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Middle School Co-curricular
Sport
Sport is a valued part of life at Lourdes Hill College and we are committed to offering a broad range of sporting activities that provide the development of individual skill, teamwork, leadership, and self-discipline in an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment. LHC has an inclusive approach to participation and tries to offer as many teams or groups in an activity as required by student interest, venue and coaching availability.
Lourdes Hill College participates weekly in the Catholic Secondary Schoolgirls Sports Association (CaSSSA) competing against 13 other Catholic girls' schools across South-East Queensland.
Our aim is to provide a holistic, structured and balanced program of sporting activities for all students regardless of their sporting abilities. In doing so, we aim to foster and develop the following outcomes through participation in sport:
The provision of expertise that allows students to pursue representative sporting opportunities.
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LHC participates in Sports Aerobics and attends competitions throughout the year. Auditions are held in Term 1 for LHC Aerobic teams.
LHC has previously entered teams in the Federation of International Sports, Aerobics and Fitness (FISAF) Super Series in May, FISAF State Championships in June and if qualified, FISAF National Championships in August.
Training is held at LHC, with time and day of sessions dependent on coach and facility availability.
Aerobics is available to all students in Years 5 – 12.
LHC plays AFL in the CaSSSA competition. Fixtures are played on Wednesday afternoons at various locations across Brisbane. Training is held at Hawthorne Park, with time and day of sessions dependent on coach and field availability.
AFL is available to students in Years 7 – 9 in Term 4.
LHC has previously entered select teams into the AFL Queensland Schools Cup competition. This competition involved a series of matches that are played throughout the year.
LHC competes in the CaSSSA Competition for Athletics. Following the LHC Interhouse carnival in Term 2, students are selected into the Athletics Team. LHC offers training for all students in Term 2 with the invited team continuing training in Term 3, utilising the facilities at UQ, St Lucia or Balmoral Little Athletics, Carina. Throughout the season, LHC attends a number of lead-up Meets, culminating in the CaSSSA Carnival which is held in August each year.
Athletics is available to all students from Years 5 – 12.
LHC plays Basketball in the CaSSSA competition. Fixtures are played on Wednesday afternoons at various locations across Brisbane. Training is held at LHC, with the time and day of sessions dependent on coach and court availability.
Basketball is available to students in Years 7, 8, 11 and 12 in Term 3.
Basketball is available to students in Years 9 and 10 in Term 4.
LHC has previously entered a select team into the Champion Basketball School Queensland competition. This competition is a four-day tournament played in Term 3 each year.
LHC has also previously entered a select team into the Basketball Queensland Sweet 16 Competition. This competition is a four-day tournament played in Term 4 each year and is only available to students under 16 years of age.
LHC competes in the CaSSSA Competition for Cross Country. Following the LHC Interhouse Carnival in Term 1, students are selected into the Cross Country team.
LHC offers training for all students in year round with the invited team attending training in Term 2. Trainings are held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at Hawthorne Park. Throughout the season, LHC attends a number of lead-up meets, culminating in the CaSSSA Carnival which is held in May each year.
Cross Country is available to all students from Years 5 – 12.
LHC plays Hockey in our Term 2 CaSSSA competition. CaSSSA Hockey fixtures are played on Wednesday afternoons at Downey Park. Training is held at Hawthorne Park, with the time and day of sessions dependent on coach and field availability.
CaSSSA Hockey is available to all students in Years 7 – 12 in Term 2.
LHC provides Paddling sessions across Term 1 and 4. Sessions are held on Saturday mornings at LHC. Students have the option to compete at events hosted by Paddle Queensland throughout the season.
Kayaking is available to all students from Years 7 – 12.
LHC plays Netball in the CaSSSA competition. Fixtures are played on Wednesday afternoons at various locations across Brisbane. Training is held at LHC, with the time and day of sessions dependent on coach and court availability.
Netball is available to students in Years 9 – 12 in Term 2.
Netball is available to students in Years 7 and 8 in Term 4.
LHC has previously entered a select team into the following competitions:
LHC competes in the Brisbane Schoolgirls Rowing Association (BSRA) Regattas. BSRA Regattas are held on Saturdays at Lake Wyaralong in Term 3. Training begins in Term 2 and is held at Tugulawa boat sheds at LHC, with the time and day of sessions dependent on coach and facility availability.
Rowing is available for all students in Years 8 – 12.
LHC provides Sailing sessions across Term 1 and 4. Training sessions are once a week at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS), Manly. Students have the option to compete in Schools Fleet and Teams Racing hosted by RQYS in Term 1 and 4.
Sailing is available to all students from Years 7 – 12.
LHC plays Soccer in the CaSSSA competition. Fixtures are played on Wednesday afternoons at various locations across Brisbane. Training is held at Hawthorne Park, with the time and day of sessions dependent on coach and field availability.
Soccer is available to all students in Years 7 – 12 in Term Three.
LHC competes in the CaSSSA Competition for Swimming. The LHC Interhouse Carnival is held in Term 4 of the previous year. LHC offers training for all students in Term 4 (of previous year) with the team joining in Term 1. Trainings are held on Monday and Wednesday mornings at Clem Jones Centre, Carina. Bus transport is provided after training to LHC. Throughout the season, LHC attends lead-up meets, culminating in the CaSSSA Carnival which is held in March each year.
Swimming is available to all students from Years 5 – 12.
LHC plays Tennis in both the CaSSSA and Knowles Cup competitions.
CaSSSA Tennis fixtures are played on Saturday’s at various locations across Brisbane. Training is held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at Morningside Tennis Centre, Morningside. Bus transport is provided after training to LHC.
CaSSSA Tennis is available to all students in Years 5 – 12 in Term 1.
LHC offers Tennis Squad Training throughout Term 2 and 3. Training is held on Monday and Wednesday mornings at Morningside Tennis Centre, Morningside. Bus transport is provided after training to LHC. This is a training-only program, there are no fixtures involved.
Winter Tennis Training is available to all students in Years 5 - 12.
LHC enters select teams into the Knowles Cup Tennis competition. Knowles Cup Tennis Fixtures are played on Saturdays in Term 4 at various locations across Brisbane and Toowoomba. Training is held on Monday and Wednesday mornings at Morningside Tennis Centre, Morningside. Bus transport is provided after training to LHC.
All students in Years 7-12 are eligible to trial for Knowles Cup Tennis Teams.
LHC has previously entered a select team into the Queensland Secondary School Tennis Teams Championships, a one-day regional event with potential progression to finals held in Rockhampton in September.
LHC plays Touch Football in the CaSSSA competition. Fixtures are played on Wednesday afternoons at various locations across Brisbane. Training is held at Hawthorne Park, with time and day of sessions dependent on coach and field availability.
Touch Football is available to students in Years 7 and 8 in Term Two.
Touch Football is available to students in Years 9 – 12 in Term Three.
LHC has previously entered a select team into the following competitions;
Brisbane All Schools: One day carnival held in June.
All Hallows Touch Football Carnival: One day carnival held in August.
Queensland All Schools: five day tournament held in October.
LHC plays Volleyball in the CaSSSA competition. Fixtures are played on Wednesday afternoons at various locations across Brisbane. Training is held at LHC, with time and day of sessions dependent on coach and court availability.
Volleyball is available to students in Years 7 and 8 in Term Two.
Volleyball is available to students in Years 9 – 12 in Term One.
Junior Volleyball Schools Cup: Open to Year 7 and 8 for a three day competition in October
Intermediate Volleyball Schools Cup: Open to Year 9 and 10 for a three day competition in May.
Senior Volleyball Schools Cup: Open to Year 11 and 12 for a three day competition in August.
