Sport

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​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 any level, has 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 paramount.

The College believes that the sporting program is a vital part of a balanced lifestyle and provides a range of experiences and opportunities. We expect every student to participate in these activities and it is important that all students strive for active involvement and strive to reac​h their sporting potential. 

The College belongs to Hinterland District School Sport and the South Coast School Sport region.Representative pathways allow our elite level students the opportunity to participate at a higher level and represent at our College at district, regional, QLD, as well as national and pacific school sporting competitions. (see links below for more information)​.​


2024 Sports Overview - Click here

Hinterland District School Sports Calendar 2024 - Cl​ick here

South Coast Sport - Click here​

South Coast Secondary Schools Booklet - Click here

Titans Cup Rugby League Competition draws - Click here

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SMC REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS

Our high level sportsmen and women are given the opportunity to represent the College at various local, state and national competitions. These opportunities include, but are not limited to: SEQLD AFL, Bill Turner Cup Football, QLD Catholic Schools Netball and Vicki Wilson Netball, Titans Challenge Rugby League, QLD All Schools Basketball, Oz Tag and Touch, The Kokoda Challenge, plus National Track & Field Knockouts.

For an outline on the SMC Representative Pathways Clic​k Here

One of the highlights of the College’s Sporting Calendar has been the tradition of entering teams in the QLD Independent Netball & Rugby League Competitions. The annual carnivals are held each year, attracting the finest Independent Secondary School Netball & Rugby League teams in Queensland. Each year the carnival is hosted by a different school and in 2017 the competition moves to Brisbane. Regular member schools cite the atmosphere of the carnival and the spirit in which games are contested as characteristics that excite schools about participating in this annual competition. 


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SMC NETBALL EXCELLENCE PROGRAM​

We are proud to offer the St Michael's College Netball Excellence Program to students that have a genuine interest and desire to improve their skills and game play in netball. Students have the option to choose a “netball focus” Health and Physical Education class. This is an opportunity to develop a higher understanding of the game and receive tailored feedback from experienced quality coaches to improve students’ individual performances.​  

For more information c​​lick HERE

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INTER-HOUSE COMPETITIONS

All students participate in our inter-house competitions in Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics, plus other Inter-House Challenge activities throughout the year. The 2024​ Inter-House carnivals are on the following dates:

  • Swimming  - 9 February 2024
  • Cross Country - 7 June 2024
  • Athletics - 12 July 2024

Our carnivals are the first step for our students to progress to district and regional levels in these sports.

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GOLD COAST 6 CLUSTER  

St Michael's College will compete in the Gold Coast 6 Cluster Days in 2024​. This is a whole day event, which will run on selected Wednesdays in Term 1, 2 and 3.  Students will compete in their chosen sport in either a competitive or non-competitive division.

​St Michael's will compete against four other high schools which include: Robina SHS, Palm Beach Currumbin SHS, Elanora SHS and Benowa SHS.

There will be Gala days on a Wednesday across the Year. Sport selected by the students will be for all three terms.

• Term 1 → 1 day

• Term 2 → 2 days

• Term 3 → 2 days

The proposed sports include (not all sports guaranteed):

• Boys & Girls Touch ​

• Boys AFL

• Boys & Girls Rugby League

• Boys Soccer

• Girls Futsal​

• Cricket T20

• Boys Volleyball

• Girls Volleyball

• Girls Netball

• Boys Basketball

• Girls Basketball

• Mountain Biking *

• Surfing *

• E-sports *

• Chess *

• Table Tennis *

• Squash *

*Students who select these sports will only participate in these during gala days- alternate activities will occur during timetabled sports.

Sports are played in two divisions with referees and umpires provided:

• Competitive division- students will train specifically for this sport with other students who have selected the competitive division.

• Participation division- students will train in several different sports throughout the term and be combined with other students who have also ​selected participation division’ in other sports.



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