Latest Sports Information
General Information
The full fixture schedule for this Saturday’s AIC Round 2 clash against St Edmund's College is linked. Team lists will follow by late Thursday night via Parent Lounge and Student Cafe.
Thank you for your patience and support as coaches finalise teams and prepare for a strong start to the season.
If any changes or cancellations occur, the Villanova College app will be updated accordingly.
The Villa Park Canteen will be open from 8:00–10:00am this Saturday only (May 10), with a limited selection of snacks (e.g. chocolate bars and packeted chips) and drinks available. A reminder that the Villa Park Canteen is now cashless – only card or contactless payments will be accepted. Thank you for your understanding and support, as we streamline our operations.
Round 3 vs Padua College (May 17) – Volunteer Callout
We are seeking volunteers to support the smooth running of next weekend’s (May 17) AIC Round 3 fixtures across Years 9 to Open Football and Rugby Union at Villanova Park. Your contribution makes a huge difference to our matchday experience.
- SignUp is simple – no account or password needed. SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. Every role helps us deliver a safe, positive and well-organised day for all involved.
- Click here (via the bolded hyperlink) to register your spot: https://signup.com/go/azpkAjV
Thank you in advance for your support – our community depends on it. Let’s back our Villa boys and help make Round 3, one to remember!
Term 2 Initiatives (user pays)
The Wildcats Basketball Academy is back!
This highly popular program is returning for another action-packed 7-week block, starting Sunday, May 11 and finishing Sunday, June 22. Sessions will run each Sunday morning from 7:30am–10:30am in Goold Hall (see below for your son’s relevant one-hour block).
Designed to help your son develop both core skills and advanced game play, the academy is led by an expert coaching team made up of NBL, WNBL, NBL1, State and National level coaches – including members of our own 1st V Coaching Team.
Each session is tailored to age groups and focuses on:
· Shooting technique and ball handling
· Defensive and offensive footwork
· Court awareness and game IQ
· Team concepts and spacing
· Strength, agility, and conditioning
Schedule:
· Year 5: 7:30 – 8:30am
· Years 6/7: 8:30 – 9:30am
· Years 8/9: 9:30 – 10:30am
Cost: $140 (NON-REFUNDABLE) for the full 7-week program
Location: Goold Hall, Villanova College
Spots are limited and always fill fast – do not miss this opportunity to build skills, confidence, and game awareness in a high-energy environment.
Register now through the Parent Lounge to secure your place!
Term 2 Speed & Agility Program
All students in Years 5 to 8 are warmly invited to join our Term 2 Speed & Agility Program – just $160 for 8 exciting sessions delivered by Matty Scott and our elite coaching team at Whinstanes Oval.
Students can choose either Monday or Thursday mornings, with sessions running from 7:00am to 8:00am.
The program kicks off – Monday 28 April – or Thursday 1 May. Registrations are still open via Parent Lounge – it is not too late to join!
This is a fantastic opportunity to sharpen speed, build coordination and boost confidence in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Training Schedules - Trimester 2, 2025
- Years 5 and 6 Football and Rugby Union teams will train at Little Langlands from 6:45–8:00am and 3:20–5:00pm.
- Years 7 to 12 teams will train at Villa Park. A bus will transport students from the College to the venue. Parents are asked to collect their son from Villa Park promptly at 5:15pm.
Chess Training Schedule (linked: APRIL 24 version)
- Year 5 & 6: Tuesday 7:00am–8:00am and Wednesday Second Break in STV 9 and 10
- Year 7–9: Tuesday Second Break and Thursday 7:15am–8:15am in V11
- Year 10–12: Tuesday Second Break and Thursday 7:15am–8:15am in V4
- First IV: Tuesday 7:15am–8:15am and Thursday Second Break in STV 9 and 10.
Parent Volunteers
We warmly invite you to join us for future Villa Sport Club meetings: held from 6:00–7:00pm in ST6, overlooking Whinstanes Oval (Level 3, St Thomas of Villanova building). Stay tuned for our next meeting date.
AIC Sport Contacts
Director of Sport - Matthew Hannan, matthew.hannan@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC AFL Coordinator - Matt Conlan, mconlan@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Cricket Coordinator - Nathan Dufty, ndufty@vnc.qld.edu.au.
AIC Swimming Coordinator - Juanita Jacobs, jjacobs@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Volleyball Coordinator - Todd Kropp, tkropp@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Cross-Country Coordinator - Brian Pascoe, bpascoe@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Chess Coordinator - Kath Underhill, kunderhill@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Football Coordinator - Nathan Dufty, ndufty@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Rugby Union Coordinator - Chris Everding, ceverding@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Golf Coordinator - Todd Kropp, tkropp@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Basketball Coordinator - Stuart Rowland, srowland@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Rugby League Coordinator - Todd Kropp, tkropp@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Tennis Coordinator - Nathan Dufty, ndufty@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Track & Field Coordinator - Anthony Kemp, akemp@vnc.qld.edu.au
AIC Water Polo Coordinator - Contact sportsoffice@vnc.qld.edu.au
Composite District Sport - Todd Kropp, tkropp@vnc.qld.edu.au
Lytton District Sport - Chris Everding, ceverding@vnc.qld.edu.au
