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Training Schedules - Term 4, 2025
The Term 4 training schedule for Week 6 – has now been published to Student Cafe and Parent Lounge.
Please note:
- The Week 7 Training Schedule will be released by Friday of Week 6.
If any changes or cancellations occur, the Villanova College app will be updated accordingly.
AIC Sport Contacts
Trimester 1 Sports Coordinators:
AFL Coordinator – Tim Joseph (tim.joseph@vnc.qld.edu.au)
- Years 5-8 AFL Coordinator: Hershelle Classen (hclassen@vnc.qld.edu.au
- Cricket Coordinator – Nathan Dufty (ndufty@vnc.qld.edu.au)
Swimming Coordinators – Julie Colbert (Communication and Administration: jcolbert@vnc.qld.edu.au) & Lauren Robinson (Training and Performance: lauren.robinson@vnc.qld.edu.au)
Volleyball Coordinator – Todd Kropp (tkropp@vnc.qld.edu.au)
Sport Office Administration:
Sports Administrator – Nathan Dufty (ndufty@vnc.qld.edu.au)
AIC Sports Leader – Todd Kropp (tkropp@vnc.qld.edu.au)
- Composite District Sport – Todd Kropp (tkropp@vnc.qld.edu.au)
Lytton District Sport (Acting) – Anthony Kemp (AKemp@vnc.qld.edu.au)
Assistant Director of Sport (Acting) – Anthony Kemp (AKemp@vnc.qld.edu.au)
Director of Sport – Matthew Hannan (matthew.hannan@vnc.qld.edu.au)
Trimester 2 Sports Coordinators:
Chess Coordinator – Kath Underhill (kunderhill@vnc.qld.edu.au)
Cross-Country Coordinator – Brian Pascoe (bpascoe@vnc.qld.edu.au)
Football Coordinator – Nathan Dufty (ndufty@vnc.qld.edu.au)
Rugby Union Coordinator – Chris Everding (ceverding@vnc.qld.edu.au)
Trimester 3 Sports Coordinators:
- Basketball Coordinator – Liam Johnston (liam.johnston@vnc.qld.edu.au)
- Years 5-8 Basketball Coordinator: Sharon Casey (sharon.casey@vnc.qld.edu.au)
- Golf Coordinator – Todd Kropp (tkropp@vnc.qld.edu.au)
- Rugby League Coordinator – Todd Kropp (tkropp@vnc.qld.edu.au)
- Tennis Coordinator – Nathan Dufty (ndufty@vnc.qld.edu.au)
- Track & Field Coordinator – Andrew Lund (andrew.lund@vnc.qld.edu.au)
Term 4 Sports Coordinators:
Touch Football Coordinator – Alexander Russell (arussell@vnc.qld.edu.au)
- Water Polo Coordinator – Lauren Robinson (lauren.robinson@vnc.qld.edu.au)
- Trial and training processes are available for AFL, Cricket and Volleyball (please click on the linked files, underlined).
AFL – Week 6:
AFL internal training continues at Coorparoo AFL Club across the week.
Please note:- One-off Year 5 AFL session on Wednesday morning ahead of Saturday’s trial matches against Iona. A Coffee Van will be onsite from approximately 6.20am to 7.30am (departing by 7.35am), offering FREE Organic Merlo coffees, hot chocolates, teas and chai lattes. Alternate milks included free of charge: soy, lactose free, almond and oat - all funded by the Villanova College Sports Club.
- No Tuesday morning Year 6 (2026) trials due to Music — Thursday afternoon session only.
- External trial fixtures vs Iona College take place on the weekend, commencing Friday, November 14 (details to be released via Locker Room by Tuesday).
- Students not selected for AFL in the week ahead (teams announced by Tuesday afternoon) are encouraged to participate in Cricket — please see Mr Dufty in the Sports Office.
Upcoming trial fixtures:
The AIC Volleyball Trials will continue next week (schedule above). Please note all age groups in the schedule are indicative of the student's Year level in 2026. A full list of comitments for each Year level can be found on page 2. All students will be invited to each session including the full College trial match v Iona College on Saturday 15 November. A list of final team selections will be announced following the final trial on 15 November, with the successful students continuing in Week 7.
