Athletics
Fr Kevin King Championship Cup (Interhouse Athletics Carnival)
The 2021 Interhouse Athletics Carnival is Friday 30 July at the State Athletics Centre.
Results from the track and field events, along with formal training sessions post carnival, will be used to assist in selecting the College 2021 ACC Athletics team later this term.
Please take note of the following details:
- The carnival will be held at the HBF State Athletics Stadium (enter off Underwood Ave).
- Parents and spectators are most welcome and are asked to remain in the stands. A coffee van will be available for staff/parents only to utilise.
- Students should make their own way to the venue by 8:15am.
- The carnival is a Special Events Day (SED).
- Non-participation on medical grounds must be explained by a parent note to the Homeroom Teacher. These students may be asked to fulfil other roles throughout the day. They should report to House Coordinators for further directions.
- Students wear full College Sport uniform (including a hat) together with their House Shirt. College tracksuit is also recommended to keep warm between events.
- Students should bring sustenance for the duration of the day.
- If weather conditions are not conducive to the safe running of the carnival, students will be notified as early as possible. Normal classes will operate in this instance.
- The carnival is scheduled to conclude at approximately 3:00pm.
Carnival Schedule
8:15am Students seated in Homerooms and attendance taken.
8:30am Opening Ceremony – Opening Address, Year 12 parade, war cries.
9:10am Track and Field Events begin – students to follow the program of events. Homeroom staff should assist students with the marshalling of events.
Lunch Students will need to bring their own food/drinks. A large water bottle is advised (canteen facilities will not be available).
1:30pm Students seated in Homerooms and attendance taken.
1:45pm Years 7-12 4 x 100m Relays.
2:30pm Closing Ceremony and Principal's Address.
3:00pm Dismissal
The program of events can be accessed here.
Should you have further questions or concerns please contact me at the College on 9383 0474 or alternatively by e-mail at sara.kononen@cewa.edu.au
Interschool Athletics- ACC
John XXIII College enters the ACC Athletics carnival, which provides students with the opportunity to participate and to represent their school. The ACC athletics carnival in held during Term 3 and it is a divisional carnival with schools promoted and relegated on their performance.
Selection in the Interschool Athletics team is based on student performance at the House Athletics Carnival and training performance.
Training for athletics is open to all students from Years 7 to 12 and usually runs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, meeting at the College during Term 3 until the ACC carnival. Students looking to improve their fitness and technique are welcome to join training.
