Sports Bulletin – Issue 10, 19 August 2026

How to Use MyVilla and The Locker Room on MyVilla
Families are reminded that MyVilla and The Locker Room on MyVilla are the central locations for Villanova Sport information, including weekly training schedules, fixture information, draws, team lists and key sport updates. To support families in navigating these pages, we have prepared a simple step-by-step guide:

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Families are encouraged to bookmark this page and check The Locker Room on MyVilla regularly throughout the week, as sport information may be updated as fixtures, venues and team details are finalised. The Villanova College App will continue to be used for urgent updates, including cancellations or same-day changes. Thank you for your support in staying connected with Villa Sport.

Our GREATS focus this week is Service.
In sport, service is often seen in the small actions – arriving prepared, fulfilling your role, encouraging others, thanking officials and helping without being asked. These actions strengthen every team and reflect the character we want Villa Sport to be known for.

As our Basketball, Rugby League and Tennis teams face Iona College this week, I remind all players, coaches, parents and spectators of their responsibility to uphold the AIC Code of Conduct – April 2026. Compete hard; however, always respect officials and their decisions, communicate positively, appreciate the efforts of volunteers and support Villa without criticising the opposition. Any concerns should be raised respectfully through the appropriate College coach or Sport Coordinator.

Congratulations to Ambrose House, winners of last week’s Interhouse Track and Field Carnival with 2,219 points. Well done also to Thomas House in second place with 2,192 points and Alypius House in third with 2,170 points. Thank you to every student and staff member who competed, officiated, encouraged others or assisted behind the scenes – your service made the day possible.

Let us represent Villa with pride this week through both how we compete and how we serve others.

Winning is possible, but learning is guaranteed.

Mr Matthew Hannan, Director of Sport

Season Results to date

2026 Basketball Round 3.pdf

2026 Rugby League Round 3.pdf

2026 Tennis Round 3.pdf

This term, Villanova Sport continues to recognise students and teams who represent the College with pride, humility, effort and strong team spirit. 

The Grill’d Green and Gold Player of the Week initiative gives coaches the opportunity to acknowledge students who demonstrate our G.R.E.A.T.S. values through their attitude, improvement and contribution to their team. 

Grill’d winners for Week 5 are as follows: 

Basketball
Year 5: Blake B and Cameron B
Year 7: Billy B and Sam B
Year 8: Freddie H 

Tennis
Year 8: Om B, Win V and Whitty V |
Year 10: Henry H 

Track & Field
Year 7: Eli B 

Rugby League
Year 5: Lucas M
Year 6: Richie M
Year 8: Ben H 

Together, these initiatives shine a light on the positive habits, team focused actions and character that make Villa Sport so special.
Congratulations to each of these students for the way they represented Villanova College through effort, respect, teamwork and pride in the Green and Gold. 

Communications
Families should access sports information via the Villanova College website and App. The Locker Room on MyVilla and Villanova College phone application will be relied on to provide key updates between Villa View Newsletter issues. All training and match changes or cancellations will be communicated via the Locker Room and Villanova College phone application.

No Dog Policy
A reminder that there is a NO DOG policy at all AIC sporting fixtures. Venue coordinators at and adjacent to Villa Park have reported that some pet owners are ignoring the gate signage. Pet owners who ignore the signs will be asked to remove their pets immediately.

AIC Draw 2026
Please find linked the AIC Draw for 2026.

Training Schedules
The Term 3 Weeks 2 to 9 Training Schedule has now been published to the Locker Room page. If any changes or cancellations occur, the Villanova College App will also be updated accordingly.
Please note also: In the event of cancelled sessions or extremely poor weather, sessions may be adjusted or rescheduled where possible. Thank you for your understanding.

Team Lists
Team lists are published via The Locker Room on MyVilla. Basketball team lists will be released by Thursday evening, with Rugby League and Tennis published by Friday lunchtime ahead of the round. This is the earliest possible time this information can be finalised and shared.

Key Links

Sport Results – Associated Independent Colleges

Trimester 3 Sport Uniforms
Families are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Villanova College Uniform Look Book, which can be found on the Uniform Shop page of the College website. Uniform Shop opening hours are also available on this page. All students selected in AIC teams are expected to wear the correct Villanova College uniform for AIC fixtures each week.

2026 Uniform Shop Hours (School Term Only)
Monday: 7:30am – 9:30am
Tuesday: 7:30am – 9:30am
Wednesday: 7:30am – 9:30am
Thursday: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Friday: CLOSED

For students preparing for Trimester 3 Sport, please refer to the correct uniform requirements below.

Training Expectations
For teams training at Villa Park, please note the following:

• Buses will depart immediately after school from Sixth Avenue, outside the front of the College.
• A teacher will escort players onto the buses.
• Players are to change into their training gear at Villa Park.
• Students must not wear boots on the bus.

Parents are required to collect their son from Villa Park after training. There will be no return bus service from Villa Park.
Parents are asked to collect players between 5:15pm and 5:25pm. Our aim is to avoid requiring staff to remain on-site beyond this time. We appreciate your support and consideration.

