St Andrew’s Cathedral School

Advances in Sports Programme

The Advances in Sports Programme provides an opportunity for students to further develop their skills in a sport they are currently excelling in. An invitation to join a Advances in Sports Programme is based on the following criteria:

  1. Are presently in Years 10, 11 or 12.
  2. Currently excel at an elite level (ISA above) in Basketball, Cricket, Rugby Union, Football and Netball.
  3. Have previously demonstrated a commitment to train above and beyond that which is normally expected in their particular sport.
  4. Would be able to cope with the demands of training at an elite level in their particular sport.

Meeting Details:

Depending on whether a sport is in-season or off-season, the Advances in Sports Programme will be held on Wednesdays. Most programmes also have optional weight training sessions two afternoons per week in the Weights Room from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

Specialist Programmes:

  • Specialist in Basketball, Mr Darren Lawrenson
  • Specialist in Cricket, Mr Timothy Gardiner
  • Specialist in Football, Mr Andrew Oakley
  • Specialist in Rugby Union, Mr David Rimmer
  • Specialist in Netball, Miss Chelsea Pitman

The Advances in Sports Programme is due to commence in 2009.

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