Students of all ages benefit from the diverse range of sporting opportunities offered through interhouse and interschool carnivals, interschool fixtures, tournaments, gala days, social sport, regular fitness training and lunch time competitions. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re interested in competitive team or individual sports, playing for fun and fitness, or a talented athlete with aspirations to progress to regional, state or national level representation.
Interschool Sport
All Northside Christian College students are formed into four Houses: Booth, Elliot, Graham & Wesley. Participation and house spirit are the essence of these carnivals, and the sporting calendar caters to all students, with separate carnivals for junior and secondary students. Interhouse Carnivals include Swimming, Cross-Country and Track & Field (Athletics) Events.
Junior School
Students in Year 5 and 6 have the opportunity to participate in interschool sport competitions during Terms 2 and 4. These competitions are run through North District Sport and are played on a Friday at various locations within our district.
Sports offered in Semester 1 are Soccer, AFL, Basketball and Netball. Students train on Friday afternoons in Term 1 and then compete in four Gala Days (half days) during Term 2.
In Semester 2, students can choose between Touch Football, Cricket (modified) and Beach Volleyball. Training for these sports occurs in Term 3 with fixtures on four Friday afternoons (half days) in Term 4
Secondary School
Our Year 7, 8 and 9 students are involved in the North West Secondary District interschool Sport competition. This occurs during school time on Wednesday (Year 7 & 8) and Thursday (Year 9) afternoons, with students given the opportunity to represent the College in a range of sports. The emphasis of this program is participation and team spirit. Those not selected in a team are catered for with a skills-based sports program on campus.
Gala Days
Junior and Secondary students have an opportunity to participate in interschool sport gala days held at various locations across the district.
Representative Sport
Throughout the year there are many opportunities for students who excel at particular sports to trial for District and Regional teams, with the possibility of being chosen to represent Queensland School Sport at national carnivals. Please view the "West District Calendar" for nomination dates and trial details for team and individual sports. Please note that individual events (e.g. Swimming, Cross-Country and Track & Field) will require recorded times and/or distances at College Carnivals to be eligible for nominations.
Interhouse Carnivals
All Northside Christian College students are formed into four Houses: Booth, Elliot, Wesley and Graham. Participation and house spirit are the essence of these carnivals, and the sporting calendar caters to all students, with separate carnivals for junior and secondary students.
Our Prep to Year 2 students don’t miss out on the action, with their own Sports Carnival consisting of age-appropriate activities. For students aged 9 years and over, interhouse carnivals are the pathway to school representation for their respective sports.
Training
Junior School
To help prepare students for the various interhouse and interschool carnivals, we offer a number of training opportunities throughout the year. In addition to class training, during Term 1, interested students in Yr 3 – 6 are also invited to attend 2 x weekly cross training sessions, which are conducted before school on the college oval. These sessions are for students with a keen interest in running who are hoping to represent the college. Interschool Sport training is coordinated by the relevant team coach and conducted during school time on Friday afternoons.
Secondary School
To help prepare students for the various interhouse and interschool competitions, fitness and strength and conditioning training are offered at various times throughout the year. The aim of this program is to develop core strength and improve overall fitness in a fun environment, which will benefit students in all sporting pursuits. Details of days and times of this training will be communicated via Student Notices.
Students were privileged to have training sessions with elite level athletes excelling in their sport, along with completing the 'Pray, Play, Say’ course run by Scripture Union.
Transition from primary to secondary sport
The transition from primary to secondary school sport sees a few important changes to the sports program, primarily:
- A new District (North West Secondary), with district sport held on Wednesday afternoons (Years 7 & 8), and Thursday afternoons (Year 9).
- After-hours interschool fixtures (via the Brisbane Outer Schools Leagues (BOSL)).
- Communication regarding trials and team sign-on is predominantly via the Parent Portal, so students are expected to be more proactive in getting involved.
- Progression to district, regional, and state teams may vary slightly depending on the sport.
Secondary Sport
Academy Sports (all Year Levels)
The Northside Academy Sporting Programs aim to give students an opportunity to represent the College in higher Sporting Competitions. Trials for these Academies will commence throughout the year for the following sports:
Basketball, Football, Netball, Touch, Volleyball
*Please note: Football includes Field Soccer & Futsal*
Each respective academy will have a Head of Program who will conduct all trials and training sessions throughout the year. Successfully selected students will make the Academy Squad. This will enable them to be selected to representative competitions (e.g. BOSL) throughout the school year. This does not guarantee their selection in a team but enables students to have the chance at representing the College at sporting competitions. Students may trial for more than one Academy. Please view the “Northside Knights Sporting Selection Policy & Player of the Year Eligibility Criteria” for more information regarding this topic and for requirements on being selected into an Academy. Those that are unsuccessful at making the Academy will still participate in Year Level Sport. Students may re-trial for the Academy throughout the year when opportunities become available. This will be up to discretion of the Sports Coordinator or Head of Program.
