Latest Sports Information
General Information
Team lists can be accessed via Parent Lounge and Student Café by late Thursday evening. If any changes or cancellations occur, the Villanova College app will be updated accordingly.
June 14 (Round 7) – Volunteer Callout
We are calling for volunteers to assist with the smooth running of this Saturday’s AIC Round 7 fixtures at Villanova Park (June 14). Your support plays a key role in creating a positive and well-organised matchday experience.
Thank you in advance for your support – our community relies on it.
- 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 (or via the hyperlink) to register your spot: https://signup.com/go/DtyZCba
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.
Training Schedules - Term 2, 2025
Week 9 Training/Trial Schedule and Transport Details (Commencing Monday 16 June) - linked: JUNE 11 version
- Buses will transport Basketball and Tennis boys back from Clem Jones Centre and Morningside Tennis Centre to Villa in the mornings, from Monday 16 June to Thursday 19 June. Buses will also transport Rugby League players one-way to Villa Park on Monday 16 June to Thursday 19 June afternoons. Parents need to collect their son from Villa Park at 5:15pm.
- Basketball A/B squads will be announced by Tuesday, 24 June, with A/B trials to occur on Tuesday, 15 July at Iona College (Week 1 of Term 3). Teams selected for Basketball C/D teams for trials on Saturday, 19 July will be announced by Friday, 18 July (all A-D Teams will trial on Saturday, 19 July). Coaches will base selection on performance during Villanova trials and training – not on club or external experience. Basketball singlet distribution will commence as soon as squads are selected in Week 1 of Term 3 – no student is to miss selection until the completion of their first training session in Week 1 of Term 3.
- Please note: Any training session changes will be communicated to parents via the Villanova College App. Unless training is officially cancelled, student attendance is expected. The Term 3 Week 1 Training/Trial Schedule will be released by Thursday, next week.
- For any specific program enquiries, please reach out to the relevant Coordinator:
- Basketball Coordinator: Mr Stuart Rowland (srowland@vnc.qld.edu.au)
- Years 5-8 Basketball Coordinator: Ms Sharon Casey (sharon.casey@vnc.qld.edu.au)
- Rugby League Coordinator: Mr Todd Kropp (tkropp@vnc.qld.edu.au)
- Tennis Coordinator: Mr Nathan Dufty (ndufty@vnc.qld.edu.au)
- 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.
AIC Sport Contacts
Sport Office Administration:
Sports Administrator – Nathan Dufty (ndufty@vnc.qld.edu.au)
AIC Sports Leader – Todd Kropp (tkropp@vnc.qld.edu.au)
Assistant Director of Sport – Chris Everding (ceverding@vnc.qld.edu.au)
Director of Sport – Matthew Hannan (matthew.hannan@vnc.qld.edu.au)
Composite District Sport – Todd Kropp (tkropp@vnc.qld.edu.au)
Lytton District Sport – Chris Everding (ceverding@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 – Stuart Rowland (srowland@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:
Water Polo Coordinator – Contact the Sports Office (sportsoffice@vnc.qld.edu.au)
Trimester 1 Sports Coordinators:
AFL Coordinator – Contact the Sports Office (sportsoffice@vnc.qld.edu.au)
Cricket Coordinator – Nathan Dufty (ndufty@vnc.qld.edu.au)
Swimming Coordinator – Contact the Sports Office (sportsoffice@vnc.qld.edu.au)
Volleyball Coordinator – Todd Kropp (tkropp@vnc.qld.edu.au)
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.
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.
