Sports News
St. Thomas More’s
Sporting Club Affiliations for 2019
I am excited to bring you news of St. Thomas More’s affiliation with some exceptional local sporting clubs for 2019 and beyond.
My name is Daniel Johnston and I represent the STM School Council, and the wider STM community, in which I have taken on the informal role of sporting club liaison.
Over the Christmas break we made contact with two premier clubs in Canberra to discuss and establish a partnership with the hope to provide an easier path into social sports and encourage our community to play and socialise together outside of the school environment. We see this as an opportunity to leverage off the outstanding sports programs that have been integrated into the STM curriculum. It will ensure that our budding young sports stars have default clubs that they are ensured a spot with and that will continue to grow in our children the values that we instil at STM.
The two clubs that we are now affiliated with are:
- Ainslie Football Club – AFL
- Uni-Norths Owls – Rugby Union
We also have a number of our families involved with a soccer club which provides another option to build the STM profile in the community. The clubs cater for all age groups and skill levels and welcome children and families that are new to the sports. At these younger ages both sports offer a fun, safe and inclusive environment with minimal contact and a primary focus on the rules and skills of the game rather than winning and losing.
The school is very supportive of these partnerships and encourage any parents who wishes to become involved to make contact and see how they can help out. We are hoping that we have strong representation from STM at the clubs; parents with a desire to coach or manage are a great addition to that representation.
Both of the clubs are currently taking registrations for the 2019 season and there is no closing date. There is also community announcements and events coming up that families can get along to and enjoy a day out and get to know the clubs and the sport a bit better. You should be able to find information on these and the registration process at the links below.
https://www.ainsliefootball.com.au/
https://owlsrugbyjuniors.com.au/
If you would like further information or would like to express your interest in getting involved please contact myself or Julie Wiley.
I look forward to seeing familiar faces around the clubs.
Daniel Johnston