ACT and Regional NSW Interschool Snowsport Championships 23 – 26 July 2024
By Mr Alex Timms, Sports Program Coordinator
The Radford Snowsports team returned to Perisher last week to compete in the ACT and Regional NSW Interschool Snowsport Championships. Around 1300 students from 146 schools across the region participated, a total over 2700 individual entries.
Due to the scheduling of events, team members registered in snowboard events arrived early at the hotel in Wilson’s Valley, followed mid-week by those in the later ski events. They all enjoyed the social bonding, great hospitality and access to tuning and waxing workshops after dinner each evening.
Transport was coordinated daily with precision to have team members at their events early each morning. Evening briefings kept everyone on the same page and well versed with the rules of the competition and prepared for when unforeseen events occur on the racecourse.
Team spirit was high in anticipation of challenging for the podium, and the behaviour of our athletes was exemplary during the week. This reflected very well on the 2024 team and cemented the reputation of Radford College Snowsports on tour and representing the College in public and at competitions.
Many individual personal bests were achieved during the course of the week, with the College represented in Snowboard Giant Slalom (SBGS), Snowboard-Cross (SBX), Mogul skiing (Moguls), Alpine Giant Slalom (GS) and Ski-Cross (SX) events.
The top 3 ACT teams, along with the top 8 placed ACT individuals, from all divisions and disciplines, may be eligible for an invitation to compete at the Australian Interschools Championships that take place from 3 – 8 September 2024 at Perisher.
The top 20 individuals from the ACT qualifying event will soon receive an invitation to the 2024 ACT/NSW/QLD State event that will be held from19 – 23 August 2024 at Perisher.
| Highlights and exceptional performances across the team include: | |
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| Division 1F Moguls qualifier | Outright individual 2nd – Audrey Potter |
| Division 1M Moguls qualifier | 5th – Euan Greig (Snowsports Captain) |
| Division 3M Snowboard GS & SBX | SBGS Lincoln Lee, a very competitive 11th & SBX 19th in Region |
| Division 2F Snowboard GS & SBX | SBGS 1st in ACT (3rd in Region) for Charlie Lee and Aanya Te Moananui |
| SBX 1st in ACT (8th in Region) for Charlie Lee and Aanya Te Moananui | |
| Division 2M Snowboard GS & SBX | SBGS 3rd in ACT for Miles Greig and Elijah Porfirio, with Miles backing up in the SBX event |
| Division 1F Snowboard GS & SBX | SBGS Bonnie Hardy 23rd in Region and SBX 16th in Region |
| Division 1M Snowboard GS & SBX | SBGS 1st in ACT (4th in Region) Bailey Purvis-Smith and Liam Waldren |
| SBX 1st in ACT (6th in Region) Bailey Purvis-Smith and Liam Waldren | |
| Division 5M Alpine GS & Ski-Cross | Jack Sidey on debut for Radford College completed two clean runs in each event. Well done Jack! |
| Division 4F Alpine GS & Ski-Cross | GS: Team 4th in ACT (10th in Region) for Tahlia Smith, Jacinta Huang, Maya Tamhane and Annabelle Yin, with Angelica Niravong also competing |
| SX: Team 4th in ACT (11th in Region) for Tahlia Smith and Annabelle Yin, Team 8th in ACT (17th in Region) for Jacinta Huang, Maya Tamhane and Angelica Niravong | |
| Division 4M Alpine GS & Ski-Cross | Ethan Ng completed two clean runs in each event – well done Ethan! |
| Division 3F Alpine GS and Ski-Cross | GS: Team 1st in ACT (4th in Region) for Georgina Grant, Amelie Smith, Laila Te Moananui and Taya Napthali |
| SX: Team 2nd in ACT (7th in Region) for Amelie Smith, Laila Te Moananui and Georgina Grant with Taya Napthali | |
| Division 3M Alpine GS and Ski-Cross | Lincoln Lee recorded 2 competitive runs in both events teaming up with teammate Rajeev Tamhane in Alpine GS |
| Division 2F Alpine GS and Ski-Cross | GS team 3rd in ACT (6th in Region) Amelia Grant, Milly Mann, Charlie Lee and Zali Napthali with Mischa Pauza |
| SX team 3rd in ACT (7th in Region) Zali Napthali, Amelia Grant and Charlie Lee with Milly Mann and Mischa Pauza | |
| Division 2M Alpine GS and Ski-Cross | GS – outright individual 1st – Darcy Barlow |
| GS team 2nd in ACT (4th in Region) Darcy Barlow, Jude Barlin, Connor Kruger, Thomas Georgalis | |
| SX team 1st in ACT (4th in Region) Darcy Barlow (4th), Jude Barlin and Connor Kruger with Thomas Georgalis and Miles Greig | |
