Sport Stream
Swimming Carnival
Our annual SJRC Swimming Carnival is to be held on Thursday, 20th February 2025 (week 3) at Port Macquarie Olympic Pool. Students are encouraged to bring plenty of water, sunscreen and House spirit. This is a compulsory day for all students and attendance is marked on this year's report.
There are four main events swum on the day – freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly. Students have a choice of swimming in these races in the 50m or 25m pool. 4x50m freestyle relays (worth double points) are held after lunch.
Participation is what wins the House Shield. Participation points in the 50m pool are worth 5 points and the 25m pool – 1 point. Students who finish in the top 4 times in the 50m pool are awarded bonus points. The students who finish first and second in the points race over the day are awarded Age Champion trophies and Runners-up medals. It is important that students know that only the first 2-3 heats in each event will be timed. Those wishing to qualify for the Diocesan Championships must ensure they swim in these heats.
Students who live in Port Macquarie or have parents who work in Port Macquarie may meet us at the pool on carnival day. Students can be dropped from 8:15am onwards. Please inform your PC teacher of your intent to meet us at the pool. All other students are bussed to the pool. The cost of the day included in your College fees.
Students wishing to remain at the pool at the completion of the carnival must leave the premises and then re-enter paying any fee necessary. NB: No student may leave the carnival until after the presentation – 2:45pm.
Students who finish in the first two places for each event (on times) qualify for the Diocesan Carnival to be held in Lismore on 6th March 2025.
Due to our large number, some events are not swum on carnival day. Students who wish to compete in the following events will need to provide times (from the NSW Swimming Website) to Mr Kelly by Friday, 21st February – 100m freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 100 backstroke, 100 butterfly, 200 IM & 200 freestyle. All 400m freestyle time should be submitted to the Lismore Diocesan website. The top two times will progress in each division.
Dean Kelly Memorial House Trophy - past winners
Uniform requirements: students may wear House colours to and from school.
Swimwear
Please check that your child’s swimwear is modest and appropriate for a school swimming carnival. As a general rule, swimmers designed for race swimming are preferable. While we discourage bikinis, we understand some brands of two-piece swimwear are specifically designed for pool swimming (Kozi, Funkita, Speedo etc.) and these racing style swimmers are acceptable. College rash shirts may be issued to students who are competing in swimwear deemed to be inappropriate.
We look forward to a great day. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Mr Damien Kelly
Leader of Sport
Best of luck to Yr 8 student, Nate Downing, who will travel to Sydeny this week to trial for the NSWCCC 15s boys Cricket Team.
Nate is one of a handful of students selected to trial through a statewide Expression of Interest process. We wish you the best of luck in Sydney, Nate.
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Mr Kelly
Leader of Sport
2024
Diocesan Golf
On Monday 11th of November, Peyton Berry and Lukas Everson travelled to South West Rocks to compete in the Lismore Diocesan Golf Championships. Our students were accompanied by team coach Mr Berger and manager Miss Smith.
The tournament utilised a stableford scoring procedure and began with a shotgun start. Having previously hosted a NSW Open Qualifying event, the greens were fast and the course was in top condition.
Congratulations to Peyton Berry for taking out the Girls Net Score division.
The day was particularly special for past SJRC student Billy Gleeson who shot a hole in one on the Par 4 6th hole. Statistically a 1 in 6 million chance event.
2024 Diocesan Volleyball Championships Report
This year saw the Lismore Diocesan Volleyball Championships return to Sportz Central Coffs Harbour following renovations in 2023.
Team trials were highly competitive, with the majority of trianing occuring outside due to HSC Exams being held in the Hall. The tournament has an energetic, competitive yet supportive atmosphere. SJRC performed well in the pool rounds with four out of five teams making it through to the semi-finals.
Congratulations to the following schools on winning their respective divisions
The overall success of the College was recognised by being awarded the Champion College of 2024! Congratulations to all players and coaches.
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Mr Kelly
Leader of Sport
12th Nov 2024
22nd March 2022
Congratulations to our 15s and Open Touch Football Teams who contested the Diocesan Touch Football Southern Conference in early Term 4.