Basketball
The Padua round provided another competitive weekend of Basketball, with teams across the program continuing to show strong effort, teamwork and determination on court.
Our First V secured an important win against Padua, a pleasing result for the group after a challenging start to the season. The team will look to build on this performance and carry that momentum into the remaining rounds. 

There was disappointment for our 9A team, who suffered their first loss of the season after an outstanding undefeated run. While not the result they were hoping for, the group should be proud of their strong start to the season and will be looking to bounce back this weekend. 

Across the program, our players continue to represent Villanova with commitment and pride. Thank you to our coaches, officials, parents and supporters for their continued contribution each weekend. 

This week also sees the commencement of our Colours Cup Basketball competition on Thursday afternoon. The Colours Cup provides students in Years 5–8 with another opportunity to represent their House, enjoy competitive Basketball and stay involved in the program. We look forward to seeing plenty of enthusiasm on the courts for the opening round. 

Mrs Sharon Casey, Basketball Coordinator 

Rugby League 
Villanova Rugby League has enjoyed some strong performances and memorable opportunities over the past fortnight. 

Our Year 6A team competed at the Met East Regional Shield, producing an excellent tournament and finishing second overall. The boys represented the College extremely well throughout the day and should be proud of their efforts. 

Villanova also had the opportunity to play at Kayo Stadium against Iona College. Our Year 6 team recorded an impressive 16–0 victory, while the Year 10s went down 26–6 in a competitive match. Both teams enjoyed the opportunity to play at a professional venue and represented Villanova well. 

A reminder that our Wednesday afternoon skills sessions are open to all Rugby League players to attend. These sessions provide an additional opportunity for students to develop their skills and continue improving throughout the season. 

We now look forward to Round 4 against Iona College at Villa Park on Saturday, 22 August. We wish all teams the best for another great weekend of AIC Rugby League. 

Mr Wian Joubert, Rugby League Coordinator

Tennis
After a well-earned bye week, it’s great to see everyone back on court and into their regular training routines. The break provided players with an opportunity to recharge, but now the focus shifts back to building skills, improving fitness, and preparing for the challenges ahead.

As competition resumes, we encourage all players to bring a positive attitude to both training and matches. Tennis is at its best when it is played with determination, resilience, and respect. We want our players to compete hard, challenge themselves, and fight for every point, while always demonstrating good sportsmanship and fairness towards opponents, teammates, officials, and supporters.

We look forward to another strong round of competition this weekend against IONA as the start of our difficult run home. We are beginning to see the hard work from training sessions translate into match-day performances and the entire school is rallying behind our players to continue to work hard and improve. Thank you to our players, families, coaches, and volunteers for your continued support. Good luck to everyone this week and enjoy being back out on court!

Mr Angus Sullivan, Tennis Coordinator

Track and Field
Congratulations to the following Villanova athletes who have recently recorded outstanding performances in competition. It is great to see so many students achieving strong early-season results across a wide range of events.

Notable performances include

• Eli Alexander (U13) – Long Jump: 87m
• Ben Aucamp (U12) – Long Jump: 31m
• Martin Aucamp (U15) – Triple Jump: 77m, 100m Hurdles: 15.50s, 200m Hurdles: 29.80s
• Harrison Austin (U14) – 100m: 56s, 200m: 25.19s
• Lindsay Dixon (U17) – 100m: 38s, 200m: 24.21s
• Ewan Fairfull-Smith (U12) – Discus: 22m
• Henry Fairfull-Smith (U12) – High Jump: 36m
• Jack Fidge (U18) – 1500m: 4:11.09, 5000m: 15:08.96
• Joshua Finch (U10) – High Jump: 18m, Shot Put: 8.08m, 200m: 32.24s, Long Jump: 3.67m, Discus: 17.77m
• Harry Kallis (U14) – High Jump: 60m
• Lachlan Mathieson (U13) – High Jump: 45m, 90m Hurdles: 14.90s
• Manaia Maxwell (U15) – High Jump: 64m
• Eamon McCarthy (U14) – High Jump: 60m
• Jack McCarthy (U12) – 1500m: 4:53.07, 800m: 2:25.59
• Jake Townsley (U16) – High Jump: 75m, Triple Jump: 10.77m, Shot Put: 9.20m

Congratulations to all athletes on their efforts and achievements. The hard work being put in at training is beginning to show, and we look forward to seeing further improvement as the AIC season approaches.

AIC Preseason Meet #1 – Thursday 27 August
Our first AIC Preseason Meet will be held on Thursday 27 August at QSAC. These meets provide an excellent opportunity for athletes of all experience levels to test themselves in competition, record early-season performances, and gain valuable experience before the championship season.
Students intending to compete are asked to complete the registration form below to assist with event planning and organisation:

Registration Form
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Please note that completing the form assists with planning, but students will still be able to compete on the day if they have not completed it.

