PSSA Training Friday 8th June (AFL Soccer cancelled)

Parents and players,

Willoughby Council has closed Holly Street Oval due to the heavy downfall we've had this week.
PSSA training is cancelled tomorrow morning  for soccer and AFL only (8th June).

Netball training is on regardless. If the court is too wet we will use the portable nets and train in the hall.

PSSA players must come to school with all playing gear.

Regards,

Mr Moses

PSSA Training Friday 25th Cancelled (Wet Weather)

Dear PSSA Parents and Players,

Due to wet weather we have cancelled PSSA netball, soccer and AFL training this morning (25th May).

Players should come to school in PSSA gear in case the weather clears later today.

Regards,

Mr Moses

Girls PSSA AFL kit

Dear parents,

I have located a new kit for the girls PSSA AFL team to wear! I will hand it out at school this Thursday. Could you please ask your daughter to bring their 'old' AFL vest to training on Friday morning for me to collect.

Regards,

Tim Horsley

Zone Cross Country Reminders

Dear Zone Cross Country parents and students,

A few reminders for tomorrow,

- Please arrive before 9:45am
- Students walk the course at 9:45am
- First races begin at 10:00am

Races will go in order of age. 8/9's, 10's, 11's and 12/13's (no starting times are given)

All students are encouraged to be present at the walk through at 9:45am so that they are familiar with the course.

Mr Moses will be given a job for the day so students will need to listen carefully for their age race. Parents from Castle Cove will be there to help with questions.

Good luck!

Changes to PSSA training - Friday 18/5

Dear Parents,

Due to the stop work meeting on Friday there will be no AFL or netball training on Friday morning.  However, soccer practice will be running.  At the conclusion of training, students will walk to school unless there is written parental permission to return home or they are collect by a parent/carer.

Regards

Tim Horsley

PSSA common questions and answers

Dear parents,

The following are some of the common questions we are asked about PSSA sport.

What is PSSA?
PSSA Stands for Primary School Sports Association. It's an inter school sport competition for primary schools in our zone.

Does my child have to try out?
No.

How will my child get to school after the try out?

Students trying out for soccer or AFL will be walked back to school by the teacher coaches.

What will they need to bring?
soccer students will require soccer boots and shin pads. AFL and netball players can wear their regular sports uniform (coloured shirt for Friday). Soccer players will need to bring their school shoes with them in a bag.


Does my child have to attend both try outs?
Yes. However they won't be disadvantaged if they can only attend one of the try outs.


When will we know if they made it into a team?
Teams will be announced on Friday after try outs and notes given out to the successful students.


What happens if they are not chosen for a team?
Students not chosen for PSSA will do their sport at school on Friday afternoons.


Will they be expected to attend weekly training sessions?
Yes. We train Friday mornings 8am - 9am.

Does AFL cater for girls?
Yes, we have a girls only league in AFL.

Can my daughter try out for soccer and netball?
Unfortunately not, she'll need to choose.

If she doesn't get into one sport can she still be considered for another?
Yes, however priority will be given to the other students who tried out.

Is there a cost involved?
Yes, the cost covers buses to and from the playing field each week. Some sports will be less expensive then others as they will be required to travel each week.

Can my child play without returning the permission slip and money?
No.

Will my child's medical requirements be catered for at PSSA?
Yes, we take all medications and first aid kits with us.

What will they wear for PSSA games?
Students are provided with a playing uniform for the season. This uniform is to be returned at the end of the season.

Who will be coaching the teams this year?
Mr Horsely will be coaching  AFL.
Mrs Prentice will be coaching soccer.
Mr Moses will be coaching netball.

Who can I see if I have any questions?
Please see the coaches.

Regards,

Mr Moses

PSSA Sport Try outs

Dear parents,

We will be holding our PSSA try outs next Wednesday morning 2nd May and Friday morning 4th May from 8 am - 9 am.

AFL and soccer try outs will be held at Holly Street Oval.

Netball try outs will be on the netball/basketball court at school.

AFL try outs are for any student in years 3 and 4.
Soccer try outs are for any student in years 5 and 6.
Netball try outs are for girls in years 4, 5 and 6

Regards,

Mr Moses