Results
Damien Kelly
SJRC Leader of Sport
12th November 2024
Round 1 of the Berg Shield and Downie Trophy cricket was completed in October. These two school based NSWCCC Cricekt tournaments are state wide knock-out events that conclude in February of the following year.
The Berg Shield hosts students in Yrs 7-9, while the Downie Trophy is for students in Yrs 10-11. Unfortunately both teams were defeated in their first round clashes against MacKillop College Port Macquarie.
Thank you to coaches Mr Lewis and Mr Constantine for providing this opportunity for our crickters.
Mr Kelly
Leader of Sport
2024
Cochrane Cup
The two teams appeared evenly matched, trading blows through the middle of the park in the first half. A late intercept try for SJRC sent the team into the half time break ahead 12-10.
Our game plan seemed straightfoward, stay tight in the middle and stay in the grind. It seemed destined to be a game of attrition.
In the second half, the opposition completely changed tactics. In what would turn out to be a master maneuvre, St John's used the width of the park every chance they had. Our compressed defence simply couldn't respond to the speed on the edge as Nowra ran in 4 quick tries. The game finished 12-30.
Congratulations boys on making the grand final and a sincere thank you to coaches Mr Toohey and Mr Sprague for your dedication to the team and Rugby League at the College.
11th November 2024
Damien Kelly
Leader of Sport
In late July, SJRC sent four teams to Tuffins Lane to contest the NSW All Schools Touch Football Regional Qualifier. The All Schools pathway is one of the strongest school based competitions with only the winning school selected to attend the All Schools State Final in Penrith.
The Year 9/10 Girls had a great day of touch football, facing up against some tough competition. The girls demonstrated strong resolve in the face of a number of injuries and improved in every match. The team qualified for the Semi finals but were defeated by MacKillop College 4-2. Congratulations girls.
3rd July 2024
Country Cup
The 15s Country Cup Rugby League team contested the North Coast Finals in Port Macquarie. Despite a late venue change and some injuries to key positions, the team started well but took a narrow defeat to a combined Great Lakes College team.
The boys went on to win all their remaining games and have qualified for the Northern State Finals in Coffs on the 25th of July.
Cochrane Cup
The 14s Cochrane Cup Rugby League team contested the North Coast finals in Coffs Harbour this week.
The team came up against St John's College Woodlawn in the semifinal and secured a win in stunning fashion 32-4. The team then played St Mary's Catholic College Casino, dominating posession and taking the win 28-0.
Congratulations boys, you now progress to the Northern State Final in Coffs Harbour on 24th of July.
Mr Toohey and Mr Sprague
Coaches
27th June 2024
Damien Kelly
Leader of Sport
21st February 2024
Congratulations to students who qualified for the SJRC Swimming Squad – link below. The squad will be competing at the Lismore Diocesan Championships in Port Macquarie on Thursday the 7th of March 2024.
The link below lists the students who have qualified for the Diocesan Carnival. At the top is the event and how they were split. Age Groups are: 12s, 13s, 14s, 15s, 16s, 17+. Some events, particularly the longer distance events are split Junior (12, 13, 14), Intermediate (15 & 16) and Senior (17+).
2024 SJRC Swimming Squad – Long distance times will continue to be added until Feb 23rd.
400m qualification is done at Diocesan level – entry list will be included once we receive qualifiers.
An email will be sent to parents and students via the Compass Portal and further information this week. A reminder – it is not a compulsory excursion.
- 2024 Lismore Diocesan Swimming Championships – Program
- Warm Up 8:00am - 8:45am
- Start 9:00am
Any questions or problems please contact Mr. Kelly by email damien.kelly@lism.catholic.edu.au
On Wednesday 23rd August, the SJRC Athletics Squad travelled to Coffs Harbour International stadium to compete in the 2023 Diocesan Athletics Championships.
After an early departure, students were greeted with sunny skies and a top of 23 degrees.
The SJRC Squad finished the day 2nd Overall in the Diocese, behind MacKillop College, Port Macquarie.
Special mention to the following students who broke SJRC records on the day
- Zac Lovett broke the 15s Boys 400m record with a time of 52.27s
- Sam Fox broke the 17+ Boys Shot Put record, throwing 14.05m
- Bella Lahey broke the 13s Girls Shot Put record, thowing 11.78m. This record has stood for 51 years!