Cricket – Week 6:
Thank you families for your patience across a busy start to the term with weather disruptions and trial rescheduling. We are now into Week 6 with the following Cricket updates:
- Internal Cricket trials for Years 7–10 (2026) A/B squads will take place this Sunday morning (November 9).
- All players are asked to arrive by 8.00am for an 8.15am start.
- Skills sessions for 6A/B, 7A/B, 8A/B, and 9A/B squads commence in Week 6, as listed on the schedule.
Volleyball – Week 6
Volleyball trials continue in Week 6 as we move toward squad selections (aiming to be published Tuesday).
- Trial matches vs Iona College are scheduled for Saturday, 15 November.
- All registered students will be included in the Iona trials.
Swimming – Week 6
Compulsory squad sessions continue:
- Gold Squad: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Langlands Park
- Green Squad: Wednesday mornings at the Villa Pool
Families are reminded that payments are due by Friday, 14 November on vnc.school/AICSwimming2526.
- Note: There will be NO Tuesday morning Year 6 2026 AFL trials due to clashes with Music commitments – these sessions will take place Thursday afternoons only throughout Term 4.
- Compulsory Swimming Training has commenced (initial squads are presented on Student Cafe and Parent Lounge):
– Gold Squad (Selection Categories 1 and 2): From Monday morning, 20 October, at Langlands Park Memorial Pool – 6:30am arrival for a 6:45am start. Training also continues Tuesday and Thursday mornings, from 6:45–7:45am.
– Green Squad (Selection Category 3): Wednesday mornings at Villanova College Pool, from 7:00–8:00am.
– For further information, please contact Swimming Coordinators Ms Julie Colbert (Communication and Administration) & Ms Lauren Robinson (Training and Performance).
Villanova College Swimming – Squad List and Training Commencement from Week 3, Term 4
Students are asked to please check Student Café and parents to check Parent Lounge to view the Swimming Squad each student has been selected for ahead of compulsory Term 4 training.
Compulsory Training Commences Week 3:
- Gold Squad (Categories 1 and 2): Monday morning, 21 October, at Langlands Park Memorial Pool – 6:30am arrival for a 6:45am start. Training also continues Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 6:45–7:45am.
- Green Squad (Category 3): Wednesday mornings at Villanova College Pool, from 7:00–8:00am.
All students are expected to attend their scheduled training sessions as listed in Student Café and Parent Lounge. Please ensure your son arrives on time, prepared and ready to train.
- Payment is available via the link here: vnc.school/AICSwimming2526.
- Thank you for your commitment to Villanova Swimming as we begin our 2025–2026 season.
- For additional information, please contact Swimming Coordinators Ms Julie Colbert (Communication and Administration) & Ms Lauren Robinson (Training and Performance)
Zone Club Cricket
- Training at Little Langlands Cricket Nets from 6:30–8:00am.
– Mondays (weekly): Years 5–6 students only.
– Tuesdays (weekly): Years 7–11 students only.– For additional information, please contact Cricket Coordinator Mr Nathan Dufty.
Term 4 Initiatives (user pays)
Term 4 Speed & Agility Program
Registrations are now open via Parent Lounge – the program begins in Week 2 of Term 4.
Registrations are now live in Parent Lounge for the Term 4 Speed and Agility Program – a fantastic chance for students to sharpen their skills and build confidence! Sessions kick off on Thursday of Week 2 (16 October), as Week 1 clashes with the AIC Track and Field Championships.
Details:
• Open to all students in Years 5–8
• Cost: $160 for 8 sessions delivered by Matty Scott and elite-level coaches ($20 will be refunded by Week 3, if an 8th session cannot be secured)
• Day: THURSDAY mornings ONLY
• Time: 7:00am to 8:00am
• Venue: Whinstanes Oval
• Start Date: Week 2 – Thursday 16 October.
This is a great opportunity to build speed, coordination and confidence in a dynamic and supportive setting.
Please note: In the event of cancelled sessions or extremely poor weather, sessions may be adjusted or rescheduled where possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Parent Volunteers
The Sports Club is a great opportunity to connect with fellow parents, support our sporting community, and contribute to the ongoing success of Villa Sport. We encourage all parents to attend – your involvement truly makes a difference.
We look forward to connecting with you there!
