Sport
TAS Athletics Results
Our TAS Track and Field team produced some outstanding results at QSAC last week, competing with grit and determination in warm conditions and across a demanding schedule. WestMAC proudly finished 3rd overall, with the Girls placing 2nd and the Boys 4th, while our 15 Years and Open Girls claimed Champion Age Groups.
Special congratulations to our Age Champions and podium finishers – Sienna Sanders (3rd), Damilola Sanni (3rd), Addison Hayne (3rd), Jedidiah Onaga (2nd), Zayden Gallagher (2nd), and twins Charlotte and Tiana Parsons (tied 3rd).
Record-breaking performances were delivered by Ruby Bohen in the Javelin and our brilliant Open Girls 4 x 100m relay team of Tiana Parsons, Charlotte Parsons, Kamara Stewart, and Kaylee Gorroick.
A huge thank you to our coaches Mandy van Deventer, Brent Mottram, Sam Fothergill, Lily Vine, and Des Davis for their tireless preparation, with particular recognition to Mrs van Deventer for her outstanding organisation and passion for athletics. Finally, well done to our Track and Field Captains, Tiana Parsons and Samson Noffke, for leading the team with distinction. Congratulations to all athletes and coaches on a fantastic day of competition.
Junior TAS Athletics Carnival
There were several fantastic individual performances across the day at the recently completed Junior TAS Track and Field Championships. All of those that attended should be proud of their efforts as WestMAC secured 3rd place overall. A summary of key results is below:
Girls 2nd Overall
Boys 4th Overall
WestMAC 3rd Overall
A special mention to the following students for individual performance.
- Courtney Learoyd (Year 4) who was the Junior TAS Track & Field under 9 Girls Age Champion.
- Elizabeth Meuleners (Year 6) who was the Junior TAS Track & Field Junior Open Girls Age Champion.
- Dingo Bohen for a new Junior TAS Record. Dingo is the new record holder of the under 10yr Girls Discus throwing an impressive 30.20m.
These results are a testament to the hard work our athletes and coaches put in over the season. A big thank you to our incredible coaches: Mrs Mandy van Deventer, Mrs Jess Drysdale, Ms Alana Plummer and Mr Sam Fothergill who helped prepare our athletes for the carnival.
We were so proud to watch each and every one of the Junior TAS Track & Field team last Friday. Their team spirit was displayed in the stands and on the field.
TAS Trimester 3 Success
Our Term 3 TAS fixtures finished off well. Our Year 7 Touch team were crowned Premiers and we had seven other teams battling hard in Grand Final matches to secure Premiership honours only to be pipped at the post.
TAS rank schools for their Championship School standings according to their overall ladder positions across all teams. Boys Football finished 4th overall in the Champion School standings. Girls Volleyball finished 5th, Boys Basketball were 8th and Touch Football finished as the TAS Champion Touch School. Overall, WestMAC finished in 5th place for Term 3 sport with a number of teams showing greatly improved capacity throughout the term.
Junior TAS Sport – Football and Basketball
The Junior TAS Football and Basketball season concluded on Saturday 6 September. The improvement of all our soccer and basketball players was evident across the year levels and will hold WestMAC in good stead for the years ahead. Players are to be congratulated for their respectful attitudes to umpires, coaches and opposition players in every game. Their school spirit was on display at all times and they represented themselves, their families and their school with pride.
The Sports Department would like to acknowledge and thank all of our coaches and volunteers for their assistance during Term 3. A big thank you to Mrs Kelsie Simmons and Mr Chris Leeson for coordinating the respective programs this year. Your support and commitment in ensuring the Junior TAS season ran smoothly is truly valued.
Term 4 Junior TAS Sport – Touch and Tennis
Nominations have now closed for the Term 4 season. Tennis runs for 5 weeks with games played on a Saturday morning in a home and away format. Our Intra-College Program will also continue and this will also be held on a Friday afternoon at the College.
Touch Football will be played in a Carnival format over two weekends with games held between 7.30am and 10.30am. Further information reading training and game fixtures will be made available on the College App. Team selections will be confirmed shorty.
Eaglets Program
The Term 3 Eaglets Sporting Program has now concluded. Well done to all students who participated in these sessions. It was great to see so many smiling faces running around and enjoying their physical activity. We received some excellent feedback from parents and coaches and we hope all students took something away from these activities.
Term 4 preparations are currently underway. Information regarding the Eaglets Program will be sent out early in Term 4.
Congratulations to….
- Haivyn McConnachie from Year 7, for being selected in the 10-12 Years Australian Budgies Netball Team. The team will be a part of the School Sport 10-12 Years National Netball Championships competing against state teams from across the country.
Met West Track and Field
- Congratulations to all students who attended the recent Met West Athletics trials at QSAC. The following students gained selection in the Met West Athletics Team:
- Ruby Bohen
- Dingo Bohen
- Izak Brown
- Abbey Crocker
- Oliver Drysdale
- Kaylee Gorroick
- Addison Hayne
- Mikaela Learoyd
- William McLay
- Samson Noffke
- Rylee Novinetz
- Jedidiah Onaga
- Charlotte Parsons
- Tiana Parsons
- Sienna Sanders
- Andrew Wilson
- Kiko Wilson
- Hayley Windolf
- Olivia Windolf
We wish them all the best of luck as they strive to achieve state representation at their next level of trials.
Darren Verrall Tennis Coaching Opportunities
WestMAC is pleased to announce that Mr Darren Verrall has been appointed as WestMAC’s College Head Tennis Coach, commencing in Term 4, 2025.
Darren is well known within our community for his commitment, passion, and ability to engage players of all levels. Darren will be available to lead and deliver the following programs:
- Junior TAS Tennis Program
- TAS Tennis Program
- Private lessons – individual and group sessions
- Holiday camps, and more
Meet & Greet BBQ and Friendly Hit - Sunday 14 September
To celebrate Darren’s appointment, we held a “Meet and Greet” BBQ Breakfast on Sunday 14 September. It was good to welcome Darren, share some breakfast together and enjoy a casual hit on the new courts.
Upcoming Holiday Camps
Darren will also host holiday camps during the first week of the upcoming break:
- Years 3–6: Monday 29, Tuesday 30 September & Wednesday 1 October
- Prep – Year 2: Thursday 2 & Friday 3 October
We encourage students of all ages and abilities to take part. Flyers with further information are attached.
For bookings or enquiries, please contact Darren directly via email at verralldarren71@gmail.com or phone 0429 506 107.
We look forward to an exciting new chapter in WestMAC tennis under Darren’s leadership and encourage families to support and be part of the program.
Rob Hillier
Head of Sport