Athletics
The Athletics season commences on Monday, 18 August 2014. The four weeks athletics season is a very short one. It is hoped that all athletes attend as many training sessions as possible.
Throughout the 1990s and into the 2000s the team has experienced considerable success because it has been supported by the students of Scotch College. School spirit is created by the commitment and endeavours of its students. Scotch College has now won three consecutive Alcock Shields for Athletics, a rare feat in the PSA and testimony to the athletic talent of our students, commitment to their school and their willingness to train hard. Success will only come again this year with sacrifice, commitment and hard work. The last time Scotch College won four consecutive Alcock Shields for Athletics was in the mid-1960s. Our goal for the 2014 Athletics season is to maintain our winning streak and win our fourth consecutive Alcock Shield.
I appreciate that the athletics season falls at a demanding time for our students; with end of year examinations approaching, finals for community sport and development squads. However, if boys are organised with their time and committed to their School they will make it a priority to train with the athletics team. The physical and mental benefits of boys doing athletics are enormous and flow on into any sports they may play.
To accommodate the demands of time on our athletes, there are a large number of trainings available. Please attempt to make at least three training sessions per week.
Week 1 (Week 5 Winter Term) | ||
Monday 18 August 2014 | 3.45pm-5.30pm | Training (All Events) |
Tuesday 19 August 2014 | 3.45pm-5.30pm | Training (All Events) |
Wednesday 20 August 2014 | 3.45pm-5.30pm | Training (All Events) |
Thursday 21 August 2014 | 6.45am-8.15am | Training (running training only) |
Friday 22 August 2014 | 6.45am-8.15am | Training (running training only) |
Saturday 23 August 2014 | 9.00am-10.00am | Training (running training only) |
Week 2 (Week 6 Winter Term) | ||
Monday 25 August 2014 | 3.45pm-5.30pm | Training (All Events) |
Tuesday 26 August 2014 | 3.45pm-5.30pm | Training (All Events) |
Wednesday 27 August 2014 | 3.45pm-5.30pm | Training (All Events) |
Thursday 28 August 2014 | 3.45pm-5.30pm | Training (All Events) |
Friday 29 August 2014 | Inter-House Athletics | |
Saturday 30 August 2014 | Inter-House Athletics |
Week 3 (Week 7 Winter Term) | ||
Monday 1 September 2014 | 3.45pm-5.30pm | Training (All Events) |
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | 3.45pm-5.30pm | Training (All Events) |
Wednesday 3 September 2014 | 3.45pm-5.30pm | Training (All Events) |
Thursday 4 September 2014 | 3.45pm-5.30pm | Training (All Events) |
Friday 5 September 2014 | 1.00pm - 5.00pm | Quads Aths Carnival |
Saturday 6 September 2014 | 9.00am-10.00pm |
Week 4 (Week 8 Winter Term) | ||
Monday 8 September 2014 | 3.45pm-5.30pm | Training (All Events) |
Tuesday 9 September 2014 | 3.45pm-5.30pm | Training (All Events) |
Wednesday 10 September 2014 | 3.45pm-5.30pm | Training (All Events) |
Thursday 11 September 2014 | 3.45pm-5.30pm | Training (Relays only) |
Friday 12 September 2014 | 8.00am-3.00pm | Inters |
Inter-House Athletics
The Inter-House Athletics will be held Friday, 29 August 2014, with a full programme of events commencing 1.00pm to 3.30pm, and then continuing Saturday, 30 August 2014, 8.50am to 1.00pm.
The Pipe Band will play as usual on Saturday at lunchtime, and the parade of Houses will begin about 12.30pm, followed by the presentation of the Austin Robertson Cup to the winning House. Parents are invited to either or both days and we would remind you that this is a compulsory Saturday event for the Senior School students.
