Magill School offers a wide range of sports and activities for students from Year 2 to Year 6. We encourage your child/children to get involved. Through sport children develop skills at their chosen game whilst having fun, developing confidence and widening their social experiences. Children participate in programs and competitions that suit their age, ability and maturity level.
| Cricket | |
|---|---|
| When | Term 1 and Term 4 (separate competitions) |
| Age Eligibility | Year 2 to 6 |
| Administered by | SACA |
| Matches Played | Saturday mornings (association to release times prior to season start once they have put together fixtures) |
| Locations | Year 2/3 Master Blasters at oval at Kensington each week. A Grade & B Grade (Year 4-6) at local schools, Home and Away. |
| School Delegate | Position Open |
| AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (AFL) | |
|---|---|
| When | Term 2 & 3 |
| Age Eligibility | Year 2 to 6 |
| Administered by | SANFL |
| Matches Played | Saturday mornings (association to release times prior to season start) |
| Locations | Played at dedicated central location each week. |
| School Delegate | Fleur Kupke |
| Soccer | |
|---|---|
| When | Term 2 & 3 |
| Age Eligibility | Year 1 to 6 |
| Administered by | Football SA |
| Matches Played | Saturday mornings (association to release times prior to season start) |
| Locations | East Torrens Primary School, East Marden Primary School, Paradise Primary School and ServiceFM Stadium (Gepps Cross), |
| School Delegate | Damian Harvey |
| WINTER NETBALL | |
|---|---|
| When | Term 2 & 3 |
| Age Eligibility | Year 2 to 6 |
| Administered by | Eastern Districts Netball Associations (EDNA) |
| Matches Played | Saturday’s late morning/afternoon (association to release times prior to season start once they have put together fixtures) |
| Locations | Emery Rd, Campbelltown; Lothian Ave, Windsor Gardens; Phillis St, Maylands; Balmoral Rd, Dernancourt |
| School Delegate | Jess Schutz |
| BASKETBALL | |
|---|---|
| When | Term 1 & 2 (to be reviewed) |
| Age Eligibility | Year 2 to 6 |
| Administered by | Adelaide Community Basketball Association (ACBA) |
| Matches Played | Various Days, according to age group - Year 2/3 on Tuesday's / Year 4/5 on Wednesday's / Year 5/6 on Monday's - match times vary 4pm, 4.40pm, 5.20pm |
| Locations | The ARC, Marden |
| School Delegate | Fleur Kupke |
| SUMMER NETBALL | |
|---|---|
| When | Term 4 & 1 (the following year) |
| Age Eligibility | Year 2 to 5 |
| Administered by | Eastern Districts Netball Associations (EDNA) |
| Matches Played | Friday evenings (association to release times prior to season start once they have put together fixtures) |
| Locations | Emery Rd, Campbelltown; Lothian Ave, Windsor Gardens; Phillis St, Maylands; Balmoral Rd, Dernancourt |
| School Delegate | Jess Schutz |
Volunteering as a Coach – No Experience Necessary!
Each of our teams need to have a coach for us to be able to nominate a team.
Teams are coached/managed by parents (even friends and relatives) of the students. You don’t need to be a professional coach or an expert in the sport. We understand that the idea of coaching might seem daunting, especially if you've never done it before. However, we’re here to tell you that your enthusiasm and willingness to support our kids are the most important qualifications. You do not need to be an expert! Our sports programs are about teaching children basic skills to participate, teamwork, and, most importantly, having fun. As a volunteer coach, you get to choose the time that suits you to hold trainings. Trainings can be held before school or after school on a weekday. Co-coaching with another parent is also an option.
If you're new to coaching or want to brush up on your skills, you're not alone. Many of our current coaches started just like you and are now enthusiastic coaches eager to share their knowledge and experience. You'll have the opportunity to connect with them for advice, strategies, or even just a friendly chat about starting out.
To ensure a safe and positive environment for our children, all volunteer coaches are required to have a current Working with Children's Check and complete a Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse, and Neglect (RRHAN) training. These are straightforward processes that we can assist you with, to ensure you’re ready and confident to coach. Head to https://www.magillschool.sa.edu.au/parent-information/volunteering/ for more information on volunteering and applying for WWCC and RRHAN training.
Fees are very affordable (especially when comparing it to club sport) and cover team registration and affiliation fees, umpires, first aid kits, equipment, ground hire, uniforms for the season and trophies. Please note that Government Sports Vouchers cannot be used for school sports.
For enquiries contact: Rachel Owens 8331 9422 Rachel.Owens318@schools.sa.edu.au
Our successful sports program relies on parent participation. Teams are coached/managed by parents (even friends and relatives) of the students. These people give their time so our students can develop their skills and most importantly, their enjoyment of the sport. Each of the coaches/volunteers must have a current DCSI/WWCC. You can apply for a FREE Volunteer WWCC at the below link:
https://screening.sa.gov.au/applications/application-information-for-individuals
Fees are very affordable (especially when comparing it to club sport) and cover team registration and affiliation fees, umpires, first aid kits, equipment, ground hire, uniforms for the season and trophies.
For enquiries contact: Rachel Owens 8331 9422 Rachel.Owens318@schools.sa.edu.au
Please find attached a copy of the After School Sports Policy.
After School Sports Policy141 KB
The sports committee conduct meetings once a term to discuss sporting participation, coordination of teams, facilities, equipment, setting policies, funding opportunities and all issues relating to sports.
Members include:
Mike Shortt (Leadership)
Rachel Owens (SSO)
Cricket delegate - position vacant as at 2024
Basketball delegate - Fleur Kupke
Soccer delegate - Damian Harvey (coach and parent)
Netball delegate - Jess Schutz (coach and parent)
Hockey delegate - position vacant as at 2024
AFL delegate - Fleur Kupke (coach and parent)
We are always looking for new members, you don’t have to be a coordinator to be a part of the committee. If you would like to join the committee or would like to pass on feedback to the committee, please contact Rachel Owens on Rachel.Owens318@schools.sa.edu.au
The general safety and welfare for all participants is to be upheld, with regards to any extreme weather conditions on the day of the practice or competition.
Practices
Practices or training sessions are ultimately at the discretion of the coach and should be held on school days, either before or after school. Teaching staff have Duty of Care of students on Magill School grounds between 8am to 4pm, so if you are coaching a team and holding training outside of these times, you will need to assume Duty of Care or parents should attend training.
Practice before or after school will be cancelled when the predicted temperature for the day is 35degrees or above. According to the Bureau of Meteorology on the day of the practice/game http://www.bom.gov.au/sa/forecasts/adelaide.shtml
Practice sessions held in the air-conditioned school gym can continue as scheduled unless cancelled at the discretion of the coach.
Matches
Football –determination on game-day is made by coaches and umpires, in consultation with opposing teams, if the weather conditions warrant the need to manage hot or extreme storm conditions, with the safety and welfare of all participants to be upheld. Any electrical storms deemed to be approaching or in close proximity will suspend play, for an undefined period.
Netball – Netta and Primary matches are cancelled when the forecast temperature for the day is 35 degrees or higher in “The Advertiser” on day of competition. Sub-Junior – If the forecasted temperature is 35 degrees or higher matches will still proceed but will have reduced playing time.