Latest Sports Information
General Information
The full fixture draw for Saturday’s Iona College trial matches is live here on The Locker Room.
Team lists will be released via Parent Lounge and Student Café at the following times (noting Celebration of Excellence and ensuring students receive optimal trial opportunities):
- AFL (all players) - Years 5 to Opens: by late Wednesday evening, November 12
- Cricket (A teams only): by Morning Tea, Wednesday, November 12. All remaining Cricket teams will be named next week.
- Volleyball (all teams): by Morning Tea, Wednesday, November 12.
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)
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
- Trial and training processes are available for AFL, Cricket and Volleyball (please click on the linked files, underlined).
- 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.
AFL – Week 6:
AFL internal training continues at Coorparoo AFL Club across the week.
Please note:
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:
- Skills sessions for 6A/B, 7A/B, 8A/B, and 9A/B squads commence in Week 6, as listed on the training schedule, above.
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.
- A list of final team selections will be announced following the final trial on 15 November, with the successful students continuing in Week 7.
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.
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!
