 3^rd, 5^th or 7^th have the right to host games. It is therefore important to note that games are likely to be played at a variety of venues. A bus will not be available for away games given there will be multiple venues. It is expected that the finals draw will be made available on Tuesday 25 March.

Results and fixtures are available from https://fixtures.clipboard.app/tas/fixtures

Junior TAS Sport

Despite some games not going ahead over the last fortnight it has been great to see students improving each week and showing the WestMAC Way both at training and games. This Saturday marks the final round of Junior TAS Cricket and Hockey. We wish all the students the best of luck next week at home. Go WestMAC!

Term 2 TAS and Junior TAS Sport

There are a number of TAS and Junior TAS sporting opportunities available at WestMAC in Term 2. The sports on offer include:

If you are yet to register, please contact sport@wmac.com.au urgently. Term 2 pre-season training has started, and the schedule is available on the College App and NEST.

Eagles Rising Running Club  

The Eagles Rising Running Club has commenced for TAS students. The Eagles Rising Running Club has always proven to be popular with students and is an ideal way for students to prepare for the upcoming Interhouse Cross Country carnivals as well as improve their fitness for their various team sports including Rugby, Netball and Hockey. Sessions will conclude by 8.00am and students should ensure that they bring sufficient water as well as something to eat following training each morning. Further information regarding the Eagles Rising Running Club has been sent and is available on the College App and NEST.

TAS and Junior TAS Swimming

The TAS and Junior TAS Swimming teams will compete at the Championships this week. We wish all swimmers the best of luck and look forward to sharing our results with you.  

Interhouse Cross Country Carnivals

The Interhouse Cross Country Carnivals will be held at the Main Oval on the following dates:

• Middle and Senior – Monday 31 March
• Junior School – Tuesday 1 April

Information regarding the Carnivals will be sent out by sub-schools shortly.

QLD Athletics Championships Success

WestMAC was well-represented at the QLD Athletics Championships over the weekend. WestMAC had 14 athletes compete, and all athletes performed exceptionally well:

• Elliana van Deventer – Steeplechase finished in a close 4th
• Hayley Windolf – 3rd for her Discus & 2nd for Shot put
• Jedi Onaga – 2nd 100m Hurdles, 4th in the 200m hurdles and 11th in the 100m
• Addison Hayne – 2nd in Long Jump, 7^th in High Jumo
• Tiana Parsons – 2nd in 400m hurdles
• Ruby Bohen - 1st in Jav, 3rd in Shot and 4^th in Discus
• Sienna Sanders – 11th in her 800m
• Olivia Windolf – 4th in Discus and 5th in Jav
• Kamara Stewart – 12th in 100m
• Charlie Parsons – 5th in 400m Hurdles
• Samson Noffke – 5th in Javelin

Of these athletes, Elliana, Hayley, Jedi, Addison, Tiana and Ruby all qualified for the upcoming Australian Athletics Championship is in Perth from April 4-8.

We wish all athletes the best of luck!

Congratulations to...

We are aware that there have been multiple Western Ranges District and Met West Regional trials recently. We congratulate the many WestMAC students who have been successful with Western Ranges District and/or Metropolitan West selection. We will endeavor to recognise all students who have made these teams in the next edition of the newsletter.

Rob Hillier 
Head of Sport