Water Polo - 2008
Sarah Connolly, Sarah Chapman received a gold medal representing Rockhampton in the Queensland Country Open Women's (Division B) Titles in Feb. 2008
Master In Charge
Ms J O'Neill
Office M4.5
Phone: (07) 49 360 606
Fax: 49 221 552
Email: joneill@rgs.qld.edu.au
Captains
TBA after Term 1, 2008
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The Rockhampton Waterpolo Club provides Grammar students with the opportunity to play Waterpolo recreationally or competitively.
The 2007/2008 season consists of Term 4, 2007 and Term 1, 2008. One hundred students are currently registered through Rockhampton Waterpolo Club to play in this season's Interschool Competition.
Fixtures for this competition commence from 3:30pm on Monday 4 February, 2008 at the School pool.
Training sessions are held on Thursdays from 3:30pm and cater for the beginner and experienced player.
Uniform
RGS black swimmers, black shorts, Waterpolo shirt
Coaches
Ms J O'Neill, Mr B Shaw and Rockhampton Waterpolo Club
Important Dates
- Queensland Country Championships, Sunshine Coast, 16th-17th February
- U19 QLD Secondary schools titles, Valley Pool 13th-16th March (See Mrs Lee)
- North Queensland Championships, Mirani 15th-16th March
- U16s State Championships, SE QLD 5th-7th April
- U18s State Championships, SE QLD 11th-13th April
- Australian Country Championships, Gold Coast 25th-31st May
- U14s State Championships, TBA (December 2008)
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It is strongly recommended for MOUTHGUARDS to be worn in these competitions!!!
Note: Information and paperwork for U19 Cap.trials and U19 QLD School titles can be obtained from Mrs Lee, RGS Sports Administrator.
Nominations for the rest of these championships are through Toni Jepson (Rockhampton Waterpolo Club).
Announcements
- Sarah Connolly was selected in the U14 Queensland squad in Dec 2006
- Aaron Shaw played for Townsville at the U14 State Waterpolo Championships, placing 4th, 2006
- U14 RGS girls' team placed 10th at the U14 State Waterpolo Championships in Townsville 3-5 Dec, 2006.
- U16 RGS girls' team placed 7th at U16 QLD Championships in Townsville in 2007 Claire, Sarah, Annie, Mikaela, Sarah, Alex, Kaitlyn, Caitlin, Emily, Frances, Brittany, Jess
- QLD squad selection 2007 Sarah Connolly(U16 + U18 Qld Country team ), Annie Belonogoff, Brittany Jones (U16)
- QLD squad selection 2008 Jessica Connolly, Jamie Langdon (U14)
- Results of the Qld Secondary Schools Sporting Association U19 Waterpolo Championships, March, 2008: Capricornia girls (Sarah, Sarah, Emily, Brittany, Jessica, Jamie) placed 7th out of 8 teams and Capricornia boys (Brad, Hamilton, Taylor and Zac) placed 8th out of 8 teams.
2007 Rockhampton and Districts Interschool Waterpolo Competition Results
- Open Boys Category -1st RGS Year 11 Boys
- Open Girls Category -1st RGS Year 11 Girls
- Junior Girls Category -1st RGS Yr 10 Meerkats 2nd RGS Yr 10 Squirts
CONGRATULATIONS to ALL players in our 12 RGS teams who continue to enjoy waterpolo!
Training at RGS Pool
Thursday afternoons with Ms O'Neill
3:20-3:30 Dry land warm up
3:30-4:30 (Beginners/Recreational)
4:15-4:30 Dry land warm up
4:30-6:00 (Experienced) Thursday night with Rockhampton Waterpolo Club
6:00-8:00 (Seniors)
Wednesday afternoons with Mr Shaw
3:30-4:30 (experienced rep. Players only)
Swimming Fitness Friday with Ms O'Neill 3:30-5pm
Registration Details
Registration and medical consent forms can be obtained from Ms O'Neill. The registration fee for the season of $30 is payable to Rockhampton Waterpolo Club.