- Leeara Elford broke the 14s Girls Triple Jump record, jumping 10.61m
The following students also performed well across multiple events earning them Age Champion points:
| Name | Age Champion |
| Zac Lovett | Age Champion |
| Keira Donovan | Age Champion |
| Olivia Moore | Age Champion |
| Hudson Bell | Runner -Up |
| Leeara Elford | Runner Up |
| Levi Bird | 3rd Runner Up |
| Lacey Rose Barnes | 3rd Runner Up |
For a full wrap up of results, please click on the link below
2023 Lismore Diocesan Athletics Championships
Thank you to Mrs Leanne Tinsey, Mrs Lahey and Amahli for accompanying the squad and for running Diocesan events.
24th August, 2023
Damien Kelly
Leader of Sport
Port Macquarie Regional Stadium is hosting the 2023 Australian Schools Rugby League Championships from Saturday the 23rd of of September to Friday the 29th September. The championships are for 15 Boys and 16 Girls state teams.
There is opportunity for students to participate as ball kids. Please keep an eye on the newsletter for more details closer to the date.
Championships Flyer
NSW ALL SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY
Congratulations to Hudson Bell who competed at the NSW All Schools Cross Country Championships in Eastern Creek on Friday 21st July. This is a significant achievement to qualify for this level.
Hudson placed 20th in the event, improving on his 2022 result of 32nd.
Damien Kelly
Leader of Sport
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4th August, 2023
Congratulations to Kallin Furlong (yr 10) who has been selected in the Australian Youth Football Institute's Academy Squad.
Kallin will tour the UK in the September holidays for 2 weeks unders the guidance of coach George Lazarou. George is one of Australia's leading youth development coaches with a distinguished Australian National Soccer League (NSL) career and currently holds a FFA'B Advanced Accreditation Coaching Licence. In the last decade, George Lazarou has evolved AYFI NSW into a learning and development football centre.
19th July 2021
The Diocesan Athletics Carnival is to be held on Wednesday the 23rd of August (Week 6) at Coffs Harbour C.Ex. International Stadium. St. Joseph’s Regional College will be taking a sizable squad to the day, which is a selection trial for the Lismore Diocesan Team to compete at the NSW Catholic Combined Colleges Carnival at Homebush in Sydney on Friday the 11th of September.
The link below lists those students who have qualified and for what events. A consent form will be sent to parents and students via Compass with information about this excursion by the end of week 3. It is a day trip leaving at 6am and returning at 6pm. It is not a compulsory excursion.
The top 2 competitors in each event qualified. The triple jump is held over two age divisions, 15 and under and 16 and over.
The 1500m walk and hurdles are not run at this event but are at the NSWCCC Carnival. If you would like to apply for a place in these fields please use the links below.
Congratulations to all students who made the squad.
2023 CCC Hurdles Nomination Form
2023 CCC 1500m Walk Nomination Form
Damien Kelly
Leader of Sport
23rd July 2023
The 14s Rugby League team contested the North Coast finals of the statewide Cochrane Cup today
The team came up against St John's College Woodlawn in the semifinal and secured a win in stunning fashion 48-4. The team then played Mt St Patricks College Murwillumbah whi had previously defeated St John Paul Colleg Coffs Harbour. Despite conceeding a try early, the team were persistent and capitalised on field position to take the win.
Congratulations boys, you now progress to the Northern State Final in Coffs Harbour on 20th of July.
Mr Gudgeon
Coach
27th June 2023
Damien Kelly
Leader of Sport
Bill Turner Soccer - Round 4
On Friday 23rd June, the SJRC Boys Bill Turner Soccer team contested Round 4 of the statewide competition against Great Lakes College, Forster.
Our boys started very strongly with an early goal. After taking the foot off the gas for a period of time, the team refocused to add two more goals tot he scoreline while conceeding one. The team walked away with a comfortable 3-1 win and will go on to challenge the Coffs Coast winners in the state quarterfinal
Thank you to all our players and coach Mr Cato. All the best for the quarters!
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Mr Kelly
Leader of Sport
23rd June, 2023