Venue: QSAC (Kessels Road, Nathan)
Bus Transport

• Primary students: Depart Villanova at 2:00pm
• Secondary students: Depart Villanova at 3:15pm

Junior school students being collected must sign out with Chris Everding in the presence of a parent or guardian. Middle & Senior school students being collected from QSAC must sign out with Mick Garske in the presence of a parent or guardian. All other students will return to Villanova College by bus after the conclusion of events. Students should communicate with their parents or guardians to ensure timely collection from the College.

Uniform: Students should compete in their Villanova Track & Field singlet or Villanova sports shirt with appropriate black shorts.
We encourage all athletes, whether they are experienced competitors or trying athletics for the first time, to take advantage of this opportunity and represent Villanova with pride. The continued growth in athlete numbers and performances across the program has been fantastic to see. We look forward to a strong turnout at our first preseason meet of the season.

Mr Andrew Lund, Track and Field Coordinator

Wet Weather Cancellations
If there is any reason to cancel training sessions or weekend games, this information will be posted to the Villanova College phone application in the Notifications section. Please ensure you have downloaded the Villanova College Application and updated your preferences and settings.

Run Club hits the ground running
A fantastic turnout from our Football boys for the first Villanova Run Club session this morning.
Led by First XI Football coach Sam, the group completed an impressive 6.5km while demonstrating plenty of energy, determination and team spirit.

Run Club provides our footballers with a valuable opportunity to maintain their fitness during the AIC off-season, build their running capacity, support injury prevention and strengthen relationships across the program.

The first 6.5km is in the legs – and the standard has officially been set!
Students interested in joining Run Club are encouraged to contact Ms Bailey.
Go Villa! 💚💛

Souths Little Athletics Registrations
Registrations are now open for the Souths Little Athletics 2026–27 summer season.

Souths Little Athletics offers a welcoming program focused on fun, skill development, participation and personal improvement. The final sign-on session will be held from 10:00am–12:00pm on Saturday, August 22 at the Yeronga State High School oval, accessed via Gate 8 on Oakwood Street.

The season runs from Saturday, September 5, 2026 to Sunday, March 21, 2027, with weekly meets commencing at 8:30am on Saturdays. Play On! vouchers are accepted.
For further information or to register, visit Souths Little Athletics.\

Regional Sport
In 2026, there have been some updates made to the School Sport Representative pathway. Villanova College now joins the Central Sharks district (former Composite & Lytton) for 10-19 Years Sport.
Further information can be found on the Locker Room page including a current list of eligible sports. Eligible sports will be communicated via the Sports Bulletin and Morning Notices only.

Central Sharks trial information (formerly Composite/Lytton): Paperwork for the following sports is now available from the Sports Office. Nominations returned after the due date will not be submitted. The table below lists the sports/activities that are currently available to students wishing to nominate for the district & regional school sport pathway. Students wishing to nominate should have extensive experience in their chosen sport including club or previous representative history.

Mr Todd Kropp, Regional Sport Coordinator

Guidelines regarding communication of External Achievements
The Villanova College Sports Department celebrates individual student sporting achievements through our social media platforms and newsletter. To maintain clarity and consistency, the recognition criteria are outlined below.

Social Media and Sports Bulletin Recognition

• Selection in a Met East, Queensland or Australian team
• Being crowned a state or national champion
• Outstanding individual results at recognised state or national events

Exclusions

• Representation at club or district levels (e.g. Central Sharks) does not meet the criteria for inclusion in social media or newsletter posts, unless to a state or national level.

To have a qualifying achievement featured, please email SportsOffice@vnc.qld.edu.au with the subject “External Sport Achievement”. Please include:

• Student name and year level
• Sport and achievement details
• Level of representation or competition
• Relevant results, selection details or event information
• A photo of the student in their representative uniform, where available

State Football Success
Congratulations to Oscar D. and Lenix N., who represented Met East at the recent State Football Championships.

The boys helped their team secure third place in Queensland following a closely contested tournament against the state’s leading young footballers.
A further congratulations to Year 7 student Lenix, who was selected in the Queensland team following his performances at the championships.
Oscar and Lenix demonstrated outstanding commitment, teamwork and resilience, representing both Met East and Villanova College with distinction.

Well done, boys! 💚💛

Baseball Success
Congratulations to Riley K., who has been selected in the Met East Under 14 Baseball team to compete from Thursday, August 27 to Sunday, August 30.

This selection follows several outstanding achievements at national and international level. Riley represented Brisbane Metro at the Intermediate League National Titles in Lismore before travelling to Cooperstown in the United States with the Queensland Dolphins.

The Dolphins were the only Australian team among 80 competing teams and produced the program’s best result at the tournament to date, narrowly missing the final. Riley’s highlights included a two-run home run, three scoreless pitching innings against a highly ranked American team and two game MVP awards.

Congratulations, Riley, on this excellent recognition of your dedication and continued development.

National AFL Success
Congratulations to Zac G. and Cash C., who represented Queensland at the recent 10–12 Years Boys AFL National Carnival in Canberra.

The boys performed strongly throughout the tournament, helping Queensland secure third place nationally.
This is an outstanding achievement and a wonderful reward for their commitment, hard work and development.

Well done, Zac and Cash! 💚💛