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ASC Cross Country results

It was an absolutely gorgeous day for the 2025 ASC Cross Country Championships at Stromlo Forest Park.

Radford was proudly represented by a large team of runners from Years 7–12, all ready to take on the course with determination and pride.

An impressive 28 athletes placed in the top 25 for their age groups. Congratulations to all who competed, in particular, the following students who came home with medals

  • Astrid Evans – 1st – Senior Girls
  • Kaiya Barsby – 1st – 16 years Girls
  • Hannah Nockels – 3rd –15 years Girls
  • Mae Smith – 3rd – 14 years Girls
  • Oscar Eyers – 3rd – 12 years Boys

Radford also performed very well in the overall points score, placing 2nd behind Canberra Grammar School in the combined boys and girls shield and 3rd in the girls' shield.

Congratulations to all involved for such a smooth and spirited carnival. Thank you to our amazing Sports Prefects and wonderful Year 10 service students who kept all participants well-fuelled all day by managing the BBQ.

The ACT School Sport Cross Country Championships will be held on Friday, 13 June at Stromlo Forest Park. An EdSmart permission slip will be sent to the parents/carers of those students who have qualified to compete.

Sporting achievements

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected in a School Sport ACT representative team to compete at the School Sport Australia National Championships later in the year:

  • Liam Carter – 15&U Boys Hockey
  • Samuel McKean – 15&U Boys Hockey
  • Rohan Steven – 15&U Boys Hockey
  • Elijah McKean – 15&U Boys Hockey (Shadow)

Upcoming School Sport ACT (SSACT) Team Trials

12&U Football/Soccer (Girls)

  • Monday, 26 May's trial was postponed on account of the weather. The trial will be rescheduled for a later date.
  • 9 June and 16 June from 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm. Invitational trial (students invited to this selection session will receive an email after the third trial)
  • Southwell Park, Lyneham.
  • Please wear appropriate playing gear, shin pads, long socks, football boots and a water bottle. Goalkeepers are to bring their own gloves. No club representative shirts are to be worn
  • Students must attend 2 of the 3 trials and be born between 1/7/2011 and 31/12/2014 to be considered for selection
  • All students wishing to take part in the trial must complete the SSACT online registration before 26 May. For further information please go to SSACT Football-Soccer

12&U Football/Soccer (Boys)

  • Sunday, 1 June, 8 June and 16 June from 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm. Invitational trial 22 June from 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm (the 36 students invited to this selection session will receive an email after the third trial)
  • Wanniassa Ovals (Fields 101-104)
  • Please wear appropriate playing gear, shin pads, long socks, football boots and a water bottle. Goalkeepers are to bring their own gloves. No club representative shirts are to be worn
  • Students must be born between 1/7/2012 and 31/12/2014 and be playing NPLB, SAP or Div 1 Juniors to be considered for selection
  • All students wishing to take part in the trial must complete the SSACT online registration before 22 June. For further information please go to SSACT Football-Soccer

12&U Touch Football (Girls and Boys)

  • Monday, 16 June and Tuesday, 24 June from 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm.
  • Deakin Playing Fields (Fields 212 and 215)
  • Students are required to wear appropriate playing gear. Students are not to wear district or ACT representative gear
  • Only students born between 01/07/2012 and 31/12/2015 will be eligible for selection
  • All students wishing to take part in the trial must complete the SSACT online registration before 24 June. For further information please go to SSACT Touch Football

15&U Touch Football (Girls and Boys)

  • Monday, 16 June and Tuesday, 24 June from 5.00 pm – 6.00pm.
  • Deakin Playing Fields (Fields 212 and 215)
  • Students are required to wear appropriate playing gear. Students are not to wear district or ACT representative gear
  • Only students born between 01/01/2010 and 31/12/2012 will be eligible for selection
  • All students wishing to take part in the trial must complete the SSACT online registration before 24 June. For further information please go to SSACT Touch Football

Important

  • Radford students who choose to take part in trials for SSACT teams are to follow the registration process for the respective sport trials. The 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 or guardian to notify the College of their child’s absence and provide supervision.
  • If a Radford student is selected in a SSACT representative team, it is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to follow the normal College absence processes

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