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.

AFL

Year 5 and 6 students enjoy district AFL matches.

Basketball

Beginners and skilled players are catered for through district interschool fixtures for Years 5 to 9, as well as BOSBL and Champion Basketball School of Queensland for secondary students.

Athletics

Cricket

Cross Country

Interhouse carnivals for years 3 to 12, as well as the opportunity to represent the College and progress to District, Regional and State Teams for talented runners aged 9 and over.

Soccer

Soccer is on offer as a District Sport for students in years 5 to 9. All secondary students have the chance to represent the College in the Brisbane Christian Schools gala day, as well as other tournaments from time to time.

Futsal

Secondary students have the opportunity to represent the College in the Brisbane Outer Schools League.

Netball

District competition for Years 5 to 9. Secondary netball teams compete in the BOSNL and BCS, with the biennial New Zealand netball tour a highlight of the secondary netball calendar.

Rugby 7's

Currently for boys only, our secondary rugby 7 teams compete in various tournaments throughout the year.

Swimming

Years 3 to 12 participate in Interhouse swimming carnivals.

Talented swimmers aged 9 and above given the opportunity to represent the College and progress to District, Regional and State Teams.

Tennis

Secondary students are involved in the annual Queensland Secondary Schools Team Tennis Tournament.

Touch

Secondary students are involved in the annual Queensland Secondary Schools Team Tennis Tournament.

Track and Field

Based on performance at interhouse carnivals, students aged 9 and over can be selected in the College Track & Field team, with the chance to qualify for District, Regional and State Teams.

Volleyball & Beach Volleyball

Students progress from interschool Beach Volleyball in Years 5 and 6 to court volleyball in Years 7 to 9, competing in district competitions. BOSVL is offered to all secondary students.

Boot Camp

Weekly strength and conditioning training to develop core strength and improve fitness for secondary students.

Running Squad

For keen runners in Years 3 to 6 to assist with preparation for the cross country season.

Extra-Curricular sports

Additional Extra-curricular sports is available with practices, training and games outside school hours.

Interschool Sport

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. Trial dates and times are communicated via student notices.

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.

Secondary Sport Camp

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.

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Secondary Sports Awards Evening

This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate students’ sporting achievements.

Age Champions, Premiership Winning Teams, Silver and Gold Award recipients and Players of the Year are all recognised at this event

Representing Northside Internationally

Teams have select opportunities to travel internationally to represent Northside.

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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 Student Notices, so students are expected to be more pro-active in getting involved.
Progression to district, regional and state teams may be slightly different, depending on the sport.

Secondary Sport

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.