| Division 1F Alpine GS and Ski-Cross | GS team 1st in ACT (3rd in Region) Amber Smith, Emily Hinchcliffe, Amelie Brennan and Sophie Wilson with Audrey Potter |
| SX team 1st in ACT (4th in Region) Amelie Brennan and Audrey Potter with Amber Smith, Emily Hinchcliffe and Sophie Wilson | |
| Division 1M Alpine GS and Ski-Cross | GS team 2nd in ACT (4th in Region) Euan Greig, Sunny Smith, Charlie Seddon and Joshua Baker with Alex Georgalis and Xavier Pauza |
| SX team 3rd in ACT (5th in Region) Alexander Georgalis, Joshua Baker and Xavier Pauza with Euan Greig, Sunny Smith and Charlie Seddon |
Congratulations to all athletes on your stellar performances at the Championships last week - invitations to the national event in September will be published on the Snow Australia Interschools website over coming weeks.
Your next challenge is coming soon at the ACT Schools Cup on Sunday 25 August. Standby for more information on Nexus!
Thank you to Mrs Comino, Mr Mandl and Mr Marcks for their support during an exciting and busy week!
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Sporting Achievements
Congratulations to the following Radford students who have gained selection in a 2024 SSACT representative team:
Patrick Maundrell (Year 7, Wandoo) – 19&U Cross Country
Matty Maundrell (Year 9, Wandoo) – 19&U Cross Country
Katherine Maundrell (Year 11, Wandoo) – 19&U Cross Country
Kaiya Barsby (Year 10, Wandoo) – 19&U Cross Country
Mae Smith (Year 7, Boronia) – 19&U Cross Country
Shannon Clews (Year 7, Karri) – 19&U Cross Country
Zoe Schofield (Year 8, Karri) – 19&U Cross Country
Owen Toyne (Year 11, Boronia) – 19&U Cross Country
Upcoming School Sport ACT Team Trials
Cricket (12&U Girls Team)
- Trial 1 – 15 August, 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm
- Trial 2 – 21 August, 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
- Boorer Family Cricket Centre, Radford College
- Any student wishing to take part in the trial, must register via the SSACT website SSACT Cricket Registration.Further information can also be found by clicking on the registration link.
Cricket (12&U Boys Team)
- Trial 1 – 15 August, Group 1: 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm; Group 2: 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
- Trial 2 – 21 August, Group 1: 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm; Group 2: 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
- Trial 3 – Invitation Only. Parents of invited players will be contacted.
- Boorer Family Cricket Centre, Radford College
- Any student wishing to take part in the trial, must register via the SSACT website SSACT Cricket RegistrationFurther information can also be found by clicking on the registration link.
Important
- Radford students who choose to take part in a 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 the student’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.
Year 3-6 Co-curricular Athletics Program Coach wanted
Are you an experienced educator, coach or Radford parent or carer with a passion for athletics?
Radford Sport is seeking a dedicated individual to assist the College with our Years 2–6 Co-curricular Athletics Program in Term 4 2024 and Term 1 2025.
About the Program
The aim of the program is to develop skill sets across a range of events from the track and field disciplines. We would love to see the coaching centred around personalised feedback and supporting students in evolving their training capacity, form and function. Students are to be supported and guided, in addition to preparing for the 2025 Radford, Belconnen, and ACT School Sport Athletics Carnivals.
Schedule
- Training Sessions – Tuesdays from 3.30 – 4.45 pm
- Location – Radford College J.A. Mackinnon Oval
- Equipment – A variety of age-appropriate athletics equipment is available
- Special Sessions – Twice per term at the AIS Track
Requirements
- Experience in athletics coaching or sports education
- Ability to provide personalized feedback and support to students
- Commitment to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment
- Current WWVP card
Compensation
- An hourly pay rate will be offered.
If you are interested, please email CCSports@radford.act.edu.au
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 is 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 here.
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 'Circ*mstantial 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.
