Sports Report Term 1, Week 7

Australian Rowing Championships Day 1

By Ms Megan Fritsch, Director of Sport

The anticipation was palpable as the Radford Rowing team hit the smooth waters of the Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC) bright and early Monday morning to kick off Day 1 of the Australian Rowing Championships! All eyes were on the single scull heats in the morning, with nearly every U17 and U19 Radford rower lined up at the starting line, ready to give it their all.

This being a national championship, the competition was fierce, with schools and clubs from across Australia vying for victory. Those placing first, progressed straight to the semi-finals, while the rest prepared for the sudden-death repechage round.

The action continued with the double's races for both age groups, following the same format of intense competition and high stakes.

As the sun set on an exhilarating day of racing, our team returned to the Western Sydney University Campus Village and were impressed by the spacious student apartment living. The only challenge? The absence of Wi-Fi! We also celebrated our fearless Head of Rowing, Gordon Marcks' birthday.

Day 1 Results

• U19 Womens Single - Zara Turner - 3rd in Heat, through to repechage.
• U19 Womens Single - Zoe Hickey - 7th in Heat, through to repechage.
• U19 Mens Single - Josh Miller - 4th in Heat, through to repechage.
• U19 Mens Single - Angus Scott - 2nd in Heat, through to repechage.
• U19 Mens Single - Rohan White - 5th in Heat, through to repechage.
• U19 Mens Single - Connor Malouf - 1st in Heat, through to Semi-Final.
  
• U19 Womens Double - Coco Guenther | Amelie Brennan - 5th in Heat, through to repechage.
• U19 Mens Double - Euan Greig | Hamish Whithear - 2nd in Heat, through to repechage.
• U19 Mens Double - Connor Malouf | Angus Scott - 1st in Heat, through to Semi-Final
• U19 Mens Double - Hamish Gaden | Hamish McKee - 4th in Heat, through to repechage.
  
• U17 Womens Single - Gigi Hickey - 5th in Heat, through to repechage.
• U17 Womens Single - Isobel Egan - 5th in Heat, through to repechage.
• U17 Womens Single - Hanna Koch - 6th in Heat, through to repechage.
• U17 Womens Single - Lucy Mihaljevic - 7th in Heat, through to repechage.
• U17 Womens Double - Isobel Egan | Gigi Hickey - 3rd in Heat, through to repechage.
• U17 Womens Double - Hanna Koch | Lucy Mihaljevic - 2nd in Heat, through to repechage.
• U17 Mens Single - Charlie Knight - 2nd in Heat, through to repechage.
• U17 Mens Single - Benjamin Beswick - 5th in Heat, through to repechage.
• U17 Mens Single - Oliver Hoorweg - 5th in Heat, through to repechage.
• U17 Mens Single - Lincoln Uren - 6th in Heat, through to repechage.
• U17 Mens Double - Oliver Hoorweg | Benjamin Beswick - 6th in Heat, through to repechage.
• U17 Mens Double - Charlie Knight | Lincoln Uren - 5th in Heat, through to repechage.
  
  

Australian Rowing Championships Day 2

Another scorching day on the water, but our Radford crews handled the heat like champions! Our rowers gave it their all in the single and double scull repechages, aiming to secure a top 2 spot in each race for a coveted place in the semi-finals.

A special shoutout to our dedicated coaches, who pedal alongside our boats on bikes, providing guidance and support every stroke of the way! And let's not forget our incredible Friends of Radford Rowing parents, who go above and beyond to ensure our team is fuelled and ready to compete, even staying late to prepare a delicious team BBQ. Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication!

With spirits high and determination stronger than ever, we're ready to take on Day 3 of the Australian Rowing Championships!

Day 2 Results

• U19 Womens Single – Zara Turner – 1st Repechage – through to semi-final.
• U19 Womens Single – Zoe Hickey – 7th Repechage.
• U19 Mens Single – Josh Miller – 4th Repechage.
• U19 Mens Single – Angus Scott – 3rd Repechage.
• U19 Mens Single – Rohan White – 3rd Repechage.
• U19 Womens Double – Coco Guenther | Amelie Brennan – 4th Repechage.
• U19 Mens Double – Euan Greig | Hamish Whithear – 5th Repechage.
• U19 Mens Double – Hamish Gaden | Hamish McKee – 2nd Repechage – through to semi-final.
  
• U17 Womens Single – Gigi Hickey – 6th Repechage.
• U17 Womens Single – Isobel Egan – 3rd Repechage.
• U17 Womens Single – Hanna Koch – 7th Repechage.
• U17 Womens Single – Lucy Mihaljevic – 4th Repechage.
• U17 Womens Double – Isobel Egan | Gigi Hickey – 2nd Repechage - through to semi-final.
• U17 Womens Double – Hanna Koch | Lucy Mihaljevic – 5th Repechage.
• U17 Mens Single – Charlie Knight – 4th Repechage.
• U17 Mens Single – Benjamin Beswick – 5th Repechage.
• U17 Mens Single – Oliver Hoorweg – 4th Repechage.
• U17 Mens Single – Lincoln Uren – 6th Repechage.
• U17 Mens Double – Oliver Hoorweg | Ben Beswick – 6th Repechage.
• U17 Mens Double – Charlie Knight | Lincoln Uren – 5th Repechage.

The National Championships continue until 24 March. If you would like to watch the races live, click here.

Football Referee Courses

Parents and students aged 13 and older are encouraged to consider refereeing. Refereeing is a great way to earn money (up to $70 a game), develop life skills and keep fit. Those who commit to refereeing at Radford will also have the cost of the course and registration and half the uniform and equipment cost reimbursed at the end of the season.

Click here for further information and course dates including a female only Level 4 course on Saturday 23 March.

Please contact Radford College Sports Operations Manager Dianne Wilson once you have completed a course, so that you can be allocated to games.

Term 2 Football (soccer) Skills Clinic with Coerver Coaching

Coerver Coaching will be running a Football (soccer) Skills Clinic after school on Friday afternoons in Term 2 on the JA Mackinnon Oval for Junior School students.

Click here for further information and to register.

SSACT Scholarship Fund

The SSACT Scholarship Fund is once again open and available for students who have been selected in a SSACT representative team and are required to travel interstate to compete at the respective School Sport Australia National Championships.

More information on the Scholarship Fund and its consideration criteria, can be found within the Resources section of the SSACT website.

Successful applicants will receive a $500 deduction from their team fees during the payment phase of the team preparation process. The approval process can be quite quick once the student is selected and one of the criteria is deemed as a 'Circumstantial Hardship' e.g. multiple children from the same family making teams in a close timeframe.

Scholarship applications are to be submitted to eo@schoolsportact.org.au

Upcoming School Sports ACT Team Trials

Softball (18& U Girls and Boys Teams)

Netball (15&U Girls)

Golf (12&U and the 18& U Girls and Boys Teams) | SSACT Golf Championships

Australian Football (15&U Boys and Girls Teams)

Important

• Radford students who choose to trial for SSACT teams are to follow the registration process for the respective sport trials. Majority of SSACT trials are conducted after school hours, however IF the trial does take place during the school day, it is the responsibility of the parent / guardian to notify the College of their child’s absence.
• If a Radford student is selected in a SSACT representative team, it is the responsibility of the parent / guardian to follow the normal College absence processes.

April School Holidays Sports Camps

International Sports Camps provide real sports coaching camps for players of all standards aged 5 to 15 and give junior players the opportunity to improve their skills and take their game to the next level.

International Sports Camps are offering Radford students a 35% discount for any camp they register for – please see the flyer for further information.