St Michaels College

Sport is valued as an integral part of the school curriculum at St Michael’s College.  The school prides itself on being able to offer fun and enjoyment for all while nurturing the sporting and personal development of each student. All students, at all levels have the ability to participate in sport. St Michael’s fosters Catholic Christian ethics through sport where fair play, good sportsmanship and respect for opponents are seen as paramount. Students are encouraged to enjoy their sport and strive to achieve their best.

This is achieved by offering a wide variety of sporting pursuits in both competitive and social environments. The college takes pride in its achievements and boasts State and National champions and competitors at International competitions.

All students participate in inter-house competitions in Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics. (Please see links for results in these areas).   Students have the opportunity to participate at a higher level with competitors reaching their potential at Independant District, South Coast Regional, Championships, National and Pacific School Games endeavours. In addition, our sporting calendar enables all students to participate in the Association of Gold Coast Colleges Competition during Terms 1,  2 and 3. Students choose from a variety of sports and can represent the school in the following:

BOYS	GIRLS
AFL	Basketball
Basketball	Netball
Cricket	AFL
Rugby League	Soccer
Soccer	Touch
Tennis	Volleyball
Touch	Futsal
Volleyball

In Term 4 our students have the more relaxed job of participating in recreational pursuits. These choices range from Rock Climbing, Ten Pin Bowling, Yoga, Rowing, Self Defence, Scuba Diving, Ice Skating and Beach Volleyball.

Our elite athletes also have the opportunity to represent the College at a higher level in their chosen sport. Students can represent the Hinterland District and then go on to represent the South Coast and Queensland at further championships. Students represent the College each year in Rugby Leage Confraternity Tournaments, South East Queensland and All School Touch Football Championships, Bill Turner Cup Soccer, QISSN, Vicki Wilson Cup, National Track and Field knockouts and various other sporting endeavours.
 

Sporting Facilities

Fully equipped gymnasium

“Keith Smith” oval complex includes:

Archery
Athletics Track
High Jump take off
Soccer, touch football and rugby league fields
Shot put, hammer and discus throwing cages
Softball diamond
Tartan long jump and triple jump pits
Volleyball courts
Sports Activities

Interhouse and Independent Schools Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country Carnivals.