Year Level Sport (for students in Year 7 - 10)
Students who are not selected into the Academy Programs or who do not wish to participate in the Academy’s will have the opportunity to play Year Level Sport. Students will compete in NISSA, an interschool-based competition against other Schools in the Brisbane area. The competition is split into 2 seasons from Term one through to Term 3 with four different sports being made available to students in both seasons. For students who are unsuccessful in being selected in Academy Sports, they can still be selected for the academy later in the year if they display good performances and attitudes at Year Level Sporting Events. In Term 4 students will be able to select from multiple different Social Sporting activities to close out the school year (some of these sports may required payment, however non-payments options will still be available.
Swimming
Swimming Season Events:
- NCC Secondary Interhouse Swimming Carnival
- North West Secondary District Swimming Carnival
- Metropolitan North Swimming Trials
- CSSAQ Swimming Carnival
Northside’s Secondary Swimming Squad assembles after the Interhouse Swimming Carnival and commits to regular weekly training sessions throughout the season. This squad is tailored towards both our regular squad swimmers and those who are not regularly attending squad training elsewhere. Headed by Mr Mark Rienecker and former Olympic Gold Medalist Duncan Armstrong, this squad trains and competes throughout Term 1.
Cross Country
Cross Country Season Events:
- NCC Secondary Interhouse Cross Country
- North West Secondary District Cross Country
- Metropolitan North Cross Country Trials
- CSSAQ Cross Country Carnival
NCC’s Cross Country team commences at the start of Term 2 with weekly squad training on Wednesday mornings at Teralba Park. As well as representing the College, students have the opportunity to reach State and National level on an individual basis. The team is headed up by Mrs Kayleen Morrison and four-time Olympian Benita Willis and trains and competes during Term 2.
Athletics
Athletics Season Events:
- NCC Secondary Interhouse Athletics Carnival
- North West Secondary District Athletics Carnival
- Metropolitan North Track and Field Championships
- CSSAQ Athletics Carnival
Our athletics season kicks off at the end of Term 2 and continues until the CSSAQ Athletics Carnival held in Term 3. Students are given the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive athletics training program covering all track and field disciplines in before- and after-school and lunch time sessions. This program is headed up by Mrs Kayleen Morrison, with assistance from NCC alumni and national athletics representatives Tiana and Joshua Morrison.
Football (Soccer and Futsal)
Football Season:
- BOS Futsal League (Term 1)
- Bill Turner Cup - for boys 15 & Under (Term 2)
- Bill Turner Trophy - for girls 15 & Under (Term 2)
- UHL Sport Cup - for girls and boys 19 & Under (Term 2)
- BOS Soccer League (Term 3)
- CSSAQ Soccer Carnival (Term 3)
NCC offers multiple opportunities for students to participate in various competitions throughout the futsal and soccer seasons. Our focus is on teamwork and improving the individual to become a well-rounded and highly skilled footballer. Heading up the Futsal and Soccer program is Ps Wayne Knipe, who played for the Brisbane Strikers when they were in the national Soccer League and has a heart to see young people reach their potential. Mr Chris Rose and Mr Josh King, as well as experienced alumni Gianni and Josephine Giavon, assist with coaching of various teams.
Touch Football
Touch Football Season:
- BOS Touch League (Term 1)
- CSSAQ Touch Carnival (Term 1)
Our touch football season commences late in term four with all players involved in pre-season training and trials in preparation for an early kick-off in term one. We have a highly experienced team of coaches who are dedicated to improving students individual playing skills and developing team strategies, including Mrs Kayleen Morrison, Mrs Julie Elliott, former South African touch football representative Mr Andrew Cook, Josh and Tiana Morrison and Mark and Juanine Passfield.
Volleyball
Volleyball Season:
- BOS Volleyball League (Term 2)
- CSSAQ Volleyball Carnival (Term 3)
NCC’s volleyball program, headed up by Mr Laurie Bell, has been growing steadily each year. Senior teams enjoy participating in the BOS Volleyball League, with both middle school and senior teams catered for in the CSSAQ Volleyball Carnival. The Volleyball season commences with training and trials at the end of term 1, ready for competition throughout term 2.
Basketball
Basketball Season:
- BOS Basketball League (Term 2)
- CBSQ State Championships (Term 3)
- CSSAQ Basketball (Term 3)
- USA / Canada Basketball Tour (every 2 years)
NCC’s basketball season is jam-packed with action. Starting in Term 2 with the BOSBL and finishing with the Champion Basketball School of Queensland event in Term 3, there are offerings for all secondary students who wish to participate. A highlight of the basketball season is the biennial international tour to the USA and Canada. Mr Michael O’Neill, supported by a number of quality coaches including staff, alumni and parents, heads the basketball program up.
Netball
Netball Season:
- BOS Netball League (Term 3)
- CSSAQ Netball Carnival (Term 3)
- Super 7’s Netball Gala Days
- New Zealand Tour (every 2 years)
NCC has a range of opportunities for students wishing to represent the College on a netball team. Headed up by Mrs Karen Pillinger-Burns and supported by a number of quality coaches including Mrs Angela Smith and Mrs Abi Richardson, the netball program aims to improve students’ skills and build teamwork. Positions on the New Zealand tour teams are well sought after, with the tour a definite highlight of our netball program.